Book Collection: Merlin1958

[Merlin1958]

Yes, I'm back!!! Okay, so the first few are an attempt to get my feet wet with using the site gallery to host my pictures. So there is likely to be some stops and starts as I get acclimated to this system.

Here goes. Older Pic of my 1st shelf:



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[Merlin1958]

Okay, that wasn't so bad. Still need to figure out how to upload an organize them better, but for now just so you didn't waste your time visiting this thread:


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Shelf #2


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Shelf #3


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Shelf #4

[Merlin1958]

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Shelf #5


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Shelf #7


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Shelf #8

[Merlin1958]

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Shelf #9


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"Christine" U.K. First Edition - Signed


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"Under the Dome" U.S. First Edition - Signed


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"The Green Mile" U.S. First Edition - Geyer Remarque

[Merlin1958]

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"Little Sisters of Eluria" A.E.


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"Talisman/Black House" S/L - Peter Straub & Rick Berry


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"Insomnia" First Edition Slipcased - Ziesing

[Merlin1958]

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"Secretary of Dreams: Vol I"


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"The Colorado Kid" Three States: Slipcased


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"The Dark Tower" Vol I-III First Edition


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"The Dark Tower" Vol VII A.E. Michael Whelan


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"The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer" Signed


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"Bag of Bones" Galley Proof - Slipcased

[Merlin1958]

Before amyone comments or asks any questions be advised, these photo's are just my first foray into utilizing the site to host photo's. At one time I had the 2nd most viewed collection thread on the site, but a brief & silly misunderstanding (over a "vagina" for Heaven's sake lol) lead to the deletion of that thread. Plus, "Imageshack" kinda blows anyway. I actually uploaded a couple "Test " photo's, but I'll be damned if I know where they are on the site!!! lol

I'm also in the process of designing and completing my new Library where ALL my King Book collection and paraphenalia will be located and shelved in one room. So this is going to be a process and you'll want to visit often as things progress and my project starts to come to it's end. I've still gotta get some tutelage from, El Jefe on organizing the photo's, but trust me I've got a LOT of cool stuff!!!! Maybe not as extensive as some others collections (like El Jefe, Webstar, Explorer, Tippy, etc), but I'm in the top 15 I think, at least as far as the site goes. I collect primarily U.S./U.K First Editions and what I like to refer to as "Upgrades" (S/L. AE. Remarques & Unique collectible items/books). lol I have a fairly extensive & unique collection of remarqued books, framed/un-framed art/sketch's as well as one of the larger collections of "Dolso Wooden Cases & Case Art". A fair amount of this stuff came as a by-product of my years as the "Chief Haven Fund Raiser", working in tandem with, El Jefe, King Artists and others to produce collectible items for auction and eventual donation to the "Haven Fund". I also have maybe one of the most unique (and certainly a true "One of a Kind") collectible books you'll surely love to see. Now, if I can just figure out how to upload and then find the Goddamn pic we could move along!!! lol lol

So, bear with me folks. Some of the older members have seen a lot of the stuff before, but newer members will be in for a treat I think. I hope so anyway. I also have a new room for my "Yankee" and "Star Wars" memorabilia (My wife is just the BEST!!!!). That room is also in
the process of being completedd, but will be the home of those collections. Lastly, I also have a fair amount of "Rock n Roll" Art created by, Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones and Roger Dean, of "YES/URIAH HEEP" fame (He was inducted into the R&R HOF a few years ago). There is also some R&R memorabilia. Alas, my wife has yet to figure a way to get that stuff out of the Living Room and confined to a room she doesn't have to go into!!! LOL However, give her time!!! So, visit often and I'll be with you again soon!!!!







P.S. Also, you may have noticed, I have several TMSG's. That's right, Shannon, plural!!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Curious as to how you decided to place (what order?) the books. I may be obtuse but I haven't figured it out.

[Merlin1958]

Curious as to how you decided to place (what order?) the books. I may be obtuse but I haven't figured it out.


