Stephen King "Ex Library"

So here's two copies of carrie sold by the same seller (Betts). Note the gigantic difference in price between the ex library and the signed british edition.

CARRIE - UK First Edition - FLAT SIGNED - Hardcover in Dust Jacket as issued. On title page: Flat signed by Stephen King in blue felt tip pen. Condition: Near Fine in Near Fine D/J with some slight chipping in corners. sp (2,500)

CARRIE - Doubleday First Edition - Ex-Library BUT with no pocket - One stamp on Title page - Small sticker on Spine. - Excellent copy otherwise - dk ($600)

So the key differences:
1. British edition.
2. Signed.
3. Not a ex library.

But note how often an ex library edition cuts the price way, way, way down. The lesson to learn? Be careful when buying on Amazon and ebay. Some sellers either don't know, or won't say up front that they're selling an ex-library edition. --Yes, send them under the Dome also.

Of course, you can buy a later edition of Carrie (reporduction) for about $32.00. I see these appear on the market from time to time being billed as a "First Edition." The clue: The copright page. What might we say to those sellers? Yes, send them to the Dome as well.