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

[Kingfan24]

I'm reading all this and want to quote each post and say, yes exactly! For me, like others have stated, it's less about the fact that the lettered is the same as the numbered and more about the limitation. And of course the completist element. I do agree though that a lettered should be different to a numbered. There should be elements of the production that sets it aside.

I think CD usually does this pretty well.

[amd013]

I do agree with you. Nonetheless I have recently purchased "Danse Macabre" (Letter 'O'). Why would I want to pay a premium price for the same as the signed limited. The only answer I can give is that although it is the same book, it was signed by King as a lettered. Sounds weak I suppose, however that is the strength and addiction of collecting. Why do people strive to obtain the four different dates that King signed on the limited Firestarter. All the same book, just the fact that he signed them in a different situation and the dates differ.
It gets to the stage that if it is out there it has to be collected.
I am beginning to realise I need help!!

Agree with this completely. Another example is the Salems lot (red ink vs black ink). Were collectors... We all need help


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Any Leeds on a CA (Collectors Anonymous) groups for King stuff? Hello, my name is kris and I am an addict.

I would not join such an organization for 3 simple reasons:

1) I don't have a problem, I can quit any time
B) I wouldn't join any organization that would have me as a member
iii) I would only join if the 1 year anniversary chip was a limited edition signed by Stephen King.

[stroppygoblin]

I do agree with you. Nonetheless I have recently purchased "Danse Macabre" (Letter 'O'). Why would I want to pay a premium price for the same as the signed limited. The only answer I can give is that although it is the same book, it was signed by King as a lettered. Sounds weak I suppose, however that is the strength and addiction of collecting. Why do people strive to obtain the four different dates that King signed on the limited Firestarter. All the same book, just the fact that he signed them in a different situation and the dates differ.
It gets to the stage that if it is out there it has to be collected.
I am beginning to realise I need help!!

Agree with this completely. Another example is the Salems lot (red ink vs black ink). Were collectors... We all need help


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Any Leeds on a CA (Collectors Anonymous) groups for King stuff? Hello, my name is kris and I am an addict.

I would not join such an organization for 3 simple reasons:

1) I don't have a problem, I can quit any time
B) I wouldn't join any organization that would have me as a member
iii) I would only join if the 1 year anniversary chip was a limited edition signed by Stephen King.

LOL ! (iii) is like an AA member celebrating 12 months by being given a pint of Whiskey

[racerx45]

I do agree with you. Nonetheless I have recently purchased "Danse Macabre" (Letter 'O'). Why would I want to pay a premium price for the same as the signed limited. The only answer I can give is that although it is the same book, it was signed by King as a lettered. Sounds weak I suppose, however that is the strength and addiction of collecting. Why do people strive to obtain the four different dates that King signed on the limited Firestarter. All the same book, just the fact that he signed them in a different situation and the dates differ.
It gets to the stage that if it is out there it has to be collected.
I am beginning to realise I need help!!

In cases like The Stand it is easy to argue that the Lettered shouldn’t be worth more than the S/L, as they are the same book but I do put more value on the Lettered. That being said I have a Lettered Stand and have no regrets buy it. With Danse Macabre, even though it’s the same book there is a difference between the S/L and the Lettered that justifies a premium price. Unlike The Stand, were you could buy the Lettered, with Danse Macabre the Lettered was for private distribution. So you should feel good about your Lettered DM and congratulations on that purchase.

[sentinel]

I do agree with you. Nonetheless I have recently purchased "Danse Macabre" (Letter 'O'). Why would I want to pay a premium price for the same as the signed limited. The only answer I can give is that although it is the same book, it was signed by King as a lettered. Sounds weak I suppose, however that is the strength and addiction of collecting. Why do people strive to obtain the four different dates that King signed on the limited Firestarter. All the same book, just the fact that he signed them in a different situation and the dates differ.
It gets to the stage that if it is out there it has to be collected.
I am beginning to realise I need help!!

In cases like The Stand it is easy to argue that the Lettered shouldn’t be worth more than the S/L, as they are the same book but I do put more value on the Lettered. That being said I have a Lettered Stand and have no regrets buy it. With Danse Macabre, even though it’s the same book there is a difference between the S/L and the Lettered that justifies a premium price. Unlike The Stand, were you could buy the Lettered, with Danse Macabre the Lettered was for private distribution. So you should feel good about your Lettered DM and congratulations on that purchase.

