The Eyes of the Dragon First Edition
A signed limited, 1,250 copies of The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King (Philtrum Press, 1984) is worth about $446 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $2,990 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Limitation page: “One thousand two hundred fifty copies were printed in the fall of 1984”, 1,000 numbered in black and 250 numbered in red, “This is copy …” numbered by hand and signed by Stephen King.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$446
Valued from 7 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $513 | $2,990 | $2,691 | $1,794 |
| Near fine | $446 | $2,600 | $2,340 | $1,560 |
| Very good | $388 | $2,210 | $1,989 | $1,326 |
| Good | $330 | $1,872 | $1,685 | $1,123 |
| Fair | $271 | $1,560 | $1,404 | $936 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The Eyes of the Dragon.
✓ Limitation page: “One thousand two hundred fifty copies were printed in the fall of 1984”, 1,000 numbered in black and 250 numbered in red, “This is copy …” numbered by hand and signed by Stephen King
✓ Colophon: “printed and bound in Lunenburg, Vermont, by The Stinehour Press”, designed by Michael Alpert
✓ Title page: title in red, dragon’s-face illustration, “With illustrations by Kenneth R. Linkhauser”, Bangor, Maine · PHILTRUM PRESS · 1984
✓ Binding: black cloth spine lettered in gilt, “PHILTRUM PRESS” at the foot, red paste-paper boards; large quarto, no dust jacket
✓ Slipcase: matching red paste-paper slipcase
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The Eyes of the Dragon is a signed limited, 1,250 copies?
- ✓ Limitation page: “One thousand two hundred fifty copies were printed in the fall of 1984”, 1,000 numbered in black and 250 numbered in red, “This is copy …” numbered by hand and signed by Stephen King ✓ Colophon: “printed and bound in Lunenburg, Vermont, by The Stinehour Press”, designed by Michael Alpert ✓ Title page: title in red, dragon’s-face illustration, “With illustrations by Kenneth R. Linkhauser”, Bangor… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a signed limited, 1,250 copies of The Eyes of the Dragon worth?
- $271–$513 unsigned, up to $2,990 signed, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of November 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Is a signed signed limited, 1,250 copies of The Eyes of the Dragon worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Stephen King is valued at about $2,600, against $446 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of The Eyes of the Dragon?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
Selling a copy?
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