Intriguing Stephen King/King Related/Dark Tower Auctions-Sales

[carlosdetweiller]

I hate to disagree, but the signature is quite a bit different than King's signatures circa 1984.
1984 sig from EOTD S/L on the right:

So it appears this may not be an authentic King signature, after all. Good thing the seller has a return policy.

I would get a few more opinions before making any return decision. Hopefully Bob will chime in.

I would say the one of the left is a secretarial signature.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Is this considered a forgery?

[OneFathom]

Thanks for all the quick feedback, folks. I've already contacted the seller about my concerns regarding the legitimacy of the signature and was issued a full refund. Better to be safe than sorry. I'd rather put that money towards a signed book, anyway.

[bdwyer19]

Thanks for all the quick feedback, folks. I've already contacted the seller about my concerns regarding the legitimacy of the signature and was issued a full refund. Better to be safe than sorry. I'd rather put that money towards a signed book, anyway.

Glad it worked out! This site is amazing when it comes to the overall knowledge of the collectors.

[Bev Vincent]

There is a long tradition of secretaries and assistants signing letters for their bosses. However the SK/ss disignation only indicates that the assistant typed the letter, not that she signed it. There's a different annotation that's supposed to be used in that case.

Secretaries who sign a letter for the author should sign the author's name and then add their own initials either in the middle or on the right side under the signature.

Reference Initials

Reference initials (the writer's initials and the secretary's/typist's initials) appear two lines below the last line of the signature block and flush with the left margin.

If only the secretary's/typist's initials are used, they are usually lowercase, e.g., rgn. If the writer's initials are included, they are in all capitals, followed by a slash mark or colon, and then followed by the secretary's /typist's initials in lower case, e.g., TLM/rgn or TLM:rgn.

http://www.kcitraining.com/styleguide/letelem.html

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Shirley, perhaps.

Yes, my mistake. It's Shirley's signature.

[Br!an]

Is this considered a forgery?

No. There was no fraud or other nefarious intent.

[Jimimck]

Cheap slipcase for UTD, especially for those of you in the UK

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291305164067

[stroppygoblin]

Cheap slipcase for UTD, especially for those of you in the UK

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291305164067

I already have this one, FYI it will accommodate the gift edition with cards.

[The Library Policeman]

Did you manage to snag the traycase, Simon?

[stroppygoblin]

Did you manage to snag the traycase, Simon?

I did indeed. Pricey but I'm mad for traycases (and slipcases) right now

[The Library Policeman]

Did you manage to snag the traycase, Simon?

I did indeed. Pricey but I'm mad for traycases (and slipcases) right now

Good man, glad you got it!!

[Randall Flagg]

Very good starting price-$399:
STEPHEN KING & PETER STRAUB (DUAL SIGNED) THE TALISMAN, 2 VOL.1984 1ST.ED.CASED

Artist signed prints start at $4.99 (good price), with $50 BIN (bad price):
Signed print from Rick Berry Stephen King Black House?

The Dark Tower VI by Stephen King Print signed by Darrel Anderson

The Dark Tower VII by Stephen King Print signed by Michael Whelan

The Dark Tower VII by Stephen King Print signed by Michael Whelan

The Dark Tower VII by Stephen King Print signed by Michael Whelan

Stephen King Dark Tower II print signed by Phil Hale

[Robert Fulman]

I hate to disagree, but the signature is quite a bit different than King's signatures circa 1984.
1984 sig from EOTD S/L on the right:

Sorry to beat a dead horse, but I have a copy of this letter (which I think is legitimately signed) and my sig matches the exemplar very well. Mine also is on SK letterhead (and has a typo in the third paragraph):

[Randall Flagg]

Seldom seen for sale. Expensive.
The Best of Cemetery Dance Signed/Numbered Edition 1998 Stephen King et al




5 bids, $52:
The Dark Tower Gift Set Stephen King Limited Edition Grant Publishers VERY NICE!

[Randall Flagg]

I hate to disagree, but the signature is quite a bit different than King's signatures circa 1984.
1984 sig from EOTD S/L on the right:

Sorry to beat a dead horse, but I have a copy of this letter (which I think is legitimately signed) and my sig matches the exemplar very well. Mine also is on SK letterhead (and has a typo in the third paragraph):

That looks like a legitimate King sig.

[herbertwest]

Letter written by SK/ss, but actually signed by Steve?

[Bev Vincent]

Typed by ss based on SK's dictation or notes. Signature assumed to be King's but opinions vary.

[zelig]

Did you manage to snag the traycase, Simon?

I did indeed. Pricey but I'm mad for traycases (and slipcases) right now

That's great. I like it!

[Br!an]

I like it too. I would have bid if stroppy wasn't. If anyone has one to sell then I'm your man.

[webstar1000]

If any of you are not familiar with Jeff Whitey, send me a PM for his info. I have had him make me (Custom to my specifications) at least 15 of them. He foil stamps and does different colors. His pricing is super cheap and the customer service is out of this friggin world. Trust me!

[The Library Policeman]

Does Jeff do traycases?

[webstar1000]

Does Jeff do traycases?

I do not think so... BUT you would have to ask him. His slipcases are AMAZING though... and like $12.95 for most if I remember correctly. He is very fair and does not mark up postage. His communication is bang on too. A signed book MUST have protection and that is why I use him so much... he does good work.

[zelig]

If any of you are not familiar with Jeff Whitey, send me a PM for his info. I have had him make me (Custom to my specifications) at least 15 of them. He foil stamps and does different colors. His pricing is super cheap and the customer service is out of this friggin world. Trust me!

So I take it that Jeff would be a good choice if I want to have slipcases made for all of my 1st Trade editions? Like from Carrie up to the ones where there wasn't a CD slipcase.

[bdwyer19]

If any of you are not familiar with Jeff Whitey, send me a PM for his info. I have had him make me (Custom to my specifications) at least 15 of them. He foil stamps and does different colors. His pricing is super cheap and the customer service is out of this friggin world. Trust me!

So I take it that Jeff would be a good choice if I want to have slipcases made for all of my 1st Trade editions? Like from Carrie up to the ones where there wasn't a CD slipcase.

Definitely. He's made slipcases for a few of my signed first editions, and the quality is very good.