Your New Pride and Joy!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Looks great man!

[Brian861]

Very nice, James! Curious about the 4 copies of CTCC.

[AstroDad]

Very nice, James! Curious about the 4 copies of CTCC.

Bought two from CD, but was sent 3rd prints. I wasn't going to worry about it, but then Brian reached out to everyone that got 3rd prints and made it right. Told us to keep the 3rd prints as well. Boom! 4 copies. (+ the S/L version on the way)

[Brian861]

Very nice, James! Curious about the 4 copies of CTCC.

Bought two from CD, but was sent 3rd prints. I wasn't going to worry about it, but then Brian reached out to everyone that got 3rd prints and made it right. Told us to keep the 3rd prints as well. Boom! 4 copies. (+ the S/L version on the way)

Sweet.

[wolfehr]

Great display! Love it!


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[Theli]

Very nice, James! Curious about the 4 copies of CTCC.

I'm more curious about the 100 copies of 'Salems Lot! Great display actually. I love how each book is special and has its own space to breath.

[Brian861]

Very nice, James! Curious about the 4 copies of CTCC.

I'm more curious about the 100 copies of 'Salems Lot! Great display actually. I love how each book is special and has its own space to breath.

That too, Dan LOL. I spy several duplicates and triplets in there of other books as well. Most I can make a good guess on but the others, fess up, James! Or should I look through your collection thread if ya have one :).

[stroppygoblin]

Looks great, I'd love to have space to lay my books out like that.
One question (and I really should know the answer) What is the book to the right of the EOTD S/L ?\

EDIT: I zoomed in. It's The Stand Portfolio

[peripheral]

Magnificent!

[zelig]

Love the bookcases and the way you've displayed everything.

[Papaseraphim]

Nice display. Love the corner bookcase with the Doubleday firsts (I assume firsts) in the wood slipcases. Nice Job!


Cross posting from the bookcases thread as this is my favorite acquisition in a while! Not so much a book, but I finally got new bookcases and like the way it all turned out. Feels good to have room to expand!

http://i.imgur.com/Jug1Iea.jpg

[Fsmdr]

Beautifully displayed bookcase! Nicely done.

[jsmcmullen92]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170201/e2e476efbddb73f151bc5070ba06e032.jpg

Back from the framers. I really like what he did with it.

[AstroDad]

Looks great, I'd love to have space to lay my books out like that.
One question (and I really should know the answer) What is the book to the right of the EOTD S/L ?\

EDIT: I zoomed in. It's The Stand Portfolio

Ha! I hadn't noticed that the angle really does make it look like another book. I would have wondered the same thing if I were you :)

[Theli]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170201/b7f4eb0f4659c1ffff0aeb5be4b6c2f8.jpg

Back from the framers. I really like what he did with it.

Very nice! I've never had a piece framed before, though I've bought and framed some pieces myself. How much does it cost, on average, to get it done for a piece that size or slightly larger?

[jsmcmullen92]

Depends on if they are running a sale or not. I think this was a little over a hundred but some times you can get it super cheap when they run big sales. I got By the Silver Waters of Lake Champlain and I think that cost me about the same

[AstroDad]

Very nice, James! Curious about the 4 copies of CTCC.

I'm more curious about the 100 copies of 'Salems Lot! Great display actually. I love how each book is special and has its own space to breath.

That too, Dan LOL. I spy several duplicates and triplets in there of other books as well. Most I can make a good guess on but the others, fess up, James! Or should I look through your collection thread if ya have one :).

The 'Salems Lots are more a testament to my weakness than anything. I originally decided to purchase a full AE set of the Doubleday years from CD and a full gift set. Then somewhere along the way I acquired another AE Carrie on the cheap and then got a deal on an AE 'Salems so I guess I am trying to build two sets of each with an eye toward selling one eventually if I manage to continue getting two of each as they come out. That explains the doubles of those. As for the other 'Salems on the bottom, they were bought on various whims, some as CD was announcing they were almost sold out, some after the fact when they offered remarqued copies and a 50% coupon at the same time (still not sure they meant to do that lol). Sometime soon I will sell off the extras to put toward something else.

As for the trade hardbacks with doubles or triples, that is usually the product of trying to improve on the condition of the one I have, then never getting around to selling the original; although I always tell myself I will soon lol.

I don't have a collection thread, but enjoy lurking around in others. It's another thing I keep telling myself i will do, but between work, wife, and 3 teenage boys time is not something I have in abundance right now.

[needfulthings]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170201/b7f4eb0f4659c1ffff0aeb5be4b6c2f8.jpg

Back from the framers. I really like what he did with it.
:evil:
TO BAD HE FRAMED IT SIDEWAYS! :lol:

[AstroDad]

I really appreciate the kind words everyone! I am happy with how it turned out as well and wonder of wonders, even my wife said it looked nice :clap:

[AstroDad]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170201/b7f4eb0f4659c1ffff0aeb5be4b6c2f8.jpg

Back from the framers. I really like what he did with it.

Love that frame, very sharp looking.

After reading other comments regarding the orientation of the pic I can't help put see a look on Danny's face saying "...the fuck am I sideways?!?"

[jsmcmullen92]

Stupid phone wouldn't let me flip it

[jsmcmullen92]

Thanks. I'll edit mine with that

[allasorte]

I really appreciate the kind words everyone! I am happy with how it turned out as well and wonder of wonders, even my wife said it looked nice :clap:

I think the framing and the matte match exceptionally with the coloring of the artwork. Amazing idea and you did a hell of a job with picking the perfect color coordination. Love it!

[AKC]

Looks really good. Perfect.

[AstroDad]

I really appreciate the kind words everyone! I am happy with how it turned out as well and wonder of wonders, even my wife said it looked nice :clap:

I think the framing and the matte match exceptionally with the coloring of the artwork. Amazing idea and you did a hell of a job with picking the perfect color coordination. Love it!

