I guess I used to be just the opposite--I wanted ALL the proofs, both the "original" ones and the ones for the reprints. Now I'm no longer collecting, otherwise those CD Sleeping Beauties would have been gone into my collection.
John
I guess I used to be just the opposite--I wanted ALL the proofs, both the "original" ones and the ones for the reprints. Now I'm no longer collecting, otherwise those CD Sleeping Beauties would have been gone into my collection.
John
$25 BIN and free shipping is a pretty good deal. Book looks to be in excellent shape.
FIRST PLUME PRINTING THE DARK TOWER THE GUNSLINGER STEPHEN KING 1988
One of these sold recently in a matter of minutes after being posted. If you want one, I suggest you HURRY!:
Stephen King Salem's Lot Centipede Press - Ltd-Ed. Printers Samples
Wasn’t it for under $400 with the traycase? Lol
Some more background for this auction - I contacted this guy when he first listed them to see if there were any differences between the numbered edition and these books. Other than the lack of signature page, there are not. I don't know if there were other differences between the signed and unsigned versions of this book so it may be effectively identical to the non-signed version, but with a slipcase. I think it's a bit of a misnomer for him to say they "are more rare than the signed version."
However, it looks like they've been selling well. The first one of twelve sold immediately for $1200, and I think he sold a second, third, and fourth for $900 each in the month or so the auction's been up. As he mentions in the description, these are copies that the printer got to keep at the end of the printing process, and he acquired them in the original packaging so they are pristine.
Not sure if this influences anyone's decision one way or the other but I thought I'd chime in.
I'm interested in these as well but I haven't pulled the trigger
It sold.
<--------------Wishes he would have pulled the trigger and bought it himself.
lotuz, the pictures don't show a "pristine" book. Perhaps the $1200 book was pristine and the rest not quite so? If the $1200 book sold immediately, then why reduce the price?
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
I'm unclear if all of the artwork is bound in. I see the one piece opposite the title page.
Hmmmm. You're right. The picture hasn't changed since his first auction - my assumption was that he was selling the other ones unopened. But if the one in the pictures was "unopened" until he took the picture, then... He does mention in the description that they are "mint". He might be wrong.
The first one sold immediately and he kept it listed at $1200 for a couple weeks then dropped it to $900. I've been watching this auction for awhile
Here's our first exchange just after he sold the second copy for $900:
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Your previous message
Hello!
I'm curious about the printer samples of Salem's Lot that you have for sale.
Is there any difference between the 12 samples?
Also, are these differently bound and/or slipcased? I'm wondering what exactly differentiates these from the non-signed editions that were produced.
Any additional details are much appreciated.
Thanks!!
-Tim
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Hi Tim,
The twelve samples are exactly the same.
These are exactly the same as the 300 Limited-Edition hard bound, signed and slip case books. Just not signed. The first picture shows the book partially out of the slip case.
When a printer produces an order they want to keep samples of the project to show future potential clients their work. Centipede let the printer have these 12, but not signed versions.
I had a rare book seller tell me that these should sell between the $3,000+ signed Limited-Edition version and the $500 unsigned, no slip case version. He said around $1,500 was his estimated market value.
I sold one yesterday for $900. I am going to start raising the price to see where the market value is as I list more of them.
Thanks for your interest. Hope this was helpful. -Kevin
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I just can't get on board with his statement "these are more rare than the signed edition".
The following is just my opinion and not to demean any member here who picked one up...............Would I pay $500 for one...I think so, yes...but not $900, $1200, or even the $1500 he will eventually ask for the last few copies he is holding.
Mulleins
I'm the caretaker of Room 217..............I've always been the caretaker of Room 217
A bit pricey. You decide:
Stephen King Carrie TRUE First Edition $1.75 SIGNET
$950 BIN may be a bit high, but make an offer (I suggest $600, which would be a steal):
STEPHEN KING THE WASTE LANDS 1ED REMARQUE BY NED DAMERON IN CUSTOM WOOD TRAYCASE
just listed a bunch more lettered's, signed books on EBAY under pasiuk57.
Don't ask me ON ebay to make a deal outside of ebay. I got busted for this helping a guy out three weeks ago and was banned for a week. Because they own Paypal, they track emails and transactions on Paypal. Just FYI....
Give them a look!
Among all the incredible stuff that Mike is selling, is a very nice lettered edition of Jack Ketchum's THE GIRL NEXT DOOR
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KIN...sAAOSwM~tabkOU
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Excuse the mess on the table! It is a real interesting case and book.
If you have any wants, let me know!
Wanted:
Gunslinger s/l #344
Drawing of The Three s/l #344
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A french guy is tryin to sell a frech FDNS signed while in Paris.
I am no signature expert, but it looks fine to me.
He has put several offers online, as he doesnt know how to sell it. The only offer I can see now is 400€, but I saw another one for 200€
So i'd say that if you are interested at this price (+shipping), let me know
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Signature's fine!
sk