Carrie

The first edition of this classic Stephen King book was published by Doubleday in 1974. It was 199 pages long, and the original retail price was $5.95. The first edition identification points are as follows: "First Edition" is stated on the copyright page, and "P6" printed in the gutter on page 199. Bound in maroon cloth with gold lettering on the spine. Dust jacket has price of $5.95 on the front flap.

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Picture of the 1974 first edition dust jacket for Carrie.

Picture of the first edition copyright page for Carrie.

Picture of dust jacket where original $5.95 price is found for Carrie.

Picture of the back dust jacket for the first edition of Carrie.

Picture of the first edition Doubleday boards for Carrie.

Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of Carrie.

"P6" is printed in the gutter on page 199 of the first edition of Carrie.

Other first edition points for books by Stephen King include: The Dead Zone, The Stand.

  

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