I think you meant this for jsmcmullen92 :)

I may have confused people by posting a pic of his item rotated correctly and will delete that post to avoid further confusion.

That said, I agree with everything you said! lol

[jsmcmullen92]

I really appreciate the kind words everyone! I am happy with how it turned out as well and wonder of wonders, even my wife said it looked nice :clap:

I think the framing and the matte match exceptionally with the coloring of the artwork. Amazing idea and you did a hell of a job with picking the perfect color coordination. Love it!

You know I never would have chose those mats on my own but I set the piece down and the framer fell in love with the piece and started going to town. He used to own a custom frame shop in PA so i just trusted his judgement and I think it turned out amazing.

[Brian861]

No doubt, James as far as the time crunch. Thanks for sharing the method of your madness :)

[wizardsrainbow]

Hey, most of you know this but Dave at Overlook Connection is selling Dark Tower portfolios with artwork by Glen Chadbourne. I was able to get both #296 and #310 to match same-number Dark Tower S/L sets. I got 3 extra copies and given discount I got, I can sell them for LOWER than Dave's offering price of $125. Anyway, here is the portfolio cover and a small pic of my #296.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DTPORT4.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/DTPORT2.jpg

[Theli]

I must admit that is a pretty portfolio.

[amd013]

This haul just arrived from David at Betts! Thanks so much David.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_20170202_194618393.jpg

The IT portfolio is tied shut and I didn't have the nerve to untie it as I figured I would never tie it back up as neatly. The Dark man prints were still wrapped in plastic, and I didn't have the heart to open it either. Looks like there are a ton of prints. Is there anywhere someone has posted pictures of the prints from these portfolios?

As I unwrapped the Full Dark No Stars GE, I noticed a cool effect. If you shake the book, it looks like blue "Stephen King" slides around on the slip case. I wonder if the optical effect was intentionally designed.

[Stockerlone]

Nothing big or expensive... but i LIKE IT !!!
When I started some time ago in a new company, I discovered a small second hand shop nearby, unfortunately only with a few books and games but with the game JUNTA which I found great when I was younger.
I visit the shop more often, JUNTA was always there and I told my colleagues and Chef that I buy the game sometimes, on an anniversary or when I leave in the company.
This thursday my boss surprised me with the game, for my 2.5 year jubilee in the company, self packed.
A used exterior ugly but inside great game, not expensive but a areally nice gesture.

JUNTA
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT6751.JPG

[Theli]

This haul just arrived from David at Betts! Thanks so much David.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_20170202_194618393.jpg

The IT portfolio is tied shut and I didn't have the nerve to untie it as I figured I would never tie it back up as neatly. The Dark man prints were still wrapped in plastic, and I didn't have the heart to open it either. Looks like there are a ton of prints. Is there anywhere someone has posted pictures of the prints from these portfolios?

As I unwrapped the Full Dark No Stars GE, I noticed a cool effect. If you shake the book, it looks like blue "Stephen King" slides around on the slip case. I wonder if the optical effect was intentionally designed.

Killer haul!

[amd013]

The `Salem's Lot lettered just arrived from CD :excited::excited::excited::

The traycase:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_20170203_143738753.jpg


The outside of the book: (and inside of traycase)


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_20170203_143816898.jpg


The limitation page:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_20170203_143835433.jpg


The remarque from Palumbo (look familiar?) (next time I will consider getting different artist for lettered and numbered if choice is available)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_20170203_143903486.jpg

[Brian861]

Nice haul indeed, Mike! Congrats!

[St. Troy]

mmm nice

[Theli]

It's hard to put into words how jealous I am of you. A truly beautiful production that is!

[peripheral]

I just looked in here and don't know where to begin... Salem's Lettered .... Holy SHIT! I love the white traycase and the boards! Looks like a superb production. What are the end papers like?

And that Betts haul is magnificent amd013. The Cujo S/L is actually one of my favourite S/L's. And of course you have to open the portfolios! Why would you buy them?! Do it, do it..!

Congrats everybody...

[allasorte]

Great hauls everyone. Speechless and jealous!!!

[amd013]

Thanks everyone.

@peripheral, the end papers are the same as the dust jacket for the Artist edition.

[Ben Mears]

SL lettered is sweet!

[Merlin1958]

That lettered, 'Lot is handsome indeed!!!

[webstar1000]

Nice book! I was strongly considering lettered but passed.... mad now:(!!!!

[AstroDad]

Great haul amd and I echo everyone else that I am jealous of that Lettered 'Salems. Something about white leather covers/traycases that I just love. Doctor Sleep is one of my favorite s/l purely on looks because of this. I just love how the white stands out on the shelf from all of the darker cases.

[Ben Mears]

A couple of recent P&J's:

First is the Summer of Night lettered edition from Sub Press. One of my top 5 all-time favorite novels.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/SONL.JPG http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/SONS.JPG

Next is painting by Robert Addison (Second Coming prototype artist) titled Orpheum Theatre; 23.5" x 29" acrylic on Masonite board completed in 1984. Looks like the Orpheum has seen betters days...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/Orpheum_Theatercrop100.jpg

[Theli]

Fantastic letter edition, and absolutely beautiful painting. Very classy.

[firemonkey66]

That's a great image. Looks like that yellow/gold would light up a room. Are you going to have it framed?

[webstar1000]

Man that man can paint!!! Love the lettered summer too... kind of kick myself for not keeping it.


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[Ben Mears]

Thanks for the kind words about Orpheum Theatre; it took over two years to complete the deal.

[Ben Mears]

That's a great image. Looks like that yellow/gold would light up a room. Are you going to have it framed?

