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jonahwriter
04-09-2014, 06:54 PM
Ok Merlin told me to start a collection thread. I'm going to start off with a Dorothy Parker I just bought rather than a King - then add all my Kings, and some Koontz, Laymon, and other stuff. I'm still new to collecting and kind of random...

Here's the signed "Sunset Gun" 1928 limited edition Dorothy Parker I picked up. The bit that's confusing me is the number. At first glance it looks like 315 but that's not possible so wondering if it's 115 or a squiggle in front of 15. The double signed aspect is really cool - it was signed to Bayard who is Herbert Bayard Swope http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Bayard_Swope

Opinions on the number - whether it's 115, 15, or 315 - welcome, and on the signature if anyone is familiar with Dorothy Parker! Going to upload some of my Kings now...

http://i61.tinypic.com/fctlcx.jpg

http://i58.tinypic.com/2crlttv.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/2whf86u.jpg

jonahwriter
04-09-2014, 07:11 PM
STEPHEN KING SIGNED BOOKS - NOT S/L

These are all the non-S/L and non-facsimile King sigs I own.


11/22/63
http://i62.tinypic.com/fsa9w.jpg


Waste Lands trade paperback
http://i62.tinypic.com/nvzcm1.jpg


Pet Sematary 1st
http://i58.tinypic.com/28c3nz5.jpg

Firestarter 1st
http://i57.tinypic.com/2ihma8j.jpg

Christine 1st
http://i59.tinypic.com/24qtkdg.jpg

Insomnia signed Gift Edition (not one of the S/L - but similar price, I went for this one instead because I liked the signature and the "Now get some sleep" inscription
http://i60.tinypic.com/2u5ur0y.jpg

Bag of Bones 1st
http://i58.tinypic.com/11gu0dh.jpg

Merlin1958
04-09-2014, 07:12 PM
There ya go, my friend!! Can't wait to see more!!! :clap::clap::clap:


Now, if you can add a HF auction item, well how cool would that be?


Sorry, but it's my "job". You understand, yes? LOL

jonahwriter
04-09-2014, 07:16 PM
I don't have many S/L - all I have so far is FROM A BUICK 8, THE TALISMAN (copy #27!), BLACK HOUSE, DOCTOR SLEEP (UK one of the 200), and WIND THROUGH THE KEYHOLE (UK one of the 200). I also have DOLORES CLAIBORNE uk S/L - but that's only a facsimile signature. I tend to prefer non-S/L for some reason. Recently I could have bought a S/L "Insomnia" for $350 or a signed Gift Edition of same book for $300 and I went for the latter - probably stupid in terms of collectible value but I liked the sig and inscription on the Gift Edition more...

Merlin1958
04-09-2014, 07:23 PM
I don't have many S/L - all I have so far is FROM A BUICK 8, THE TALISMAN (copy #27!), BLACK HOUSE, DOCTOR SLEEP (UK one of the 200), and WIND THROUGH THE KEYHOLE (UK one of the 200). I also have DOLORES CLAIBORNE uk S/L - but that's only a facsimile signature. I tend to prefer non-S/L for some reason. Recently I could have bought a S/L "Insomnia" for $350 or a signed Gift Edition of same book for $300 and I went for the latter - probably stupid in terms of collectible value but I liked the sig and inscription on the Gift Edition more...

Hey, look at my collection thread, we all started somewhere!! Just display your wares and go from there. It becomes fun and addictive!! LOL

ur2ndbiggestfan
04-09-2014, 11:59 PM
I like what I see so far! Just listen to the owls.

jonahwriter
04-10-2014, 01:07 AM
Thanks! But we both know the Owls are not what they seem. :D lol

I'll upload some more stuff later - but that's the bulk of my Kings mentioned. I have all the UK/US editions of his books as well, many 1st but not all.

stroppygoblin
04-10-2014, 01:14 AM
I *love* new Collector threads! More Pictures!!!!

jhanic
04-10-2014, 04:16 AM
Very, very nice items, Jonah!

John

becca69
04-10-2014, 05:09 AM
Nice inscribed copies!

