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**jhanic** · 01-13-2009 08:55 AM

I also agree. I've got two, one I opened (#156) and the other I'm leaving in the shrinkwrap, mainly because of the sticker that's on the front.

John

**carlosdetweiller** · 01-13-2009 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Randall Flagg

How many of these prototypes were done? If more than one, do they have different check notations?

To my knowledge only one three bullet prototype was done. It was listed for years on Barry Levine's website and his description said it was a unique book.

**wizardsrainbow** · 01-13-2009 09:46 AM

And for the S/L prototype that I own, it says 1 of 1 on the check, so I'd say one of each.

**jhanic** · 01-13-2009 09:49 AM

David, does your prototype differ from Bob's?

John

**wizardsrainbow** · 01-13-2009 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by jhanic

David, does your prototype differ from Bob's?

John

Yes, Bob's is the Winchester bullet Lettered version. The S/L is the Toy Box version. Here is what the listing by Barry Levin said at the time I purchased the book:

New York: Dutton & Co.Inc., 1996. Hard Cover in Fine Slipcase (Our Top Grade)/Not Issued in Dust Jacket. Prototype for First American Edition, Numbered State. Signed by Author's Pseudonym. This copy is the very first copy made. It was put together by hand to see how the production-run copies would look. This copy is different from all the other copies in the following ways: The author's name on the spine of the book is slightly off-center to the left (corrected for the production run) and the illustration for the lid of the box was affixed with cold glue (the production run being done with hot glue) and thus has a slightly different look. The tipped-in check is designated "PC" (which is the rarest state of the checks). A holograph note at the top of the check reads, "PROTOTYPE BOOK AND BOX 1/1". The check is signed by King using his Richard Bachman pseudonym. (Since Bachman is supposed to have passed away, an "old signed check" has been tipped into this book to provide an autograph). The book's box is designed to look like a box for a new toy car or truck. Fine in box (not issued in dust jacket). This is a one-of-a-kind prototype.

**jhanic** · 01-13-2009 11:35 AM

Thanks. I guess I had forgotten there were prototypes of both editions.

John

**wizardsrainbow** · 01-13-2009 12:26 PM

Barry got a nice price from both me and Gunkslinger at the time. The Lettered prototype was listed at $10,000 (as I recall) and the S/L at $2,000.

**Gunkslinger** · 01-13-2009 03:36 PM

When I sold my lettered Firestarter I talked to the buyer on the phone, he was from Salt Lake City, he asked me what else I had left and I told him about the lettered prototype, and he replied "Oh so you have one of them" Seems to imply there was more than one.

**carlosdetweiller** · 01-13-2009 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Gunkslinger

When I sold my lettered Firestarter I talked to the buyer on the phone, he was from Salt Lake City, he asked me what else I had left and I told him about the lettered prototype, and he replied "Oh so you have one of them" Seems to imply there was more than one.

I just got confirmation from Joe Stefko of Charnel House that there was only one "3 bullet prototype."

**Gunkslinger** · 01-14-2009 04:25 AM

Originally Posted by carlosdetweiller

Originally Posted by Gunkslinger

When I sold my lettered Firestarter I talked to the buyer on the phone, he was from Salt Lake City, he asked me what else I had left and I told him about the lettered prototype, and he replied "Oh so you have one of them" Seems to imply there was more than one.

I just got confirmation from Joe Stefko of Charnel House that there was only one "3 bullet prototype."

Perhaps there is a different prototype? Or this individual was under the same false assumption/idea that was here?

**carlosdetweiller** · 01-14-2009 04:53 AM

Originally Posted by Gunkslinger

Originally Posted by carlosdetweiller

Originally Posted by Gunkslinger

When I sold my lettered Firestarter I talked to the buyer on the phone, he was from Salt Lake City, he asked me what else I had left and I told him about the lettered prototype, and he replied "Oh so you have one of them" Seems to imply there was more than one.

I just got confirmation from Joe Stefko of Charnel House that there was only one "3 bullet prototype."

Perhaps there is a different prototype? Or this individual was under the same false assumption/idea that was here?

I don't know. You could get the definitive answer from Joe. I thought that is what I did?

**Gunkslinger** · 01-14-2009 05:16 AM

I don't know. You could get the definitive answer from Joe. I thought that is what I did?

I'm not debating you Bob, I'm just musing that this individual may have gotten his information from this thread.

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...ead.php?t=1125

**carlosdetweiller** · 01-14-2009 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by Gunkslinger

I don't know. You could get the definitive answer from Joe. I thought that is what I did?

I'm not debating you Bob, I'm just musing that this individual may have gotten his information from this thread.

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...ead.php?t=1125

I didn't see anything on this link except Jerome's description of the lettered edition and some pictures I sent him of one of my copies. If there was discussion of prototypes I didn't see it.

Are you hypothesizing that Charnel House may have done a 2 bullet or a 5 bullet prototype? I guess I am confused.

Oh, now I see that Jerome says there are "at least two lettered prototypes." I don't know where that came from. Maybe we could ask Jerome to verify or clarify?

**Gunkslinger** · 01-14-2009 05:54 AM

Oh, now I see that Jerome says there are "at least two lettered prototypes." I don't know where that came from. Maybe we could ask Jerome to verify or clarify?

Yes, that is what I was referring to. Jerome any ideas?

**Randall Flagg** · 01-14-2009 07:43 AM

I think it is my mistake, and should read "One lettered and one S/L prototype are known to exist".

**The Lady of Shadows** · 01-14-2009 01:48 PM

okay totally busting into the conversation here but as promised here are the pictures of my previous acquisitions. AND

i got my first ever signed stephen king book today. because of the generosity of tippy4 i was able to make payments on it and i picked it up today. so here goes:

russian edition of bag of bones

russian edition of rose madder

hungarian edition of 'salem's lot (gift from ves'ka gan, my ka-sister)

u.s. edition of bag of bones - SIGNED

(and with a nifty dustjacket cover at no additional charge i might add!)

signature page

closeup of signature page

yeah i know this is a long ass post and i'm a freak but OH MY GOD. my first ever signed stephen king book. and it's one of my favorite books ever!!!!!!!

and i have it.

right there on my book shelf beside the ARC and the 10th anniversary edition.

**turtlex** · 01-14-2009 01:51 PM

turtlesong - WAY AWESOME !! Congratulations !!!!!!!

**herbertwest** · 01-14-2009 02:24 PM

really nice and unusual items, congrats!

**Sam** · 01-14-2009 03:32 PM

TRES COOL turtlesong!!!!! Tres Cool.

**Chooch** · 01-14-2009 03:39 PM

Look out ....turtlesong is totally hooked now

Congratulations on the very nice aquirments...

**gsvec** · 01-14-2009 03:52 PM

WTG turtlesong and a big

to tippy for helping make it happen! I love this damned site.

**jhanic** · 01-14-2009 04:05 PM

Very nice, turtlesong! Congratulations!

John

**e_taylor** · 01-14-2009 06:50 PM

Congrats on the first of what will hopefully be many signed King books!

**bast_imret** · 01-14-2009 07:54 PM

Had a little present waiting for me on my doorstep today! My 2nd Edition Gunslinger (don't have a 1st . . . yet) signed and sketchy-doodled by Michael Whelan

Close up of the sketchy-doodle. "Ka is a circle..."

**Chooch** · 01-14-2009 07:57 PM

Sweeeet...Congrats!

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