The painting is still in its original frame from 1984; I tend to leave them as is. The yellow/gold definitely lights a room!
The focus of Robert Addison's artwork was primarily the play of light on buildings and houses and Orpheum Theatre is an excellent example of his fascination with light and shadow.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

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[webstar1000]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170207/1a156fe374208a314ba6a0c3d8e90c95.jpg


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I would call this a 'MASSIVE HAUL'. haha

[firemonkey66]

Nice assortment, Chad. If you don't have enough room for both of those Pet Sematary proofs, you can keep one of them on my bookshelf:)

[Theli]

Very nice Chad, a real good haul!

[Lot guy]

Congrars all!!!!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Thanks guys! Yeah, this is the result of not uploading anything in awhile. Cheers!

[webstar1000]

NOT here yet but excited none the less to share! After 5 years of building my IT collection a VERY cool member scored me the UK and US proofs for a fair price! I know have my IT collection about complete! I just need a signed UK 1st!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[biomieg]

Congrats, Kris! I saw something in the works earlier today I think....

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Congrats dude!

[zelig]

WTG!

[Theli]

NOT here yet but excited none the less to share! After 5 years of building my IT collection a VERY cool member scored me the UK and US proofs for a fair price! I know have my IT collection about complete! I just need a signed UK 1st!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very nice!!! Congrats bro!

[firemonkey66]

Congrats on the ITs!

[Pasiuk57]

Congrats Chris-very tough to find...

[firemonkey66]

I haven't posted anything here in a while, but here are a few relatively new adds that I'm happy about.

Knowing Darkness S/L deluxe thanks to Dave (oy-the-brave). This thing is a monstrosity, in a good way.
http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah123/tony8379/PJs2_zpsyfhup992.jpg

Salem's Lot 1st in Collector traycase thanks to Ralph (Room 217 Caretaker).
http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah123/tony8379/PJs3_zps7ejuypvd.jpg

A Mark Ryden tear sheet of his cover art for The Regulators and Desperation. I helped someone out with a copy of Knowing Darkness that he owns, but didn't know much about (and then decided to buy my own as a result), and he was nice enough to send me this as a thank you. Apparently these sheets were given out as part of a small run of advertising packets of Ryden's work back in 1996. They were given to art and music executives to showcase Ryden's work, and most were shredded/destroyed, which makes it a bit of a rarity.
http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah123/tony8379/PJs1_zpshkyhfovx.jpg

[sharki69]

Congrats all ! Great additions

[webstar1000]

I haven't posted anything here in a while, but here are a few relatively new adds that I'm happy about.

Knowing Darkness S/L deluxe thanks to Dave (oy-the-brave). This thing is a monstrosity, in a good way.
http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah123/tony8379/PJs2_zpsyfhup992.jpg

Salem's Lot 1st in Collector traycase thanks to Ralph (Room 217 Caretaker).
http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah123/tony8379/PJs3_zps7ejuypvd.jpg

A Mark Ryden tear sheet of his cover art for The Regulators and Desperation. I helped someone out with a copy of Knowing Darkness that he owns, but didn't know much about (and then decided to buy my own as a result), and he was nice enough to send me this as a thank you. Apparently these sheets were given out as part of a small run of advertising packets of Ryden's work back in 1996. They were given to art and music executives to showcase Ryden's work, and most were shredded/destroyed, which makes it a bit of a rarity.
http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah123/tony8379/PJs1_zpshkyhfovx.jpg

VERY COOL!


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[Theli]

Very nice additions. The Ryden advertising material is particularly cool.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Awesome stuff!

[zelig]

Congrats all. And that Ryden sheet is very cool.

[jsmcmullen92]

I haven't posted anything here in a while, but here are a few relatively new adds that I'm happy about.

Knowing Darkness S/L deluxe thanks to Dave (oy-the-brave). This thing is a monstrosity, in a good way.
http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah123/tony8379/PJs2_zpsyfhup992.jpg

Salem's Lot 1st in Collector traycase thanks to Ralph (Room 217 Caretaker).
http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah123/tony8379/PJs3_zps7ejuypvd.jpg

A Mark Ryden tear sheet of his cover art for The Regulators and Desperation. I helped someone out with a copy of Knowing Darkness that he owns, but didn't know much about (and then decided to buy my own as a result), and he was nice enough to send me this as a thank you. Apparently these sheets were given out as part of a small run of advertising packets of Ryden's work back in 1996. They were given to art and music executives to showcase Ryden's work, and most were shredded/destroyed, which makes it a bit of a rarity.
http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah123/tony8379/PJs1_zpshkyhfovx.jpg

If you ever decide to sell that Ryden sheet can I be first in line!?! That is awesome!

[Roog]

Thanks to Jon, i have a proof Thursday :D
Slowly filling in the missing pieces of the DT proofs:

http://www.roog.nu/624.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/625.jpg

He also helped me out with the shipping of this UK proof of Dutch author Thomas Olde Heuvelt:

http://www.roog.nu/626.jpg

Thanks again, Jon!

[Theli]

Very nice Rogier!

[surly]

Just picked up a package that includes concept art from some early nineties Viking editions. Here is a sample:
FOUR PAST MIDNIGHT: Original concept painting that was presented to the art director, editors and Stephen King, mounted on white board with a matt for the presentation 8” x 9”, image area is 4” x 6 1/4” . This was the concept that was chosen for publication but later they decided to go with a color version.
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/Art/20170214_221103_zpsgtpsv9cr.jpg (http://s846.photobucket.com/user/surly_pics/media/Art/20170214_221103_zpsgtpsv9cr.jpg.html)

Have couple more in my collection thread. Feel free to stop by and have a look.

[Ari_Racing]

VERY nice!

