Stephen King First Editions: How to Recognize One
86Stephen King is a very recognizable name in the genre of horror fiction. Though, not all of his books fall into this category. His writing is very popular, and his books are in high demand. First editions are sought after by collectors, and avid fans. Some are more valuable than others, and some are very hard to find! But, how do you tell if that book you have is a first edition? In the more recent published books of his, it is a little easier, but for his older works, it can be a bit difficult. I will make it all easier for you! I will go book by book and give you all the information you need to identify Stephen King first editions. This will be updated as new books are released.
If you find you have a first edition, and are curious about the value, there are numerous places you can go to find out the value. Most bookstores that deal in rare books, collectible books, and that sort of thing, should be able to appraise the book for you. If you choose to sell it, they may also be willing to either buy it from you, or sell it on consignment.
If you have some that you just really don't want, I would be more than happy to take them off of your hands!!
Carrie
Terms Defined
There are a lot of terms in here that some of you may not be familiar with. I will include pictures for reference, as well as a description. This guide is for trade editions only. Limited editions are sometimes published before or after the trade edition, and do not effect it's value. Obviously, limited editions are far more valuable, and I may cover these in the future.
Trim Size
Trim size is basically the dimensions of the book itself. This information is provided because often, Book Club editions of books tend to be smaller than the original. If you have a book that seems smaller than others, it very well may be a book club edition. "Book Club Edition" will usually be found on the inside of the dust jacket.
The Stand
Dust Jacket
The dust jacket is the paper that is wrapped around the book. It is there to protect the book, and if missing, the value of the book is severely diminished. The dust jacket price can be found in the upper right hand corner of the front flap of the dust jacket. The code (if there is one) is found on the bottom of the front flap.
Binding Information
Binding information is important because not all editions of a book are bound in the same way. A full bound book will be all cloth, without paper boards. Quarter bound indicates a book that has cloth closest to the spine, and then boards. The colors are important, because, again, not all editions are bound with the same colors. Paste-downs are simply the pieces of paper that are pasted down to the inside of the book. The front and rear end papers are those pieces of thicker paper that are at the very beginning and very end of the book.
Copyright Page Information
Copyright page information is pretty straight forward. Most follow a numerical code to determine a first edition. The codes vary. If a code is present, all will start with a 1 or 10, except Black House which has the code "2 4 6 8 9 7 5 3". Most codes look like this:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Pet Sematary and Thinner
The Early Years: 1974-1984
Let's start at the beginning. I will go book-by-book, and give you all the information you need. Terms are defined on the right of the text.
Carrie:Published in 1974 by Doubleday. Trim size is 5.75 x 8.5 x 0.9". Dust Jacket price is $5.95. The book is full bound in maroon cloth. Paste-downs and front and rear paper color in black. "First Edition" is printed on copyright page and "P6" is printed on page 199.
Salem's Lot:Published in 1975 by Doubleday. Trim size is 5.75 x 8.5 x 1.25". Dust jacket price is $7.95/$8.95. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with red boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end paper in white. "First Editon" is printed on copyright page, "Q37" is printed on page 439. There are three dust jacket states to look for. 1) $8.95 on dust jacket, Father Cody error. (this is very rare!) 2) price clipped, $7.95, Father Cody error. 3) $7.95 on dust jacket, Father Callahan. Code on dust jacket reads, "A NEW NOVEL" will have no anchor on spine.
The Shining: Published in 1977 by Doubleday. Trim size is 5.75 x 8.5 x 1.5". Dust jacket price is $8.95. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with tan boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end paper in white. "First Edition" is printed on copyright page, and "R49" is printed on page 447.
Rage:Published under name Richard Bachman in 1977 by Signet. Trim size is 4.2 x 7.0 x 0.7". It was published as a paperback, so no dust jacket or binding information. Price listed as $1.50. "First Signet Printing, September, 1977" on Copyright page. code, "1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9" on copyright page.
Night Shift: Published in 1978 by Doubleday. Trim size is 5.75 x 8.5 x 1". Dust jacket price is $8.95. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with red boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end paper in white. "First Edition" is printed on copyright page, and "S52" is printed on page 336.
The Stand: Published in 1978 by Doubleday. Trim size is 5.75 x 8.5 x 1.9". Dust jacket price is $12.95. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with gold boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end paper in white. "First Edition" is printed on copyright page, and "T39" is printed on page 823.
The Long Walk:Published under the name Richard Bachman in 1979 by Signet. Trim size is 4.2 x 7 x 0.75". It was published as a paperback, so no dust jacket or binding information. Price is listed as $2.25. "First Signet Printing, July, 1979" printed on copyright page, and code "1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9" is also printed on copyright page.
The Dead Zone: Published in 1979 by Viking. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.45". Dust jacket price is $11.95 and code on dust jacket is "0879". The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end paper in white. "First Published in 1979 by the Viking Press" is printed on copyright page.
Firestarter: Published in 1980 by Viking (Phantasia Press). Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.6". Dust jacket price is $13.95 and code on dust jacket is "0980". The book is quarter bound in orange cloth with black boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end paper in white. "First published in 1980 by the Viking Press" is printed on copyright page.
Cujo: Published in 1981 by Viking (Mysterious Press). Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.2". Dust jacket price is $13.95 and code on dust jacket is "0981". The book is quarter bound in black cloth with tan boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end paper in white. "First Published in 1981 by the Viking Press" is printed on copyright page.
Danse Macabre: Non-fiction published in 1981 by Everest House. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.25". Dust jacket price is $13.95. The book is quarter bound in maroon cloth with red boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end paper in white. "RRD281" is printed on copyright page.
Roadwork: Published under the name Richard Bachman in 1981 by Signet. Trim size is 4.2 x 7.0 x 0.6". It was published as a paperback, so no dust jacket or binding information. Price listed as $2.25. Code "1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9" printed on copyright page.
The Running Man: Published under the name Richard Bachman in 1982 by Signet. Trim size is 4.2 x 7.0 x 0.6". It was published as a paperback, so no dust jacket or binding information. Price listed as $2.95. "First Printing May 1982" on copyright page, and code "1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9" also on copyright page.
The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger: Published in 1982 by Donald M. Grant. Trim size is 6.2 x 9.25 x 1.0". Dust jacket price is $20.00. The book is full bound in maroon cloth. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers with pictorals. "FIRST EDITION" printed on copyright page.
Different Seasons: Published in 1982 by Viking. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.6". Dust jacket price is $16.95 and code on dust jacket is "0882". The book is quarter bound in dark blue cloth with blue boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. "First Published in 1982 by the Viking Press" printed on copyright page.
Christine: Published in 1983 by Viking. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.6". Dust jacket price is $16.95 and code on dust jacket is "04163083". The book is quarter bound in black cloth with red boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end paper in white. "First Published in 1983 by the Viking Press" is printed on copyright page.
Pet Sematary: Published in 1983 by Doubleday. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.2". Dust jacket price is $15.95 and code on dust jacket is "1183". The book is full bound in black cloth. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in red. "First Edition" printed on copyright page, and "Y3" printed on page 374. Two dust jacket states include; 1) Caretakers listed as 1982 2) Caretakers listed as 1983.
Cycle of the Werewolf: Published in 1983 by Land of Enchantment. Trim size is 8.75 x 11.25 x 0.5". No dust jacket price. The book is full bound in brown leather. Paste-downs and front and rear end paper pictorals. No special copyright notes. Later reprinted in trade paperback by Signet and combined with script for Silver Bullet.
The Talisman: Co-written with Peter Straub and published in 1984 by Viking. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.8". Dust jacket price is $18.95 and code on dust jacket is "11182584". The book is quarter bound in red cloth with black boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end paper in white. "First Published in 1984 by Viking Penguin, Inc." printed on copyright page.
Thinner: Published under the name Richard Bachman in 1984 by New American Library. Trim size is 5.8 x 8.75 x 1.2". Dust jacket price is $12.95 and code on dust jacket is "11125084". The book is quarter bound in black cloth with red boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. "First Printing, November, 1984" on copyright page, and code "1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9" printed on copyright page.
Skeleton Crew and Eyes of the Dragon
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Needful Things and Gerald's Game
Video of Stephen King novels, with really creepy music!
Dolores Claiborne and Insomnia
1985-1995
Still with me? I hope so!! I hope this will be a handy reference guide for Stephen King fans, and collectors alike. Let's keep going.
Skeleton Crew: Published in 1985 by Putnam (Scream Press). Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.6". Dust jacket price is $18.95 and code on dust jacket is '8506'. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in brown. Code '1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9' is printed on copyright page.
