Stephen King Collecting Questions

[Brian861]

Not a problem. Another tell of a BCE is if there is a bar code with another numerical code under it. The 1st editions never have the extra numerical code.

Brian, do you mean the barcode on the back of the DJ?

[Br!an]

There are many BCE with full numberlines. I think the publishers simply used available first printing page blocks. They usually change the boards and/or endpapers though. The priced dustjacket is a definite anomaly.

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Yes, the barcode on the rear of the dustjacket.

[Brian861]

There are many BCE with full numberlines. I think the publishers simply used available first printing page blocks. They usually change the boards and/or endpapers though. The priced dustjacket is a definite anomaly.

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Yes, the barcode on the rear of the dustjacket.

Thanks. The barcode on the back of all the Insomnia copies I have (priced or not) all have the same exact numbers Not one of my favs by far but drives me nuts all the same that one could simply slap on a priced DJ and call it a 1st/1st. I reckon for us in the know; the board colors would give it away.

[Br!an]

Everything is fluid in the publishing business. They didn't use to have barcodes not too long ago. I'm not sure when they added the extra numbers to BCE barcodes. If you see the extra line of numbers it is a tell.

You have to take into consideration that the publisher can do whatever they want.

[Brian861]

Everything is fluid in the publishing business. They didn't use to have barcodes not too long ago. I'm not sure when they added the extra numbers to BCE barcodes. If you see the extra line of numbers it is a tell.

You have to take into consideration that the publisher can do whatever they want.

True enough.

[burial]

Can anyone explaine to me the case with Duma Key's tennis balls? What is the difference between wilson 2 and wilson 3 balls?

[Randall Flagg]

Most men have 2 balls. In rare instances they have 3.
Most all Wilson men are of the common 2 balls variant.

[The Library Policeman]

I'm looking for the one balled variant.

[Br!an]

The number is to help keep track of your ball while playing tennis. Similar to a numbered golf ball.

In the book Duma Key the tennis balls were Dunlop. I never understood why the promo balls are Wilson.

[burial]

The number is to help keep track of your ball while playing tennis. Similar to a numbered golf ball.

In the book Duma Key the tennis balls were Dunlop. I never understood why the promo balls are Wilson.

So... both promo sets are 3 balls in transparent bottle-like container?
which are more desirable? balls with "2" on them or with "3"?

[carlosdetweiller]

The number is to help keep track of your ball while playing tennis. Similar to a numbered golf ball.

In the book Duma Key the tennis balls were Dunlop. I never understood why the promo balls are Wilson.

So... both promo sets are 3 balls in transparent bottle-like container?
which are more desirable? balls with "2" on them or with "3"?

I think that the original and, IMO, most desirable is the single tennis ball in the square predominately clear plastic container. If my memory is correct those came first and the sets of three tennis balls in the cylindrical container came later.

[stroppygoblin]

I'm looking for the one balled variant.

Hitler?

[Br!an]

The number is to help keep track of your ball while playing tennis. Similar to a numbered golf ball.

In the book Duma Key the tennis balls were Dunlop. I never understood why the promo balls are Wilson.

So... both promo sets are 3 balls in transparent bottle-like container?
which are more desirable? balls with "2" on them or with "3"?

I think that the original and, IMO, most desirable is the single tennis ball in the square predominately clear plastic container. If my memory is correct those came first and the sets of three tennis balls in the cylindrical container came later.

I don't know of any significant difference between the canned balls. I'm not even certain about how official any of them are. It isn't hard to have them printed yourself.

The single ball is definitely a promo item. So Bob is correct, of course. The single ball w/case would be most desirable.


Thanks jhanic for the picture.

[Lurker]

I guess this is a good as anywhere to put this.
I ordered a copy of the Boston Globe and it arrived safely. But I really don't have much newspaper stuff just the odd Parade magazine etc.

Do you guys keep the whole newspaper or just the section with the King writing in it? Comic book archive bags ok?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I guess this is a good as anywhere to put this.
I ordered a copy of the Boston Globe and it arrived safely. But I really don't have much newspaper stuff just the odd Parade magazine etc.