[dnemec]

Just picked up a package that includes concept art from some early nineties Viking editions. Here is a sample:
FOUR PAST MIDNIGHT: Original concept painting that was presented to the art director, editors and Stephen King, mounted on white board with a matt for the presentation 8” x 9”, image area is 4” x 6 1/4” . This was the concept that was chosen for publication but later they decided to go with a color version.
http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/surly_pics/Art/20170214_221103_zpsgtpsv9cr.jpg (http://s846.photobucket.com/user/surly_pics/media/Art/20170214_221103_zpsgtpsv9cr.jpg.html)

Have couple more in my collection thread. Feel free to stop by and have a look.

That is very unique! I like it!

[wolfehr]

Congrats on all the new P&Js!


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[Theli]

Very neat! Congrats.

[wizardsrainbow]

For me, the Alex McVey saga has reached a most happy ending...YEARS (seriously) ago I was introduced to Alex by a member here as Alex was in some difficulty for which I extended myself and helped him out. Alex's promise was to repay me within a year at a favorable return....well that deadline came and went and all my efforts to "converse" with Alex fell dead...email, by phone etc....nothing for YEARS. Then I got him to respond to me on Facebook with promises to pay me back....that still did not happen and he went silent for months at a time. I finally got Alex to agree to do some original artwork for me. I asked for a piece myself and one I could donate to Haven as a fundraiser. He agreed but still nothing came. I pestered him another 2 years until finally a couple weeks ago he told me he was done and that he was shipping my artwork. It finally arrived yesterday and I can say I am MOST PLEASED.

Alex, if you read this, I'm sorry I "outed" you here right now but this never should have taken so long. In the end though, you made things right and I appreciate that integrity with promises made came through in the end.

So, Stephen King fans, below are the 3 (three) original pieces that I received yesterday. All are 16" by 20" and original art on solid board. I have a personal favorite of the three but it is NOT the one I actually commissioned....still have to decide if I am going to offer one to Haven for fundraising...would be a tough decision. I'd like to hear from you all how you rate them yourself (I know everyone is different in what they like).

#1 Randall Flagg with crow on shoulder

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/McVey1.jpg


Randall Flagg and the Trashcan Man

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/McVey2.jpg


and Oy (I think this is MUCH better than the pencil drawing listed for sale on eBay currently)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/McVey3.jpg

[webstar1000]

David I LOVE OY. I would want that one:)

[Room 217 Caretaker]

1- OY

2- RF with Crow

3- RF with Trashcan Man

Mulleins

[Roseannebarr]

For me, the Alex McVey saga has reached a most happy ending...YEARS (seriously) ago I was introduced to Alex by a member here as Alex was in some difficulty for which I extended myself and helped him out. Alex's promise was to repay me within a year at a favorable return....well that deadline came and went and all my efforts to "converse" with Alex fell dead...email, by phone etc....nothing for YEARS. Then I got him to respond to me on Facebook with promises to pay me back....that still did not happen and he went silent for months at a time. I finally got Alex to agree to do some original artwork for me. I asked for a piece myself and one I could donate to Haven as a fundraiser. He agreed but still nothing came. I pestered him another 2 years until finally a couple weeks ago he told me he was done and that he was shipping my artwork. It finally arrived yesterday and I can say I am MOST PLEASED.

Alex, if you read this, I'm sorry I "outed" you here right now but this never should have taken so long. In the end though, you made things right and I appreciate that integrity with promises made came through in the end.

So, Stephen King fans, below are the 3 (three) original pieces that I received yesterday. All are 16" by 20" and original art on solid board. I have a personal favorite of the three but it is NOT the one I actually commissioned....still have to decide if I am going to offer one to Haven for fundraising...would be a tough decision. I'd like to hear from you all how you rate them yourself (I know everyone is different in what they like).

#1 Randall Flagg with crow on shoulder

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/McVey1.jpg


Randall Flagg and the Trashcan Man

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/McVey2.jpg


and Oy (I think this is MUCH better than the pencil drawing listed for sale on eBay currently)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/519/medium/McVey3.jpg

OY is the winner. All you talk about the Darktower series. so that is a no brainer. my favorite too!

[Br!an]

OY!

The other two are a toss-up.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

OY! For sure


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[bdwyer19]

David, I think AC/DC answers which one is best...


https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=TNClPXg0FZo

[wizardsrainbow]

Very Interesting! Thanks so far for all the votes! It seems (so far) Oy by a landslide!

Here is the backdrop...I asked for a Trash Can Man piece...Alex said he was having trouble with just Trashie and could he add Flagg, I said sure. He told me he would do a separate RF piece and I thought, great! Oy was a last minute addition on his part! So, Trash/RF was the one I commissioned, leaving art totally up to him. I'm partial to the RF one with Oy a VERY close 2nd. I really LIKE Trash/RF but of the 3 my least favorite and THAT is the one I asked him to do...go figure.

[Randall Flagg]

Trashcan
Oy
RF

That order.

[Merlin1958]

Trashcan
Oy
RF

That order.


Ditto!!!

[ICry4Oy]

Oy standing on the stone penis is definitely my fave!

[Merlin1958]

Oy standing on the stone penis is definitely my fave!


Seek therapy!!! :wtf::wtf:

[wolfehr]

OY is definitely my favorite!


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[Brian861]

Trashcan
Oy
RF

That order.

Agreed.

[Pasiuk57]

OY-beautiful!!

[AKC]

Been out of the Book Market as of late BUT, can't pass up good deals when they come along. Enjoy.....


http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Dolans%20Cadillac/IMG_5588_zpsr8e3gra9.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Dolans%20Cadillac/IMG_5589_zpsjeu9iqyw.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Dolans%20Cadillac/IMG_5590_zpsozfovwgh.jpg

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Cycle%20of%20the%20Werewolf/IMG_5585_zpstrqc9mbz.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Cycle%20of%20the%20Werewolf/IMG_5587_zpszx5dsmtr.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Cycle%20of%20the%20Werewolf/IMG_5586_zps8acmyw6c.jpg

[webstar1000]

Wow!!! Those some nice finds man!! Congrats!


