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

[jhanic]

I wouldn't even begin to guess a price. I KNOW it would be way beyond what I would be able to pay. A unique item with a fantastic provenance.

John

[Ari_Racing]

Question: Why is it so odd?

[jhanic]

Ari, read the inscription--King says it's the first book he's ever signed.

John

[Ari_Racing]

Oh, I didn't read the inscription.

Thanks! Sorry. Senior moment.

[carlosdetweiller]

I have to say that I am bothered quite a bit by the fact that the ffe has been reattached to the book using some sort of masking tape. It is still a unique book but.....wow.....that is quite a defect.

I suppose, if one wanted to play the devil's advocate, that you couldn't prove that King signed THAT particular ARC.

[Randall Flagg]

After spending >$16K the buyer could probably have the best restoration possible for only another $1K or $2K.

[carlosdetweiller]

After spending >$16K the buyer could probably have the best restoration possible for only another $1K or $2K.

Probably less than that. I'll bet George Sargent at Dragonfly would charge only a couple of hundred to clean the page and reattach it. But still, that fact that it is reattached, no matter how professionally, is a potential deal killer for me. I'm not sure why I feel that way about it. I just do.

[Randall Flagg]

The reattached FFE is a major defect, but presuming it is the first King book signature and the paper is from a (and hopefully THE) Carrie ARC, worrying about the validity is a deal breaker if it keeps a person up at night, but I have no doubt someone will pay a handsome sum.

[shibus]

After spending >$16K the buyer could probably have the best restoration possible for only another $1K or $2K.

Probably less than that. I'll bet George Sargent at Dragonfly would charge only a couple of hundred to clean the page and reattach it. But still, that fact that it is reattached, no matter how professionally, is a potential deal killer for me. I'm not sure why I feel that way about it. I just do.

I agree with you Bob. Although I have no reason to doubt it was not just the way it was repaired it will surely be a lot of $$ to carry that suspicion. Whenever a really High $$ item like this comes up I sometimes wonder how much it would cost to have a 1st State Salem's DJ made too?

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Not only very cool and unique, But quite possibly able to answer an age old question. At least to me.
Available at Heritage on April 11th. Save your pennies

Love it Greg. I always thought King's first autograph was to his mother.

I also wonder if there is anyone on this site who could afford to buy this.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I actually was in contact with this seller last year and he sent me pictures of those items. If I was rich I would own them now but alas the only riches I possess are my good looks, sterling personality, charisma, high good humor, irresistibleness to women and a penchant for making up lies about myself.

[shibus]

Not only very cool and unique, But quite possibly able to answer an age old question. At least to me.
Available at Heritage on April 11th. Save your pennies

Love it Greg. I always thought King's first autograph was to his mother.

The answer to the question I referred to. I too, had heard and always thought there was a Carrie Proof (or was it a 1st?) with his first autograph out there inscribed to his Mom. Been so long now I couldn't tell you where it originated from. And it could still be true.

[Merlin1958]

http://historical.ha.com/c/item.zx?s...&lotIdNo=68001

Very interesting backstory, I think, on the man to whom this book was signed.

That was great, thanks much!!!


I'm gonna say $25,000

[Ben Mears]

Love it Greg. I always thought King's first autograph was to his mother.

Maybe this was the first autograph for a non-family member.

[Ben Mears]

http://historical.ha.com/c/item.zx?s...&lotIdNo=68001

Very interesting backstory, I think, on the man to whom this book was signed.

Very interesting indeed. I wonder if Flip Thompson was the basis for one of the characters in the Hearts In Atlantis novella.

[biomieg]

I also wonder if there is anyone on this site who could afford to buy this.

...which leads to another question: are there any (super)collectors out there that we don't know of?

I actually was in contact with this seller last year and he sent me pictures of those items.

Did the seller provide asking prices?


Now that Greg brought up the 1st state 'Salem's Lot DJ: who would trade that for this Carrie ARC (if we ignore the loose, taped-in page)? Bob, Hutch, ur2nd? I think I would, actually.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I also wonder if there is anyone on this site who could afford to buy this.

...which leads to another question: are there any (super)collectors out there that we don't know of?

There are a few who do not 'advertise' themselves online.

[biomieg]

I know one or two of them but it would be really interesting to see if someone totally unknown to the King community shows up and gets it. I mean, you would expect anyone who is interested in this stuff to have an impressive King collection (or book collection in general) already - you don't buy items like these on impulse (unless maybe you're a movie star or something like that).

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Did the seller provide asking prices?

$12,500

[jhanic]

UK Duma Key promo keyring:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King...item5648f9353d

John

[Stockerlone]

A friend from the German SK forum sells some books inkl:

2 German limited ultra hard to find TRANSGALAXIS books
Sie - Misery
Schwarz - Gunslinger

http://forum.stephen-king.de/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=8292

[frik]

The link doesn't work, Frank.
Well, it does work, but you first have to log in before being able to see the ad.

sk

[Stockerlone]

The link doesn't work, Frank.
Well, it does work, but you first have to log in before being able to see the ad.

sk

YES..
He wanna sell:
Desperation - Grant - 1996 - HC - Signiert von King & Maitz Nr. 1844 in Traycase für € 300,-

Black House - Grant - 2002 - HC - Sign. von King,Straub,Berry / "PC" in Traycase für € 300,-

Transgalaxis:
"SIE" Misery - beiges Leder
"SCHWARZ" Gunslinger- schwarzes Leder
each 150,00 Euro

[Shannon]

Any pics, friendo?

[Robert Fulman]

I was wondering how long it would be before we saw one, but act quick if you want to get a slightly used Wind through the Keyhole AE at just $15 over the publishers's price!