Book Collection:MikeDuke

[MikeDuke]

Stop it. I mean I know you have at least a numbered, if not a lettered and who knows how many first ed.
But honestly. Thanks.

So what, who cares what I have man.. I am happy for you. That is an amazing book. You should be proud

Thanks Kris. I am going through your thread from the beginning. It's quite impressive. And thanks for being happy for me.
I am trying.
P.S I am not in the "it's a competition" state. I am just trying to get what I like and what I can afford. Hopefully the two match up more often than not .

[MikeDuke]

The numbered It is awesome; with the black case, it may be the most attractive of that line.

Do the CD Its all have the same pages (except for the limitation pages, of course)?

Thanks
I think so but I never looked through a lettered so I can't say. But I would guess that the numbered and lettered are the same except for the
limitation page

[The Library Policeman]

Beautiful book, Mike. Congratulations!

[MikeDuke]

Beautiful book, Mike. Congratulations!

Thanks Alan. I keep on plugging away.

[Hunchback Jack]

Well done, Mike. A milestone for any King collection.

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Jack. The next few might not be as BIG as this one. I am in contact with David on what should be coming next.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Love that IT because IT's great!

[MikeDuke]

Love that IT because IT's great!

Thanks. It also a really big book and takes up a lot of space, but it's worth it.

[Brian861]

Stop it. I mean I know you have at least a numbered, if not a lettered and who knows how many first ed.
But honestly. Thanks.

So what, who cares what I have man.. I am happy for you. That is an amazing book. You should be proud

Thanks Kris. I am going through your thread from the beginning. It's quite impressive. And thanks for being happy for me.
I am trying.
P.S I am not in the "it's a competition" state. I am just trying to get what I like and what I can afford. Hopefully the two match up more often than not .

Agree with, Kris. In here, it's all about you, my friend! Great add! As far as trying, I'll give you some advise from an old friend

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Brian. That was good to see in the morning. I don't compare anymore. I used to, but not any more. I am going to get what I have a chance at getting and what I can afford
and not be upset that I might be missing something that someone else might have.

[Stockerlone]

IT is supernice, BIG congrats Mike !!!

[MikeDuke]

IT is supernice, BIG congrats Mike !!!

Thanks Frank. TBH, I am still a little surprised I was able to get it. But it does look very nice. Having the two "large" ones:
I.E The Stand and IT is pretty cool.

[Brian861]

Thanks Brian. That was good to see in the morning. I don't compare anymore. I used to, but not any more. I am going to get what I have a chance at getting and what I can afford
and not be upset that I might be missing something that someone else might have.

You're definitely doing vs. trying. You've got some great stuff and some of the big boys. It sucks letting stuff go by ya for sure. Trust me, know all about that. If not for some of the great people here and a few business, I wouldn't have what I have. But that's small fish compared to you big time King collectors

[MikeDuke]

Brian.
Got you on the doing vs trying thing. I do what I can and not worry about what I can't do. I am just going to keep on doing. There are probably not that many more older books that I want or can afford so my list will keep on getting smaller and smaller. Hopefully I can get anything new that comes out, when it comes out. Also I got some nice things from people here as well. I don't know how much more older stuff I can get. We shall see.

[Brian861]

Brian.
Got you on the doing vs trying thing. I do what I can and not worry about what I can't do. I am just going to keep on doing. There are probably not that many more older books that I want or can afford so my list will keep on getting smaller and smaller. Hopefully I can get anything new that comes out, when it comes out. Also I got some nice things from people here as well. I don't know how much more older stuff I can get. We shall see.

Yea, it's nice to be able to pay retail when something new comes out if ya can. The aftermarket on some of this stuff is killer. Look at Paul's stuff over at Suntup. That's an investment opportunity if there ever was one.

[MikeDuke]

At least I was able to get The Haunting of Hill House. I really like what Paul is doing at Suntup and I want to support his effort, even if I don't get a King book from him. I will get all the other ones I can now that I have Hill House. And to be honest, I am not looking to just buy and flip books. If I buy a book it's because I like the author, like how it looks, and I will be keeping them as long as I can. Even if I haven't read it like some of my King books. And I haven't read Hill House either but the book itself and description was enough for me to buy it.

[MikeDuke]

Just put order in for Desperation . I know it's not one of the biggies, but it's helping fill in my collection. Then is Insomnia and then is... I have no idea. But let me get Desperation and then we shall see.

[MikeDuke]

Well, I have Desperation waiting for me at home . It will find a nice spot on my shelf. Now all I need is Insomnia and then I need to really think about what is next.

[Hunchback Jack]

Congrats! Which edition, Mike?

[MikeDuke]

Congrats! Which edition, Mike?

S\L. I am going to try and stick with those kind as long as I can.

[MikeDuke]

Quick look at the book tells me it was brand new. Never read. The person who received it said it was wrapped in plastic. It looks fantastic. I will probably put pics up this weekend.

[Hunchback Jack]

Man, that's awesome. The Grant S/L of Desperation is a really nice edition, too. A hearty congrats.

[MikeDuke]

Thanks Jack. Yea, Grant really knows how to put books together. I can't wait to get a closer look at it.

[MikeDuke]

So I conformed that this book was never read and David was able to get me brand new case for it. So, again, it's like I ordered it from Grant, new, myself. I think, even though there were so many made, it's still
a good one to have. So besides my DT collection, that's my second Grant book. Now I need The Talisman. Hopefully I can find a very nice copy of that book that doesn't have as much rubbing as many books
seem to have.

[MikeDuke]

Pics tomorrow.