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ewald
10-06-2009, 11:11 AM
Since I'm new here I don't know if this is the right topic but I have a question.

Last month I became the lucky owner of a great presentation copy of Dolan's Cadillac:

http://home.tiscali.nl/ewald.schattenberg/afbeeldingen/dolan.jpg

This fired up my interest in these pc's. On the site of stephenkingcollector I read that there should be 100 copies in four different states.
Up to now I traced three states: the version that became the limited edition, the version that became the Deluxe edition and the grey/orange marbled slipcased edition.
So now I'm looking for the fourth version. Who can help me? And are there other presentation copies than the slipcased one that I mentioned here?

When I have all the info together I would like to show you what I found in another topic.

biomieg
10-06-2009, 11:51 AM
Hi Ewald, good to see you here as well :) the collective knowledge on this forum is huge so you've come to the right place!

jhanic
10-06-2009, 12:37 PM
According to Justin Brooks' Primary Bibliography, there are:

1000 numbered copies quarter cloth with printed boards signed by King
250 numbered copies quarter-bound with marbled paper signed by King
26 lettered copies leather half-bound with marbled paper in slipcase signed by King
Indeterminate number of presentation copies designated for the author, binder, publisher, etc. signed by King
Indeterminate number (24?) of presentation copies in the binding style of the 250-copy edition
Indeterminate number of presentation copies in the binding style of the 1000-copy edition
Indeterminate numbre of presentation copies in the binding style of the lettered edition

There are also two versions of the proof. One (more common) is blue, the other is gray.

Here's a picture of my blue proof:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/johnhanic/US_Proofs/DolansCadillacproofblue.jpg

John

Randall Flagg
10-06-2009, 01:11 PM
I just spoke with Herb Yellin from Lord John Press (LJP). Herb recalls that LJP gave Stephen King a copy of the book bound the same as a Lettered edition, that copy was labeled "Author's Copy" on the limitation page. "Author's Copy" was printed, not hand written on the limitation page.
LJP printed a 1/250 equivalent, with the printed "Tabitha King's" copy on the limitation page.
Herb recalls "Publisher's Copy" being printed on an indeterminate number of the 1/1,000 version.
He does not recall four different states of the 1/1,000 book, but clearly stated that it was a long time ago, and he has no copies on hand to verify.
He also decided he didn't want to discuss the matter at any greater length.

http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/8844/tabithasigneddcyf7.jpg

thecollector
10-06-2009, 01:55 PM
Hey guys,

As I understand it the 4 presentation states are broken down as follows:

1) Individualy designated copies for the publisher, binder, author, etc...like the Tabitha King copy pictured above

2) Copies following the style of the lettered edition

3) Copies following the style of the 250 copy edition

4) Copies following the style of the 1,000 copy edition

jhanic
10-06-2009, 02:14 PM
Looks right to me!

John

Matt
10-06-2009, 02:16 PM
Oh man, this seriously is the place to go with King collecting questions.

You guys are amazing.

Patrick
10-06-2009, 02:46 PM
I agree, there's always something new to learn around here.

I agree, there's always something new to learn around here.


Welcome to TDT.com in general and the Corner specifically, ewald. Please continue to ask questions and join in any discussion that catches your interest. Also note that once you make a modest 5 posts, more member abilities open to you.



(In a bit we'll merge this thread into the Collectors' Questions thread. Thanks.)

Room 217 Caretaker
10-06-2009, 02:53 PM
This is the Presentation Copy I have:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/medium/Dolans2.PNG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/668/medium/Dolans1.PNG

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

ewald
10-07-2009, 07:36 AM
Thanks a lot for your info. It's a great help.

frik
10-07-2009, 09:44 AM
So now I'm looking for the fourth version. Who can help me? And are there other presentation copies than the slipcased one that I mentioned here?

I believe I answered your question on our Dutch forum, Ewald...
A couple of days ago..

sk

ewald
10-07-2009, 11:45 AM
Well, you gave me most of the clue. I owe you one.
The individually designated copies are clearer to me now, thanks to Randall Flagg. And thanks to this forum I have now seen pictures of the several editions.

You already gave me permission to use your photo for my "storie" about Dolan's cadillac. Now I have to ask permission to Randall Flagg, mr. Rabbit, Matt, mulleins and jhanic to use their photo's.
At first I intended a story for the Dutch Stephen King Fanclub (of which I am one of the moderators) but it might be interesting for this forum as well.

jhanic
10-07-2009, 11:55 AM
Of course you can use my photo of the Dolan's Cadillac blue proof!

John

Randall Flagg
10-07-2009, 01:49 PM
Now I have to ask permission to Randall Flagg, mr. Rabbit, Matt, mulleins and jhanic to use their photo's.

The photo I posted was courtesy of Carlosdetweiler (Bob). Permission should come from him.:grouphug:

Room 217 Caretaker
10-07-2009, 01:52 PM
Well, you gave me most of the clue. I owe you one.
The individually designated copies are clearer to me now, thanks to Randall Flagg. And thanks to this forum I have now seen pictures of the several editions.

You already gave me permission to use your photo for my "storie" about Dolan's cadillac. Now I have to ask permission to Randall Flagg, mr. Rabbit, Matt, mulleins and jhanic to use their photo's.
At first I intended a story for the Dutch Stephen King Fanclub (of which I am one of the moderators) but it might be interesting for this forum as well.

You can use my photo. Glad to help.

Ralph Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Randall Flagg
10-07-2009, 01:54 PM
Should have mentioned that a number of the 1/1,000 books were issued without any number or description on the limitation page.

Mr. Rabbit Trick
10-07-2009, 10:58 PM
You already gave me permission to use your photo for my "storie" about Dolan's cadillac. Now I have to ask permission to Randall Flagg, mr. Rabbit, Matt, mulleins and jhanic to use their photo's.


I don't have Dolan's Cadillac photos on this site.

ewald
10-08-2009, 01:51 AM
@Mr. Rabbit Trick: I found a picture on your collection site (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/dolans.jpg). That's the one I mend.

@Carlosdetweiler: I would be very happy to use your picture of Dolan's Cadillac.

@Randall Flagg: You mean some kind of mistake in printing in the publisher's copies or just an anonimous serie for all relations?

Randall Flagg
10-08-2009, 04:08 AM
Not a mistake, just no mention of number, presentation etc.

Mr. Rabbit Trick
10-08-2009, 06:34 AM
@Mr. Rabbit Trick: I found a picture on your collection site (http://www.akyle.f2s.com/images/dolans.jpg). That's the one I mend.


OK. You can use it.

Randall Flagg
10-08-2009, 06:42 AM
@Randall Flagg: You mean some kind of mistake in printing in the publisher's copies or just an anonimous serie for all relations?
Here is an example:

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/571/p1010286.jpg

Dolan
10-08-2009, 08:07 AM
Ironically this is one limited edition that I do not own.

I thought you all should know that! :wtf:

Mr. Rabbit Trick
10-08-2009, 08:17 AM
Now that IS ironic. :)

Patrick
10-08-2009, 10:04 PM
Ironically this is one limited edition that I do not own.

I thought you all should know that! :wtf:

:doh:


Here's (an overpriced) one (http://cgi.ebay.com/Stephen-King-Dolans-Cadillac_W0QQitemZ270466525386QQcmdZViewItemQQptZA ntiquarian_Collectible?hash=item3ef90fa8ca).