Current Market Value-Experts assess yours, or other's collectible King item

[Brice]

John Knott has one listed for sale on ABE for $1250.

Yeah, I stumbled across that the other day. I'm not familiar with that bookstore

John Knott is a very well respected antiquarian book dealer. He has been around for a long time and is, in some way, partners with Lloyd Currey. They seem to sometimes list each others books. I have previously ordered something from Currey and have it come from Knott. They usually exhibit in the same booth at book fairs/events.

Right on! I have probably run across his stuff then. I'm familiar with Currey. My memory is just abysmal. There are very few bookstores I recognize by name.

[zelig]

Now that you mention it, I also once bought a book from Currey and it was shipped by Knott.

[peripheral]

Hey team, ballpark value for the Cycle of the Werewolf S/L ART Portfolio?

[webstar1000]

Hey team, ballpark value for the Cycle of the Werewolf S/L ART Portfolio?

Under 100 W/ Wrightson original is pushing $1500 - $2K in perfect shape. Over 100 I would say $1000 -$1500.

[peripheral]

Hey team, ballpark value for the Cycle of the Werewolf S/L ART Portfolio?

Under 100 W/ Wrightson original is pushing $1500 - $2K in perfect shape. Over 100 I would say $1000 -$1500.

Wow! Just for the art portfolio?? I saw these prices on eBay and thought those sellers were dreaming. Thanks Kris.

[webstar1000]

Hey team, ballpark value for the Cycle of the Werewolf S/L ART Portfolio?

Under 100 W/ Wrightson original is pushing $1500 - $2K in perfect shape. Over 100 I would say $1000 -$1500.

Wow! Just for the art portfolio?? I saw these prices on eBay and thought those sellers were dreaming. Thanks Kris.

I don't think so... keep in mind.. hard to find these in perfect shape. The folders were very prone to creasing and dirt. ANd I looked at a lot of them over the years...

[carlosdetweiller]

Hey team, ballpark value for the Cycle of the Werewolf S/L ART Portfolio?

Under 100 W/ Wrightson original is pushing $1500 - $2K in perfect shape. Over 100 I would say $1000 -$1500.

I wasn't aware of any Wrightson original artwork in any of the portfolios. I thought those were just in the S/L books(#'s 1-100). Are you guys talking about the same thing?

[webstar1000]

Hey team, ballpark value for the Cycle of the Werewolf S/L ART Portfolio?

Under 100 W/ Wrightson original is pushing $1500 - $2K in perfect shape. Over 100 I would say $1000 -$1500.

I wasn't aware of any Wrightson original artwork in any of the portfolios. I thought those were just in the S/L books. Are you guys talking about the same thing?

Were the Wrightson originals NOT in the portfolios Bob? My bad if not... It was depiction of wolf...

[carlosdetweiller]

Were the Wrightson originals NOT in the portfolios Bob?

I don't think so. But I don't have a portfolio numbered less than 100 so I could be wrong. But I've never heard of an original drawing in a portfolio.

[webstar1000]

Were the Wrightson originals NOT in the portfolios Bob?

I don't think so.

I guess, I always seen them as a "set" under a 100 come to think of it... it is true... learn something every day! I was always valuing the portfolio based on the art laid in with the prints!!!!! I do not know how many times I asked someone on Ebay if the portfolio had the original. LOL Never did though! My pricing would be off then. How would you value it Bob?

[carlosdetweiller]

How would you value it Bob?

I'm not the best one to ask. I really don't track recent sale prices that much.

And, to my knowledge, there are very few matching numbered "sets" out there. They weren't sold that way. The only matching numbered "sets" out there have been assembled after the fact by sheer luck. Again, this is just to my knowledge and subject to correction.

[webstar1000]

How would you value it Bob?

I'm not the best one to ask. I really don't track recent sale prices that much.

And, to my knowledge, there are very few matching numbered "sets" out there. They weren't sold that way. The only matching numbered "sets" out there have been assembled after the fact by sheer luck. Again, this is just to my knowledge and subject to correction.

