Vintage Stephen King Appraisal

Stephen King's 'IT' (Scribner Edition)

This item is identified as the novel 'IT' by Stephen King, published by Scribner. The book is presented in a hardback format, although this cannot be definitively concluded from the spine alone, the rigidity suggested by the wear pattern on the top edge implies a hardcover rather than a paperback. The spine itself is a vibrant, solid red color, a distinctive design choice for this edition. The author's name, 'STEPHEN KING', is printed in white capital letters near the top of the spine, followed by the title 'IT' in larger, bold white capital letters. Towards the bottom, the publisher's logo, a stylized white flame, is visible above the word 'SCRIBNER', also in white. The physical condition shows clear signs of wear and tear, particularly at the top edge of the spine, where a significant portion of the red covering material has chipped or torn away, revealing the lighter, possibly cardboard or paperboard, material beneath. This damage extends to the front cover's top corner, suggesting the book has been handled frequently or stored improperly. A white, folded bookmark or piece of paper is protruding from the top of the book, indicating that it was recently in use. The bottom edge of the spine also appears to have some minor scuffing or loss of color, though not as severe as the top. The book's overall appearance suggests it is a well-read copy rather than a pristine collectible. It likely dates from the period when Scribner published a significant portion of King's works, placing its estimated age sometime within the last few decades, assuming this is not a very early or first edition, which usually had different cover designs.