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

[Ari_Racing]

Sorry but that's what VFB says and we all know their position on book prices.

[EXPLORER]

Could it be...

Could it beeeee...

That VFB’s $1mil collection is...

Bob Jackson’s?

No the collection belongs to a guy named Robert Drew.


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PERHAPS?

Spoiler:

Robert Drew Jackson?

Spoiler:

just messing with ya!

[MikeDuke]

Sorry but that's what VFB says and we all know their position on book prices.

I agree %100. That just seemed like a lot of money to state as what it's worth.

[bdwyer19]

VFB is selling an Insomnia S/L for $1000. Its worth $400 tops. So does this mean that this massive million dollar collection is only worth $400,000??

[stroppygoblin]

To save further speculation, I feel it time to state that the collection offered through Very Fine Books is indeed mine.

It was put onto the market anonymously with the view that anyone interested in purchasing would not particularly want the itemised collection spread far and wide. Obviously there are far more reasons than just the privacy factor of a possible purchaser. The collection was advertised through Very Fine Books and through Lilja's Facebook site and it was a forgone conclusion that it would end up being per used by members of The Dark Tower.

It is most likely that the collection (if it sells) will be to a bibliophile who wants to acquire a reasonably complete collection with many rare books. It is highly unlikely that a Stephen King collector would be interested, due to the fact that they would be duplicating on many items. Finding that one particular person requires an enormous amount of optimism, however if there is no buyer at the conclusion then the collection will remain where it is. It will not be split up.

I did not elect to choose Betts Books for this exercise, as David is solely King based and as I have stated earlier I do not believe that is where an interested party would be found. Very Fine Books has received three expressions of interest with the refundable deposit clause, none of them King collectors. Emmanuel does tend towards a global market with the benefit of having clientele who collect from a myriad of authors.

One of the very few reasons that has brought about this post, is the speculation that one of our exceptional collectors has been mentioned as the possible seller. It is not in my remit to allow this to happen and thereby you all have a clear picture of the circumstances.

No single items will be sold from the collection as that is not my intention.

I am duty bound to announce that there are several items in my collection (that have not been posted on my thread) that I have promised to offer back to the people I purchased from. Let me reassure those people that everything stated still holds good.

I hope this has gone part way to explaining the emergence of this sale and the fact that if it sells, so be it. If it does not, I am still actively acquiring King books and will continue to do so. I have always had an inquisitive approach to collecting, this is just one of those things to be tested.

I sincerely hope that the initial anonymity has not caused offence to anyone here.

Kindest regards
Alec.

With Alec’s permission I have reposted the comment above from his collection thread.

Just to add to Alec’s post above. As most of you are aware, I have been a part of Alec’s SK collection from the very early days and I have had numerous opportunities to view the entire collection including many items that have, for one reason or another, never been posted on the site. In my (humble) opinion, the stated value is, if anything, on the low side.

It may seem strange to some that Alec is even considering selling his books, but knowing him well, it’s no surprise that he is intrigued by how such an illustrious collection *might* sell to the right buyer. Remember, this is the sale of ‘A COLLECTION’ not a sale of individual books IN A collection and thats a very different (and interesting) concept.

As Alec has stated, if it doesn’t sell as a whole, then it stays where it is and I for one will be more than happy for that to be the case. It’s been a privilege to see books that I would, under normal circumstances never have got to see, let alone hold.

[Randall Flagg]

1 Bid, $25.93 ($27 UK shipping). Looks like a 3rd printing
AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED Stephen King - Lisey's Story Hardback book Hodder&Stoughton

[webstar1000]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F163351950767


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[Randall Flagg]

It would be nice to see the color of the boards to confirm a true first, but this has some very cool items, including unfolded 2nd DJ:
Stephen King The Dark Tower The Gunslinger Donald Grant First Print sealed

[Hunchback Jack]

I could be wrong, but this looks to me like a 1/1 copy bought direct from Grants around the time DTIV was released. They had a few copies available in shrinkwrap, and included a tube with a replacement dustjacket (because many had crushed djs due to the shrinkwrap). The flyer shown in the photo includes a picture of DTIV, which supports my theory.

I managed to get one of these copies at the time as well, although I got a 1st edition dj in the tube.