Good point on the private distribution!

[Randall Flagg]

Still in shrinkwrap.


Stephen King: The Dead Zone Easton Press 1st issue 1993 NEW W/Slipcase

[Oreo713]

I do agree with you. Nonetheless I have recently purchased "Danse Macabre" (Letter 'O'). Why would I want to pay a premium price for the same as the signed limited. The only answer I can give is that although it is the same book, it was signed by King as a lettered. Sounds weak I suppose, however that is the strength and addiction of collecting. Why do people strive to obtain the four different dates that King signed on the limited Firestarter. All the same book, just the fact that he signed them in a different situation and the dates differ.
It gets to the stage that if it is out there it has to be collected.
I am beginning to realise I need help!!

In cases like The Stand it is easy to argue that the Lettered shouldn’t be worth more than the S/L, as they are the same book but I do put more value on the Lettered. That being said I have a Lettered Stand and have no regrets buy it. With Danse Macabre, even though it’s the same book there is a difference between the S/L and the Lettered that justifies a premium price. Unlike The Stand, were you could buy the Lettered, with Danse Macabre the Lettered was for private distribution. So you should feel good about your Lettered DM and congratulations on that purchase.

ok....I admit, I am clueless. How would you know if your book was "lettered"? Where would you find the "letter"? Thank you!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

I do agree with you. Nonetheless I have recently purchased "Danse Macabre" (Letter 'O'). Why would I want to pay a premium price for the same as the signed limited. The only answer I can give is that although it is the same book, it was signed by King as a lettered. Sounds weak I suppose, however that is the strength and addiction of collecting. Why do people strive to obtain the four different dates that King signed on the limited Firestarter. All the same book, just the fact that he signed them in a different situation and the dates differ.
It gets to the stage that if it is out there it has to be collected.
I am beginning to realise I need help!!

In cases like The Stand it is easy to argue that the Lettered shouldn’t be worth more than the S/L, as they are the same book but I do put more value on the Lettered. That being said I have a Lettered Stand and have no regrets buy it. With Danse Macabre, even though it’s the same book there is a difference between the S/L and the Lettered that justifies a premium price. Unlike The Stand, were you could buy the Lettered, with Danse Macabre the Lettered was for private distribution. So you should feel good about your Lettered DM and congratulations on that purchase.

ok....I admit, I am clueless. How would you know if your book was "lettered"? Where would you find the "letter"? Thank you!

In "lettered" copies, on the limitation page a letter is used as opposed to a number. 26 copies (A-Z) and 52 copies(AA-ZZ) are common limitations for lettered editions.

[Oreo713]

I do agree with you. Nonetheless I have recently purchased "Danse Macabre" (Letter 'O'). Why would I want to pay a premium price for the same as the signed limited. The only answer I can give is that although it is the same book, it was signed by King as a lettered. Sounds weak I suppose, however that is the strength and addiction of collecting. Why do people strive to obtain the four different dates that King signed on the limited Firestarter. All the same book, just the fact that he signed them in a different situation and the dates differ.
It gets to the stage that if it is out there it has to be collected.
I am beginning to realise I need help!!

In cases like The Stand it is easy to argue that the Lettered shouldn’t be worth more than the S/L, as they are the same book but I do put more value on the Lettered. That being said I have a Lettered Stand and have no regrets buy it. With Danse Macabre, even though it’s the same book there is a difference between the S/L and the Lettered that justifies a premium price. Unlike The Stand, were you could buy the Lettered, with Danse Macabre the Lettered was for private distribution. So you should feel good about your Lettered DM and congratulations on that purchase.

ok....I admit, I am clueless. How would you know if your book was "lettered"? Where would you find the "letter"? Thank you!

In "lettered" copies, on the limitation page a letter is used as opposed to a number. 26 copies (A-Z) and 52 copies(AA-ZZ) are common limitations for lettered editions.

Thank you so much for the information. I am going to have to look through my books...........

[racerx45]

I do agree with you. Nonetheless I have recently purchased "Danse Macabre" (Letter 'O'). Why would I want to pay a premium price for the same as the signed limited. The only answer I can give is that although it is the same book, it was signed by King as a lettered. Sounds weak I suppose, however that is the strength and addiction of collecting. Why do people strive to obtain the four different dates that King signed on the limited Firestarter. All the same book, just the fact that he signed them in a different situation and the dates differ.
It gets to the stage that if it is out there it has to be collected.
I am beginning to realise I need help!!

In cases like The Stand it is easy to argue that the Lettered shouldn’t be worth more than the S/L, as they are the same book but I do put more value on the Lettered. That being said I have a Lettered Stand and have no regrets buy it. With Danse Macabre, even though it’s the same book there is a difference between the S/L and the Lettered that justifies a premium price. Unlike The Stand, were you could buy the Lettered, with Danse Macabre the Lettered was for private distribution. So you should feel good about your Lettered DM and congratulations on that purchase.

ok....I admit, I am clueless. How would you know if your book was "lettered"? Where would you find the "letter"? Thank you!

In "lettered" copies, on the limitation page a letter is used as opposed to a number. 26 copies (A-Z) and 52 copies(AA-ZZ) are common limitations for lettered editions.

Thank you so much for the information. I am going to have to look through my books...........

Here is a link to a good example

Danse Macabre S/L

[Oreo713]

I do agree with you. Nonetheless I have recently purchased "Danse Macabre" (Letter 'O'). Why would I want to pay a premium price for the same as the signed limited. The only answer I can give is that although it is the same book, it was signed by King as a lettered. Sounds weak I suppose, however that is the strength and addiction of collecting. Why do people strive to obtain the four different dates that King signed on the limited Firestarter. All the same book, just the fact that he signed them in a different situation and the dates differ.
It gets to the stage that if it is out there it has to be collected.
I am beginning to realise I need help!!

In cases like The Stand it is easy to argue that the Lettered shouldn’t be worth more than the S/L, as they are the same book but I do put more value on the Lettered. That being said I have a Lettered Stand and have no regrets buy it. With Danse Macabre, even though it’s the same book there is a difference between the S/L and the Lettered that justifies a premium price. Unlike The Stand, were you could buy the Lettered, with Danse Macabre the Lettered was for private distribution. So you should feel good about your Lettered DM and congratulations on that purchase.

ok....I admit, I am clueless. How would you know if your book was "lettered"? Where would you find the "letter"? Thank you!

In "lettered" copies, on the limitation page a letter is used as opposed to a number. 26 copies (A-Z) and 52 copies(AA-ZZ) are common limitations for lettered editions.

Thank you so much for the information. I am going to have to look through my books...........

Here is a link to a good example

Danse Macabre S/L

Thanks.....why is lettered better than numbered?

[AstroDad]

Thanks.....why is lettered better than numbered?

Depends on the book, but in most cases the Lettered edition is made with finer materials and may have extras the trade and s/l don't have. In all cases they are worth more because there are less of them. Typically the limitation of a lettered is 52 at most (with double letters, AA, BB, etc.), whereas a s/l can be in the thousands.

In the case of Dance Macabre, the Lettered and S/L were identical, but there were only 15 lettered copies so they are inherently worth more simply because there are less of them.

[Oreo713]

Thanks.....why is lettered better than numbered?

Depends on the book, but in most cases the Lettered edition is made with finer materials and may have extras the trade and s/l don't have. In all cases they are worth more because there are less of them. Typically the limitation of a lettered is 52 at most (with double letters, AA, BB, etc.), whereas a s/l can be in the thousands.

In the case of Dance Macabre, the Lettered and S/L were identical, but there were only 15 lettered copies so they are inherently worth more simply because there are less of them.

Interesting....thank you so much. I'm always up for learning something new!!

[stroppygoblin]

Thanks.....why is lettered better than numbered?

Depends on the book, but in most cases the Lettered edition is made with finer materials and may have extras the trade and s/l don't have. In all cases they are worth more because there are less of them. Typically the limitation of a lettered is 52 at most (with double letters, AA, BB, etc.), whereas a s/l can be in the thousands.

In the case of Dance Macabre, the Lettered and S/L were identical, but there were only 15 lettered copies so they are inherently worth more simply because there are less of them.

Interesting....thank you so much. I'm always up for learning something new!!