LOL Me either!!! Hey, it was 10 years ago and all these images were already here. I'm not sure where the two new ones I uploaded went!!! lol So, I just sort of practiced getting the layout and URL's from the pics that were uploaded 10 yrs ago. As I mentioned, I need to get some help from you when you're free to figure out how to properly upload and organize the new pics I'll be taking as the library gets more organized and completed. Still have a lot of physical organizing to do here before I continue with updated photo's.

Gotta start somewhere, right? lol lol




Edit: The shelves at the time were sort of by publication date except for the DT book, which I had at the front of everything at the time. The individual pics are just cooler items I had at the time I think. So there's little rhyme or reason to it at this time.

[Garrell]

That UK Carrie is worthless. Just mail it my way. Nice stuff Bill.

[Hunchback Jack]

Nice stuff so far, Bill. You seem to collect pretty much everything! I enjoy seeing the mix of US and UK editions.

HBJ

[herbertwest]

Nice books !

I would be interested in seeing the bookshelves as well.
Must be a nice room and collection

[Shannon]

And here I thought you were just on the site to stir up trouble. Great collection!

[Merlin1958]

New Library Photo (hosted by Google Photo's)



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[George at C-Springs]

Bill, may be worth investing in a light box; makes photographing all those books much easier and the pictures come out way better. Here's the one I've got: https://www.amazon.com/Zecti-Portable-Photography-Background-Brightness/dp/B088QZ4YP4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=zecti+photo+studio+light+box&qid=1612222040&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVDRPQTkxOVlMWFlaJ mVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjk3MjYwMzgxMEdXRVY5NUhQVCZlbmN yeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTAwNzUwMlU4VDIySU5BNk9VMCZ3aWRnZ XROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWN rUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

[Merlin1958]

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Shazam!!! With the expert and very kind tutelage of our, Fearless Leader I think I have found and corrected the process and can now post pics hosted by the site to my collection thread,

As I stated before, the finalizing and reorganization of my new Library is an ongoing project that is not as yet completed. Never the less, if you all will continue to bear with me as it goes on, I'm going to post some random pics of new items just so that I get the hang of "How to...". Then, once I've more or less got the hang of it and the Library begins to really take shape, I'll begin posting individual pics of the more notable items in my collection and re-take some "shelf pics" so that you can all feast your eyes on what I have to offer in my collection.

Please note; All the pics posted prior to this one were photo's from my collection as it was Ten (10) years ago. As you can imagine, while all those books depicted are still in my hands, they are now being reorganized and ten years of acquisitions are being added to the collection in a new and cool "Library Format".

So here goes some long awaited (by some folks here) photo's of books I have added to my collection over the last ten years!!!


EDIT: George, I'm taking your advice (You know how to spend my money, don't you? lol) and a new "Photo Box" is on it's way and will arrive in a couple of weeks.

[Merlin1958]

This book is perhaps the single most valuable book in my collection. It certainly is to me anyway. "Charlie the Choo-Choo" U.K. Hodder, Stoughton Collectors First Edition w/Signed Print. The book contains a one of a kind, two page "Haven Fund" remarque done and signed by, Ned Dameron and also personalized to me for my years raising money for "The Haven Fund" by, Stephen King (a/k/a. Beryl Evans). As you may imagine this book is very near and dear to my heart and the only way it will leave my collection is if someone were to pry it out of my cold dead fingers!!!!


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You can also see my, Alex McVey "Oy at Rest" #45/50 sculpture, that also serves very nicely to hold back pages for taking photo's!! lol The book is preserved in a very nice slipcase as well.

[Merlin1958]

Just for reference, here is a photo of my family (before #2 grandson, Alex was born) of my amazing wife, my son, William III, my daughter, Kristine (Yes, we named her after the car, but with a german "K") and my #1 grandson William IV. As i have stated before, I not only hae been blessed with a wonderful family, but my wife is the most amazing woman who recently assigned me two separate rooms to house all my collectibles. One room is being converted to the aforementioned "SK/Horror Library", but also a den to house my growing "Yankees" and "Star Wars" memorabilia!!! Also featured below is a photo of my latest "Yankees Acquisition, original Yankee Stadium blueprints, signed by, Joltin' Joe DiMaggio!!! This collectible item was very generously given to me by a wonderful member here, "George at C-Springs". He absolutely blew me away by sending me this item and it has recently come back from the framer and will feature prominently in the new "Den"!!!!