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[Lot guy]

Congrats Tim!!!!

[jcmanske]

Congrats, Tim! Great pickups! Happy to see you are back in book mode.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Tim, those look great!

[Ari_Racing]

Nice!

[Merlin1958]

Congrats, Timbo!!!!

[AKC]

Thanks to all and especially you Billbo.

Hope all is well and congrats on the pending addition to the family.

[Merlin1958]

Thanks to all and especially you Billbo.

Hope all is well and congrats on the pending addition to the family.


"Billbo" lol I like it!!! Thank you, fortunately, he gets his looks from others!!!! lol


Edit: You'll most likely laugh, but I have a wooden sign, with "Smaug" carved in that says "Bag End" that hangs outside my house. lol lol At one point, I thought some kids had stolen it and went and bought another. Turns out my wife took the original down!!! Women!!! Sometimes......... lol lol


However, I won. It's still up there and I believe she can't wait until I die and she can take it down!! lol lol

[firemonkey66]

Nice additions, tim. Love that Cycle!

[Theli]

Thanks to all and especially you Billbo.

Hope all is well and congrats on the pending addition to the family.


"Billbo" lol I like it!!! Thank you, fortunately, he gets his looks from others!!!! lol


Edit: You'll most likely laugh, but I have a wooden sign, with "Smaug" carved in that says "Bag End" that hangs outside my house. lol lol At one point, I thought some kids had stolen it and went and bought another. Turns out my wife took the original down!!! Women!!! Sometimes......... lol lol


However, I won. It's still up there and I believe she can't wait until I die and she can take it down!! lol lol

This gave me a good laugh this morning! :lol:

Congrats on the great acquisitions Tim!

[Brian861]

Very nice, Tim!

[Pasiuk57]

Mine is kind of crazy!
I've looked for many years for Cemetery Dance Magazine #6.
I finally found it last week.
My set is now complete. Took a while but...
I have multiple copies of many issues-especially some early ones(as well as later ones)- if anyone is interested.

[jonp]

Great new books, Tim.
Congratulations Mike, on completing the CD magazine set.

[wolfehr]

Congrats Tim! Awesome acquisitions!! I'm particularly fond of CotW.


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[webstar1000]

Day two of boxes coming has been exciting~ I posted more on my collection thread but had to say how surprised I am at the production value of this little gem! I know why all the collectors got sour on it but with a print run SO LOW and the cool factor of it... What a sweet King collectable. If you do not have it or have not seen it... it is worth a look for sure. I love it!

http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg528/websterweddingmexico/IMG_1307.jpg (http://s1242.photobucket.com/user/websterweddingmexico/media/IMG_1307.jpg.html)

[Theli]

Big congrats Kris!

[webstar1000]

Big congrats Kris!

:) Thanks!

[Fsmdr]

Very nice, Kris!

[Ari_Racing]

Nice Kris!

Last week I received these:

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/s960x960/17015775_10212663476366534_6635280723594167808_o.j pg?oh=046b77bdcba4078067bc87d3b972ab0b&oe=5927341B

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17097675_10212663476166529_379903024786736844_o.jp g?oh=87500437384966bf56e9f9c4e0d81c1e&oe=59327311

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/q87/s960x960/16991975_10212663530927898_2011622480052673403_o.j pg?oh=3463e2daac14afe81f228845fe421ab6&oe=59372ED0

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17021673_10212663534847996_4784865809229748394_n.j pg?oh=ee00a930dc971741efaf0c527b85434a&oe=5971B8F9

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17103287_10212663534207980_6112217280758876639_n.j pg?oh=d910b6bb916f585fd8003526d2f8060b&oe=5925341F

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17098574_10212663532927948_240129843794004504_n.jp g?oh=c2717b0a48b2f3b6dace2b770cfc2892&oe=597199C5

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17022160_10212663537528063_7115126944303498167_n.j pg?oh=ac8907c0425107b0b9ba546eaee743a1&oe=593A04BB

And this is not really an "acquisition", but my book has just been released in Argentina and it's being featured big in some of the most important bookstores in the city:

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16997739_10212664172503937_348194517157542316_n.jp g?oh=b8bb3fc89159d8616ca42fa020186b62&oe=59257340

This bookstore is located in a fancy area of the city where nearly 500K people walk by every day. You can see the book even from accross the street:

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16938558_10212664172303932_8107672637342061494_n.j pg?oh=e5d8b07700b0b64ef2d2dfdcaf94d244&oe=593196B0

The book also had a special display in the largest bookstore in the most important shopping mall in Buenos Aires (most of the major promotions are run in this shopping mall). The publisher is really confident in the book! :)

[Roseannebarr]

Nice Kris!

Last week I received these:

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/s960x960/17015775_10212663476366534_6635280723594167808_o.j pg?oh=046b77bdcba4078067bc87d3b972ab0b&oe=5927341B

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17097675_10212663476166529_379903024786736844_o.jp g?oh=87500437384966bf56e9f9c4e0d81c1e&oe=59327311

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/q87/s960x960/16991975_10212663530927898_2011622480052673403_o.j pg?oh=3463e2daac14afe81f228845fe421ab6&oe=59372ED0

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17021673_10212663534847996_4784865809229748394_n.j pg?oh=ee00a930dc971741efaf0c527b85434a&oe=5971B8F9

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17103287_10212663534207980_6112217280758876639_n.j pg?oh=d910b6bb916f585fd8003526d2f8060b&oe=5925341F

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17098574_10212663532927948_240129843794004504_n.jp g?oh=c2717b0a48b2f3b6dace2b770cfc2892&oe=597199C5