HBJ

[firemonkey66]

I could be wrong, but this looks to me like a 1/1 copy bought direct from Grants around the time DTIV was released. They had a few copies available in shrinkwrap, and included a tube with a replacement dustjacket (because many had crushed djs due to the shrinkwrap). The flyer shown in the photo includes a picture of DTIV, which supports my theory.

I managed to get one of these copies at the time as well, although I got a 1st edition dj in the tube.

HBJ

I think the one in that listing is a first edition jacket. It has both prices on the front flap.

[MikeDuke]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F163351950767


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I know it's both books with the swag but dayum. That's some serious money there. More power to the person who can get that.

[Brian861]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F163351950767


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I know it's both books with the swag but dayum. That's some serious money there. More power to the person who can get that.

Hit up Paul (not the Suntup guy) directly and maybe he'll make you an offer you can't refuse

[MikeDuke]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F163351950767


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I know it's both books with the swag but dayum. That's some serious money there. More power to the person who can get that.

Hit up Paul (not the Suntup guy) directly and maybe he'll make you an offer you can't refuse

Do you think he take $2500-$3000 for both Yea, I didn't so. Not going to happen.

[tippy4]

I could be wrong, but this looks to me like a 1/1 copy bought direct from Grants around the time DTIV was released. They had a few copies available in shrinkwrap, and included a tube with a replacement dustjacket (because many had crushed djs due to the shrinkwrap). The flyer shown in the photo includes a picture of DTIV, which supports my theory.

I managed to get one of these copies at the time as well, although I got a 1st edition dj in the tube.

HBJ

I think the one in that listing is a first edition jacket. It has both prices on the front flap.

Sold for $1400

[Randall Flagg]

Terrific inscription:
STEPHEN KING MISERY SIGNED, INSCRIBED AND DATED TO MICHAEL VIKING FIRST

[Randall Flagg]

I could be wrong, but this looks to me like a 1/1 copy bought direct from Grants around the time DTIV was released. They had a few copies available in shrinkwrap, and included a tube with a replacement dustjacket (because many had crushed djs due to the shrinkwrap). The flyer shown in the photo includes a picture of DTIV, which supports my theory.

I managed to get one of these copies at the time as well, although I got a 1st edition dj in the tube.

HBJ

I think the one in that listing is a first edition jacket. It has both prices on the front flap.

Sold for $1400

Interesting. It says Best offer of $1K accepted.

[Randall Flagg]

This seller (member here) has several iterations of the book:
STEPHEN KING SIX STORIES SIGNED LIMITED #CXVII ROMAN NUMERALED TRAYCASE UNREAD

[tippy4]

I could be wrong, but this looks to me like a 1/1 copy bought direct from Grants around the time DTIV was released. They had a few copies available in shrinkwrap, and included a tube with a replacement dustjacket (because many had crushed djs due to the shrinkwrap). The flyer shown in the photo includes a picture of DTIV, which supports my theory.

I managed to get one of these copies at the time as well, although I got a 1st edition dj in the tube.

HBJ

I think the one in that listing is a first edition jacket. It has both prices on the front flap.

Sold for $1400

Interesting. It says Best offer of $1K accepted.

Yeah.....it depends on how you view it.

If you search completed you will see it sold for $1400......that plus I got an email because I had put an offer in on it.

[Randall Flagg]

Roadwork Richard Bachman Stephen King 1st Paperback

Pre-Owned

[Randall Flagg]

Two bids, $455:
Gwendy’s Button Box Stephen King Richard Chizmar Signed/Limited Traycased

Brand New

[Randall Flagg]

$995 BIN, or make offer:
Stephen King - The Big Book of Necon - 52 Lettered Edition (Non PC)

[Br!an]

$125 as new from Bad Moon Books
The-Secretary-of-Dreams-Vol-2-slipcase-Gift-Ed-Stephen-King

[Randall Flagg]

Second edition, faded rough DJ. One bid, $99:
Stephen King Dark Tower: The Gunslinger LIMITED EDITION

Pre-Owned

[herbertwest]

For completists, The Folio Society has a book reprinting "1408"
> https://www.foliosociety.com/row/the...r-stories.html

[Randall Flagg]

$3,909 BIN:
Misery STEPHEN KING Signed Numbered Edition from Suntup Editions

$3,908.70
Nov-11 13:44Buy It Now
From United Kingdom+$65.15 shipping