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[Merlin1958]

This book is (was? lol) my HOLY GRAIL until late last year when I managed to acquire it from our own, Dick Olson (Dolso) at a very fair price. One of the more elaborate and downright awesome, Stephen King Signed Limited Editions, "The Stand" signed by, Stephen King and the late, Bernie Wrightson and No. 772/1,250. They don't get much better than this one!!! Every self respecting, King Collection should have one!!!


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[Merlin1958]

And some "Solo Shots" of Alex McVey' "Oy at Rest" No. 45/50


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[herbertwest]

Looks great!

[jon10g]

This looks amazing!!



This book is perhaps the single most valuable book in my collection. It certainly is to me anyway. "Charlie the Choo-Choo" U.K. Hodder, Stoughton Collectors First Edition w/Signed Print. The book contains a one of a kind, two page "Haven Fund" remarque done and signed by, Ned Dameron and also personalized to me for my years raising money for "The Haven Fund" by, Stephen King (a/k/a. Beryl Evans). As you may imagine this book is very near and dear to my heart and the only way it will leave my collection is if someone were to pry it out of my cold dead fingers!!!!


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You can also see my, Alex McVey "Oy at Rest" #45/50 sculpture, that also serves very nicely to hold back pages for taking photo's!! lol The book is preserved in a very nice slipcase as well.

[George at C-Springs]

Yankee Stadium blueprint looks great framed Bill; shit, now I may have to find myself one too! I think I'd frame mine in Yankee Blue though ......

[MikeDuke]

Man, some really great stuff showing up in this thread.

[Garrell]

Incredible stuff Bill. that Choo-Choo is breath taking.

[Merlin1958]

Yankee Stadium blueprint looks great framed Bill; shit, now I may have to find myself one too! I think I'd frame mine in Yankee Blue though ......

There actually is a matte of "Yankee" Blue in the frame, but you'd have to see it in person. Too much matte started to take away from the "Blue prints" so its kinda subtle and just gives it a little depth. I just can't thank you enough for this piece, George.

[Hunchback Jack]

So Bill, when are we planning the heist of Yankee Stadium?

(Seriously, though, that's a very cool collectible)

HBJ

[Merlin1958]

Thanks, HBJ I love it. So, just to update. The bookcase arrived and was assembled (5 new shelves!!) and I started re-arranging the books and tagging signed and Artist/Remarqued editions for my kids. I managed to get all my Dark Tower books into one central bookcase, freeing up a lot of shelf space. I also shelved all the "Other Author' and odd sized books in the new case. That took up 3 shelves already. Next, I need to re-arrange the books in the cases according to publication date, sort out slipcases and of course continue to tag books as, Signed, Artist and Remarqued editions. Gonna need some help with the books in the "Dolso" cases, Virtually every one of those has either a signed or Remaqued copy or is a piece of "Dolso Case Art". Probably do this last.

After all that is done and covers are placed on any books without them. I can really start with the photo's to post here. Still a couple weeks away from that, but at least its a beginning!!!

[Brian861]

Nice rebirth of the thread!

[Merlin1958]

Man, I'm having a helluva time with site hosting!!! Okay, so I'm trying this "Bublup" host and we'll see if that works.

First I'm posting pics of the new case and config, going shelf by shelf. Starting with the new one that has oversized King books, Other authors and my Tolkien books. Then it goes to later publications and one whole shelf for the "Mr Mercedes" series. It'll make more sense in the end when all the pics are posted so bear with me. Later after shelves have been posted, folks can make requests for individual shots. Sound good? I'm just warming up here!!! LOL


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[Merlin1958]

Hot Damn!!! Got it figured now!!! Be back later, Gametime!!!!

[Lot guy]

The pictures and collection are GREAT!! Look forward to more!!