The Bachman Books: Published in 1985 by New American Library. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5". Dust jacket price is $19.95 and code on dust jacket is '10195085'. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. 'First (Omnibus) Printing, October, 1985' on copyright page and code '1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9' printed on copyright page.
The Bachman Books (paperback): Published in 1985 by New American Library. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5". Published as paperback, so no dust jacket or binding information. Price listed as $19.95. 'First (omnibus) Printing' on copyright page, and code '1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9' printed on copyright page.
IT: Published in 1986 by Viking. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 2.3". Dust jacket price is $22.95 and code on dust jacket is '09221086'. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in gray. 'First Published in 1986 by Viking Penguin, Inc.' on copyright page.
Eyes of the Dragon: Published in 1987 by Viking (Philtrum). Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 0.9". Dust jacket price is $18.95 and code on dust jacket is '02182587'. The book is quarter bound in cream cloth with green boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in green. 'First Published in 1987 by Viking Penguin, Inc.' on copyright page.
Misery: Published in 1987 by Viking. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.1". Dust jacket price is $18.95 and code on dust jacket is '06182587'. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with gray boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in red. 'First published in 1987 by Viking Penguin, Inc.' on copyright page.
The Tommyknockers: Published in 1987 by Putnam. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.6". Dust jacket price is $19.95 and code on dust jacket is '8711'. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with green boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in green. Code '1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10' is printed on copyright page, and "Permissions to come" also printed on copyright page. Two different dust jacket states are; 1) author name in red. 2) author name in gold.
The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three: Published in 1987 by Donald M. Grant. Trim size is 6.2 x 9.2 x 2". Dust jacket price is $35.00. The book is full bound in black cloth. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers with pictorals. 'First Edition' is printed on copyright page.
My Pretty Pony: Published in 1988 by Knopf (Whitney Museum). Trim size is 9.25 x 13.6 x 0.6". No dust jacket or binding information. "First Trade edition" printed on copyright page, which is inside the back cover.
The Dark Half: Published in 1989 by Viking. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.3". Dust jacket price is $21.95. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in violet. "First published in 1989 by Viking Penguin" and code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
Four Past Midnight: Published in 1990 by Viking. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.9". Dust jacket price is $22.95 and code on dust jacket is "0990". The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in orange. "First published in 1990 by Viking Penguin" and code "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" on copyright page. First dust jacket state has SK in gold on front cover, and second state lacks the gold.
The Stand: Complete and Uncut: Published in 1990 by Doubleday. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.4 x 2.5". Dust jacket price is $24.95. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in red. "May 1990" and "First Trade Edition" printed on copyright page.
Needful Things: Published in 1991 by Viking. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 2.0". Dust jacket price is $24.95 and code on dust jacket is "1091". The book is quarter bound in black cloth with gray boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in red. "First published in 1991 by Viking Penguin" and code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" printed on copyright page.
The Dark Tower III: The Wastelands: Published in 1991 by Donald M. Grant. Trim size is 6.2 x 9.2 x 2". Dust jacket price is $38.00. The book is full bound in red cloth. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers with pictorals. "First Edition" printed on copyright page.
Gerald's Game: Published in 1992 by Viking. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.1". Dust jacket price is $23.50. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in black. "First published in 1992 by Viking Penguin" and code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
Dolores Claiborne: Published in 1993 by Viking. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.2". Dust jacket price is $23.50 and code on dust jacket is "0193". The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in either white or gold. "First published in 1993 by Viking Penguin" and code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" printed on copyright page.
Nightmares & Dreamscapes: Published in 1993 by Viking. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 2.25". Dust jacket price is $27.50 and code on dust jacket is "0993". The book is quarter bound in blue cloth with black boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in blue. "First published in 1993 by Viking Penguin" and code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
Insomnia: Published in 1994 by Viking. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 2.1". Dust jacket price is $27.95 and code on dust jacket is "1094". The book is quarter bound in light gray cloth with gray boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in gray. "First published in 1994 by Viking Penguin" and the code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page. Two simultaneous dust jacket states with red and white reversed.
Rose Madder: Published in 1995 by Viking. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.3". Dust jacket price is $25.95. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in burnt-orange. "First published in 1995 by Viking Penguin" and code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
Deperation and The Regulators
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Black House and From a Buick 8
Stephen King
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Peter Straub: Another Great Author
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1996-current
This is the section that will see frequent updates, as new works are published. I may have to break it up after a certain point, maybe a year or two, but for now, I chose to include everything since 1996 in one section. King's writing has become less frequent. Part of this is due to serious injury he receieved after being hit by a car, and some of it has to do with him getting older, and just slowing down a little bit. After all, it's not like he needs to write to make money. I am glad he is still writing, even if I have to wait, and wait for the next book to come out!
The Green Mile: Published in 1996, over the course of several months. It was published in serial form by Signet. Trim size is 4.25 x 6.9 x 0.4". Book is paperback, so no dust jacket or binding information. Price listed is $2.99 each for parts 1-5, and $3.99 for part 6. "First Printing, month, 1996" on copyright page. ( month= March for part 1through August for part 6) Code "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" also on copyright page.
Desperation: Published in 1996 by Viking. Trim size is 6.5 x 9.5 x 2.25". Dust jacket price is $27.95 and code on dust jacket is "0996". The book is quarter bound in tan cloth with light blue boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in red. "First Published by Viking Penguin" and code "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" on copyright page.
The Regulators: Published as a "lost" Bachman novel in 1996 by Dutton. Trim size is 6.5 x 9.5 x 1.6". Dust jacket price is $24.95 and code on dust jacket is "0996". The book is quarter bound in tan cloth with red boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in light blue. "First Trade Printing, October 1996" and code "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" on copyright page.
The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass: Published in 1997 by Donald M. Grant. Dust jacket price is $45. The book is full bound in black cloth. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers feature pictorals. "First Edition" on copyright page.
Six Stories: Published in 1997 by Philtrum. Trim size is 6.0 x 9.0 x 0.9". There is no dust jacket. Only one edition exists. No price listed.
Bag of Bones: Published in 1998 by Scribner. Trim size is 6.5 x 9.5 x 1.6". Dust jacket price is $28.00. The book is quarter bound in white cloth with burnt-orange boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
The Storm of the Century: Published in 1999 by Pocket Books. Trim size is 6.1 x 9.25 x 1". Book of the Month Club released a hardcover edition. Price listed as $15.00. "First Pocket Books Trade Paperback Printing Feb 1999" on copyright. Code "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" also on copyright page.
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon: Published in 1999 by Scribner. Trim size is 5.75 x 8.75 x 0.9". Dust jacket price is $16.95. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with gray boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
Hearts in Atlantis: Published in 1999 by Scribner. Trim size is 6.5 x 9.5 x 2.0". Dust jacket price is $28.00. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with blue boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
The Green Mile (hardcover): Published in 2000 by Scribner. Trim size is 6.1 x 9.25 x 1.1". Dust jacket price is $25.00. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
On Writing: Published in 2000 by Scribner. Trim size is 5.9 x 8.75 x 1". Dust jacket price is $25.00. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with yellow boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
Secret Windows: Published in 2000 by Book of the Month Club. Trim size is 5.75 x 8.5 x 1.4". Price listed as $18.75. The book is either bound in black or white. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. Book of the Month Club does not specify edition information, but as of now, only one edition has been published.
Dreamcatcher: Published in 2001 by Scribner. Trim size is 6.5 x 9.5 x 2.0". Dust jacket price is $28.00. The book is quarter bound in purple cloths with blue boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
Black House (with Peter Straub): Published in 2001 by Random House. Trim size is 6.5 x 9.5 x 1.8". Dust jacket price is $28.95. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. "First Trade Edition" and code "2 4 6 8 9 7 5 3" on copyright page.
Everything's Eventual: Published in 2002 by Scribner. Trim size is 6.5 x 9.5 x 1.75". Dust jacket price is $28.00. The book is quarter bound in light blue cloth with gray boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
From a Buick 8: Published in 2002 by Scribner. Trim size is 6.3 x 9.5 x 1.3". Dust jacket price is $28.00. The book is quarter bound in blue cloth with gray boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla: Published in 2003 By Donald M. Grant (in association with Scribner). Trim size is 6.4 x 9.2 x 2.0". Dust jacket price is $35.00. The book is full bound in black cloth. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers feature pictorals. "FIRST TRADE EDITION" and code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah: Published in 2004 by Donald M. Grant (in association with Scribner). Trim size is 6.4 x 9.3 x 1.8". Dust jacket price is $30.00. The book is full bound in black cloth. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers feature pictorals. "FIRST TRADE EDITION" and code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
Faithful (With Stewart O'Nan): Published in 2004 by Scribner. Trim size is 6.3 x 9.2 x 1.2". Dust jacket price is $26.00. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower: Published in 2004 by Donald M. Grant (in association with Scribner). Trim size is 6.4 x 9.0 x 2.3". Dust jacket price is $35.00. The book is full bound in black cloth. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers feature pictorals. "FIRST TRADE EDITION" and code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
The Colorado Kid: Published in 2005 by Hard Case Crime. Trim size is 4.2 x 6.8 x 0.6". This was published as a paperback so no dust jacket, or binding information. Price listed as $5.99. Only one edition exists.
