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Hodder & Stoughton · 1998
Bag of Bones
Numbered copy 1725 / 2000
Signed by Stephen King
The signed UK limited first edition, with the publisher’s numbered limitation bookplate.
- Condition
- Very Good+ · Dust jacket
- Availability
- One physical copy
- Item ID
- 2NB-158013820367
$798 USD · shipping calculated separately
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Edition details
Author: Stephen King
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (London, 1998)
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Edition: First UK Edition / Signed Numbered Limited Edition
Item Description
Up for sale is a premier Stephen King rarity: the official UK Signed and Numbered Limited Edition of "Bag of Bones." Published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1998, this edition was strictly restricted to 2,000 copies to commemorate King's promotional visit to the United Kingdom in August of that year. This specific copy is hand-numbered #1725/2,000.
This is not an ordinary trade copy. It features an authentic Stephen King signature executed directly onto the publisher's custom limitation bookplate mounted inside. Bag of Bones stands as one of King’s major late-1990s novels, masterfully blending grief, memory, obsession, and the supernatural into one of his most atmospheric works.
Provenance
This copy comes from my family’s personal collection and has been securely in our possession for approximately 20 years. It has been meticulously preserved as a collectible rather than handled as an ordinary reading copy. It is now being offered to another dedicated Stephen King collector who will appreciate its unique place in modern horror publishing.
Condition
Very Good+ Hardcover in Very Good+ Dust Jacket. Signed and numbered limitation bookplate is fully present and pristine. Light, ordinary shelf/handling wear is visible to the dust jacket and spine areas. The green cloth binding is completely sound and the interior pages are clean, bright, and tight. Please review all photos carefully, as they form an important part of the overall condition description.
Collector Details
The signed limitation bookplate and copy number are shown clearly in the photos. This volume has not been sourced from an ex-library collection, features no remainder marks, and has no previous ownership writing or bookplates noted. Additional close-up photos of the signature, bookplate, dust jacket, spine, or specific condition points are gladly available upon request.
30-Day Return Policy
I want the buyer to feel confident in this purchase. Returns are accepted within 30 days if the item is not as described. Because this is an investment-grade collectible book, it must be returned in the exact condition in which it was received, with the book, dust jacket, and all original components included.
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Buyer pays calculated UPS Ground or USPS Priority Mail shipping based on your personal preference. This book will be packed carefully and professionally in a sturdy box with extra protective materials. Before shipment, I always provide photos of the packed box and shipping label for your confirmation. For absolute buyer and seller protection, the shipment will include tracking, signature confirmation, and shipping coverage is limited to $100, subject to the selected service’s terms. I take collectible books seriously and will package this item with the utmost care.