David said less than 12 matching sets out there he thinks.. and perfect condition he things maybe 6 as I had a nice convo with him on this

[Room 217 Caretaker]

The Wrigtson "wolf" original only came with the 1-100 numbered S/L Book in slipcase, never with the portfolio. Here is a part of the limitation page from my copy:

"Copies #1 through 100 are designed as the Collectors Edition and contain an original drawing by illustrator Bernie Wrightson which has been tipped in the front of the book. Books numbered 101 through 350 are designated as the Deluxe Edition."

Mulleins

[webstar1000]

The Wrigtson "wolf" original only came with the 1-100 numbered S/L Book in slipcase, never with the portfolio. Here is a part of the limitation page from my copy:

"Copies #1 through 100 are designed as the Collectors Edition and contain an original drawing by illustrator Bernie Wrightson which has been tipped in the front of the book. Books numbered 101 through 350 are designated as the Deluxe Edition."

Mulleins

PERFECT. Thanks Ralph. I was so wrong on this...

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Bob is correct in saying, "And, to my knowledge, there are very few matching numbered "sets" out there. They weren't sold that way. The only matching numbered "sets" out there have been assembled after the fact by sheer luck."

I'm very lucky to have the #70 set. The person I purchased it from picked both up together, but it was only because of a special relationship. I don't believe Zavisa planned on the first 100 to be matching or even thought of it that way when published.

If anyone wants to revisit a copy, here is my matching number set (starting thread at 151):

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...aretaker/page7

Mulleins

[peripheral]

Thank you Bob, Kris and Ralph for clarifying my question - canons in discussion - very helpful. So I assume that the value is likely to be a lot lower, given there is no original drawing in the art portfolios.

[killjoy72]

Hey Peri-
I bought my S/L portfolio off eBay for $300 some months ago. I believe Ari bought one shortly before I did for... $260? I remember because I was also bidding on that one! But I think his was missing one of the prints. Hope that helps...

[peripheral]

Cheers Killjoy...

[webstar1000]

Hey Peri-
I bought my S/L portfolio off eBay for $300 some months ago. I believe Ari bought one shortly before I did for... $260? I remember because I was also bidding on that one! But I think his was missing one of the prints. Hope that helps...

To help in my new understanding of values on this.. what condition was it? I know so many are wrinkled. Thanks in advance!

[webstar1000]

Bob is correct in saying, "And, to my knowledge, there are very few matching numbered "sets" out there. They weren't sold that way. The only matching numbered "sets" out there have been assembled after the fact by sheer luck."

I'm very lucky to have the #70 set. The person I purchased it from picked both up together, but it was only because of a special relationship. I don't believe Zavisa planned on the first 100 to be matching or even thought of it that way when published.

If anyone wants to revisit a copy, here is my matching number set (starting thread at 151):

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...aretaker/page7

Mulleins

Yeah , this was not like Grant where you could order a certain number eh Ralph? I think pure luck was the key to getting a matching set. David seemed pretty sure in his estimations on that. I found it to be fascinating! Congrats on a big time rarity!! ( I have drooled over it many a time my friend!)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Hey team, ballpark value for the Cycle of the Werewolf S/L ART Portfolio?

Betts prices - $250 to $399

[Jimimck]

Hi team. I recall years ago some book chain had a 5th cover created for the paperback editions of UTD, and these covers were hard to come by compared to the other 4. Curious is there is any value in these? I heard there may have been as little as 100 printed?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Hi team. I recall years ago some book chain had a 5th cover created for the paperback editions of UTD, and these covers were hard to come by compared to the other 4. Curious is there is any value in these? I heard there may have been as little as 100 printed?

It was a supermarket chain (Tesco). They took a very long time to sell out, even after they dropped the price 50%. The demand for these is basically non-existant, so they are not worth the cover price.

[Stockerlone]

Was surprised the the last 1-2... IT S/L were so cheap. £450,00
Would have thought that the prices increase because of the new movie ...

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Stephen-King-...vip=true&rt=nc

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Was surprised the the last 1-2... IT S/L were so cheap. £450,00
Would have thought that the prices increase because of the new movie ...

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Stephen-King-...vip=true&rt=nc

Here in the US that book would have brought in $1000+

Mulleins