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

[Aronstg]

If I only had the money!

[Frankie]

I copied and saved the following regarding identifying the Dead Zone first edition vs. the Book Club edition back in September 2006. I WISH I had noted from where and whom I copied it. My sincerest apologies to whomever first penned this!

Viking moved in the early 80's. Not sure exactly when, but it was between the publishing of Different Seasons and Christine, so either 1982 or 1983. The earlier address was 625 Madison Avenue, they moved to 40 West 23rd Street (both in N.Y). This is of crucial importance because most of the books published around that date are fairly hard to identify as firsts.

So how do you identify, say, a first edition of The Dead Zone? We'll look at the book and the DJ separately. First, the book. First Published in 1979 by The Viking Press is useless, they all say it. Absence of a number line? Usefull in differentiating between a 1st printing and a later printing, but useless in differentiating between a BCE and a 1st printing, because neither has number lines. What about size, you say. Some King BCE's are virtually the exact same size as the 1st editions. (The Dead Zone is one of these, It is another, not sure about others but unless you know for SURE that they NEVER made a BCE that size (and how can you really be sure?), then size wont help either (not all the time anyway). What's left? Quarter bound in black cloth with black boards? They're all like that. So now what's left? According to all the FAQ's I've seen, nothing. So there is NO surefire way to identify The Dead Zone as a first edition.

So basically people are identifying the dust jacket, not the book itself. Well, that's fine, right? If you've got a first edition DJ then it must be a first edition book, why the hell would someone put a first edition DJ on a book club? Where'd the first edition book go? DJ's almost always show wear before the book itself, so if you've got a real nice 1st edition DJ it'd be silly to think it contained a BCE book, right? The other way might happen, a First edition book with a shredded or absent DJ might have a BCE DJ, but you'd avoid that anyway assuming the book was also BCE.

Here's the problem. Later printing DJ's are, in at least some cases, identical to first edition DJ's. Christine is one of em, I own a 1st edition and a 3rd edition and the DJ's are completely identical. Date code is the same, price is the same, ISBN is the same, they're completely identical. The Dead Zone is the same way, at least up to the 6th printing (IIRC). So if you can't tell the difference between a 1st printing DJ and a 5th printing DJ, and you can't tell the difference between a BCE book and first edition book, then couldn't your "verified" first edition be a BCE with a later printing DJ? It sure as hell could, and I've seen several copies of the The Dead Zone in just such a manner sell for 75 dollars and up on eBay (as much as a real first edition, in other words. It's not like seeing a BCE Carrie sell for 75 dollars).

So here's where the little tidbit about Viking moving comes in. All the book clubs I've seen that are the correct size were printed AFTER 1983. The Dead Zone was, of course, printed in 1979. Which means the addresses should be different, and they are. The BCE's have the 40 West 23rd Street address, the real Firsts have the 625 Madison Avenue address. The nice thing here is that Viking printed the address on the CP AND the DJ. The later printings were still at 625 Madison, so when you see a BCE with a later printing DJ, not only is the address on the CP wrong, but the address on the CP and the DJ don't match.

Now, this doesn't mean that there couldn't be some BCE's out there that are the correct size printed before 1983. In which case I don't know what to tell ya.

John

Heh, I was just looking at Dead Zone's, and googled trying to find this particular post, so thanks for saving it.

Apology accepted. I made it, on one of the previous incarnations of TDT. As far as I know it's still true. Except maybe the quarter bound/black thing, probably not ALL like that, though mostly. I've seen lots of BCE Dead Zones with the 625 address, but they're all short (8.5"), and I've seen lots of BCE Dead Zones that are the right height (9.5"), but they all have the wrong address. As I said though, that isn't necessarily always true, could be old BCEs that are the right height and I've just never seen one.

I remember at the time getting frustrated because there were a LOT of books on eBay that were misrepresented because of this. E.g. later BCEs with a first edition DJ where they'd show a pic of the address on the DJ but not the CP, early BCs without DJs marketed as 1st/1sts, etc.

[jonahwriter]

Not a 1st or a collectable (just an ominbus) but I always LOVED this edition for nostalgic reasons as it's the first King book I ever bought (with pocket money from my grandmother the year before she died - I was 11 or so).

The Shining, Carrie and Misery Omnibus By Stephen King

I really like this cover! Who's the artist?

My original copy is in storage. I picked up another one very cheaply (a few bucks) on ebay so when it arrives I'll check the DJ to see if I can find the artist's name and let you know!

$500:
THREE POEMS by STEPHEN KING in the MOTH *Early 1970 SK Appearance* **Fine Copy**

I'd love a copy of "Moth" eventually. But $500 is out of my price range right now. I wonder if these ever come up for less.

[Br!an]

$500:
THREE POEMS by STEPHEN KING in the MOTH *Early 1970 SK Appearance* **Fine Copy**

I'd love a copy of "Moth" eventually. But $500 is out of my price range right now. I wonder if these ever come up for less.

I bought a NF one for considerably less from a member here. Don't worry, one will come up for sale again. That eBay listing is less than fine, and a little pricey for that condition.

[Randall Flagg]

$.99:
The Stand by Stephen King (2011, Paperback) Signed by Stephen King

One bid, $5:
Funko Mystery Minis Horror Classics Pennywise Creep Clown It Stephen King Vinyl

$7.99 BIN:
Funko Horror Series Mystery Minis Pennywise Stephen King It Brand New!

