Haha I said the same thing, Brian. $20-$30 and I’d buy it just for the novelty of the thing.
Looking for Mister Slaughter S/L #78
Too bad the Gunslinger is inscribed :
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-Kin...53.m1438.l2649
WANTED:
Lettered Danse Macabre
Marshroots
Lettered Eyes Of The Dragon
Lettered The Stand
BOMC signed Full Dark No Stars
MM AGOT #249
Lettered Frankenstein
I think the Grant inscription devalues the set somewhat. It's not as bad as some random fool inscribing the book though. It's at least a presentation book gifted by Donald Grant. And if your name happened to be Roger...
The price isn't bad IMHO. Don't make an impulse purchase, but if you did buy the set I'd say you did fine.
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
I also believe this set is priced accordingly due to not being perfect. If you're going to spend the money for King's magnum opus, you should search out a complete fine copy. Yes, it cost more.....but, If you don't, the question always on your mind will be "should I have waited?".
JMO
I'm the caretaker of Room 217..............I've always been the caretaker of Room 217
$18.99 BIN, free shipping:
THE GUNSLINGER by Stephen King(1988, Trade Softcover) -1st-1st- RARE- SUPER NICE
Agreed. Apart from the inscription, some of the other volumes have minor condition problems. Read the description carefully.
I think the price is about right. For reference, a similar set in better condition in which only GS was unmatched, sold recently for $8100.
HBJ
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)
Personally, the inscription doesn't bother me too much, because it is from the publisher. Maybe a minor negative, but not a dealbreaker.
This is IMO easily a $9000 set.
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)
I'm finding this to be a very interesting discussion. For me, it doesn't devalue the book at all, and may even make it a bit more desirable. I don't know that i would pay a premium, but i view this inscription as similar to a remarque by a contributing artist. Grant was instrumental in introducing the world to The Dark Tower series and as the publisher,i would consider him a significant contributor to the book and think that his inscription would make it a unique copy. Either way, my biggest take away is that we really do all collect differently, and in the end, collect what makes you happy.
"When I have a little money, I buy books; and if I have any left, I buy food and clothes."
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus
Would it be the same if it was only flatsigned by Grant? Still a significant drop in value?
Looking for Mister Slaughter S/L #78
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)
sold for 9500 bucks. questions of value aside, it's a fugly limitation page with the inscription.
Looking for:
- Philtrum Press Eyes of the Dragon RED #165
- Fine Viking Eyes of the Dragon proof
Not great shape, including faded spine on Long Walk, and creases everywhere. Still will be interesting to see where it goes. I predict >$1.25K
Stephen King Bachman US First Editions, Rage Etc. Very Rare NAL
I would have said that a year ago. I had a very nice set that I couldn’t get $800 for. I sold Rage for $400 and the other 3 for $350. They were much nicer than this. I’m interested to see but I’ll be floored if they go above $1000.
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Insomnia #459
ANY S/L #459
A year is a long time, and it's only a prediction. I myself would never pay that much, but these are interesting times.