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17022160_10212663537528063_7115126944303498167_n.j pg?oh=ac8907c0425107b0b9ba546eaee743a1&oe=593A04BB

And this is not really an "acquisition", but my book has just been released in Argentina and it's being featured big in some of the most important bookstores in the city:

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16997739_10212664172503937_348194517157542316_n.jp g?oh=b8bb3fc89159d8616ca42fa020186b62&oe=59257340

This bookstore is located in a fancy area of the city where nearly 500K people walk by every day. You can see the book even from accross the street:

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16938558_10212664172303932_8107672637342061494_n.j pg?oh=e5d8b07700b0b64ef2d2dfdcaf94d244&oe=593196B0

The book also had a special display in the largest bookstore in the most important shopping mall in Buenos Aires (most of the major promotions are run in this shopping mall). The publisher is really confident in the book! :)

Dont forget us little people when you are rich and famous! Will there be an english translation? is there an english translation? If so, i would like an autographed copy.

Thank You! Glen

[Brian861]

Very cool, Ari!

[Br!an]

And this is not really an "acquisition", but my book has just been released in Argentina and it's being featured big in some of the most important bookstores in the city:

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16997739_10212664172503937_348194517157542316_n.jp g?oh=b8bb3fc89159d8616ca42fa020186b62&oe=59257340

This bookstore is located in a fancy area of the city where nearly 500K people walk by every day. You can see the book even from accross the street:

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16938558_10212664172303932_8107672637342061494_n.j pg?oh=e5d8b07700b0b64ef2d2dfdcaf94d244&oe=593196B0

The book also had a special display in the largest bookstore in the most important shopping mall in Buenos Aires (most of the major promotions are run in this shopping mall). The publisher is really confident in the book! :)

Dont forget us little people when you are rich and famous! Will there be an english translation? is there an english translation? If so, i would like an autographed copy.

Thank You! Glen


Very nice, Ari!

There is no English edition, Glen.

I'm still waiting for an autographed copy en Español. :evil:

[stroppygoblin]

Thats very cool Ari, Congratulations!

[Randall Flagg]

My short story chapbook had similar excitement https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b3/95/47/b39547213e7ba46c0c3c058ef2db3239.jpg

[becca69]

Maybe Ari could try and offer direct sales of his signed book to TDT :evil:

[dnemec]

Very cool, Ari! Congratulations!!!

[idlewarnings]

Congrats on the release of your book, Ari. I wish you much success with it.

[zelig]

Way to go Ari.

[peripheral]

Nice adds Kris and Ari...

[Ari_Racing]

Nice Kris!

Last week I received these:

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/s960x960/17015775_10212663476366534_6635280723594167808_o.j pg?oh=046b77bdcba4078067bc87d3b972ab0b&oe=5927341B

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17097675_10212663476166529_379903024786736844_o.jp g?oh=87500437384966bf56e9f9c4e0d81c1e&oe=59327311

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/q87/s960x960/16991975_10212663530927898_2011622480052673403_o.j pg?oh=3463e2daac14afe81f228845fe421ab6&oe=59372ED0

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17021673_10212663534847996_4784865809229748394_n.j pg?oh=ee00a930dc971741efaf0c527b85434a&oe=5971B8F9

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17103287_10212663534207980_6112217280758876639_n.j pg?oh=d910b6bb916f585fd8003526d2f8060b&oe=5925341F

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17098574_10212663532927948_240129843794004504_n.jp g?oh=c2717b0a48b2f3b6dace2b770cfc2892&oe=597199C5

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17022160_10212663537528063_7115126944303498167_n.j pg?oh=ac8907c0425107b0b9ba546eaee743a1&oe=593A04BB

And this is not really an "acquisition", but my book has just been released in Argentina and it's being featured big in some of the most important bookstores in the city:

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16997739_10212664172503937_348194517157542316_n.jp g?oh=b8bb3fc89159d8616ca42fa020186b62&oe=59257340

This bookstore is located in a fancy area of the city where nearly 500K people walk by every day. You can see the book even from accross the street:

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16938558_10212664172303932_8107672637342061494_n.j pg?oh=e5d8b07700b0b64ef2d2dfdcaf94d244&oe=593196B0

The book also had a special display in the largest bookstore in the most important shopping mall in Buenos Aires (most of the major promotions are run in this shopping mall). The publisher is really confident in the book! :)

Dont forget us little people when you are rich and famous! Will there be an english translation? is there an english translation? If so, i would like an autographed copy.

Thank You! Glen

Ha! No plans for a translated edition for now. :)

Thank you very much everyone for your comments!

As for signed copies, I don't mind sending copies but shipping is super expensive from Argentina (U$S 50, more than the book, which costs U$S 21). Nevertheless, if there's interest I can donate one for the HF prizes signed/inscribed (I'll pay the shipping).

I've just received this:

https://scontent-gru2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17201437_10212708720137600_8986978642626184471_n.j pg?oh=c86fd1df1faccf2e68e48cd8b2a92628&oe=5963D7A9

[Brian861]

Congrats on the proof!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

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[webstar1000]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170308/3083d45cbbe38f278e3c110c83def436.jpg

More pics in collection thread


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NICE! Two MUST HAVES!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

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NICE! Two MUST HAVES!

Thanks Kris, I agree!

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http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e242/Picontin/20170308_111643_zpsc4caebic.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/Picontin/media/20170308_111643_zpsc4caebic.jpg.html)

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e242/Picontin/20170308_111836_zps885uyale.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/Picontin/media/20170308_111836_zps885uyale.jpg.html)

[picontin]

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e242/Picontin/20170308_112510_zpsvilbygya.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/Picontin/media/20170308_112510_zpsvilbygya.jpg.html)

[Brian James Freeman]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170308/3083d45cbbe38f278e3c110c83def436.jpg

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Wow, they are beautiful looking copies!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170308/3083d45cbbe38f278e3c110c83def436.jpg

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Wow, they are beautiful looking copies!