Cell: Published in 2006 by Scribner. Trim size is 6.4 x 9.5 x 1.3". Dust jacket price is $26.95. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with red boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
Lisey's Story: Published in 2006 by Scribner. Trim size is 6.4 x 9.5 x 1.6". Dust jacket price is $28.00. The book is full bound in glossy pictorals. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
Blaze: Published in 2007 as a Richard Bachman novel.
Duma Key: Published in 2008 by Scribner. Trim size is 6.5 x 9.5 x 2.0". Dust jacket price is $28.00. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with dark blue boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
Just After Sunset: Published in 2008 by Scribner. Trim size is 6.4 x 9.5 x 1.4". Dust jacket price is $28.00. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
Under The Dome: Published in 2009 by Scribner. Trim size is 6.4 x 9.5 x 2.5". Dust jacket price is $35.00. The book is quarter bound in dark blue cloth with dark blue boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
Full Dark, No Stars: :Published in 2010 by Scribner. Trim size is 6.4 x 9.5 x 1.4". Dust jacket price is $27.99. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with light blue boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
11/22/63: Published in 2011 by Scribner. Trim size is 6.4 x 9.5 x 2.1". Dust jacket price is $35.00. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with red boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white/off-white. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
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Omg! I was pregnant in 1982 while reading Pet Cemetary. I woke up repeatedly with nightmares within nightmares and tears over Gage with his "milk white baby teeth", in my head. I would buy Stephens books as soon as they came out so probably Donated several first editions. I bought the red bound faux leather Book of the month club editions, until they discontinued publishing the set. Wish I'd kept the letter with my set. Alas.......Any idea on value of this small library of Stephen's? I love your site!
Hmmm...I will have to look into that.
Hello, I have a question about Rose Madder. You mention burnt orange paper? My book seems to be a first edition but the pages are white. Everything else is correct. Also, removing the dust jacket, there is a red rose on the cover.
E 20-- I am not sure on that one...let me look into it, and see what I find. You might be right...
I'm pretty sure I have a 1st edition The long walk, but the copyright page says First printing,July 1979 123456789. Not first Signet printing July 1979. It is a Signet paperback book though. The price is $1.95 not $2.25 and has a number on the top right hand corner under the publishers logo "Signet 451 J8754 $1.95" I this becoming more confusing or what.
Steve--Look again...The Green Mile (hardcover): Published in 2000 by Scribner. Trim size is 6.1 x 9.25 x 1.1". Dust jacket price is $25.00. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page. It's there...
There is a hard cover version of the Green Mile that you don't have listed.
I found a copy of The Shining today in rather good condition and was told it was a first edition. It is the proper height and everything for a first edition. Black with gold lettering, Doubleday 1977 it does not have a dust jacket unfortunately. However the page code is R52. Is this a book club edition? If so any idea on value?
Thanks!
Greg-- Book Club editions tend to be smaller than the original editions. I have a few Book Club Editions, myself. They will also usually say "Book Club Edition" on the front, inside flap of the dust jacket.
partspatti-- It was a lot of homework!! And I thought I was done with that after I finished school! I don't really know for sure about the value of that book. Since those are still fairly rare, even though it isn't a first edition, they should be worth quite a bit. Sorry to hear about the bookstore closing. My favorite used bookstore closed recently, as well. I did look, and there seems to be several other bookstores in the area. They might be able to get you in touch with someone who can put a value on your book for you. If I had to guess, and it would just be a guess, I would say that considering the market, and having not seen the condition it's in (which is most of what effects the value) I would say it might be worth anywhere between $100-400. I know that isn't much help.
Very very good article. You've REALLY done your homework. I have a 2nd edition of a hardback "The Dark Tower-The Gunslinger" and I was wondering if you have any idea of the value of it. Many years ago Bettes Bookstore in Bangor valued it at $350.; but they seem to be out of business now. Do you know off hand?...I was disappointed to read here that the book club editions aren't really worth much. That's what most of mine are. I'll start looking at yard sales. Thanks for the clues.
We have two copies of Different Seasons. Both books are exactly the same. The dust jackets have the correct code number and the copyright page says "First Published in 1982 by the Viking Press". However, there is no price on either dust jacket. Articles I have seen suggest that these are book club books but how can you tell for sure? They are not quarter cloth bound.
Diana-- For signed books, and even some of your Stephen King books, you may want to check out veryfinebooks.com. They run a great site that sells rare books and a lot of autographed books by popular authors. You may want to check them out.
Anna..I've been investigating ebay and it looks like a good place to start, thanks for that. I also have quite a few signed books too (not SK unfortunatly his still eludes me, waa) But Peter Straub (Black House, In The Night Room), Matheson, Ketchum etc.
Thanks for your advice, I really appreciate it. I turned my sister on to your hub too since she's shared my King addition over the years and owns almost as many as I do. : )
Diana
Dave-- That is interesting. I know that not having the dust jacket does diminish the value. As to the error, it is strange that such an error was allowed to make it into circulation. Usually, that sort of error is caught, and the book is destroyed. I can't really say if that would add anything to the value. The condition of the book leads me to believe that it was a well read copy, though the error would make it a little hard to read (I would think).
Diana-- I am sorry to hear about your financial troubles. As to where to take the books, there are several options. You can try to sell them on eBay. Some have had some success with that. Or, you can research a local book dealer or used book store. Sometimes they will buy the books from you, or they will sell them on consignment. I will tell you that the Book Club Editions aren't worth a lot. The older ones will still get you some money, though not the same as if it were a true first edition. Same goes with your copy of Thinner. There is some value, just not a lot. It is hard to find first editions of the older books, so some people will still buy the book club editions, so they have a copy. It is still old, and it still has some value. If you do find someone to sell your books to, make sure you do your research, talk with them, get some customer responses in regards to their fairness of price, professionalism, etc.
Hi Anna,
Thank you for this fantastic hub and showing me I have a lot of SK 1st Eds. Been collecting SK and many other books for 30 yrs. I've a question though. You said it's hard to find 'Eyes Of The Dragon' 1st Ed in good condition. Mine is lovely. Also my 'Thinner' is oringinal: Copyright @ 1984 by Richard Bachman on cp, published simultaneously in Canada by New American Library. On the gorgeous cover, THINNER - A Novel by Richard Bachman.
EXCEPT it's a BCE. I'm bummed out. So does that completely destroy the value then?
Thanks so much.
Di
How suspicious would you be of a so-called 1st ed. Carrie that has been price clipped?
Hi Ms. Bowman I'm so happy to discover your site. When I began buying every book SK wrote since Carrie the minute they came out I never thought about the $ value, only that they were precious to me because I LOVE his writing so much and I never thought I'd ever sell them. HowEVER... thanks to the divorce taking much too long my finances are in the dumper and I find myself having to sell my large eclectic library. sigh.. I'm starting with my SK collection and thanks to your wonderful information I find I have many Stephen KIng 1st Editions. I find also that in the 70's when I was in high school then college and always broke I bought several of his books through book clubs I joined because it's cheaper. So several early ones say BOOK CLUB EDITION which I deduce from your info aren't worth much. Oh well. After college etc and I became successful financially of course I bought his books as they were released so they're 1st's and in beautiful condition. I have a couple of questions I'd like to ask you relating to certain books because I'm not quite sure if i'm interpreting your information correctly. Obvious ones saying FIRST EDTION of course aren't confusing but I'd really appreciate your input for others If you like I could scan and email covers and copyright pgs etc, but I don't want to be a bother. I just need your advice Also I'd like to know where the best place to sell them is Thank you so much Sincerely Diana
Just wondering,
I grabbed a first printing of : Needful things.
Above, I read there's a lot of these floating around. It's in rough shape(has been well enjoyed many times)and is missing the dust jacket. This particular book has a manufacturing error ,wherein; during the binding process a section got folded at the inside corner. This section doubles inward on the upper side and has not been trimmed. Would an error like this affect the value.