[Garrell]

Loving the shelf shots!

[Merlin1958]

This is my new "Dark Tower" Case. First pic shows shelves 1 & 2 and the second shows shelf 3 which, also contains some miscellaneous editions (S/L, Proofs, Etc)



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This case contains early publications and books descend in roughly published date order.


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[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Who's Mr. Penguin's little buddy?

[Merlin1958]

This is the last of it as it stands now. There are still some miscellaneous figure/item collectibles to be incorporated along with pictures to be hung and one more small bookcase with the more recent publications. While perusing these shelves you may notice "Red & Green Dots" on the book covers/slipcases. Red, indicates a signed copy and green a remarqued/artist edition. That's done predominantly for my children's benefit. Remember, the "Library" is not complete yet, but it is rolling along rather nicely. Then there is the second room which will house my Yankee and Star Wars memorabilia. One thing that will not be shown is the box which contains almost the full "Gunslinger Saga" issued by Marvel. There is also some really awesome art associated with this stuff that I'll get to later. So, without further ado.......

Christine:


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Lord of the Rings Set U.S. 15th Edition w/custom display case:


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Top shelf "Dolso Case Editions", "Pennywise Figure", "The Collector Cup" & "IT" S/L:


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Top Shelf "Dolso Case Editions", Overlook Cup and "Needful Things Cup":


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Top Shelf "Dolso Case Editions", Randall Flagg Figure, John Coffey Figure, TMSG (1 of twins), "IT" Snow globe" and "Halloween" Anniversary Snow globe, "Talisman/Black House" DMG Edition:


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"Who's a Bum" is going into the other room eventually.

[Merlin1958]

Third Book case. First shelf:


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Second Shelf:


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Third Shelf:


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Fourth Shelf:


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There is still one more smaller case with most recent editions, but it is not ready for show as yet.

[Garrell]

Very nice stuff Bill. Those red sticker ones are junk and it just so happens that I collect junk, just saying...

[Merlin1958]

Very nice stuff Bill. Those red sticker ones are junk and it just so happens that I collect junk, just saying...

So do I!!! lol

[Lot guy]

Your collection of Dolso cases is extremely impressive. Thanks for sharing pictures.

[Merlin1958]

Your collection of Dolso cases is extremely impressive. Thanks for sharing pictures.

Hey, thanks my good man. yeah, Dick and I were thick as thieves with those cases!! LOL One cool thig about doing those cases is that I was able to get truly original, One of a kind, pieces of art in a few instances. After I get the whole set-up more settled and completed I'll photgraph individual collectibles so you can see for yourself. You may not like the pictures, but they are the only ones in existence!! Even got the artist in a few instances to agree to never do anything similar ever in the future. I'm not sure if that'll hold up completely, but they did promise. lol

Working with the artists for, The haven Fund raiser, the case art and other charitable projects was a lot of work, but also a lot of fun. Was also kinda cool to get some insight in their process and the way they view thigs as opposed to regular folks. It was pretty fucking interesting and a little nerve racking as artists can be very quirky in some things. lol

[kingfan2323]

Thanks for letting us nose around your book cases. Some cool stuff!

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

[Brian861]

Who's Mr. Penguin's little buddy?

The Misery pig I believe, Steve.

Looking good, WB!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Who's Mr. Penguin's little buddy?

The Misery pig I believe, Steve.

Looking good, WB!

MISERY pig? Was that only with the lettered edition?
I think I'm missing something...again.

[Brian861]

Who's Mr. Penguin's little buddy?

The Misery pig I believe, Steve.

Looking good, WB!

MISERY pig? Was that only with the lettered edition?
I think I'm missing something...again.

Could have just purchased one I guess. Bill will have to answer that one.

[Merlin1958]

Who's Mr. Penguin's little buddy?

The Misery pig I believe, Steve.

Looking good, WB!

MISERY pig? Was that only with the lettered edition?
I think I'm missing something...again.

Could have just purchased one I guess. Bill will have to answer that one.

