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

[jhanic]

Stephen King Finders Keepers Rare Limited Edition Advance Proof Numbered #272
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stephen-Ki...cAAOSwNSxVbvf2

Number 272. Do we know how many were printed? Is there an average number for a proof?

I don't know how many Finders Keepers proofs were done. I think #272 is about the largest number I've seen for this one.

There is no "average number" of proofs done. It varies widely between the publisher and the book itself. There were supposedly 200 copies of the UK Revival proof done while there were supposed to be 150 copies of the UK Doctor Sleep. The US publisher (Scribner) usually does not disclose the number done. According to my notes, about 10,000 copies of the US Rose Madder proof were done.

I should add that the Scribner proof of Cell is extremely scarce. At one time it was said that they did not even produce one, although I had one at the time. I know of about 4-5 in collectors' hands currently.

John

[CurtSeattle]

Stephen King Finders Keepers Rare Limited Edition Advance Proof Numbered #272
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stephen-Ki...cAAOSwNSxVbvf2

Number 272. Do we know how many were printed? Is there an average number for a proof?

I don't know how many Finders Keepers proofs were done. I think #272 is about the largest number I've seen for this one.

There is no "average number" of proofs done. It varies widely between the publisher and the book itself. There were supposedly 200 copies of the UK Revival proof done while there were supposed to be 150 copies of the UK Doctor Sleep. The US publisher (Scribner) usually does not disclose the number done. According to my notes, about 10,000 copies of the US Rose Madder proof were done.

John

70 copies UK H&S version of 11/22/63 (w/o embargo)
200 of the other version or maybe it was 500 with embargo on it. John knows exact numbers on most all of them I bet!

Seems like UK versions are produced in lower numbers and attempts are made to minimize sharing them.

[jhanic]

Stephen King Finders Keepers Rare Limited Edition Advance Proof Numbered #272
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stephen-Ki...cAAOSwNSxVbvf2

Number 272. Do we know how many were printed? Is there an average number for a proof?

I don't know how many Finders Keepers proofs were done. I think #272 is about the largest number I've seen for this one.

There is no "average number" of proofs done. It varies widely between the publisher and the book itself. There were supposedly 200 copies of the UK Revival proof done while there were supposed to be 150 copies of the UK Doctor Sleep. The US publisher (Scribner) usually does not disclose the number done. According to my notes, about 10,000 copies of the US Rose Madder proof were done.

John

70 copies UK H&S version of 11/22/63 (w/o embargo)
200 of the other version or maybe it was 500 with embargo on it. John knows exact numbers on most all of them I bet!

Seems like UK versions are produced in lower numbers and attempts are made to minimize sharing them.

I don't have all the numbers, although I do have a number of the UK ones if they are numbered. (I show 400 of the 11.22.63 with the embargo on it. I don't know how accurate that is, though, because it's fairly scarce.)

John

[Randall Flagg]

Did the publishers have to number them 1-200, or 1-300 etc.?
Although unlikely, maybe 100 were done, and most any unique number used (I doubt it, but what the heck).

[jhanic]

I never thought about it. I guess it's possible.

John

[Randall Flagg]

wear to cover.
$150 BIN:
Startling Mystery Stories # 12 Spring 1969~Stephen King's 2nd Story

[mikeC]

Good deal, Breathing Method and Christine audio cds $10 BIN:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TWO-REALLY-G...IAAOSwG-1Wx-1p

[Randall Flagg]

Looks unread. $7.99 BIN:
Cujo by Stephen King - 1982 Signet 1st Printing Paperback

[Lot guy]

Did anyone see the Lettered Danse M. On ebay? Who got it?

[Randall Flagg]

Did anyone see the Lettered Danse M. On ebay? Who got it?

What did it go for?

[Lot guy]

Bidding started at 5.5k, must have sold private

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Did anyone see the Lettered Danse M. On ebay? Who got it?

What did it go for?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Danse-Macabr...MAAOSwll1WyLLA

$9,000

[Lot guy]

Did you get it Alan?

[Pasiuk57]

Nice and rare...

[stroppygoblin]

Did you get it Alan?

I believe Alan already has one (Letter J)

[Pasiuk57]

I have Letter "L"
Very rare...

[EXPLORER]

I donated the Revival Book to the Haven Fund Auction auction with a watercolor remarque. The book was a gift to me from a local King fan for some services I had rendered to the local group. It was a kind gift As I had read the story in audio, I thought rather than just putting it on a shelf, I would pass it on to the Haven Fund Charity. I know the trouble it is to get a signed book, and I would feel like a rat if I offered it for sale to cash in on a signed book that was gifted to me. So, the charity seemed a good deal all round. As I did have the book in my possesion, I decided to add the library embossing which adds a bit of authenticity to the provenance (and... I like squeezing the plier gizmo that makes the embossing.) My wife author, Janny Wurts, took a photo of me in a black frock to help me make the art for the remarque so the book is even a bit more personally remarqued. Some time ago, I twisted David Williamson's arm, of Bett's Books, to read Janny's standalone novel , "To Ride Hell's Chasm " as I thought it fit in somewhere between Roland, the Gunslinger character, and his setting for "Eyes of the Dragon" story and this is what he said- " …Finished Hell’s Chasm…OUTSTANDING book, it really grew on me as it went along and I thought Janny did a wonderful job with character development. I thoroughly enjoyed the story! " David purchases a few copies because he liked the book so much two with Janny's remarques. Some background on the book, Janny made a arrangements to do a US hard back edition of the book with her cover art, interior maps, chapter heads, and a tipped in color painting, with as small press publisher that went out of business. For book collectors, this hardcoverbook has a Library of Congress seal , has archival paper, is cloth covered and has sewn bindings. You can get the paperback from HarperCollins UK, but the small press who went bankrupt) edition is only available from my wife. I am going on about this a it is my one of favorite fantasy stories of all time. Contact her for more information <jannywurts@paravia.com>

Thanks for sharing both stories Don and for this Remarque as well as all your other efforts on behalf of The Haven Fund fundraising.

My wife also commented on "To Ride Hell's Chasm " stressing the wonderful character and story development which brought vivid visualizations.
Janny's art is also beautiful and when I have pointed out to bookstore owners that the author also did the art they all seem amazed and in awe of the fine depiction her illustrations provide.

[Beverly Marsh]

Not sure if anyone else collects Steelbooks but this was a must have for me!

http://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/the-mis.../11243880.html

[Randall Flagg]

One bid, $9.95:
Phil Hale-10 Plates from The Dark Tower II, 2nd Ed.-Stephen King, Donald Grant

[Ari_Racing]

Firestarter UK proof
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Firestarte...MAAOSwG-1Wyvjj

IT poster
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEPHEN-KI...wAAOSwCypWpAAh

[Cwalker]

Just got an email from VeryFine Books regarding a copy of CD's Leagacies for $450. Don't know how that compares price-wise.

For anyone interested...
http://www.veryfinebooks.com/LEGACIE...ub_p/sk567.htm

[frik]

Not sure if anyone else collects Steelbooks but this was a must have for me!

http://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/the-mis.../11243880.html

Agreed: pre-ordered it as well.

sk

[Roog]

Bulgarian 'Salem's Lot, the seller has more King books from Bulgaria:

[Randall Flagg]

Medium size. $5 BIN:
Fright Rags The Crate T-shirt Creepshow Stephen King George A Romero Tom Savini

[Randall Flagg]

$25 BELOW issue price and free shipping. $60 BIN (Or make an offer):
Carrie Deluxe Slipcased Limited Edition Stephen King Cemetery Dance