Kitness-- I haven't had time to add in the information for Blockade Billy. I also haven't been able to find a copy of the book for myself...that bothers me, but I have tracked down the info for it, as well as the newest Stephen King book, 11-22-63! I will be adding them shortly when I have a little more time. The holidays are always a little busy for me, and I will get that up there the second I have a chance. I am glad that you found this information useful!
Hi,
Thanks to this hub I now have 7 first editions. I also have 8 book club books I though were first editions until this hub set me straight. :) I do have a question. I have Blockade Billy but it isn't in the list here. Do you have the details for it? Thanks.
someone-- I am jealous of your growing collection!! Great job!!
Fred-- Thank you for the great compliment!! I worked really hard on this. I hope your mother has enjoyed her collection!!
Jake-- Not sure what that means...maybe it was an export to another country...I am not sure...
Martie-- My Pretty Pony is a hard one to find. Best of luck. As for 11-22-63...I don't have that book yet, unfortunately. I will get that information up once I have it. I hinted that I wanted it for Christmas, but who knows...
Hi there, so glad I found your Hub. There are a couple of books listed that I did not know about or have forgotten.... I have been a constant reader since "Carrie". I thought I had them all but I may be mistaken. These are Faithful and My Pretty Pony, got to find these two.
Question: How do we know if his newest book, 11-22-63, is a first edition?
Thank you Ms.Bowman for a FANTASTIC page! LUVIN IT!
Sincerely,
Martie Hart
I have the red jacket, white typeface edition of Insomnia. Everything about it seems to make it a first edtion but on the dust jacket to the right of the code it says (Export). Does this make it a different edition or is it still a first?
Much Thanks,
Jake E. Stief
Ha now I got the other stand like the one u got displayed...1st edition, 1978! also eyes of the dragon,cujo 1981,dark half,christine1983,the dark tower1982,v11, dark tower 1st trade edition2003,the cell2006! Your display says the stand 1978 is worth a lot! How much ?
This was one of the best info resource articles that i have ever read. My mother is 76 years young and has every Stephen King book ever wrote. I must let her read this. Great job!!! Nice work Anna Marie Bowman.
Now i got misery,the stand (1st time and uncut),pet cematary,tommy knockers,nightmares and dreamscapes,firestarter,Dolores Claiborne,dreamcatcher,black House,to go with the regulator,and 2 other books I mentioned earlier! All are hard cover,couple first edition, and one paper back It book! Been a lucky day for me but might of spent to much...but maybe down the road I will sell them! Read firestarter yrs ago and might get around reading the other King books!
Shannon-- I am glad that I was able to share my love of Stephen King with you, and others, and that you have found a lot of great books! Thank you for sharing the info on the website! I will have to bookmark it, and check it out.
someone-- You are off to a great start!! I will tell you, though, Bag of Bones without the cover won't be worth much. Even with the cover, it isn't worth a whole lot, because it is one of his more recent books. It is a great read, though, and I saw that there is a movie version coming out on A&E in December. So looking forward to that!!
ha now I got bag of bones 1st edition without cover, four past midnight with cover,to add to my desperation, and regulators! Never read them...! Maybe I'll get lucky and find more stephen king 1st edition books!
Ha! I got the 1st edition of desperation,and the regulator! Never read the books picked the books up somewhere a few yrs ago ...gee they got dusty and had spider webs on them...might auction them off on ebay or keep them in a dust free area!
Hello old friend. It's very odd coming back here after ten months. The Stephen King collecting bug has taken a hold of me. Stephen King collecting is an everyday-type of thing for me now. I now have three bookshelves almost full of Stephen King items, not including the original artwork. If anyone would like to see my collection (Very nice for a first year collection, but NOTHING compared to some of the other collections out there), here is the link:
http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php
And also, the webpage that is from, TheDarkTower.org, is a GREAT forum. There is a collecting side, which is where I spend most of my time, and there is a non-collecting side. There is someone for everyone, and the people (most of them, anyway), are amazing.
Anna, thanks again for your help ten months ago, you got me STARTED on this very long, very expensive, and very excellent obsession/hobby of mine. :)
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to email me and I will do my best to help.
Shannon
sgaisserindiego@yahoo.com
Vic-- You may be right, for certain publishers. However, I have bought Stephen King books the day they come out, knowing they are a first edition, and it started with a '10'.
Dark Score-- It might be. Depending on the market. US collectors tend to like foreign editions because they are harder to find over here. A book club edition might be worth less, though. I can't really tell you an exact value, though.
Hi Anne Marie,I have a French edition of the out of print Bachman book Rage. Do you think it might be worth anything? I'm not sure but i think it might be a bookclub edition.
Hi, I'm no expert, but I've been collecting books for decades and everything I've heard about misbound books (the upside down ones mentioned earlier) say that they're not particularly valuable. In fact, they may hurt the value. I've seen dozens of such books.
Also, the book with the "10" on the number line is probably the tenth printing of the first edition. This last usage confuses the issue; many people wouldn't call this a first edition, and it would be dishonest, but technically correct, to sell this to a collector as a first edition. (Publishers might say it's a new edition only when they redo the print setting.)
you missed nebel.
Kimster66-- I am excited!!! I have been hoping for this for years!! I have even been tempted to make a trip up to Boston or Maine, where he usually does book signings, but since he is making the trip down here, even better.
Gerry-- Book Club Editions are not usually worth much, but it is probably worth a few more dollars than what you paid for it.
Hi, I found a Creepshow Book Club Edition at a garage sale for $1.00 Are Book Club editions worth anything???
Thanks so much for your input.
I am so jealous you will be able to get his new one signed. That would have been a no-brainer for me b/c I am excited about this book. Bummer that it won't be out yet. Well, I have a few days to figure it out. Thanks again and happy reading!
Kim-- I am planning on going to a book signing in November, and I am struggling with the same thing. I would take your favorite book and have that signed. Anything signed by King is valuable, because he does signings rather infrequently. I figure I will just have him sign the new book that comes out around the time I go...'11/22/1963'. Really looking forward to it! Have fun at the signing, and like I said, anything you get signed is ultimately more valuable, just because he signed it.
Hi. Thanks so much for offering this information. It has been very helpful. I have a question for ya. Next week I am going to a Stephen King book signing. I cannot decide what book to take to have signed. Idealy I would love to have a First Edition Carrie signed but unfortunately my Carrie was purchased at a book fair and it is a leftover from a BOMC :( So, the only early book I have in first ed is Pet Semetary but it is not in great shape. I do have The Gunslinger in trade soft cover that is a first edition. Also most of his books from The Tommyknockers to his most recent are all first editions. I also have The Stephen King Universe signed by all 3 authors. Do you have an opinion of what would be the best & possibly most valuable to have signed?
amy-- you are the second poster to pose a question about a book that has been bound upside down. I have never seen or heard of this before. I imagine it would be worth something, even if it isn't a first edition. Anything that has been done in error, usually ends up being a rare accident, and therefore is worth money. The more rare something is, the more money it would be worth. I could not tell you how much, though. As I said, I had never heard of this before I received a previous post about it.
Can anyone tell me if a copy of Misery, bound upside down is worth anything? thanks!
The publisher on yours is listed as Scribner? It should have the full code, not just a ten.
Anna,
I have a question about my copy of "Under The Dome". The copyright page states "First Scribner Hardcover Edition November 2009" and The Number Line is simply "10". Your points of issue are different, but my version also clearly states first edition. Can you clarify this for me at all?
Karen-- I have the same problem...I tend to buy a book even when I know I already have it, maybe it's in better condition, maybe it's a first edition, or maybe I forgot that I already had it. Sometimes I buy a book I know I already have just because it's a great deal. I have several that I also have several copies of, as well. Thank you for posting this, and I hope there is someone out there looking for a few books.
Hi Anna, just a quick post to your other readers - I have many first editions, a few BC editions and a few 2nd/3rd printing Stephen King books in my personal collection that I plan on selling. I just happened to collect more than 1 copy of many of these books during quests at yard sales, etc. for first editions and obviously don't need more than 1 copy. If anyone is interested and wants to know what I have available, I will be happy to give them my info. Thanks!
Karen-- Thank you for this information!!! I will have to check it out, and then add it to the info I already have. As for your copy of "The Dead Zone", you are correct, it is a third printing, so not a true first edition, still a great find! Still looking for a first edition of that book, myself...Again, thank you for this information!!! I will post what I find out.
OK, I have discovered some interesting points of reference on "The Dead Zone".
