Stephen King Proofs

[jonp]

Wow! Stunning. Congratulations on obtaining this extremely rare book. Thanks for posting photos of it. I love seeing these one of kind books.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Thanks for sharing this with us Gerald. A great find.

[jon10g]

Fantastic stuff!

[jhanic]

Again, simply amazing! I'm adding it to the listing in the first post.

John

[CurtSeattle]

What is the "orange" Gunslinger proof worth? thx! Curt

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

What is the "orange" Gunslinger proof worth? thx! Curt

£141 or $200. That's what the last one sold for.

[jhanic]

What is the "orange" Gunslinger proof worth? thx! Curt

If I could find one for $500, I'd snatch it in a minute.

John

[jhanic]

I modified the listing to reflect that the UK Revival proof has a blue band--at least some of them do.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/371472089221...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I was the successful bidder.

John

[zelig]

I modified the listing to reflect that the UK Revival proof has a blue band--at least some of them do.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/371472089221...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I was the successful bidder.

John

Congratulations John. I saw that and knew you needed a copy with the blue band. Was hoping you'd get it. It's Doctor Sleep though, not Revival.

[webstar1000]

In all serious... What is that Gunslinger worth?

[jhanic]

I modified the listing to reflect that the UK Revival proof has a blue band--at least some of them do.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/371472089221...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I was the successful bidder.

John

Congratulations John. I saw that and knew you needed a copy with the blue band. Was hoping you'd get it. It's Doctor Sleep though, not Revival.

Thanks for the correction, Paul. I guess I was so excited that I goofed! I fixed the listing.

John

[jhanic]

In all serious... What is that Gunslinger worth?

I'd say between $800-900. They hit the market so seldom, though, it's hard to say.

John

[George at C-Springs]

Wow Gerald. I really hope you're doing Secret Santa and I really hope you get my name and I really hope you're the best elf in all of creation!

[Ari_Racing]

As always, I'm speechless. Congratulations, Gerald! And thanks for sharing!

[Ari_Racing]

I modified the listing to reflect that the UK Revival proof has a blue band--at least some of them do.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/371472089221...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I was the successful bidder.

John

Congratulations John. I saw that and knew you needed a copy with the blue band. Was hoping you'd get it. It's Doctor Sleep though, not Revival.

Thanks for the correction, Paul. I guess I was so excited that I goofed! I fixed the listing.

John

Congratulations! This is one of the proofs I kept and I've just went to check and mine has the blue band.

[neo_trinity]

Great find Gerald. I am so pissed I passed on that years ago, but I'm stoked you got it. The condition wasn't as bad as you thought, was it? I told you I have seen worse. Not bad considering it was read and it's 37 years old. What's next, "The Shining" or "Night Shift"?

Mark

Thank you all for your kind words. I was very happy to finally see it and add it to the collection. No Mark, I was led to believe that the condition was really bad, but other than some spine bulges with the glue and a few tears, it is not that bad at all. I have also seen and bought worse over the years. Thanks again for all your help. I would love to say that "Night Shift" is next because George did see it in 1983 when King was doing the signing, but he hasn't seen it since, and doesn't know the owner. It's also possible that what he saw was a Crane proof and not a smaller version. If anyone here has a "Night Shift" Crane proof that was signed on May 14, 1983, I would love to find out. If so, then that was the proof that he saw that day. Either way, I have no leads on that or "The Shining".

Gerald

[neo_trinity]

I modified the listing to reflect that the UK Revival proof has a blue band--at least some of them do.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/371472089221...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I was the successful bidder.

John

Congratulations John,

I was surprised how much that went for. I guess they don't appear that often. Cherish it.

Gerald

[jhanic]

I modified the listing to reflect that the UK Revival proof has a blue band--at least some of them do.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/371472089221...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I was the successful bidder.

John

Congratulations John,

I was surprised how much that went for. I guess they don't appear that often. Cherish it.

Gerald

I certainly shall!

John

[neo_trinity]

Wow Gerald. I really hope you're doing Secret Santa and I really hope you get my name and I really hope you're the best elf in all of creation!

Hi George,

It wouldn't be much of a secret when you see all the postage stamps from Thailand, with a King holding his golden dog. Also, I was under the impression that the range was about $50. That wouldn't even cover the cost of postage from here. Costs a small fortune to mail anything here. I am afraid this cost a wee bit more than that in 1980, and it didn't come down in price either unfortunately. I hope you get something equally as nice though.

Gerald

[Randall Flagg]

$1,090 OBO (Offer less):
Stephen King Misery Advance Uncorrected Proof ARC INSCRIBED MINT

$4.99:
Lisey’s Story Stephen King Scribner ARC Proof Edition

[herbertwest]

In all serious... What is that Gunslinger worth?

Congrats if you are the one that got it.


And, as well, amazing proof Gerald !

[George at C-Springs]

Hi George,

It wouldn't be much of a secret when you see all the postage stamps from Thailand, with a King holding his golden dog. Also, I was under the impression that the range was about $50. That wouldn't even cover the cost of postage from here. Costs a small fortune to mail anything here. I am afraid this cost a wee bit more than that in 1980, and it didn't come down in price either unfortunately. I hope you get something equally as nice though.

Gerald

Well, crap. At least now I have a new Holy Grail of inscribed "To George" books.

[neo_trinity]

Hi George,

It wouldn't be much of a secret when you see all the postage stamps from Thailand, with a King holding his golden dog. Also, I was under the impression that the range was about $50. That wouldn't even cover the cost of postage from here. Costs a small fortune to mail anything here. I am afraid this cost a wee bit more than that in 1980, and it didn't come down in price either unfortunately. I hope you get something equally as nice though.

Gerald

Well, crap. At least now I have a new Holy Grail of inscribed "To George" books.

Well George, I will do my best to HABU if and when I decide to let it go to greener (or bluer) pastures. I still think you have a better chance of finding some "To George" books than I do. I am happy to have quite a few "To Gerald" and even more "To Atsuko" books, but none for my namesake "Gerald's Game". That would be a cool find.

Gerald

[carlosdetweiller]

So, who got that awesome deal on a GUNSLINGER proof on abe last night?

Was the seller Glover's Bookery? Do we know for sure it was an orange Gunslinger proof? Or is this all just speculation?

I think the item herbertwest is referring to was a Plume Gunslinger with the earlier, withdrawn cover. I was the buyer for it at $145 but after waiting nearly 48 hours I got a cancellation notice from ABE. I suspect that some jackwagon called Glover's and offered him a higher price and he sold it out from under me.

[zelig]

So, who got that awesome deal on a GUNSLINGER proof on abe last night?

Was the seller Glover's Bookery? Do we know for sure it was an orange Gunslinger proof? Or is this all just speculation?

I think the item herbertwest is referring to was a Plume Gunslinger with the earlier, withdrawn cover. I was the buyer for it at $145 but after waiting nearly 48 hours I got a cancellation notice from ABE. I suspect that some jackwagon called Glover's and offered him a higher price and he sold it out from under me.

If that's what happened Bob then it's just despicable that someone would do that. It would be good to get to the bottom of this.