One of my copies is an eleventh printing. It has an 11 on the copyright page I'm sure.
One of my copies is an eleventh printing. It has an 11 on the copyright page I'm sure.
Yes I've seen those much later printings. The price on the DJ is higher as well. Just never seen earlier print lines
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
Originally Posted by stroppygoblin
Yeah it has a price of $15.95 or something on the dustjacket. I think. I can't be arsed to go and look
I won the same two books in near fine condition in a single auction on eBay on 1/22/13 for 455.00. I thought that was a good buy for both in this condition.I found these two at an extremely reasonable price today ($50 and $25). Not sure what the seller was thinking, but I'm guessing they are worth more than that. Both are US First Printings. Clean blocks. No writing at all, with the exception of a ghost number (previous price?) on the first endpaper corner. Long Walk has a noticeable stain on the back cover that does penetrate to the inside of the back cover, but does not pass onto the last endpaper. Regarding the spines, both could pass for unread or gently read.
Pictures aren't great. Sorry about that. Worth????
Rage was my first big purchase from David @ Betts for $300. I'm thinking you got a great deal!!! Wish I could find The Long Walk @ that price--it's my only missing Bachman Book!
I was looking @ this auction, but was unsure if it was a good price. http://www.ebay.com/itm/321092332827...84.m1423.l2649
I looked around quickly, but didn't see any other copies available. Thoughts?
Go to his website and he lets you take 10% off his eBay price.
So I have a question and I think this is the appropriate place. Do you all feel that the recent CD auctions have set a new price standard for some SK books? I saw that Insomnia went for over $200. While it was on auction a few people had mentioned that it was probably worth around $50. Shortly after the CD auction ended someone came to the boards and offered a GE Insomnia for $150, stating it was less than the CD auction and I see one copy on ebay now starting at $150 (maybe the same seller) and now I see one copy of Christine on Ebay asking for a $289 BIN price after the CD auction sold a copy of Christine for $300. Is this just a temporary attempt to cash in or did the CD auctions actually raise the value of these two books?
No.....one CD auction did not just raise the value of these two books.
One sold on open auction as cheaply as $75 a month ago and it got one bid.
FOR SALE OR TRADE
Dark Tower 7 Artist Edition n/a
The Waste Lands 1st Edition in Shrinkwrap $200
1984 Grant Gift Edition of The Talisman $400
Lisey's Story ARC $50
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WANTED
Signed 1st Edition of Storm of The Century (Paperback)
Good question. I have no idea.How do you identify a second printing?Very little.
A member of the Dutch SK website had come across a copy (no idea where) and asked me for its value.
I have asked him the same thing, but no response yet.
sk
IMHO VIRTUALLY WORTHLESS.... There is a reason this COLLECTOR'S magazine is called
Spoiler:
EVEN SOMETHING LIKE THIS IS CRAP.
The early reprints do not have number lines but the gutter code may help a little - not with establishing the actual printing but at least with putting it on the publisher's timeline. I used to own a copy of 'Salem's Lot with gutter code Q41, which puts it at four weeks after the first printing, probably making it a second or third printing.
Maybe this copy of Carrie has a, say, P9 gutter code? Then you could assume it's a second printing (until someone shows you a copy with a P8 gutter code, of course).
I can recommend the seller. I have recently bought a few UK books from Keith and he's a good guy. As WeDealInLead says, he offers 10% off when going direct to his site (sk-books.com) but I would also contact him with an offer, he's usually open to negotiation.
"A real limited edition, far from being an expensive autograph stapled to a novel, is a treasure. And like all treasures do, it transforms the responsible owner into a caretaker, and being a caretaker of something as fragile and easily destroyed as ideas and images is not a bad thing but a good one...and so is the re-evaluation of what books are and what they do that necessarily follows." - Stephen King
It wouldn't be worthless; the dust jacket would be likely be the same as a first.
Illustrated Masques Lettered .... not sure of the letter but it is not a PC. How much would you pay for a really good deal?
HELP ME FIND
Insomnia #459
ANY S/L #459
Bett's just sold letter TT for $850
No that did not go through I heard through the grapefine...Bett's just sold letter TT for $850
HELP ME FIND
Insomnia #459
ANY S/L #459
I have never seen a later printing of Carrie with a dj priced at $5.95. Not saying they don't exist but I have never seen one. I would love to find a nice Carrie dj with $5.95 price on inner flap for a jacketless first edition copy that I have.
Digging through my stuff just found the promotional chapbook for Nightmares and Dreamscapes anyone know if it rare and what it's worth
Thanks
Rich DeMars
Not much....
HELP ME FIND
Insomnia #459
ANY S/L #459
About $15, depending on condition.
Thanks Michael, much more informative then Not much.
LIKE I SAID That's why its called FIRSTSI have never seen a later printing of Carrie with a dj priced at $5.95. Not saying they don't exist but I have never seen one. I would love to find a nice Carrie dj with $5.95 price on inner flap for a jacketless first edition copy that I have.
Welcome to the site. I wasn't being rude. But appreciate your response.
HELP ME FIND
Insomnia #459
ANY S/L #459
I saw the 10% off thing (because of you guys, I know to look!), so I'll probably see if there's a couple things I can order from him. The endorsement is helpful though. Thanks!I can recommend the seller. I have recently bought a few UK books from Keith and he's a good guy. As WeDealInLead says, he offers 10% off when going direct to his site (sk-books.com) but I would also contact him with an offer, he's usually open to negotiation.
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