The Library Policeman
04-10-2014, 05:55 AM
Great stuff here! Keep 'em coming.

ur2ndbiggestfan
04-10-2014, 02:42 PM
Now I'll have to watch all the Twin Peaks DVDs over again! I've seen the TV show and the movies about three times, but it's always great to re-watch them. One of the top 10 TV programs in the space/time continuum in my opinion.

jonahwriter
04-10-2014, 03:46 PM
I agree! I love TP. I rewatched it last winter and probably will again later this year. I used to buy TP collectibles too but I've quit that now to save money to buy more books LOL!

idlewarnings
04-10-2014, 05:56 PM
I love the Dorothy Parker book. That's an amazing association copy. Thanks for posting it.

jonahwriter
04-10-2014, 08:35 PM
I love the Dorothy Parker book. That's an amazing association copy. Thanks for posting it.

Thanks idelwarnings! I'm pretty psyched about it. I'm going to have to try to track down a facsimile jacket for that edition but it's going to be tricky or impossible. I'm also still trying to figure out what number the edition is. I think it's a squiggle or a "j" then a 15. The seller has no idea about it.

Stockerlone
04-10-2014, 11:41 PM
VERY nice start for a new collection thread !!!

stroppygoblin
04-11-2014, 12:02 AM
I love the Dorothy Parker book. That's an amazing association copy. Thanks for posting it.

Thanks idelwarnings! I'm pretty psyched about it. I'm going to have to try to track down a facsimile jacket for that edition but it's going to be tricky or impossible. I'm also still trying to figure out what number the edition is. I think it's a squiggle or a "j" then a 15. The seller has no idea about it.

As someone has written 'presentation' next to it, could it be 'P15' Ie presentation copy number 15?

jonahwriter
04-11-2014, 03:40 AM
VERY nice start for a new collection thread !!!

Thank you! I need to buy a new digital camera and then I'll put up some more, for now I'm either just snapping with my smart phone (which is not the best quality) or uploading the photos the sellers used on ebay on the items I bought!


As someone has written 'presentation' next to it, could it be 'P15' Ie presentation copy number 15?

Hmm. Good point! It would be a strange-looking "P" but it would make a lot more sense than the "J" or "I" that it looks like. I'm wondering if these were included in the 275 numbered or if they had a few Presentation Copies of this also. Information on this book is hard to come by. I can't even find a full photo or scan of the original dustjacket, I've never seen one of these for sale before on abebooks let alone ebay, only a couple in various online "lots" on collectable sites, and even they were not association copies. For now I'm going to take it that this is "P15". Thanks!

jonahwriter
04-22-2014, 12:37 AM
I've got some exciting purchases coming later this week and next week, then I'm taking a hiatus from collecting for awhile to focus on my novel in progress and because I've hidden my credit card (lol!)

I've also got some old purchases I want to take proper photos of. To date I've only snapped with smartphone or uploaded photos direct from listings I've purchased as my digital camera broke on holidays and I keep forgetting to get a new one.

Anyway, here's a book I purchased this week from abebooks, kind of unusual, it's a first of Tabitha King's "Small World" signed/inscribed by her, also signed on a bookplate, but what makes it really cool is that it's flatsigned and dated by King on her dedication to him.

Pics below.

http://i61.tinypic.com/1jp2wz.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/10dh8hv.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/np44fa.jpg

skyofcrack
04-22-2014, 01:48 AM
Found these for Sunset Gun:


1st Edition HB:
http://pictures.abebooks.com/ARGOSY/1146496057.jpg

1st Edition DJ:
http://pictures.abebooks.com/WHOLLYMOLY/437503474.jpg

Limited Edition Slipcase:
http://natedsanders.com/ItemImages/000007/36785_lg.jpeg


About the number on your book. Since it says Presentation and 250 of the 275 are for sale my guess is that the little mark indicates that the first 25 copies (with that mark) are Presentation copies and copies 26 through 275 are numbered and for sale. All were signed. If you look at my pics, you'll see copy #85 without a mark which further supports my theory.

The Library Policeman
04-22-2014, 01:49 AM
That's very cool!