Thanks brother! Yep, I am very pleased with the condition

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http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e242/Picontin/20170308_111643_zpsc4caebic.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/Picontin/media/20170308_111643_zpsc4caebic.jpg.html)

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e242/Picontin/20170308_111836_zps885uyale.jpg (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/Picontin/media/20170308_111836_zps885uyale.jpg.html)

Nice! Looks great

[amd013]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170308/3083d45cbbe38f278e3c110c83def436.jpg

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Wow, they are beautiful looking copies!


I agree! Very nice!

[jsmcmullen92]

It's always a good day when the mailman knocks on your door!
http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums/s603/jsmcmullen92/20170310_123435_zps6q0f4hfy.jpg

http://i1308.photobucket.com/albums/s603/jsmcmullen92/20170310_123458_zps6sqjo6gw.jpg

I already had the gift but figured I would spring for the Lettered. After seeing this I think I am going to have to find someone to sell me a lettered every time!

Oh and anyone know where I can find a Lettered Carrie :evil:

[webstar1000]

Congrats:)

[Brian861]

Nice adds, Josh!

[herbertwest]

I have just recieved something pretty cool that i've been looking for since a while !
Pictures tomorrow :)

[becca69]

Not a bad birthday week.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/7D02B92E-2177-4148-89FD-0C9C68F1B261.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/7D02B92E-2177-4148-89FD-0C9C68F1B261.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/80B1FC75-4DAE-4F8D-9A8C-5F044A6F86CD.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/80B1FC75-4DAE-4F8D-9A8C-5F044A6F86CD.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/4079F22D-F802-4AFC-B8AE-E02F9FE6B5EA.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/4079F22D-F802-4AFC-B8AE-E02F9FE6B5EA.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/6F03CB6A-A289-4D8A-B855-9D8A7DD1D3F2.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/6F03CB6A-A289-4D8A-B855-9D8A7DD1D3F2.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/AF7F232C-FB6A-4F3B-85F3-7DFD56B2A5FC.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/AF7F232C-FB6A-4F3B-85F3-7DFD56B2A5FC.jpg.html)

[Merlin1958]

:clap::clap::clap:

[Theli]

There's been some top notch additions lately. Congrats all!

[herbertwest]

So a couple of months ago, I was literally gutted because I accidentally found a copy of a first french edition of DRACULA.
It was a bit pricey, but reasonnable for the book.
It seemed in good / very good condition, but I emailed the seller with a question because i thought i saw that pages were becoming loose.
Waiting for a reply from the seller, the book was sold.

I was gutted because it was the first copy i ever saw for sale, and technically I could have bought it but I was stupid to not rush on it.
Furthermore, I could have gotten it "cheapish" because I remembered I have a 100e voucher since december !

Anyway, I was on my laptop by 2am this week when I recieved an alert that a copy was available.
The seller provided some pictures showing some damages, described the copy thoroughly and it was a bit cheaper because of the lower state compared to that previous damn copy that I missed.

I literally jumped on the occasion : reading a bit the lenghtly description to be sure that I do not miss any important details because it was several hundred euros, but do not want that someone else jumps in the meantime if they got the alert !

So, here is my french first edition of DRACULA !

There interior is a bit damaged, but I was looking for a copy since awhile.
On the front cover is written "3000th". The seller discussed it with me as he is quite a savy librarian and keen of vampires among other stuff, and explained that this was a common practice back in the day to pretend that books were selling well, but that may not mean that this is a third printing as nothing else is different from copies without that mention (and yes, the copy i missed a couple of months ago DIDNT have that mention!)

http://club-stephenking.fr/img/collection-herbertwest/Collecting/misc/2017/dracula-first/dracula-fr-1st--01.jpg






So this copy joins this part of my library, which contains a first french edition of JEKYLL & a second french edition of Frankenstein.
Interestingly, I discovered through that seller something i didn't know about frankenstein. I always thought that the only known copy of the first french edition is at the national library. Well he proved me that a copy was sold a year or so ago through an auction house and went for 15,000€.
Unfortunately there are no actual pictures of the copy.
He also told me that over the course of years he seem to have noticed about 6 copies about the 1st french Frankenstein.

Anyway, here is the spot of my collection surrounded by a skull of JD, and bottle of absinthe and a freaky glass!


http://club-stephenking.fr/img/collection-herbertwest/Collecting/misc/2017/dracula-first/dracula-fr-1st--02.jpg

[peripheral]

Brilliant story, congratulations Jeremy. That top shelf looks most excellent, and fitting that it resides next to the skull chalice...

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations!

[Aronstg]

Great find on the Dracula and thank you for including the story along with it. Love hearing the stories of people picking up grail items.

[herbertwest]

Thanks all !

[east-tennessee]

Great stuff herbertwest !! :)

[peripheral]

Yesterday my Holy Grail arrived! The Dark Tower, Signed Limited Set, Matching Number #428. Thanks, of course, goes to THE legendary seller around these parts, David at Betts. They are gorgeous.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_22291.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_2234.JPG

Unfortunately I'm unable to fully appreciate this set today - in 3 hours I'm scheduled to have a vasectomy :Ball Kick:

[AKC]

Collection defining acquisition....

Congratulations!

[dnemec]

That's a big one. Congrats!

[wolfehr]

BIG congrats!!!


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[allasorte]

Super nice! Good for you!

[Fsmdr]

Congratulations! That's a really big one!

[cit74]

Congrats, get some frozen peas (trust me), take your pain Meds and frozen peas and you can sit back and enjoy your DT set for the next few days; seriously don't do anything except rest, take the norco (or whatever they give you) and frozen peas. Don't run a half marathon 3 days later (like my friend did).