T-Dogz and I found where the original figures were purchased and purchased our own. Not fair that only the "Lettered Guys" got animals, right? LOL

BTW, that's "Porky the Pig" and "Pete the Penguin". They can also be see quite often cavorting with "TMSG" at one of those decadent and very wild parties they are wont to throw. Lord knows, who will end up attending. Last one had Lady Gaga, Justin Beiber and Bill Clinton ending up semi-dressed on a water bed in a room full of clowns, antique edged weapons, a tequila bar and Hookah Pipes!!!

[Merlin1958]

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"ELVIS" AND THE LAST GUY TO CALL HIM "FAT"!!!

[Merlin1958]

Book and Custom Wooden Case for my U.K. 15th edition of "The Hobbit"


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"Dolso Case Art Edition" for "Night Shift" w/original art by, Glenn Chadbourne and signed by, Stephen King (Rock Bottom Remainders Concert, El Rey Theater)


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[Merlin1958]

25th Anniversary, Signed Limited Edition of "IT" #623


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[Merlin1958]

Custom Wooden Case & First Edition, Signed Copy of "Firestarter"


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[Merlin1958]

Custom Wooden Case "The Colorado Kid" all 3 Editions. S/L "Potter" Ed., Chadbourne & Miller AE


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[Merlin1958]

"The Wastelands", two First Editions, DMG. Signed by, Stephen King and Two-page Original Remarque, Ned Dameron (Never to be duplicated)


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[MikeDuke]

Man, this collection just keeps on getting better and better.

[herbertwest]

Awesome !

[Merlin1958]

What shall we photograph next?

"Desperation" Gift Edition, Don Maitz remarque


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"From A Buick 8", U.S. First Edition, Mark Stutzman remaque


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[Merlin1958]

"Black House". Signed & Numbered Edition, #329


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[Merlin1958]

"Wolves of the Calla" Signed & Numbered, No. 1137



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[TCCBodhi]

Great to see all the wonderful shots of your shelves/books. Glad you figured out the process, not that hard once you're in practice.

Hoping that I manage to get a Ned Dameron remarque before TOO long!

[herbertwest]

Those remarques are great!

[Garrell]

Wonderful stuff!!!!

[Merlin1958]

Four Past Midnight, First Edition, Signed and Dated, Stephen King


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[Stockerlone]

Supersupersuperamazing stuff !!!

[Merlin1958]

"Young Roland", Original Art by, R. Isanove artist for "Gunslinger Born" Marvel Comic Series



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[Merlin1958]

"Death of Superman Series" Collectible Pieces:

"Life & Death Issues" and Comic Book Store "Doomsday" Window Sticker:



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Centerfolds Of The Four "New" Supermen

[Merlin1958]

"Salem's Lot" 1st Edition "Father Cody" State, Dolso Case Art Edition w/Original Oil Art by, Ned Dameron


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Note: A lot of my more valuable early first edition books do not appear on the shelves, but are housed in "Dolso Cases". One of the reasons, Dick & I started doing the "Case Art Editions was due to the lack of "Special Limited Editions" for the early King books. We hoped that the "Case Art Editions" would serve to make these valuable First Editions more special

[Randall Flagg]

Pretty sure that FPM sig is a fake. Please forward the book to me for destruction...

[Merlin1958]

Pretty sure that FPM sig is a fake. Please forward the book to me for destruction...

Thanks for spotting that, J. I'll get the book out to you as soon as I can!! You want it sent, media mail or Fed Ex? Will you be shredding it or burning it? Of course, since you are the "Official Signature Police and Insurance Man" I'll be expecting a replacement copy or insurance check immediately after you receive the tainted signature. You can make the check out to, "Wylde Bill Bender" for the record.

Thank you ever so much for your keen eye and everlasting diligence in these matters. I don't know what the collecting community would do without having you to spot and destroy these fraudulent copies!!! I know you toil away diligently every day and night to insure proper Collection integrity and that it is largely a thankless job. So, let me "Thank you" ever so much for your efforts!!! You are "Da Man"!!!


