Lettered editions tend to come out months and sometimes years after the numbered editions. We don't read the lettered ones because we have already the numbered long time before.Originally Posted by peripheral
It's the whole reason many don't read their Lettereds - because as every page turns we hear a few dollars drop into the gutter
I'm not sure about the Canadian prints. Do these exists as Canadian prints or are only imported US editions?Ari, I think at least 3 of these 4 are the Canadian prints, is that right? If so, this may affect their value / attractiveness against US editions?
I know of a NZ book collector who purchased a US Rage NF+ for $1K from a US dealer one year ago. I've seen the copy and it's flawless apart from natural ageing.
I've noticed among collectors (including myself!) a tendency to pay $$$ for pristine condition books, and then a huge drop in value for anything with slight imperfections downward. There's an "all-or-nothing" (did I suggest OCD??) approach to book collecting that drives this mentality, I think. It's the whole reason many don't read their Lettereds - because as every page turns we hear a few dollars drop into the gutter
As for collectors paying more for a book than the market price, well...that happens all the time (there were times when I paid for some books more than the value market...I think most of the collectors also had...at least once). That doesn't mean the value is correct. It's also very common that many people tend to give a higher value to some collectible items that are not that hard to find (this also happens all the time). Rage (IMO) is one of those cases.
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You read your numbereds?!
You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
Not me personaly. I read the manuscript or the proof.You read your numbereds?!
You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
Current value of a NF+ Salem's Lot 2nd state and 3rd state? I'm in the market for a nice copy. Thanks guys
Near Fine 2nd State DJ - $1,000
Near Fine 3nd State DJ - $600 - This is much rarer, but does not command high prices for some reason.
Near Fine is difficult to get.
Near Fine 2nd State DJ - $1,000
Near Fine 3nd State DJ - $600 - This is much rarer, but does not command hifh prices for some reason.
Near Fine is difficult to get.
Thanks yet again Mr RT. I've seen one seller with a NF 2nd state asking $2kNear Fine 2nd State DJ - $1,000
Near Fine 3nd State DJ - $600 - This is much rarer, but does not command hifh prices for some reason.
Near Fine is difficult to get.
Personally I think these estimates are too low. Near fine copies of the book itself are not that uncommon....but near fine or better copies of the dust jackets are pretty scarce. The dust jacket with the predominately black front panel and spine show wear and tears very easily. And the spine and the predominately white rear panel are prone to fading and yellowing. Also, obviously, King wasn't nearly as well known or collectible in 1975 and buyers of the first editions actually read them as they would any other book and didn't immediately put the dj's in protectors and handle them with any special care.Near Fine 2nd State DJ - $1,000
Near Fine 3nd State DJ - $600 - This is much rarer, but does not command hifh prices for some reason.
Near Fine is difficult to get.
Of course you would want to see a lot of pictures and judge for yourself but I don't think $2K is out of line IF (and that is a big if) the dust jacket is unfaded and without significant wear or small tears. I have hardly ever seen a second or third state dj for this book without at least a hint of wear to the points and spine ends.
As to why the third state does not command higher prices even though it is more scarce: IMO it is because it is a later state of the dust jacket and, therefore, not as desirable to collectors of first editions. I suspect that the hunters of the third state dj are King completists who are much fewer in number than first edition collectors in general.
What is the value of Desperation with the signed book plate from June 30 1996?
Hey folks. Happy April Fool's Day!
Anyone know what the going rate for the PS Pub One For the Road artist signed edition is?
Thanks!
$120 - $150Hey folks. Happy April Fool's Day!
Anyone know what the going rate for the PS Pub One For the Road artist signed edition is?
Thanks!
"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
That is an April Fool.$120 - $150Hey folks. Happy April Fool's Day!
Anyone know what the going rate for the PS Pub One For the Road artist signed edition is?
Thanks!
Betts price is $75 (One for the Road S/L artist signed #273 - $75)
Thanks guys. That's kind of what I figured. The only one I could find for sale is from good 'ole overpriced Overlook Connection. $240?! No thank you.
And that was a bargain. I would have been all over that if it didn't sell so fast.That is an April Fool.$120 - $150Hey folks. Happy April Fool's Day!
Anyone know what the going rate for the PS Pub One For the Road artist signed edition is?
Thanks!
Betts price is $75 (One for the Road S/L artist signed #273 - $75)
"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
Think I gave $100 for mine from a private collector.
You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
Want to sell it for $75?
Cute lolWant to sell it for $75?
You don't know my kind.....You don't my mind.....Dark necessities are part of my design.....
I always have a hard time picking a $ ballpark for proofs. Can someone help me with values on these two:
- Under the Dome UK H&S proof - dark blue wraps in clear plastic slipcase (200 print run)
- 11.22.63 UK H&S with "embargoed" printed on pages (400 print run)
Thanks!
Proof prices are all over the place. They seem to change daily. If it's any help, here are David's sales at Betts:
Under the Dome UK Proof #123 of only 200 made - Fine-, a very small bend to lower right front corner $225
Under the Dome UK Proof*- Very Good condition $150
11/22/63 UK Hodder & Stoughton Proof 2nd state embargoed; Fine $195
Thank you Mr RT, does help give me some anchors. CheersProof prices are all over the place. They seem to change daily. If it's any help, here are David's sales at Betts:
Under the Dome UK Proof #123 of only 200 made - Fine-, a very small bend to lower right front corner $225
Under the Dome UK Proof*- Very Good condition $150
11/22/63 UK Hodder & Stoughton Proof 2nd state embargoed; Fine $195
The value of the UK UTD proof also depends on whether or not the slipcase is still included (IMO). Many copies are sold without slipcase. If the slipcase is included, I think it moderately increases the value (maybe with $25-50).
1986 Viking IT Proof - LIKE NEW / FINE condition
It is worth $5, but I will pay you $10 for it.
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