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\"The Stand\" by Stephen King is a highly sought-after first edition, first printing hardcover book published in 1978 by Doubleday. This first edition includes a dust jacket and is signed by the author, adding to its value and collectibility. As a piece of literature and fiction from North America, this original edition is a must-have for any Stephen King fan or book collector looking to own a rare and unique piece of literary history.
Specifics:Doubleday. 1978 First Edition, first printing with \"First Edition\" printed on the copyright page and \"t39\" in the gutter near the bottom edge of the final page of text.
Hardcover: Near Fine with mino shelf wear including bumps to the lower corners of the boards. the final blank endpaper has a crease at the bottom center.
Dustjacket: Unclipped, retaining original price of $12.95 on inner front flap. Minimal toning/browning to spine, and minimal shelf wear. Protected in archival mylar.
Insrcibed and signed by the author on the titel page \" For Chuck - good wishes and thanks for the interview. Best, Steve King May 7, 1978.
Provenance: This inscribed book was obtained from teh Widow of Charles D. Levitt (1949 - 2017). For several years, he and how wife operated the Little Professor Book Center in Omaha. During this time, he was an organizer of the 2nd Annual Midwest Mystery and Suspense Convention (May 1991) and he chaired the Boucheron XXIV and the 8th Anthojny Awards Ceremony (October 1993).Includes letter of provenance and authenticity from Rare book dealer Kurt Gippert.