:wtf::wtf::wtf::wtf::wtf:

[MikeDuke]

Really nice stuff the last few posts. Your collection is very nice indeed.

[Merlin1958]

Really nice stuff the last few posts. Your collection is very nice indeed.

Thank you!!! There's much more to come!!!

[Merlin1958]

"Secretary of Dreams, Vol II" Signed & Numbered, No. 599


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[Merlin1958]

"Secretary of Dreams: Vol I", Gift Edition w/Full Page Remarque by, Glenn Chadbourne


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[Merlin1958]

As you may have already surmised I am not the greatest photographer by a long shot. lol However, if you see an item that you like or are interested in and would like more detail or different angles, etc. just let me know and I'll do my best to accomodate you as best I can.

[Garrell]

Photos are just fine but the items in them are being taking in the wrong house. Skip Jerome and send them my way. I am closer than California.

[Merlin1958]

Photos are just fine but the items in them are being taking in the wrong house. Skip Jerome and send them my way. I am closer than California.

Everyone's a Comedian!!! LOL

[Brian861]

Awesome Remarques!

[MikeDuke]

Great stuff. Looking forward to seeing more.

[Merlin1958]

"Insomnia" S/L Edition #706 in Custom Wooden Slipcase


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"Legacies" S/L Edition #448 Signed by, Stephen King & Multiple Authors


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[Ben Eads]

Very nice additions!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

And the hits just keep on comin'!

[Merlin1958]

yeah. Thank you. I also have a shit load of Rock n Roll Art which, can be seen here.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=712

probably, at some point, I'll get around to posting new pics of that stuff as well. The pieces are all done by two main artists. Ron Wood, of The Rolling Stones and Roger Dean, of the "Yes" logo and album covers fame.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

This is what I get when I click on that link:

You do not have permission to view the images in this category.

[Merlin1958]

This is what I get when I click on that link:

You do not have permission to view the images in this category.

Guess I'll have to post them individually.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/712/thumbecIII.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/712/medium/ron_wood_001.JPG
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[Merlin1958]

Well, that didn't work out as I planned!!! lol Guess I'll have to go back and take new photo's of these and the other pieces. I have a whole bunch of Disney Cels & Seri-cels as well. Guess that's for another time.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I believe I just saw Brian Jones playing a flute (or a similar instrument), on The Ed Sullivan Show, original broadcast January 15, 1967, on one of the digital stations here.
The song was "Ruby Tuesday".
It's entirely possible I watched this when first aired. I think his death is still a mystery.
Those paintings by Ron Wood are probably worth a pretty penny. Are they originals or signed & numbered prints?

[Merlin1958]

They're signed and numbered prints.

[Merlin1958]

"Full Dark, No Stars" Gift Edition w/7 Rat Remarque by, Glenn Chadbourne


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[Merlin1958]

"My Pretty Pony" Slipcased, First Edition



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[Merlin1958]

"The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger" 2nd Edition/3rd Printing, signed by, Michael Whelan


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"The Dark Tower, Vol. VII" S/L #293


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[Merlin1958]

"Cycle of the Werewolf", Land of Enchantment, 1st Edition slipcased


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NOTE: I'm actually pretty proud of this book. We all know the issues with this edition and while the photo's may not properly show it, this copy is really "Pristine" with no sun fading to the dust jacket and the slipcase is un-marred. I was very lucky in picking this up at an estate sale where the owner had no idea what he had. There were several other collectible, King editions available at the sale, but none as rare and in as great a shape as this was. Shamefully, I also got a very, very good deal on this book paying only $50.00 for it. Eat your heart out, guys!!! lol

[Merlin1958]

"The Talisman" Grant Two Volume, Slipcased Gift Edition


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NOTE: i really need to get a signed copy of a First Edition of this title. Can't believe I never did to this point. Especially, considering this and "Black House" are two of my top five, King books of all time!!! Anyone looking to part with a U.S. Signed First Edition?