First Edition - VERSION 1 - First Published in 1979 by Viking Press - 625 Madison Ave New York, New York 10022. This version has SK embossed on the front cover board. All other POI are just like you state.
First Edition - VERSION 2 - First Published in 1979 by Viking Press - 40 West 23 Street New York, NY 10010. This version DOES NOT have SK embossed on the cover board. All other POI are just like you state.
Now, I also have a copy that is exactly like VERSION 1 above but also lists the NUMBER LINE "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3". I am assuming because there is a 1 in the number line that it means 1st edition, and the 3 at the end means 3rd printing?
Anyway, wanted to give you all this info I dug up. Seems like there are TWO versions of First Editions floating around and I want to know which one came 1st? Or does it not matter?
Thanks!
Art-- You are right. It is pretty rare. I haven't seen one yet. I keep looking though. It should be worth something, though considering the condition, it might be hard to find a serious collector who would want it. Remember, it's all about condition, and rarity. You may find a buyer based on the rarity alone. It's one of my favorite books!
OK, then I got one more for you!
Rage PB, meets all first edition criteria
It's in rough shape though
A small part of each cover is gone, the rest is creased and in well worn condition
And there is writing on the inside, it's in rough shape all around, but I'm hoping the rarity makes it still worth something?
Art-- No problem!! In fair condition, you could get anywhere from $60-100. That depends on the exact condition, based on what a book dealer puts the condition at. The strangest little things affect value.
GG IN TX-- No problem. That is odd. I can't find anything about it. It's as if you have the only copy like that? Probably not, but who knows. I can't check my copies, because they are boxed up. Now I want to dig them out. Since it is an obvious error, it should be worth a decent amount of money. I wish I could tell you more, or knew more...
hey, thanks for the quick response on my upside down book, sorry it's taking me so long to reply. The actual hard cover of the book, both front and rear, was put on upside down. If you were to read the book, close it and turn it around to look at the binding, the word Scribner and the symbol would be upside down at the top of the binding. I hope I'm explaining this OK, and not making it worse. But I guess it was just one of those things that slipped through quality control or something. I've never heard of that before either which is why I'm really curious what it might be worth. Thanks again for the help!!
Sorry to keep bugging you, but how much would you say a decently read copy of Creepshow is worth?
I'd put it's condition as fair
Art-- I can't say for sure on your copy of Different Seasons. Check for a code on the copyright page, or some indicator on that page. DJ codes are handy for certain references, but are a tad confusing. As for your Dark Tower books...You may have something there. I can't say for sure without seeing them. Most of my early ones are from Plume, and not worth much. Great artwork, though. Again, check out the copyright page for the most useful information.
Also, I'm noticing that my entire 7 book DT set seems to be special, lot of Donald Grant on them, is this normal or do I have something special that will bring more money?
I have a copy of Different Season, but the numbers vary from the first, was hoping you could help me decide which release it is?
DJ price: 18.95
DJ code: 08182582
Still says first published in 1982 by viking press
Outer of book is two shades of blue while end pages are white
kparisi6-- It probably isn't a first edition. If some of the things match up, but not all, then it is likely a second printing.
Art-- Best of luck. I am always looking for King books. Sadly, I am incredibly broke, and can't afford my book habit. LOL!
Thanks for the help, I'll keep you up to date!
Are there any you're looking for?
Hello! I have stumbled upon your article and find it extremely helpful. Between your site and The official Stephen King site, I can identify 1st editions quite easily now. I do have 1 book that is giving me raised eyebrows that I simply cannot completely identify. I'm hoping you can help.
PET SEMATARY - DJ has every requirement of the 1st Edition. The book however is different. It is Full Bound Black with red paste downs. Copyright is Doubleday & Company, Inc. Garden City New York 1983. ISBN 0-385-18244-9. CP does NOT say 1st Edition. Epilogue Page 374 has print code "Y43". What is this? Possibly a 2nd printing where someone put the ist edition DJ on it?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks! Karen
Art-- There is a book dealer in your area. Can't personally vouch for them, but did the research for you, it's called Hill Shop Paperbacks. If they can't value the collection for you, they may know of someone who can.
I'm near Flint, Michigan
Art-- It depends on where you are. I am sure if you talked to your local library they may be able to help you. Check with a used book store. They are often great about that sort of thing, and may even want to buy your collection. A website to check out would be, veryfinebooks.com. They deal in rare books, first editions, etc, and have a whole category devoted to Stephen King.
I'm going to be selling my collection off and was wondering if you knew of anyone who could definitively help me catalog my books to make sure of edition # and whatnot?
jay-- It's probably not a first edition, then. What about the other code, the "R49" on page 447? Is that there?
I just found the shining published by doubleday copyright 1977. don't have the dustjacket but itis bound with blackcloth and tan boards and measures9 1/2x6 1/4. doesnt say first edition or anything except library of congress catalog card # 76-24212
Mike-- You are more than welcome!! Glad to help out!
Thank you very much. I don't think I would ever sell my Stephen King Hardcover collection, but it's good to know for sure what I have. I've got about 25 other hardcovers that seem to be true first editions, so that's good. Again, thank you for all your help.
Mike-- Your copy of Needful Things is a second printing. It is not a true first edition. Even if it was, that is a newer book, and not all that rare. I have two copies of the book, both first editions, and they are worth about $15-20 a piece. And, seeing that it is missing the dust jacket, even if it had been a first edition, it would not be worth much. As far as your copy of Dolores Claiborne...again, missing dust jacket greatly affects the value. The size seems consistent with a library or book club edition. It might even say "Book Club Edition" on the inside of the dust jacket, if you had one. I hope this helps!!
I also noticed my copy of Dolores Claiborne contains all the criteria inside (missing jacket) except that it measures in at 5.87 x 9.5 x 1.25". Any help you could offer with this would be wonderful. Thank you.
My edition of Needful Things is missing the 1 in the code on the copyright page, but everything else matches. Does this mean it's not a first edition, or is it an error? I am missing the dust jacket.
GG IN TX-- What exactly do you mean when you say it was printed upside down? Is the dust jacket just on upside down, or is the actual front cover of the book printed upright, and all the text inside is upside down? I don't entirely know what you mean. I have never heard of that existing, but it is possible. If so, it would be worth a decent amount of money. Anything that was an error, or mistake, misprint, that sort of thing, is worth more than a normal copy without errors.
I have a first edition copy of Everything's Eventual that was printed upside down. I went back to the bookstore days after I realized what I had to check out all the others and could not find another like it. Just curious if anybody knows what something like that is worth or who I could find out from. Thanks!!
Jonathan-- Best of luck on finding some nice first editions. I can't wait for 11/22/1963 to come out!! Turns out, King is going to be in my neck of the woods doing a book signing in November!!! So excited to get a book signed!!! I will post a pic here when I do!
Just started my collection of King Novels. I am going to pickup a lot of 31 HC novels this afternoon (crossing my fingers for Firsts, but am happy to get a couple HC of IT, Pet Sematary, and The Shining). My collection is currently pretty decent in that I have 22 1sts. I thank you very much Anna Marie for putting this together! Looking forward to your update on 11/22/1963.
Brian-- The ones that are book club editions won't be worth much...maybe around $5-10, depending on the age of the book. Also, I am sure that being that they were in a library, there are library stamps, and other such things that will diminish the value. They really wouldn't be worth much, but are great for reading!!!
I have recently received 20 or so hardcover King books from a family memeber who works in a library. Most are book of the month copies. The sad thing is none of them appeared to ever even been opened. I don't know if they were stored and never put on the shelf because of objectionable material. (This library is in small town very conservative WI). Regardless, they range from as old as Carrie to as new as Cell. Any thoughts on the older ones values? I'd never sell them, but I may store them a little differently. Great site!
Keith-- Glad I could help you out. That is exciting!! I am glad you found some first editions in your collection! Come back when I have a pricing guide up, and maybe you can see if you have something of great value. I have somewhere around 15-20 first editions, counting duplicate copies of some books.
Then again, after seeing Shannon's collection, that isn't so impressive. But it's still pretty exciting!
I came here to find out whether the Stephen King books I had were First Edition. According to your guide and multiple other sources I managed to find NINE First Edition Stephen King books. I actually need to head back to that store because there were another one or two there that are also First Edition, I just forgot to grab them the first time.
Jessie-- I don't usually email people back from my email account, but I can answer your question here. While it is a fun piece to have in your collection, it isn't really worth a whole lot. Maybe around $15-20. If you can find the right buyer, they may be willing to pay more, if the condition is as good as you say. Pop-up books are hard to keep in really good condition. I hope this answers your question.