The Regulators is perhaps the finest example of what a publisher can do with a Lettered edition

[webstar1000]

Thanks.....why is lettered better than numbered?

Depends on the book, but in most cases the Lettered edition is made with finer materials and may have extras the trade and s/l don't have. In all cases they are worth more because there are less of them. Typically the limitation of a lettered is 52 at most (with double letters, AA, BB, etc.), whereas a s/l can be in the thousands.

In the case of Dance Macabre, the Lettered and S/L were identical, but there were only 15 lettered copies so they are inherently worth more simply because there are less of them.

Interesting....thank you so much. I'm always up for learning something new!!

The Regulators is perhaps the finest example of what a publisher can do with a Lettered edition

10000% agreed Simon


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[Randall Flagg]

$49.99 BIN. Free shipping:
UNDER THE DOME Season 1 Blu-ray COLLECTOR's Edition - NEW! Stephen King

[peripheral]

For our UK cohort, this seller has some incredible items but (devastatingly) only ships locally (at this stage. I've messaged him to open it up)...

Salem's Lot, Stephen King Signed First Edition ... Inscribed "Steve King 1975"

The Shining, Stephen King Signed First Edition Inscribed 1979.

Skeleton Crew, Stephen King. Signed First Edition Inscribed 1986.

He also has signed US 1sts of TGWLTG, Dark Half, and 11/22/63.

With less than 24 hours to go, some UK collector could be in for a sweet deal(s)...

[webstar1000]

For our UK cohort, this seller has some incredible items but (devastatingly) only ships locally (at this stage. I've messaged him to open it up)...

Salem's Lot, Stephen King Signed First Edition ... Inscribed "Steve King 1975"

The Shining, Stephen King Signed First Edition Inscribed 1979.

Skeleton Crew, Stephen King. Signed First Edition Inscribed 1986.

He also has signed US 1sts of TGWLTG, Dark Half, and 11/22/63.

With less than 24 hours to go, some UK collector could be in for a sweet deal(s)...

Big time


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[Brian James Freeman]

This looks legit to me:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King...gAAOSwhQhYxJJf



Brian

[east-tennessee]

For our UK cohort, this seller has some incredible items but (devastatingly) only ships locally (at this stage. I've messaged him to open it up)...

Salem's Lot, Stephen King Signed First Edition ... Inscribed "Steve King 1975"

The Shining, Stephen King Signed First Edition Inscribed 1979.

Skeleton Crew, Stephen King. Signed First Edition Inscribed 1986.

He also has signed US 1sts of TGWLTG, Dark Half, and 11/22/63.

With less than 24 hours to go, some UK collector could be in for a sweet deal(s)...

That Salems signed STEVE....Freakin Awesome

[Fsmdr]

Great idea....go ahead and write directly in your Signed Limited book.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Firestarte...AAAOSwsW9Ywu4K

[Randall Flagg]

For our UK cohort, this seller has some incredible items but (devastatingly) only ships locally (at this stage. I've messaged him to open it up)...

Salem's Lot, Stephen King Signed First Edition ... Inscribed "Steve King 1975"

The Shining, Stephen King Signed First Edition Inscribed 1979.

Skeleton Crew, Stephen King. Signed First Edition Inscribed 1986.

He also has signed US 1sts of TGWLTG, Dark Half, and 11/22/63.

With less than 24 hours to go, some UK collector could be in for a sweet deal(s)...

That Salems signed STEVE....Freakin Awesome

I have a funny feeling that one (all of them) are going to creep up a bit.

Predictions are like assholes-everyone has one. But I'd be very surprised if the "Steve" 'Salem's Lot doesn't shoot way north of $2K. Most flaws to the book can be fixed by an expert book restorer. One might need to sacrifice another book, but two could make a beautiful one.

[needfulthings]

$49.99 BIN. Free shipping:
UNDER THE DOME Season 1 Blu-ray COLLECTOR's Edition - NEW! Stephen King

I do believe the $28.00 one is a better deal.

[Randall Flagg]

$49.99 BIN. Free shipping:
UNDER THE DOME Season 1 Blu-ray COLLECTOR's Edition - NEW! Stephen King

I do believe the $28.00 one is a better deal.

Then it would be very kind of you to provide the link.

[east-tennessee]

I should try to snag it, have a great jacket to replace.......
decisions---decisions.......