Do you guys keep the whole newspaper or just the section with the King writing in it? Comic book archive bags ok?

Keep the whole newspaper and use an archival bag.

[carlosdetweiller]

I guess this is a good as anywhere to put this.
I ordered a copy of the Boston Globe and it arrived safely. But I really don't have much newspaper stuff just the odd Parade magazine etc.

Do you guys keep the whole newspaper or just the section with the King writing in it? Comic book archive bags ok?

Keep the whole newspaper and use an archival bag.

I don't keep the whole newspaper. I just keep the section with the King writing in it. Personal preference, I suppose. Often the King writing will be a book review in the NY Times Book Review supplement in the Sunday edition of the paper. I just keep the supplement. The whole Sunday edition of the paper is just too big for me to keep.

Here are a couple of examples of my low tech storage solution. I use whatever bag I can find that is large enough for the newspaper supplements and put as many as will fit inside with labels stuck to the outside of the bag to let me know what is in each bag. I've got several large bags filled like this and they are a pain in the ass to store, for me anyway, because of their size.

I'm not sure what is causing the brown line on the first photo. Just the crease of the paper and shadowing, I guess.

[Lurker]

Thanks guys. I took the best of both - got the whole paper to fit nicely in an archival magazine bag.



It's 11 1/8 by 15 1/8; would be perfect if was 11 1/2 (or maybe minus the two extra sections).

[peripheral]

Thanks guys. I took the best of both - got the whole paper to fit nicely in an archival magazine bag.



It's 11 1/8 by 15 1/8; would be perfect if was 11 1/2 (or maybe minus the two extra sections).

Nicely done...

[Rahfa]

Not to be a Debbie Downer, but once you've sealed the newspaper into the bag within two years you won't be able to unfold it without it ripping.

Newsprint will last forever, but it will not hold up at the fold.

I used to collect old newspapers - and it's fun to see the headlines, but they're unreadable as objects. As long as that's not an issue, it's all set. And I have no clue how else to store them - I guess ironing them flat and then storing them on a hard board like comics or something.

[webstar1000]

Not to be a Debbie Downer, but once you've sealed the newspaper into the bag within two years you won't be able to unfold it without it ripping.

Newsprint will last forever, but it will not hold up at the fold.

I used to collect old newspapers - and it's fun to see the headlines, but they're unreadable as objects. As long as that's not an issue, it's all set. And I have no clue how else to store them - I guess ironing them flat and then storing them on a hard board like comics or something.

Laminated them. I have a customer that does that and "scores" (If you know the term) where the crease is..... and they will last a LOT longer than any of us will

[needfulthings]

Laminating them makes them totally worthless. That would be like taking a S/L book an incasing it in resin. I guess you could always use them for placemats.

[webstar1000]

Laminating them makes them totally worthless. That would be like taking a S/L book an incasing it in resin. I guess you could always use them for placemats.

The discussion is how to make them last and not break. It is an option Bruce.... if someone wants to be able to read it in 50 years without it falling apart.. well that makes them worth something. But thanks for coming out

[needfulthings]

In 50 years (or less) you will be able to download it directly into your skull.

[Br!an]

Not to be a Debbie Downer, but once you've sealed the newspaper into the bag within two years you won't be able to unfold it without it ripping.

Newsprint will last forever, but it will not hold up at the fold.

I used to collect old newspapers - and it's fun to see the headlines, but they're unreadable as objects. As long as that's not an issue, it's all set. And I have no clue how else to store them - I guess ironing them flat and then storing them on a hard board like comics or something.

I have newspapers from the hurricanes in '04 just laying in a drawer. I just took them out and looked at them the other day without a problem.

It would certainly be better to store them unfolded if possible though.

[Rahfa]

Yeah, I shouldn't say they definitley will rip or whatever - papers are all different. I have some that are okay.

The problem is if the crease sets in, that's it, it will never unfold properly again, or refold after you've read it. You can always read them - that's not the issue - it's how "perfect" you expect them to stay for any length of time.

As for laminating...I guess I wouldn't bother, but these aren't ever going to be valuable, so if protection is what you're going for then I think laminating wouldn't be a bad idea. These aren't a collectible with serious investment value.