Stephen King: Most expensive sales in 2023 (Number 9)
9. "If It Bleeds" Signed First Edition, First Printing of only 350, Slipcased w/COA - $2,250
Scribner (April 20, 2020). Stephen King "If It Bleeds" Signed First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with dust-jacket. Personally signed by the author directly onto the title page of the book. The dust-jacket is now fitted with an archival acid-free Brodart sleeve. 448 pages. This book contains all the markings required for a first printing edition. Be one of the very first collectors in the world to own a signed first edition of If It Bleeds. Includes a matching custom slipcase. A beautiful first edition with brown paper and black quarter cloth boards. Includes provenance materials.
This was released in the middle of the pandemic with no formal book signing events. Stephen King signed about 350 copies for Bookstore 1 in Sarasota, Florida, all of which were shipped to their customers by mail. This copy includes the requisite Bookstore 1 bookmark, which accompanies the book.
These are now accepted as the only ones signed by King for this title. Includes a bookseller issued Letter of Autograph Authenticity. Only one in stock. Order today!
Cemetery Dance Slipcase
BookStore 1 bookmark from the signing event
Original purchase receipt
First Edition/First Printing