[Randall Flagg]

Tough to beat $.01:
J.N. Williamson's Illustrated Masques by Stephen King (2011, Hardcover)

Under the Dome Set by Stephen King (2009, Hardcover, Collector's)

[Randall Flagg]

Get a King and a Hill signature for $175:
POSTSCRIPTS #10 1st HC 200 COPY SIGNED BOOK By STEPHEN KING & Others Joe Hill

[Kingfan24]

Get a King and a Hill signature for $175:
POSTSCRIPTS #10 1st HC 200 COPY SIGNED BOOK By STEPHEN KING & Others Joe Hill

I offered at 100 and he countered with 160 so he may be willing to come down a bit more.

[ap275]

That copy is not numbered without slipcase - would that make it one of 300 not numbered copies?

[Randall Flagg]

That copy is not numbered without slipcase - would that make it one of 300 not numbered copies?

Likely, unless it somehow lost its slipcase.

[Randall Flagg]

Book + Chapbook & free shipping. $650 BIN:
"THE SHINING" by Stephen King - SIGNED LIMITED EDITON - 291/750 NEW / UNREAD

[Br!an]

That copy is not numbered without slipcase - would that make it one of 300 not numbered copies?

Probably. I asked the seller yesterday morning and he hasn't replied.

I notice it's still listed as one of 200 though.

[ap275]

That copy is not numbered without slipcase - would that make it one of 300 not numbered copies?

Probably. I asked the seller yesterday morning and he hasn't replied.

I notice it's still listed as one of 200 though.

Thanks. I was thinking about making an offer for the book, but now won't. If it's one of 200 it is missing a slipcase, and if it one of 300 then it is more expensive than abebooks copy if include shipping cost.

[George at C-Springs]

#148/200 Stephen King/Michael Whelan Limited Edition print FIRESTARTER Dust Jacket

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King...p2056016.l4276

[George at C-Springs]

I really like this, but think it's a bit pricy (originally sold for $35)

Harlan Elam - Stephen King - CHILDE ROLAND TO THE DARK TOWER - AP Poster xx/15



http://www.ebay.com/itm/321375137653...84.m1423.l2649

[Shannon]

Selling a TON of Graphic Novels, Blu-Rays, DVDs, Collectible Books, and even a DVD signed by ALL OF THE ACTORS THAT PLAYED JASON VOORHEES! On eBay now, check it out:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/shannonsmovies/m.html

[Randall Flagg]

1 bid, $375:
Insomnia by Stephen King Signed Limited Edition

One bid, $.01:
Custom 1/6 Pennywise The Clown Head Sculpt Stephen King It Sideshow HotToys

[Randall Flagg]

$60 is a bit much:
THE RUNNING MAN by STEPHEN KING as RICHARD BACHMAN *1st Edition, 1st Printing*






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[jonahwriter]

Damn! I finally see a signed/inscribed King that says "For John" (my real name - I've been looking for a "for John" or even a "for Jonah" for awhile) and it's "Christine", I already own a signed US and UK edition of this (made out to other people) so I can't buy a third. Ironic because I just bought a UK signed to a different name earlier today - wish I had seen this one first. So here it is if anyone else wants it...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horror-Autho...-/141270207497

I THINK the sig is genuine (pic is a bit blurry) but might want to double check it with others here if you plan to buy it. I'm not 100 percent sure if it is genuine, it looks a little "loopy" and the photo is blurry...

[idlewarnings]

I don't think the signature is legit. It's also dated almost a month before the supposed publication date (end of April 1983).

[jonahwriter]

I just checked my 2 signed books from him around that time, and the sig does look more like his later sigs (90's or so) than 80's so you're prob right that it's not genuine, sorry I should have posted it in the ebay BS thread.

Meanwhile, some very cool rare promo items from this seller here on ebay I just found, including Rose Madder mask (wasn't someone here looking for one of these recently?) and Misery signet rare promo, etc. No international postage indicated so I'll have to message him, but if anyone wants to grab something by him, here's the list... Very cool items, love that Rose Madder mask.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/darktowercom...p2047675.l2562

[carlosdetweiller]

I agree with idlewarnings that the signature in that Christine is definitely no good.

[EXPLORER]

Damn! I finally see a signed/inscribed King that says "For John" (my real name - I've been looking for a "for John" or even a "for Jonah" for awhile) and it's "Christine", I already own a signed US and UK edition of this (made out to other people) so I can't buy a third. Ironic because I just bought a UK signed to a different name earlier today - wish I had seen this one first. So here it is if anyone else wants it...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Horror-Autho...-/141270207497

I THINK the sig is genuine (pic is a bit blurry) but might want to double check it with others here if you plan to buy it. I'm not 100 percent sure if it is genuine, it looks a little "loopy" and the photo is blurry...

John... Jonah... You did fine passing on it as it is a bad attempt at a sig.

What names did you wind up with?

[stroppygoblin]

What names did you wind up with?

Be careful, 'cos if it's something like 'Debbie', thats what you're gonna get called!

[Randall Flagg]

$399, with a $519 BIN.
Knowing Darkness Artist Stephen King CENTIPEDE PRESS SIGNED Bernie Wrightson ART

A little worn, but starts at $5.99, and no reserve:
The Stand Stephen King First Edition First Printing NO RESERVE

$99.95:
Stephen King "Dark Tower 1-3" First Edition thus, in slip case, pristine

One bid, $499.99:
Blockade Billy by Stephen King: Signed Limited 1st Edition 110/350!