Merlin1958
04-22-2014, 04:10 PM
Yes, it is!!!

jonahwriter
04-23-2014, 05:25 AM
Found these for Sunset Gun:


1st Edition HB:
http://pictures.abebooks.com/ARGOSY/1146496057.jpg

1st Edition DJ:
http://pictures.abebooks.com/WHOLLYMOLY/437503474.jpg

Limited Edition Slipcase:
http://natedsanders.com/ItemImages/000007/36785_lg.jpeg


About the number on your book. Since it says Presentation and 250 of the 275 are for sale my guess is that the little mark indicates that the first 25 copies (with that mark) are Presentation copies and copies 26 through 275 are numbered and for sale. All were signed. If you look at my pics, you'll see copy #85 without a mark which further supports my theory.

Thanks for this! I've found some of those images too. But I think you're right that the little mark is a little mark and the first 25 copies!

On another note, I am STILL waiting for this book to arrive :( Getting a bit worried now, hope it arrives this week. Ebay says April 25th is estimated date but the tracking number the seller provided via USPS only shows it last in Chicago, USA on April 11th - it won't show info beyond that to Ireland, like UPS tracking does. :/

jhanic
04-23-2014, 07:15 AM
I wouldn't worry too much about the tracking. I've had packages where the tracking said it was just received by the Post Office show up at my house. I've found that the estimated date of arrival is usually fairly accurate within a day or so either way.

John

skyofcrack
04-23-2014, 09:22 AM
Yeah, I've received items in 3 days from Europe but it's also taken a month from places like Switzerland so you never know with Customs.

Edit:

Go here:

http://webtrack.dhlglobalmail.com/

Try punching in that tracking number there. After a package leaves the States it has to get picked up by another carrier usually it's DHL.

I've had many packages start with DHL then get transferred over to USPS once they hit the States.

jonahwriter
04-23-2014, 10:17 AM
The last record is that it was "sorting" in Chicago. No luck on the other link but that's the last I can find out about it. Hopefully it arrives this week. It's a $400 book and usually when I'm given a tracking number I can see everywhere it is so it's just a bit weird, I will contact the seller and ebay if it hasn't arrived by the 25th.

On another note, got a great package today from someone else. Back in a bit with photos!

stroppygoblin
04-23-2014, 01:56 PM
On another note, got a great package today from someone else. Back in a bit with photos!

Looking forward to this... :evil:

jonahwriter
04-25-2014, 03:02 PM
Good news! The Dorothy Parker finally got here. Going to wait for a few more things to come then put up a whole load of pics next week all at once!

skyofcrack
04-25-2014, 04:17 PM
Good news! The Dorothy Parker finally got here. Going to wait for a few more things to come then put up a whole load of pics next week all at once!

Arrived on time no less. Great to hear!

jonahwriter
04-25-2014, 04:37 PM
Yep! Exactly at the last estimated date. Delighted.

Unfortunately no dustjacket - and am unlikely to find one, real or facsimile for the autographed edition (I've looked - you can find trade "Sunset Gun" DJ no problem, but not so much autographed edition) so going to put it in a plastic mylar cover.

skyofcrack
04-26-2014, 01:23 AM
Yep! Exactly at the last estimated date. Delighted.

Unfortunately no dustjacket - and am unlikely to find one, real or facsimile for the autographed edition (I've looked - you can find trade "Sunset Gun" DJ no problem, but not so much autographed edition) so going to put it in a plastic mylar cover.

If you look at the pics, I don't think there was a DJ for the limited. Only a slipcase.

jonahwriter
04-26-2014, 02:17 AM
Yep! Exactly at the last estimated date. Delighted.

Unfortunately no dustjacket - and am unlikely to find one, real or facsimile for the autographed edition (I've looked - you can find trade "Sunset Gun" DJ no problem, but not so much autographed edition) so going to put it in a plastic mylar cover.

If you look at the pics, I don't think there was a DJ for the limited. Only a slipcase.

Ah ok. I always assumed there was a DJ and a slipcase but if the blue pic is actually a slipcase and not the DJ, it would make more sense now that I think of it...

I'm still delighted with my copy though. I'd rather have the double-signed presentation copy in not-fine condition signed to Herbert Bayard Swope than a fine or very fine limited edition that didn't have the cool association. I might get a custom made little slipcase for it. I'm not going to clean it up though. I kind of like it looking battered, stained and torn lol - looks like it survived a lot to make its way to me. I really think it's my favourite book that I own now.

skyofcrack
04-26-2014, 02:31 AM
Ah ok. I always assumed there was a DJ and a slipcase but if the blue pic is actually a slipcase and not the DJ, it would make more sense now that I think of it...