[Merlin1958]

"Misery" Suntup Artist Edition w/Ceramic "Pig" and "Penguin"


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NOTE: "Porky the Pig" and "Peter the Penguin" were not included with the AE. However, after extensive research, T-Dogz AK47 and I were able to locate the very same vendor, Paul used to provide these statues for the Lettered Editions and, well bought a couple for our respective collections at wholesale prices!!! lol lol

[Merlin1958]

"Gwendy's Button Box" S/L #204 w/Coin


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NOTE: While I'm not a huge fan of over-sized editions, this is nevertheless a finely crafted and put together item for a lesser, King story. Obviously a lot of thought went into the production and presentation.

[Merlin1958]

"Doctor Sleep" U.S. First Edition, signed w/Custom Slipcase


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[Garrell]

Nice Dr Sleep

[Brian861]

Good stuff!

[Merlin1958]

Thank you!!! I gotta start going through the Dolso cases. Most of the expensive and rare first editions are housed in those. Just gotta get up to that shelf. I suppose I should also show all the DT first editions as well. Little by little I'm getting there. New camera on the way!!! Yay!!!

[Merlin1958]

"Night Shift" First Edition in Custom Traycase (One of the more impeccable copies you will ever see. I purchased this copy from, R. Mulliens. Any imperfections you see are my lousy photo skills. The book is MINT)


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"Carrie" Special Cemetery Dance Anniversary Edition. Signed by the Artists, No. 374


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[Merlin1958]

"The Dead Zone" First Edition Slipcased & Signed by S. King (In person/RBR Concert) and Remarqued by, Jill Baumann


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[Stockerlone]

A M A Z I N G stuff !!!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I am also a big fan of the GWENDY'S limited editions from CD.

[kingfan2323]

Love looking at your stuff. Thanks so much for sharing!

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

[Merlin1958]

"Little Sisters of Eluria/ The Gunslinger" DMG 1st edition, AE No. 2037


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"Insomnia" First Edition, Signed


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"Lisey's Story" First edition, signed


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[Stockerlone]

:clap::clap::thumbsup::clap::clap:

[Merlin1958]

A friend of mine sent me this clip that had me spitting up my coffee!!! I'm a big fan of, Bill Burr he cracks me up and I thought maybe a few people here might appreciate viewing this and having a laugh.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVV8Pw4rDqs

[Merlin1958]

And now, a brief interlude with some completely different authors........................................

"The Great & Secret Show" by Clive Barker S/L Edition #182


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[Merlin1958]

"Weaveworld" by Clive Barker, First Edition signed & Inscribed by Clive Barker



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[Merlin1958]

"Weaveworld" by Clive Barker, Signed Limited Edition #41


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[fernandito]

That's a beautiful thing right there :thumbsup:

[Merlin1958]

"Dracula" by Bram Stoker, Autographed Regal Edition No. 141/350



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[Garrell]

Clive Barker books are so nice, too bad I am not a fan.

[Merlin1958]

"The Exorcist/Legion" By William Peter Blatty, Signed Limited Edition No.286/750



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[Merlin1958]

"The Exorcist" 40th Anniversary Edition, Signed by William Peter Blatty, No. 325/374



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[Merlin1958]

Clive Barker books are so nice, too bad I am not a fan.

Yeah, it is because these are a couple of the more beautiful limited editions I've ever seen. Certainly on a par with any, King S/L's. That same kind of care and quality.

[Merlin1958]

"Floating Dragon" By Peter Straub, Signed Limited Edition No. 361



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NOTE: This is a rather "Low Key" signed limited edition produced by, Cemetery Dance publications. Nice edition, but no slip or tray case (which I should probably look into getting a custom one for it). Coincidentally, I somehow purchased two of this edition (No. 418) so I would be interested in trading it for another First or limited, King edition of equal value.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Did the Devil make you post those pictures?