Have a question. I have a Stephen King Pop-Up book called, "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon." No dust jacket (I don't know if it was supposed to come with one), no tears in any of the pages, hard covered book. All of the pop-ups come up great with the turning of each page. No visible tears or bends (to what I can see) on any part of the book. The back of the book (where UPC code is) says First Edition 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
First Little Simon pop-up edition 2004. Can anyone tell me if this book has any value or not? Please email me
red_on_top85@yahoo.com
Amazing! It's in great condition too, very nice news, thanks!!
Art-- I am pretty sure what you have is the very sought after limited edition of the book that Grant put out. It is worth a good amount of money. A few hundred, depending on the condition.
ISBN is on front dust jacket of book, it's 0937986-50-X
Art-- not sure...is this the ISBN#: ISBN 0-8488-0780-4? If so, it's the first edition. The ISBN should be on the back of the book.
Joseph-- You are right. That was just an error on my part. Not sure why I put red instead of orange...fixing it now, thank you!!!
Hi Anna,
Four Past Midnight Meets all the criteria for 1st Edition except for the paste down pages. They are in orange not red as you state. Does this mean it is not a first edition? Thanks for you help.
Recently picked up a HC Gunslinger, cover has Roland and Jake on the cart with a slow mutant hanging on to Jake's leg
Jacket price is $20, inside it only says Donald Grant publishers, has no code of any kind, just acknowledgements
Any thoughts
Jim-- I had a little trouble finding that out, myself. All I can seem to find is editions in paperback. They aren't worth much. A first edition of Night Shift can run between $500-700 dollars, in a good market, and foreign editions tend to be collectable, and valuable. If I had to put an estimate...I would say in the $300 range, give or take...depending on condition, market, etc.
Hi, I've got a 1st edition of Night Shift UK edition and I've searched all over the internet trying to find out how much it's worth. Don't suppose you may know? Thanks
king collector--If only I had $80,000...I might take you up on that offer. Of course, that would depend on the number, condition, and value of the books you have. And there is the little matter of not having 80 grand. I hope you find a buyer for all the books.
andrew-- A lot of money...not sure if it's a good deal or not...probably not. With several foreign releases, it might be worth about 10 grand.
$80,000 WOW
hi massive first edition collection for sale all first ed in both u.k and u.s plust german and french first eds +2 limited ed slipcased books aswell + two proofs one of IT one of prime evil hate do sell but need the cash email me at yogi_bear_78@hotmail.com for further info genuine interest only will sell all 140 books for $80,000
andrew-- Thank you for reminding me. I haven't had the time to add that one, but I will very shortly. Sorry for the delay!
which one i ment is (full dark no stars)
sorry i made a mistake wrong book :( you allready have that one.
hey i got a question can you add the book under the bome by stephen king
teamsparky-- Any markings not original to the book (aside from an autograph by the author) do diminish the value of the book. Also, if they put that plastic protector sheet over the dust jacket, that would diminish the value a little as well, I think. Though, it does a great job of protecting the condition of the dust jacket.
John-- If they don't meet all the requirements, they are more than likely not first editions. Book Club editions usually are smaller in size, and don't include the price on the dust jacket. I am not sure about later editions, if they have the price on the dust jacket, or not. I would assume that they are later printings of the book.
Great info. Quick question? I just bought Carrie, Pet Sematary and Cujo...probably not first editions but meet a number of your criteria including size. However, none of the books have a price(not clipped) on the jacket. Any idea if these are just later printings of the first edition? Thanks.
Hi again Ann Marie I love reading your hub - Just a quick question...
I came across a first edition SK book of Carie in VG+ condition for sale at my local library however, it is stamped (ink) with a library id. Does devalue the book somewhat?
Thanks again.
funmontrealgirl-- Glad you enjoyed it!!!
Adoba-- Dust jacket condition does affect the value. If it is a true first edition of the first, edited version of The Stand, that price is reasonable, even considering the condition of the dust jacket. Just make sure it is a true first edition.
Hi, I was wondering about how much the dust jacket affects the value of Stephen Kings novels. I have a friend with a first ed The Stand, spine in good condition, pages good etc but the dust jacket is pretty broken up around the spine. He wants about $120...
Thanks for any comments!
A
Anna, I envy you for knowing so well about my favorite author and his books. This is really a well-written and well-researched hub. I love this hub so much. Thank you!
nrj1986-- Thank you!!! I have been busy moving, and haven't had the time to add that one!!!
amanda-- I am not sure. What book is it? What condition is it in? Where are you located? And, the most important question...how much do you want for it?? I have been compiling book values, to add to this hub, but haven't gotten them all done.
hi there i have a first edition sTEPHEN kING BOOK I AM WONDERING IF U WUD BE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING?? IT HAS SAT IN MY ATTICK FOR YRS.
Hi. just wanted to give an update for "Full Dark, No Stars" as I see you have not added it yet.
Published in 2010 by Scribner. Trim size is 6.4 x 9.5 x 1.4". Dust jacket price is $27.99. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with light blue boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
Also, I have a question about "Four Past Midnight"
You State: Published in 1990 by Viking. Trim size is 6.25 x 9.5 x 1.9". Dust jacket price is $22.95 and code on dust jacket is "0990". The book is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in red. "First published in 1990 by Viking Penguin" and code "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" on copyright page. First dust jacket state has SK in gold on front cover, and second state lacks the gold.
On my copy, Everything matches up (Including the Gold SK on the cover) except for the paste downs in my copy are not Red, they are Orange. All numbers match, including the "first published in 1990 by viking". Any Ideas? thanx. Also, my copy of The Tommyknockers meets all your criteria except it does not have "permissions to come" on the copyright page.
Any info would be greatly appreciated. THNX!
Jean-- Those are all great books!! Glad you found this useful. Updates are coming soon, as there are new books to add, and hopefully, a general value reference.
Wow, I have a first Edition of Different Seasons, Lisey's Story and Duma Key. I have a few older books, but they were BOMC ones with no prices. You did a great job putting this all together! A pleasure to read!
Jay-- Carrie and The Stand are very hard to find in first editions. I have an old copy of The Stand that at first glance I thought was a first edition, but upon closer inspection, it ended up not being so. They are very hard to find, so best of luck!!
I love this hub. I'm the same Jay who found the Creepshow. I just wanted to let u know my latest find. I picked up rose madder n regulators proofs this weekend. Had far as 1st editions I am only missing Carrie rage n the original the stand.
Shannon-- Yeah, it really was quite a journey, and I was a little disappointed at the ending, but in a way it all made sense...in a messed up way.
Denine-- I am not sure what that means. I'll have to do a little digging and see if I can find an answer for you.
My copy of Cell meets all of the criteria you listed to be a first edition except that it is bound in red cloth and black boards and not vice versa as you have listed. What does this mean? Wonderful hub! Thanks for all of your hard work! I have 4 first editions.
The Dark Tower series is very good. A little TOO offbeat (Jake and Oy switching bodies comes to mind, lol) sometimes and the ending definitely seemed tacked on ... But man what a journey.
I'd like to continue talking to you about our mutual obsession. :)
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Shannon-- Yeah, they are in boxes, as I don't have a place to put them right now. It makes me sad. I have read that story, and I loved it. My favorite thing would have to be The Dark Tower series. Such an amazing body of work, and then you have to add in all the stories that tie in to it. It really is amazing. It's as if his whole career has been about that one story.
No way, boxed up books!? Book and movie collections are meant to be displayed!
What's your favorite thing King wrote? Mine is not only my favorite King story but my favorite piece of writing ever put on paper. A little 12 page story called The Last Rung On The Ladder, in the Night Shift book. Have you read it?
Shannon-- That's quite a collection you have there. I have a list somewhere of my first editions, but I seem to have lost track of it, and all my books are boxed up at the moment. Good idea having a hardcover and a paperback collection. I kept getting rid of my paperbacks to save space. My collection takes up an entire bookshelf all by itself.
Thanks for the response. :) I'm finally getting around to listing and categorizing all my books. Stephen King is as good a place to start as any, lol. Here is the final talley for all my first editions (or, from info I've found on yoru hub and across the internet, what I THINK are first editions, lol):
Black House (first edition)
Blaze (first edition)
Cell (first edition)
Colorado Kid, The (first edition)
Cujo (first edition)
Danse Macabre (first edition)
Dark Half, The (first edition)
Dead Zone, The (first edition)
Different Seasons (first edition)
Dolores Claiborne (first edition)
Dreamcatcher (first edition)
Duma Key (first edition)
Four Past Midnight (first edition)
Gerald's Game (first edition)
Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, The (first edition)
Green Mile 1, The: The Two Dead Girls (first edition)
Green Mile 2, The: The Mouse On The Mile (first edition)
Green Mile 5, The: Night Journey (first edition)
Green Mile 6, The: Coffey On The Mile (first edition)
Hearts In Atlantis (first edition)
Insomnia (first edition)
Misery (first edition)
Needful Things (first edition)
Nightmares & Dreamscapes (first edition)
On Writing (first edition)
Pet Sematary (Caretakers 1983, maybe first edition - Y4?)
Regulators, The (first edition)
Rose Madder (first edition)
Salem's Lot (Father Cody Error, maybe first edition - Q41?)
Tommyknockers, The (first edition)
Not bad ... :) Craigslist is a great place to find Stephen King books. I bought a lot of 75 hardcovers for $50 and a mix of 111 hardcovers and paperbacks for $75 within the pas two months. I want a hardcover collection and a paperback collection. That way I can read the paperbacks and not mess up the hardcovers. :)
Shannon-- I'm not really sure. Everything about the Dead Zone sounds right. My guess is that they are a second or third printing of the first edition. As for your copy of Salem's Lot, I don't know. I don't know what to tell you on that one. It should be worth some money because of the error alone.
Yay! I think think think I hit the jackpot! 'Salem's Lot with the Father Cody error on the dust jacket, clipped with the 7.95 price, BUT no "first edition" on the copyright page. Ugh, why can't everything line up for me so I can do a happy dance already?
Whatcha think about this one? lol
Hello, huge fan of Stephen King, I have most of his mainstream-ly published books (lol, there's a LOT of rare stuff out there, whew!) but anyway, I've decided to see which first editions I have. Thank you, firstly, for putting together this list, it has been very helpful. I have a question though.
Does the book have to have every detail you mention to be a first edition? For example, my Dead Zone has the 0879 code on the dust jacket, is quarter bound in black cloth with black boards, the paste downs are white, and "First Published in 1979 by the Viking Press" is printed on copyright page. But there is no price anywhere on my dust jacket.
Some of my other books are like this also, with most everything, but one thing left out. Like, my Eyes Of The Dragon paste downs are white, not green.
What do you think? Thank you in advance. :)
Mr. Roboto-- Be cautious when buying books from a library. They usually glue things in the books, mark the books with stamps and such, and all that devalues the books. IT is still a great read, though.
I bought 8 King books at my library's used books sale. People sold them old books, and the cycle goes on! Lol! Well, anyways, I freaked out when I found the IT cover with the sewer and claws. I
dDamian-- Happy Birthday!! Sounds like you have an awesome dad!!! Three great first editions in mint condition is quite a gift!! You are more than welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
Dude, today is my birthday and my dad just bought me "The Talisman" "Pet Cemetery" and "The Dark Half" and their all firsts! They're all in mint condition too! :D I would have never known if I hadn't stumbled upon this! Thank you, Anna!
jay-- Did a little research on Creepshow that you got. I looked on Amazon, and depending on the condition, they have copies of that selling anywhere between $30-150! So, as I said, well worth the $10!!! Hope it's in good shape!
jay-- A first edition of The Running Man? That is great!! I have yet to find one, myself. How much did you pay for the first edition of The Running Man?? It's worth about $35-50 depending on the condition, and might fetch a higher price, if you can find the right buyer. Creepshow...hmmm...is that the comic-esque graphic novel?? Definitely worth the $10!!!
I purchased a first editions of the running man in great shape at a garage sale and the owner had a copy of Creepshow and he sold it to me for ten dollars don't know much about it was wondering if u could help me.
Pete-- hmm...interesting. Thanks for letting me know what you found out. I couldn't find anything that would have really helped. Without being able to see the book, it's sometimes hard to know what I am looking for.
OK- I got the info on the book
"On Writing." that we spoke about. There's a least 2 book clubs that sell this book with almost everything described as it would be a first edition except theres no price on the jacket and one club has a different size. Fullnumber lines are present, so it's just something else that makes things more confusing. Easiest way to see ....no price, it's a BCE...Thought I had misprint, oh well, there goes my free vacation....Pete
Pete-- Let me know what you find out. If it is a limited publication, it will usually say so. It will say something like "Limited Printing", "Limited Edition", or it will be numbered, say "234 of 2,000".
No indication of a BCE. Also they usually don't have print number lines which mine has. I'm gonna go ahead and buy a BCE and see if it matches up. If not then I'm gonna have to do some detective work. I'll let you know. Be great if it's an only copy or something very rare. Then I'll take a world cruise for starters....Peter
I am not really sure. I don't actually own a first edition of this book, so I don't have one to actually measure. I am not sure why different companies are listing different sizes. I do know the 'book of the month club' editions tend to run smaller. Check the book for something that might say if it was a library edition or a BOTMC edition. It is usually on the inside of the dust jacket, either the front or the back, at the bottom, I think.
no cut out, just no price. I think the problem lies in the dimensions of the book. Amazon has a different size as do other companies. Theres a BCE that has no price but it doesn't match my book size either. Perhaps the "book of the month club is giving a size error?" Or perhaps theres another club that has sales rights to this book?....Pete
Anna Marie Bowman 2 days ago
Pete-- It has all the other requirements for a first edition except the dust jacket price? Hmmm...was it cut out? Is the corner of the dust jacket cut?
no cut out here, just blank. There seems to be a problem with the actual size of this book. Amazon- 8.5 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches. Other companies have dimensions slightly different. The "book of the month club" also publishes it, but the size they claim is "5.062 x 8.187 x 1.0 inches." ???
On my copy, there is also only one isbn# instead of the usual 2 numbers. I'm not sure what I got here but it must be the BCE. Perhaps they made a mistake in thier size?
Pete-- It has all the other requirements for a first edition except the dust jacket price? Hmmm...was it cut out? Is the corner of the dust jacket cut?
I have this copy as descibed
On Writing: Published in 2000 by Scribner. Trim size is 5.9 x 8.75 x 1". Dust jacket price is $25.00. The book is quarter bound in black cloth with yellow boards. Paste-downs and front and rear end papers in white. Code "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2" on copyright page.
Howerver there is no price on jacket? Any ideas on this?...Pete
Long Walker-- Goodwill, garage sales, thrift shops, and the sort are all great places to find first editions for pretty cheap. I once bought four hardcover first editions at a garage sale for $0.25 a piece. $1 for four books!! I have both versions of the Insomnia book as well. Great find!!!
I just wanted to share! A friend of mind gave me a book they got at a Goodwill store for a buck, it's Insomnia HC first edition, which I already had, but, it was the red cover with white writing, I had the white cover red writing, so now I have both, I'm excited for this great find!
walkbyfaith-- I am glad you found this article, and that it was helpful to you. Congrats on the 21 first editions. It is a great thing to have, and in the long term, could be a worthwhile investment.
I absolutely loved this article!
Wonderfully informational and according to it I have 21 first editions out of my collection of 35 books! Yeah!!! I love SK and I could never sell these books but they are going to make a wonderful heirloom for my children.
Long Walker- Yes, that is how it was released. It had a textured cover to look like dragon scales. The textured detail does not come through in the photo.
My edition of Eyes of the Dragon fit all your criteria, but the book has scales on the cover, is this normal?
LINDY-- Not sure. It might have been a limited edition, published after the first edition. Could be worth quite a bit, depending on how many were made, what condition it's in.
searching-- Library editions are editions of the book given to a library. Generally, they see a lot of wear, bindings are usually broken, they have stamps or other things that damage or mark the pages. The value goes down because of that. They are usually sent out with, or after the first editions. Nice to have, but not sure of the value.
Love the info here, well done of your amount of work! Question: how far down does the value go if it's a library edition? They look exactly like the regular editions, but without DJ price. At this point, I've got 26 first editions, and 5 special editions, working on the rest
I found a few hardbacks today at a flea market. the seller mentioned something about an edition of CUJO with a gold cover that was worth a lot due to the small amount made. do you know anything about that or where to see a picture?
Will-- I do not have that book, otherwise I would post a pic of the price on the dust jacket. I can see if I can track it down for you, though.
A. Sandler-- Thank you for your help in responding to Will's questions. I haven't been able to get on here nearly as much as I would like, and have very little time to respond to all my comments and emails when I do. So, thank you for your help!!!!
Jay D.-- Sad to say, if it's a 3rd edition paperback, it's not really worth much more than what you paid for it. Sorry. It's a good read, though!!! One of my favorites of the Bachman stuff.
