Stephen King Collecting Questions

[Randall Flagg]

Here's a couple so far. She's not a collector, just a long time fan, and hasn't sent the best images. Just trying to give her a ball park figure to go start.

The top of the DJ on the spine is marred, thus not very fine. At best, given the pics provided, (without more pics, that can make sure there isn't some fade to the spine) the dj is AT best VG+ of NF-.
Can't comment on the book itself, but if her assessment of the books shape is the same as what she graded the dj, it's likely less than Very Fine.

Let's go with this. 1st 1st Gunslinger with VG+ DJ, and VG+ book: $450-$600.
NF DJ and NF book: $600-$700
Fine DJ and book: $700-$1k (the DJ then becomes as or more valuable than the book.).

Just one guys opinion.

[jreitan47]

Thank you RF, I appreciate the quick figures. I haven't seen much of the book either so it is really hard to tell. I'll try to get better pics out of her, especially if someone here might be interested in offering a price to her.

[Phalucha]

The Simon and Schuster people don't know what they are in for...stupid printing error. Now I have to go back to Chapters and buy a copy tomorrow. I too thought there was a first printing that somehow alluded me!

[webstar1000]

Does anyone know where I can find a IT gift edition? Or have one to sell? It's for a friend.... mine has Remarques or I would hook her up with mine...


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[herbertwest]

One on ebay with 1 bid @ $445
>>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King...UAAOSwyBlZe1nq

Otherwise, another copy for a bit less than twice that price on abebooks...
>>> https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/Sea...ry+dance&isbn=

[peripheral]

Have the UK CtCC and GBB gone into second printings yet? I would like to order them from Book Depository but worried I might get later printings.

I was late to the game on this UK GBB, too. Mine just arrived today from the Book Depository - first printing.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Have the UK CtCC and GBB gone into second printings yet? I would like to order them from Book Depository but worried I might get later printings.

I was late to the game on this UK GBB, too. Mine just arrived today from the Book Depository - first printing.

Same here. Mine just arrived, both first printings


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[Tommy]

Have the UK CtCC and GBB gone into second printings yet? I would like to order them from Book Depository but worried I might get later printings.

I was late to the game on this UK GBB, too. Mine just arrived today from the Book Depository - first printing.

Same here. Mine just arrived, both first printings


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Yay! Mine should be here soon as well. Thanks for the update guys.

[Lurker]

Did "The Art Of Skeleton Crew A Scream/Press Portfolio" come with the poster?

[needfulthings]

No the poster only came with the S/Ls. NUMBERED & LETTERED.

[Lurker]

Thanks.

[Tommy]

Have the UK CtCC and GBB gone into second printings yet? I would like to order them from Book Depository but worried I might get later printings.

I was late to the game on this UK GBB, too. Mine just arrived today from the Book Depository - first printing.

Same here. Mine just arrived, both first printings


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Yay! Mine should be here soon as well. Thanks for the update guys.

Looks like my UK GBB is a fourth printing But CtCC is a first! Just imagine the remarque possibilities on these enormous books!

[needfulthings]

BOY! Talk about low print runs.....Looks like a case of the early bird gets the worm!

[DoctorZaius]

I seem to recall an interesting discussion on how to insure one's book collection. Can someone please point me in the right direction.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

I seem to recall an interesting discussion on how to insure one's book collection. Can someone please point me in the right direction.

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...r-Collectibles

[DoctorZaius]

I seem to recall an interesting discussion on how to insure one's book collection. Can someone please point me in the right direction.

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...r-Collectibles

Thanks so much!

[peripheral]

Has anyone ever purchased from Heritage Auctions? If so, how did you find the process? Straightforward? Anyone from outside the US used them (I have read that the OS shipping they use can be prohibitive in $$$)... Thanks.

[Br!an]

Has anyone ever purchased from Heritage Auctions? If so, how did you find the process? Straightforward? Anyone from outside the US used them (I have read that the OS shipping they use can be prohibitive in $$$)... Thanks.

I've bought from them.

The process isn't too bad. You do need to pay attention to the details though. You will have to pay for the item, for the buyer's premium and for shipping.

They have different shipping pricing for different items and quantities. The information is all there. You just have to find it and understand it.

They do a good job packaging and ship FedEx.

edit: One example about shipping: I won an auction for a lot of John Updike ephemera. I had only purchased single items at that point. This lot had around 20 items. They charge a set amount for the first item and extra for each additional item. I ended up paying more for shipping than for the items themselves.

[peripheral]

Thx Brian

[TCCBodhi]

Should I buy a 1st Prime Evil with a fair DJ for 6.99? What about a ND 1st/2ND of The Stephen king illustrated companion by Bev Vincent for 24.99?

[needfulthings]

NO! You will just want to get one with a better DJ later on anyway & NO 2nd editions.(They have no value except to read)

[wizardsrainbow]

Has anyone ever purchased from Heritage Auctions? If so, how did you find the process? Straightforward? Anyone from outside the US used them (I have read that the OS shipping they use can be prohibitive in $$$)... Thanks.

I've bought from them.

The process isn't too bad. You do need to pay attention to the details though. You will have to pay for the item, for the buyer's premium and for shipping.

They have different shipping pricing for different items and quantities. The information is all there. You just have to find it and understand it.

They do a good job packaging and ship FedEx.

edit: One example about shipping: I won an auction for a lot of John Updike ephemera. I had only purchased single items at that point. This lot had around 20 items. They charge a set amount for the first item and extra for each additional item. I ended up paying more for shipping than for the items themselves.

I purchased from them many years ago and I agree totally with the above...just watch all the add-on fees.

I bought/won two Wrightson prelims for DT V Wolves of the Calla.....got em for $750 each.

[TCCBodhi]

NO! You will just want to get one with a better DJ later on anyway & NO 2nd editions.(They have no value except to read)

Thanks, I got them both for the moment. The Prime Evil will be fine as a reading copy/placeholder. I'm not all that interested in collecting all of the various Anthologies at the moment, so this will do for now (and probably for quite a while).

The Illustrated Companion I'll likely take back to HPB, but it'll be nice to get a glimpse at it before it goes back. It looks like a fun book. Thanks for putting it together Bev!

[herbertwest]

Regarding THE COLORADO KID

According to the skcollector website : http://www.skcollector.com/uklimited/coloradokid.html
There is a lettered edition that I do not see in the catalog of this board. And, 100 lettered copies : how come??

[stroppygoblin]

Regarding THE COLORADO KID

According to the skcollector website : http://www.skcollector.com/uklimited/coloradokid.html
There is a lettered edition that I do not see in the catalog of this board. And, 100 lettered copies : how come??

Tomas is incorrect. There is no lettered edition, just a smaller numbered edition (33 of each Author - so 99, not 100) that is the equivalent of a lettered. Each book is traycased with colour and art work specific to each of the three authors. It is also signed by King and all of the authors, plus Charles Ardai.

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