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[amd013]

Hi all,

What would be the value of a matching Lettered set of the Colorado Kid by PS. This is not the 1/33 variety,
but rather I believe this version as described by Thecollector:

You may see some lettered copies with artist remarques, labeled A-Z for sale on ebay or thru secondary sources. These are legitimate remarques in the unsigned edition, done aftermarket. They were then labeled A-Z by the original seller. They are not a separate lettered edition from the publisher.

In my haste I bought it thinking it was the 1/33 variety since we often refer to that as the "Lettered" State. I have the opportunity to return it (It was just shipped today).
Note, I also wonder if this could be the Lettered version that PS sends to its lifetime members. It is stated that these are signed by the artist. If it is this variety what would be the value?

Thanks,
Mike

[wizardsrainbow]

Hi all,

What would be the value of a matching Lettered set of the Colorado Kid by PS. This is not the 1/33 variety,
but rather I believe this version as described by Thecollector:

You may see some lettered copies with artist remarques, labeled A-Z for sale on ebay or thru secondary sources. These are legitimate remarques in the unsigned edition, done aftermarket. They were then labeled A-Z by the original seller. They are not a separate lettered edition from the publisher.

In my haste I bought it thinking it was the 1/33 variety since we often refer to that as the "Lettered" State. I have the opportunity to return it (It was just shipped today).
Note, I also wonder if this could be the Lettered version that PS sends to its lifetime members. It is stated that these are signed by the artist. If it is this variety what would be the value?

Thanks,
Mike

Very good question...I did not keep great records back then, but I own two sets of "Lettered" books. These were originally sold by Steve Sargent in the UK through Analecta Books. I bought Letter A and D....3 artist edition books with remarques in each volume by the contributing artist.

I will hazard a GUESS and say $500 value for each set...none signed by King is my recollection, just 3 artist remarques....in truth...Chadbourne's remarques are fairly common and he did a lot that were the same, many of the hourglass....it is the Edwards and Potter remarques that are a bit more special in my opinion and valuable.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I have letter K of this set. I would say David's value mentioned is correct. I helped Steve behind the scenes put this lettered set together. Honestly, I can't remember what I did to help now....hahahahaha. Anyway, don't pay over $500.

Mulleins

[amd013]

Thanks David and Ralph.

It requires a signature, so when it arrives I will just sign at the usps, and turn around and ship it back without even oppening.

Thanks,
Mike

[BigJoeHillfan]

I have the Grant ARC/Proofs for DT V, DT VI, and DTVII. They are all unread with the light blue cover. The DT VII comes with 2 letters from Alison Kling. I believe that there are different states of these proofs but I don't know which ones I have or their approximate values.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Gina

[jonp]

I have the Grant ARC/Proofs for DT V, DT VI, and DTVII. They are all unread with the light blue cover. The DT VII comes with 2 letters from Alison Kling. I believe that there are different states of these proofs but I don't know which ones I have or their approximate values.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Gina

Hi Gina,

eBay prices on these have been all over the place in the last year or two.

DT V - ranging between $80 upto $200. But on average $130
DTVI - ranging between $65 to $100. But on average $80
DTVII - ranging between $75 to $300!! But on average $150

It's another story if it's the black tape states of the proofs, which are $1500+

[BigJoeHillfan]

I have the Grant ARC/Proofs for DT V, DT VI, and DTVII. They are all unread with the light blue cover. The DT VII comes with 2 letters from Alison Kling. I believe that there are different states of these proofs but I don't know which ones I have or their approximate values.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Gina

Hi Gina,

eBay prices on these have been all over the place in the last year or two.

DT V - ranging between $80 upto $200. But on average $130
DTVI - ranging between $65 to $100. But on average $80
DTVII - ranging between $75 to $300!! But on average $150

It's another story if it's the black tape states of the proofs, which are $1500+

No black tape on any of mine. Thanks jonp!!

[jhanic]

The ones with the black tape spines are EXTREMELY scarce. I've never see a DTVII with a black tape spine.

John

[Father Cody]

The ones with the black tape spines are EXTREMELY scarce. I've never see a DTVII with a black tape spine.

John

Do you know the significance of the black tape?

[zelig]

The ones with the black tape spines are EXTREMELY scarce. I've never see a DTVII with a black tape spine.

John

Do you know the significance of the black tape?

To drive proof collectors mad.

[Father Cody]

The ones with the black tape spines are EXTREMELY scarce. I've never see a DTVII with a black tape spine.

John

Do you know the significance of the black tape?

To drive proof collectors mad.

Haha. That’s seriously not at all hard to believe.

[jonp]

The ones with the black tape spines are EXTREMELY scarce. I've never see a DTVII with a black tape spine.

John

Do you know the significance of the black tape?

To drive proof collectors mad.

Haha. That’s seriously not at all hard to believe.

Yes, black tape drives me mad. There are definitely black tape states of each DTV, VI and VII.

[zelig]

I think I will do 7 different colored tapes for the Misery proof.

[jonp]

I think I will do 7 different colored tapes for the Misery proof.

Noooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bdwyer19]

I think I will do 7 different colored tapes for the Misery proof.

Noooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just use a rainbow tape. That will be much more fun!

[jhanic]

The ones with the black tape spines are EXTREMELY scarce. I've never see a DTVII with a black tape spine.

John

Do you know the significance of the black tape?

I wish the publishers would be more forthcoming about WHY they do these variants.

John

[Father Cody]

I think I will do 7 different colored tapes for the Misery proof.

Oh yeah and why don’t you use this while you’re at it! The guys who sell this are super popular right now.

http://www.thenocturnalreadersbox.co...uct/1415589803

[Father Cody]

The ones with the black tape spines are EXTREMELY scarce. I've never see a DTVII with a black tape spine.

John

Do you know the significance of the black tape?

To drive proof collectors mad.

Haha. That’s seriously not at all hard to believe.

Yes, black tape drives me mad. There are definitely black tape states of each DTV, VI and VII.

Haha yeah I can’t imagine what it does to the mind of a proof completist.

[zelig]

I think I will do 7 different colored tapes for the Misery proof.

Noooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just use a rainbow tape. That will be much more fun!

Rainbow tape it is.

[herbertwest]

The ones with the black tape spines are EXTREMELY scarce. I've never see a DTVII with a black tape spine.

John

Do you know the significance of the black tape?

I wish the publishers would be more forthcoming about WHY they do these variants.

John

Why?
They are supposed to be for internal purpose only

[jhanic]

The ones with the black tape spines are EXTREMELY scarce. I've never see a DTVII with a black tape spine.

John

Do you know the significance of the black tape?

I wish the publishers would be more forthcoming about WHY they do these variants.

John

Why?
They are supposed to be for internal purpose only

No, they're supposed to go to reviewers mainly.

John

[herbertwest]

My mistake

[Brian861]

The ones with the black tape spines are EXTREMELY scarce. I've never see a DTVII with a black tape spine.

John

Do you know the significance of the black tape?

To drive proof collectors mad.

Haha. That’s seriously not at all hard to believe.

Nor hard to do.....

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Any idea of value of the Bag of Bones ARC signed/dedicated editions? This one has a slight creased spine and a couple crinkles but not terrible:



Mulleins

[jhanic]

Ralph, because of the very minor defects, I'd say $350-400. A fine copy should go about $450-500.

John