I just found a 3rd edition paperback of the long walk. Was just wondering if u had any idea what it may be worth. It only cost me $1 and it is in good condition. Thanks
A. Sandler - Thank you very much; yeah I knew the hardback of Storm of the Century didn't have a price, so now that you told me BOMC editions don't have dust jacket prices I'll know that future printings by BOMC most likely won't as well; good to know, I was wondering why so many copies of Secret Windows that I saw didn't have the listed price actually printed
Will S.- As far as I know, BOMC editions don't have dust jacket prices. Both the Storm of the Century and Secret Windows are both BOMC issued hardcovers, but neither have dust jacket prices. Storm of the Century was issued as a 1st edition trade paperback in 1999 with a cost of $15.00. The copyright page shows "First Pocket Books Trade Paperback Printing Feb 1999" and also the traditional "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1" number line. BOMC then released a hardcover after that (technically not a 1st edition). As for Secret Windows, I believe it was only released by BOMC at an initial price of $18.75 (but not actually printed on the dust jacket)...
Thanks for this article, I've been using it to complete my collection! Random question, I've seen over 15 copies of Secret Windows, but I couldn't find the $18.75 price on any of them...does anyone have a picture of the price on the dust jacket so I could see what it looks like on the true first edition? Is Secret Windows kind of like Storm of the Century hardcover in that the only BOMC edition doesn't have a dust jacket price? Thanks!
Eddie-- The first edition would be the first publishing of the first edition of the book, so if you have found a copy of Pet Sematary published in 1987, it is not a first edition.
A. Sandler-- Awesome!!! Thank you!!!
Anna,
You might find this website useful to get an idea about values of Stephen King 1st editions:
How come "Pet Sematary" has two listings for a first? One was listed as first published in 1983 and the other was listed first published in 1987. So which is the real "first" edition?
Thanks
Eddie Robertson
erobertson@wdam.com
Kelyyhthompson-- Thank you, I would be curious to see what additional research you have done.
teamsparky-- A book club edition is one that was distributed as part of a book of the month club. They are generally different in size. The content is usually the same, though, sometimes they are a bit condensed. Being book club editions, they are not first editions, and are of less value. You get the same book (usually), so it's good for a good read.
amazing article, very well written
Hi Anna Marie...awesome hub.
If you could let me know what is a 'book club edition' in comparison with other editions.
I have just purchased a book club edition of 'It' and just curious to know where the differences lie.
I love Steven King and you bring up some interesting points. I have done some of that research myself.
King Fan-- I have no idea...sorry. I will look into it and get back to you.
Monette-- Glad to hear you are a fan, and I am happy to hear you have such a great collection!!!
Thank you so much for this info. I have been reading King since the 70's and discovered that I have 12 firsts! How wonderful!
I Have 3 Stephen King library red leather bound books gold embossed lettering on spline and his name, Firestarter, Christine, Eyes of the dragon like to know how rare they might be if at all. great website and very informative
Am I dead, yet?-- I am jealous!!! I have quite a collection, so far, but nowhere near complete!!! Treasure those books!!!
I happened upon this hub by accident and I am so happy that I did! I have almost all of Stephen King's original, first edition novels! I am totally floored! I am so glad that I did not get rid of them. I almost did. But I love these books so much I decided to keep them. Awesome! Thanks for the hub. Now I know what to look for when I collect the remaining books.
Sandi3m-- Glad to hear it!!! Thank you!!!
I have been a Stephen Kink lover since I was hold enough to read! Great Article, very informative.
richard-- Interested, but, unfortunately broke. Best of luck to you!!!
I have about 12 first editions that I would like to sell.. any takers email me @ tcxserv@comcast.net
Tashakatet-- Interesting name... Great news on the first edition. I have lost count as to how many I have. I have several first editions that I have more than one copy of, and still, I hate to part with them...maybe in a few more years. OH, and one bit of news, the newest King book comes out next month!!!!
Great piece...just went thru my library and found I have first edition of Desperation...long live the King!
Excelsior-- I believe you may have an import edition of the book. Hold onto it!!! It could be worth quite a bit.
I have the Stephen King book "Skeleton Crew" as stated it is a first edition with all markings $18.95 price, 8506 price code. But the book is a burnt tan or orange cloth binding; it has Chinese markings/characters for the publisher. And Stephen King's name is red on the front DJ. Where did this book come from??
TamCor-- I am glad you found this as well. I hope it is helpful to you!! And if you do find that you do have some first editions of some of the older books, I am always in the market to buy them!! LOL!! Still working on the value guide to the first editions. It's proving a bit harder than I thought it would be.
Glenn-- You may be right on that one. I am not sure. I can check and let you know. Blaze kind of fell flat for me. I never got into the story. Maybe it had to do with the writing perspective. I don't know.
King's Blaze. I thought Blaze was a Gimmick to readvertise Bachman. But in "I think Differnt Seasons" or a differnt short story collection from early 80's Stephen King does mention of working on a story called Blaze, either in the foreword or afterword write up. Imagine that, Food for thought.
Glenn.
Thank you for writing such a great hub! I have several of the old Stephen King books, and can't wait to compare them to your info, to see if any are first editions!
I love his older work the best, and have also enjoyed watching some of movies they'd made of them. My favorite book of his would probably be The Stand, but I loved Needful Things and The Firestarter almost as much!
Thanks again for this informative hub--I'm so glad I came across it!:)
scramblingman-- Thank you very much!! As for foreign publications, I honestly don't know a lot about that. I wish I did. Maybe I will do some more research and see what I can put together. I am still working on the value part of the whole thing. That is going to be an ongoing work, as values of rare books change frequently. Hope you enjoy Needful Things!!! It's one of my favorites!!
I just wanted to echo everyone elses comments, great article! I have a few first editions, but mostly UK publications. However, on vacation in California a few years ago I did manage to buy a first edition of Needful Things. Can't wait for your value article!
Have fun!! When I can find it, I will be adding aproximate values for all the books, as well. That way, everyone has somewhat of an idea of what they are worth.
Lots of indepth information. I must bookmark this page, then rummage through my son's Stephen King collection.
BP-- She freaked me out, too!!! I love Stephen King!!! I just entered to win a special signed copy of The Stand!!! YAY!!! Hope I get it! I never win anything!
Oooooooooo I am a great lover lover of Stephen King so this is right up my alley. Misery, boy oh boy I will never forget that one. That woman was a complete psychopath.....haha,,,she freaked me out totally.
maanju-- THANK YOU!!
EXCELLENT HUB
Pest-- Yeah, Bachman "died". King writes about it, in a fictional sense, in The Dark Half. The books published after Bachman's "death" were said to have been found by his wife amongst his belongings. LOL!
christine-- It was a lot of work, but it was a labor of love, so to speak. I love Stephen King, and spent a lot of time trying to sort all of the information out for myself. I figured it would benefit others to have the access to the information that I managed to compile.
Elena-- Thank you!! When I first started trying to identify my books, and started being a serious collector, I had to search and search for this information, and some of the terms were a little confusing for me. I figured the pictures would make the whole guide a little easier to navigate through. On another note, foreign language editions, and basic foreign editions of his novels do have some value for a U.S. collector. Since they are harder to find here, they are worth more. Overseas releases may not be first U.S. editions, but if you get a first edition for your language, or country, it could be worth some money. I don't know a lot about that, but it would be fun to research!!
Pest-- I agree!!! I have heard so many people say that they don't like Stephen King, and I ask why, and they tell me that it is because they don't like his movies. It makes me laugh. Then I tell them that The Shawshank Redemption and Stand By Me are based on stories by Stephen King, and they tell me that they like those movies.
Pest, I have him, just in Spanish, not in English! I've got plenty of English books, but I do like to read in my own language every now and again! Mystery, terror and those types of topics, I tend to read in Spanish :-)
For me Stephen King is an author that you must have in your collection. Whether you like him, love him or hate him, he is a must.
What a guide, Anna! Really informative and well put together article! The illustrations and definition of terms are great!! I don't have any Stephen Kings in English, not much of a fan, but still found this hub a great source of information!
Well compiled article. Thanks for telling us what to look for.
I believe Bachman "died" in 1985. .... I just picked up "The Regulators" hard cover, 1st from the Salvation Army...mint. i did not know "Desperation" was related.
**edit** died of cancer..
ooohh...that sucks!! That means it has those library stamps on it, and who knows what else! You can find a lot of first editions in great shape at garage sales, used book stores and even places like Goodwill.
Great article! I searched through my books and found that my copy of The Dark Half is a first edition. Unfortunately, I bought it out of the withdrawn books at the library.
Anna Marie Bowman Hub Author 4 days ago
It's hard to say. Book of the Month Club editions aren't worth much. And, of course, it all depends on condition.