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    Quote Originally Posted by Randall Flagg View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Bev Vincent View Post
    I agree that the gutter code really says Y38 and that people have overlooked that because it is trapped in the binding on most copies. I will make note of this the next time I update the guide on King's web site, which should be fairly soon.
    Bev, I noticed King's site still has the Y3 code listed.

    I submitted a new version to Jordan but they've been so busy with new site mods that they haven't updated it yet.

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    Thanks Bev.

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    I had a feeling this was getting a "bump"!! LOL LOL LOL
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    Came across this today while I was looking for something else and thought I'd give this thread a bump.

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    Bump received and appreciated. That is very interesting.
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    Interesting indeed. no matter how much I think I've read all the interesting stuff, there's always something more to be found on this site!
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    I will second that... I'm constantly learning new things from this site.
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    Default Pet Sematary...gutter code

    I have a first edition PS with the gutter code Y43. Can someone explain to me why this would make a difference? I've only seen the code Y38 in relation to this book...until now

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    Based on the prevailing theory, it was printed five weeks later than the original batch.

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    Does your copy have the 'First Edition' statement on the bottom of the copyright page?

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    Another question for new friends better learned than I...Understanding for example, the theory of the gutter code Y38, (1983, thirty eighth week) Could anyone tell me what the meaning of "MP" found at the beginning of a code may signify? (written as MP6Z, MP6AA) As no one seems to know so far, my curiosity has been aroused.
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    Quote Originally Posted by biomieg View Post
    Does your copy have the 'First Edition' statement on the bottom of the copyright page?
    I doubt it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tdshelc View Post
    Another question for new friends better learned than I...Understanding for example, the theory of the gutter code Y38, (1983, thirty eighth week) Could anyone tell me what the meaning of "MP" found at the beginning of a code may signify? (written as MP6Z, MP6AA) As no one seems to know so far, my curiosity has been aroused.
    -Ask the right questions, of the right people, you'll find the right answer-High School Teacher
    I have seen gutter codes like this in my BCE copies for example
    Carrie: HB 4 U
    'Salem's lot: HB 3 W
    The shining: MP4W
    Firestarter: MP9X
    Night Shift: MP4BB
    Cujo: MP9X
    Different Seasons: MP2Y
    Skeleton Crew: MP6X
    The Bachman Books: MP3Z
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    Dark Tower III through VII LSOE S/L or AE #1208
    Trade 1st/1st
    The Dead Zone
    Danse Macabre
    Cujo
    Carrie
    Firestarter
    Skeleton Crew
    Night Shift

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    The codes you listed, Do you know what they mean?

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    Very interesting thread when read through from beginning

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    Quote Originally Posted by tdshelc View Post
    The codes you listed, Do you know what they mean?
    No clue
    Looking For
    Dark Tower III through VII LSOE S/L or AE #1208
    Trade 1st/1st
    The Dead Zone
    Danse Macabre
    Cujo
    Carrie
    Firestarter
    Skeleton Crew
    Night Shift

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    Quote Originally Posted by Citizen of Lud View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by tdshelc View Post
    The codes you listed, Do you know what they mean?
    No clue
    If this was a Dan Brown forum, we would be discussing Illuminati and secret messages...
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    Right on...lol...I'll keep looking

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    If these are book club editions, as seems to be the case, then I doubt you'll find much information. There isn't much collector interest in BCEs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bev Vincent View Post
    If these are book club editions, as seems to be the case, then I doubt you'll find much information. There isn't much collector interest in BCEs.
    I agree. They are about as welcome as ebola!

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    These are BCE...just interested in the meaning of the code letters "MP" It's only recently that I've noticed that on some occasions I find gutter codes on books other than Doubleday first editions. I'm having a great time "getting to know" more about the books I love. This morning I acquired a F/F "The Stand" (T39) and I'm pretty happy...Sales Lot and Night Shift are my next endeavors, as these two are also childhood reading that has meaning for me.

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