Stephen King Collecting Questions

[Room 217 Caretaker]

The real deal.

Mulleins

[carlosdetweiller]

I also think that is the real deal.

[jhanic]

I agree. I don't think I've ever seen a King signature with that color of blue. Usually it's a darker shade.

John

[idlewarnings]

I went to the event in MN. My book is signed in blue. It's real.

[biomieg]

Collecting Question: how scarce are Publisher's Copies of The Plant, Part II? And of parts I and III? I just purchased an unsigned/unnumbered copy of Part II from Camelot and I received a pic of the limitation page, which has 'P/C' written in pen. I had only heard of the signed/numbered, signed/lettered and designer's proof copies (the ones with M.H.A. initials).

I know Hannes has an unsigned/unnumbered copy of Part II but I don't know if it has P/C on the limitation page.

[olverts]

No P/C on my copy , nothing written at all .

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[biomieg]

Okay, mine has 'P/C' directly below the word 'copy'. Interesting.

*edit: oh, and as far as I could tell from the other pic I received, the book is 'stringbound'. I believe I heard that the signed limited was bound in the traditional way?

[carlosdetweiller]

I'm not sure I have ever seen a copy with "PC" written in on the limitation page in the place where a number is usually written. The ones I have seen are blank (no writing).

[olverts]

There´s one for sale on abe

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Book...=para&para_l=0

[Merlin1958]

I'm not sure I have ever seen a copy with "PC" written in on the limitation page in the place where a number is usually written. The ones I have seen are blank (no writing).

Well, that would make a lot of sense, Bob since, I am sure "PC's" also serve to resolve shipping damaged copies for the publisher, no?

[carlosdetweiller]

I'm not sure I have ever seen a copy with "PC" written in on the limitation page in the place where a number is usually written. The ones I have seen are blank (no writing).

Well, that would make a lot of sense, Bob since, I am sure "PC's" also serve to resolve shipping damaged copies for the publisher, no?

I guess so. But THE PLANT was never sold to the public. They were privately produced by King to send out to friends in lieu of Christmas cards. They were gifts, not purchases.

[biomieg]

Any ideas about similar copies of Parts I and III? It would be nice to gather a full set, even if they're unsigned/unnumbered.

[Merlin1958]

I'm not sure I have ever seen a copy with "PC" written in on the limitation page in the place where a number is usually written. The ones I have seen are blank (no writing).

Well, that would make a lot of sense, Bob since, I am sure "PC's" also serve to resolve shipping damaged copies for the publisher, no?

I guess so. But THE PLANT was never sold to the public. They were privately produced by King to send out to friends in lieu of Christmas cards. They were gifts, not purchases.

I know, but all concerned are "in the Biz" so I would think they would fall to standard habits, common sense-wise, but I could be totally off base here.

[carlosdetweiller]

I'm not sure I have ever seen a copy with "PC" written in on the limitation page in the place where a number is usually written. The ones I have seen are blank (no writing).

Well, that would make a lot of sense, Bob since, I am sure "PC's" also serve to resolve shipping damaged copies for the publisher, no?

I guess so. But THE PLANT was never sold to the public. They were privately produced by King to send out to friends in lieu of Christmas cards. They were gifts, not purchases.

I know, but all concerned are "in the Biz" so I would think they would fall to standard habits, common sense-wise, but I could be totally off base here.

I don't really know, either. But it was such a small print run to begin with, done by such a small company founded pretty much for a not-for-profit whimsical project that I'll bet not much thought was given to having to provide replacement copies for disgruntled recipients. These are all just overruns from the print run. I'm pretty sure the whole "lettered" edition was an afterthought since "and 26 lettered copies" is written in by hand on the limitation page for Part One. I suspect that the overruns for Part One were turned into the lettered copies and that is why there are so few blanks for that volume. The lettered edition was planned for on Parts Two and Three, as shown by its inclusion on the limitation page statement. Overruns for Parts Two and Three are much more common whether they have something written on the limitation page or not. I doubt we can know for sure. Just an interesting mental exercise.