(They are nice, BTW)

[Merlin1958]

"Frankenstein" By Mary Shelley, First Illustrated Edition w/Forward By Stephen King, Illustrations By, Bernie Wrightson




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[Merlin1958]

"The Passage" By Justin Cronin, Signed First Edition



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"The Twelve" By Justin Cronin, Signed & Inscribed First Edition



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"City of Mirrors" By Justin Cronin, Signed First Edition



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[Merlin1958]

"Bag of Bones" A&E Advanced Viewing Promotional Phonograph w/Promo DVD of the Limited Series



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YES!!! IT WORKS!!! lol Although, it can surely use a new battery as the existing is on it's last legs. Pretty sure there's a "How to change the battery" thread around here somewhere, but no rush as I hardly ever activate it, I hate the song. Interesting fun fact. My brother in law, Stephen Schaffer was actually one of the several graphic artists who participated in the concept and design of these things for A&E. He was the one that sent me the item knowing my fondness for, Stephen King items. He's also done work with, Disney/Pixar and was with A&E for almost 3 years.

[Merlin1958]

"Bag of Bones" By Stephen King, U.S. First Edition Signed bookplate from "The Overlook Connection"



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"Bag of Bones" By Stephen King, U.K. First Edition signed by Stephen King


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[Merlin1958]

More to come tomorrow!!! Lotta content today!!! So much stuff!!!!! lol lol

[jon10g]

You have a very fine collection!

[Merlin1958]

"The Wind Through The Keyhole" DMG Artist Edition, signed by Jae Lee



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[Merlin1958]

"The Wind Through The Keyhole", Hodder& Stoughton S/L Edition No. 134/200



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[Merlin1958]

"The Little Sisters Of Eluria/The Gunslinger" DMG Artist Edition, signed by, Michael Whelan, No.2037/4000



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[Merlin1958]

"Salem's lot/One for the Road/Jerusalem's Lot", Centipede Press, First Oversized Edition w/Custom Wooden Slipcase



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[Merlin1958]

"The Hobbit", U.K. 8th Impression (1937) w/DJ Illustrated by Tolkien and Custom Wooden Slipcase (Dolso)



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Note: Wooden Case is "Aged" and inscribed with "There and back Again". Extremely rare, Very Fine Edition.

[Merlin1958]

"The Hobbit", U.S. Collectors Edition w/Slipcase


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[Garrell]

The Hobbit is beautiful

[MikeDuke]

Great looking Hobbit. Both of them.

[Merlin1958]

Thank you, Gentlemen. Gotta get my LOTR 15th US editions in case photographed and posted. BTW, both are enclosed in Custom & Original Dolso Wooden Cases, Aged and inscribed. Can't tell you how proud and loved they both are over just about any other book I own!!!

I wish I could afford even earlier editions, but you can mortgage a house cheaper than buy one of those!!!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Yes, very impressive cases.
I think I know someone who has a 1st edition HOBBIT, but it's not for sale.

[Merlin1958]

"The Silmarillion" First American Edition (Stated) 1977



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[Merlin1958]

"The Silmarillion" U.K. First Printing (1977)



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[Merlin1958]

"The Hobbit" 1977 Alan Lee, U.S. Illustrated Edition. J.R.R. Tolkien



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[Merlin1958]

"The Lord of the Rings Volume I-III" by, J.R.R. Tolkien, U.S. 11th Printing (1965)



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[Merlin1958]

"Revival", by Stephen King, Flatsigned First Edition w/Custom Slipcase



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[Merlin1958]

"Sleeping Beauties" By Stephen & Owen King, Flatsigned by both authors w/Custom Slipcase



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[Merlin1958]

"The Green Mile", By Stephen King, Hard Cover, First Edition Flatsigned



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[Merlin1958]

At some point I should begin posting some of my extensive, Disney collection as well. I have a pretty fair collection of, Disney, Cels, Seri-cels and sketches as well as Figurines and such. Collected most of it when my kids were young with the idea that my grandkids would inherit it, buit they don't seem very interested as yet. Everything with them currently is, MCU and Star Wars. I do have a fair amount of "Star Wars" Funko-Pop and figures as well as a few Lego ships and such. I'll get around to posting these in the near future. Still have loads of, King books and memorabilia!! It's a big Job!!! LOL LOL

[Garrell]

Love the flatsigneds.

[St. Troy]

Cool Dracula.