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George, thanks for the kind comments about the collection. As you know, I love collecting proofs and manuscripts, but as you are aware they are an incredible challenge to find, particularly the...

Dear Constant Proof Reader, please consider posting photos and/or the stories behind them, or allowing John to do it anonymously for you. I'd also be happy to do same if you'd like. Thank you!...

I know! I was so surprised that DUMA KEY went for $386.00!!! It gives me hope that there is life in the proof market. For the past couple of years, it has been somewhat soft because so many of the...

HJ, these were mainly distributed by way of a "Stephen King grab bag," offered several years back by Cemetery Dance. Based on my notes, CD issued the unbound proofs of "Carrie" in a "1st proof," and...

This is not a post about proofs, per se, but more of a post about the "Godfather of Proofs", John Hanic. Earlier this week, I was in Cleveland, Ohio, and had the pleasure of spending about 3 hours...

John,

I will look at your collection and use it as an early Christmas present. And after looking at it, I will undoubtedly say that I'm officially back in the world of collecting proofs. Thank...

Congratulations, George! You got a great deal!

Very cool, Brian! Thanks for sharing. Not seen that one yet. Also, thanks for the info on the cutout proof above.

Thanks for the kind words, Ralph. Bev, I was hoping you might chime in and provide some background. Much appreciated! It is a gorgeous proof!

Just acquired a copy of a CD proof that I did not know existed. I was familiar with the Flight or Fright Anthology proof on the left, but have never seen reference to the one on the right. The one...

Oh my, I love this proof. Added to my want list. Thanks for posting pics!

from waco... but been in the austin area since 79... and Pflugerville for past 9+ years
but yeah... we'll have to get together sometime and hang out[/QUOTE]

Can't wait and I'd welcome the...

Thank you for posting pics of the early bound galleys. They are simply too cool for words. Being in Waco, Is love to lay eyes on them one day. Rarefied air in those pictures! Wow!!!

Another home run, Matt! Absolutely gorgeous!

Great design, Brian! Well done.

Thanks for sharing, Gerald! Absolutely stunning. The traycases are beautiful as well. Hope you and your family are doing great!

Can't get much better than either of those, Matt. Congratulations! Awesome finds.

Congratulations, Matt! Absolutely gorgeous copies of these extremely rare proofs. As John said, I'm envious!

Find a second job...
Don't worry about dumping the girlfriend, she'll dump you when she realizes that you'd rather hold a 1st 1st 'Salem's Lot with folded DJ, than her hand...
Yugos leak, keep your...

Thanks, Paul ;) You're right, I don't have those and The Dark Tower one is especially hard to find. I've got to slow down on feeding my addiction or I'm going to have to find a second job, give up...