[Merlin1958]

I'm not sure I have ever seen a copy with "PC" written in on the limitation page in the place where a number is usually written. The ones I have seen are blank (no writing).

Well, that would make a lot of sense, Bob since, I am sure "PC's" also serve to resolve shipping damaged copies for the publisher, no?

I guess so. But THE PLANT was never sold to the public. They were privately produced by King to send out to friends in lieu of Christmas cards. They were gifts, not purchases.

I know, but all concerned are "in the Biz" so I would think they would fall to standard habits, common sense-wise, but I could be totally off base here.

I don't really know, either. But it was such a small print run to begin with, done by such a small company founded pretty much for a not-for-profit whimsical project that I'll bet not much thought was given to having to provide replacement copies for disgruntled recipients. These are all just overruns from the print run. I'm pretty sure the whole "lettered" edition was an afterthought since "and 26 lettered copies" is written in by hand on the limitation page for Part One. I suspect that the overruns for Part One were turned into the lettered copies and that is why there are so few blanks for that volume. The lettered edition was planned for on Parts Two and Three, as shown by its inclusion on the limitation page statement. Overruns for Parts Two and Three are much more common whether they have something written on the limitation page or not. I doubt we can know for sure. Just an interesting mental exercise.

You're more than likely correct. You're certainly much more an authority than I. As you say, interesting mental exercise. Fun while it lasted until, an absolute authority can weigh in I suppose. Thanks for all the info though. Very interesting!!!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

My Plants 1 and 2 both have "designer's proof M.H.A." written on them very lightly in pencil. I have never attempted to erase them.

[Jimimck]

Hi guys,
How rare are the Stand art portfolios by Berni Wrightson? (unsigned). Any ideas on what they are worth? I see one locally and just wondering if it is worth picking up.

Cheers
James

[ELazansky]

Hi guys,
How rare are the Stand art portfolios by Berni Wrightson? (unsigned). Any ideas on what they are worth? I see one locally and just wondering if it is worth picking up.

Cheers
James

James,

I think I paid between $50 and $75 for mine. I believe the signed plate is numbered to 1200. David has one for sale for $45, but I think it is the unsigned version.

[Cook]

Can anybody please provide me a picture (or post) of the copyright page for a 1st/1st "New Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos"
I'm looking to buy one and I am a little confused on this one.

Also... what's the publishers printed price on The inside of the Dust jacket?

Thanks

[needfulthings]

New Tales of the Cthulhu Mythos title page states ARKHAM HOUSE 1980 Copyright page First Edition designed by Jason Van Hollander.Price upper right hand corner front flap $11.95.

[carlosdetweiller]

And this book did go into subsequent printings but are so marked on the copyright page.

[Jimimck]

Hi guys,
How rare are the Stand art portfolios by Berni Wrightson? (unsigned). Any ideas on what they are worth? I see one locally and just wondering if it is worth picking up.

Cheers
James

James,

I think I paid between $50 and $75 for mine. I believe the signed plate is numbered to 1200. David has one for sale for $45, but I think it is the unsigned version.

Thanks Eric. Looks like the one here is about that price when I consider what shipping it in would cost as well. Thought if it was below market value I'd pick it up.
Cheers

[elscorcho526]

Hi, all,

Hate to break from the conversation...or to ask the obvious, as I'm new to collecting. I recently came across a Salem's Lot volume, no bar code or price on jacket. The book is mint, but I fear it's a well kept book club. Cover, "By the author of Carrie." Is the lack of the above a tell tell sign this is a book club? Thanks!

-Frank

[jhanic]

If the dust jacket doesn't have a price on it, it's likely a book club edition. The first edition Salem's Lot says "First Edition" on the copyright page and has the code Q37 in the gutter of the book on page 439. Here's a good reference:

http://www.stephenkingcollector.com/1st/salemslot.html

John

[Randall Flagg]

Check the Catalog entry for 'Salem's Lot:
'Salem's Lot - Trade HC