I'm still delighted with my copy though. I'd rather have the double-signed presentation copy in not-fine condition signed to Herbert Bayard Swope than a fine or very fine limited edition that didn't have the cool association. I might get a custom made little slipcase for it. I'm not going to clean it up though. I kind of like it looking battered, stained and torn lol - looks like it survived a lot to make its way to me. I really think it's my favourite book that I own now.

In that case (pun intented), you could get Dick Olson (Dolso) to make you an excellent wooden case for it.

https://www.bookslipcase.com/Home.html

jonahwriter
04-26-2014, 02:39 AM
Thanks! I think I will.

jonahwriter
04-26-2014, 02:45 AM
Skyofcrack - something that just occurred to me. I've assumed this book is missing the slipcase - but perhaps slipcases were not made for or issued with the first 25 Presentation Copies? Wondering if that's a valid theory. Wish I had a time machine so I could go back and ask lol!

skyofcrack
04-26-2014, 11:54 AM
Skyofcrack - something that just occurred to me. I've assumed this book is missing the slipcase - but perhaps slipcases were not made for or issued with the first 25 Presentation Copies? Wondering if that's a valid theory. Wish I had a time machine so I could go back and ask lol!

This description indicates a dj and a slipcase albeit a glassine dj for the limited.


Amercan poet and Academy Award nominee, Dorothy Parker signed limited edition of ''Sunset Gun'' published by Boni & Liveright: New York: 1928. Signed ''Dorothy Parker'' to the limitation page which is numbered 85 of 275. This collection of poems was written prior to her ascent in Hollywood and ultimate blacklisting. Book in slipcase runs 75pp. and measures 6.25'' x 9.25''. Slipcase is toned and torn, in fair condition. Glassine dustjacket is also torn. Book itself is in near fine condition, with only a spot of light fading to the boards.

http://natedsanders.com/lot-7145.aspx

Merlin1958
04-27-2014, 08:47 PM
Skyofcrack - something that just occurred to me. I've assumed this book is missing the slipcase - but perhaps slipcases were not made for or issued with the first 25 Presentation Copies? Wondering if that's a valid theory. Wish I had a time machine so I could go back and ask lol!

Sky, was right. Get the "Dolso" case. You'll feel better and add to the value around here.

jonahwriter
04-28-2014, 09:11 AM
I also forgot to mention I bought that cool King inscribed "Different Seasons" from biblio.phage - the one referencing Lennon and West Side Story. So once that arrives, I'll put up photos of it and the Rachel Readman JAS remarques, and more items. I'm kind of waiting for a few things to build up and do all the photos together. Also, I've just been lazy lol.

jonahwriter
04-29-2014, 06:27 AM
Skyofcrack - something that just occurred to me. I've assumed this book is missing the slipcase - but perhaps slipcases were not made for or issued with the first 25 Presentation Copies? Wondering if that's a valid theory. Wish I had a time machine so I could go back and ask lol!

Sky, was right. Get the "Dolso" case. You'll feel better and add to the value around here.

I definitely will! I need to contact him and get international shipping rates. Sometimes they can be expensive.

Speaking of cases, I wanted to give a shout out to a seller on ebay I am buying some slipcases from - ideal if you're on a budget.

His name is Jeff and the listing is here - contact him with dimensions, and he has other colours/sizes/designs. He's agreed to do a Dorothy Parker slipcase for me too, which will tide me over until I can contact and/or afford a "Dolso".

Here's ebay link: Stephen King slipcases to fit UK & US 1st editions http://www.ebay.com/itm/171294083265?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649



http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/y354/biblio_phage/King--DIFERRENT-SEASONS-Signature_zps0894849b.jpg

Meanwhile... THIS ^^^^ arrived today! Wanted to give a shout out to biblio phage (a forum member) and say thanks. Great seller! Great item! Definitely the best King inscription I own...

Pics of other items soon.

Merlin1958
04-30-2014, 06:47 PM
Congrats on the acquisition!!! :clap::clap::clap: