I’m with Bruce on this one, Juliana. I used to own #4 of the Presentation state and I’m sure I’ve seen #70. I think the Lettered is a separate run using the same signature page. I’ve only seen as high as ‘T’ for the Lettered. I think there are only 26 lettereds at the most.
Does the signature page read THIS PRESENTATION COPY # T OF 70 COPIES or something else in the lettered state?
Some of you may remember the conversation we had here on my copy. Many thought I had Letter BB. It was hard to really make it out.
So I had a discussion with Robert at Grant about it and sent him the book for clarification. He couldn't find any records of a Lettered BB. He made it a Presentation Copy and sent it back with a letter explaining:
So, this all makes it clear as mud now, right? hahaha
Mulleins
I'm the caretaker of Room 217..............I've always been the caretaker of Room 217
Well I just picked up this book for less than $100... now just time to wait and see if it's actually what he says it is...
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F183002189852
Edit: he had 2 so I bought both. If they are actually the S/L I just got 2 for $176...if not I'll just send them back no harm no foul
Maybe someone here who is in touch with say Dameron or Maitz could ask them just how many signature sheets they signed in total?
Here is another one. Seems like with the same of the last 2 he upped his price. My 2 shipped out today so I'll know if I got deal of the century or not in a few days.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F183007585121
FWIW they started listing some Centipede Press books recently and the first ones were significantly mis-described. Described as hardcover limiteds when they were really paperback trade. I sent them an email with no response, and then after a second email they didn't respond but they changed the listing.
That said, I think that you made the right choice - for <$200 it was worth the gamble to get two S/L, especially since you should have no problems returning them do to clear mislabeling should they not be limiteds...
Fingers crossed for you!!!
Will you be publishing this "Desperation" eyeliner, with pictures, on the New Pride and Joy thread? Will you show pictures with you wearing this eyeliner? Close ups?
Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality. Edgar Allan Poe
Just when you think you’ve heard it all.
At least you didn't say "fifty shades of grey".
Mulleins
I'm the caretaker of Room 217..............I've always been the caretaker of Room 217
Ugh, sorry to hear. Although it still is pretty funny!