[peripheral]

Thank you guys, I'm so excited and delighted about this DT set. It was never seriously on my radar until I more fully immersed myself here in this collecting community, so I have you collecting obsessives to thank also.

And Chad, thanks for the advice! It's almost midnight here so I'll be crashing soon but, tomorrow, those frozen peas and I are going to start a new relationship (I'm not sure the fam will eat them afterwards, however). Anyway... SWEET JESUS. It feels like the President of The Hells Angels, Andre The Giant, and Cthulhu, have all taken it in turns to shoe me in the plums... I'm going to enjoy some time with these OxyContins...

[webstar1000]

Collection defining acquisition....

Congratulations!

Exactly. What a score!!


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[St. Troy]

…in 3 hours I'm scheduled to have a vasectomy :Ball Kick:
I’ve walked this particular road; you should be (and probably already are) fine, although I have to say that this…


…It feels like the President of The Hells Angels, Andre The Giant, and Cthulhu, have all taken it in turns to shoe me in the plums...
…didn’t happen to me (perhaps I just got ahead of it with the meds).

And as for this:


Don't run a half marathon 3 days later (like my friend did).
…has anyone made the “that takes balls” or "take a load off" jokes yet?

Oh yeah - nice books.

[stroppygoblin]

Unfortunately I'm unable to fully appreciate this set today - in 3 hours I'm scheduled to have a vasectomy :Ball Kick:


That's a big one. Congrats!


Congratulations! That's a really big one!

:rolleyes1::smile_002:

[Brian James Freeman]

Don't run a half marathon 3 days later (like my friend did).

:onfire: :frown2:

[becca69]

Yesterday my Holy Grail arrived! The Dark Tower, Signed Limited Set, Matching Number #428. Thanks, of course, goes to THE legendary seller around these parts, David at Betts. They are gorgeous.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_22291.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_2234.JPG

Unfortunately I'm unable to fully appreciate this set today - in 3 hours I'm scheduled to have a vasectomy :Ball Kick:

Super sweet! Is this your consolation gift :evil:

[sharki69]

Wow just wow . Congrats buddy !!

[Br!an]

Super nice! Congrats!

[zelig]

What can I say. Way to go Antoni. Congrats!

[Randall Flagg]

Unfortunately I'm unable to fully appreciate this set today - in 3 hours I'm scheduled to have a vasectomy :Ball Kick:

No more children = more $$$ for books. And books are quieter.

[Theli]

Big congrats on the ball procedure Antoni!

[firemonkey66]

Congrats on the DT set! Awesome stuff

[Lot guy]

Congrats Ari, Antoni, Becca and everyone, great stuff!!!!

[wizardsrainbow]

NICE!!! Glad to be of service Antoni! And I had a vasectomy almost exactly 15 years ago this month...I share your discomfort but it was a GREAT decision (for me anyway)

[peripheral]

Thank you everyone for the kind words on my DT set and my bruised balls! :biggrin: I must say, the DT set has been a useful distraction and almost as analgesic as my Oxycontin (as I type this, I'm high on oxy and have a strategically positioned ice pack. My first time taking oxycontin - man, it's wondrous!!!) I'm happy to say, the procedure went without complication - I couldn't smell whiskey on the urologist's breath, and his hand didn't look too shaky.





Unfortunately I'm unable to fully appreciate this set today - in 3 hours I'm scheduled to have a vasectomy :Ball Kick:

No more children = more $$$ for books. And books are quieter.

And yes, RF, I like your logic. Come to think of it, it seems more than a coincidence that I get a vasectomy just after I spend the kids' school fees for the next 6 years.

[shaq]

My Holy Grail has travelled from snowy Fairfield to London in just 2 days. Arrived there at 6.30am and now in transit to Birmingham (now 12:30pm)

It is in touching distance, so close my fingers are itching to get hands on it!!!

Very excited that it may be delivered today/tomorrow!!

Photos soon.

[tippy4]

I bought this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Colorado-Kid-Stephen-King-Hard-Case-Crime-SIGNED-ONE-OF-A-KIND-/262899365687?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=h4wqRVmLhbRC%252BMBMTkyMY1vH1Ew%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc) yesterday.

Seller was local and they agreed to knock $20 off of the starting bid (the book had already run once with no bidders) if I picked up and paid cash.

I know the Sharpie signature is less than desirable, but this is a tough item to find signed....and besides, I was at the event in which it was signed.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I bought this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Colorado-Kid-Stephen-King-Hard-Case-Crime-SIGNED-ONE-OF-A-KIND-/262899365687?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=h4wqRVmLhbRC%252BMBMTkyMY1vH1Ew%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc) yesterday.

Seller was local and they agreed to knock $20 off of the starting bid (the book had already run once with no bidders) if I picked up and paid cash.

I know the Sharpie signature is less than desirable, but this is a tough item to find signed....and besides, I was at the event in which it was signed.

Great find and pickup. The signature is nice.

Mulleins

[Ari_Racing]

Congratulations Antoni and Rick! :)

[Lot guy]

Congrats Antoni and Rick!!!!

I'm really excited to now have all 3 Custom 'Salem's Lot signed, Mr. King was generous with his time as always, also was generous to sign a 1st Edition Charlie the Choo Choo and Mr. Mercedes Proof.
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/20170317_204422_zpsp3mdtio0.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

[tippy4]

Wow!.....you truly are the "Lot Guy"!

Nice work!

[webstar1000]

Congrats Antoni and Rick!!!!

I'm really excited to now have all 3 Custom 'Salem's Lot signed, Mr. King was generous with his time as always, also was generous to sign a 1st Edition Charlie the Choo Choo and Mr. Mercedes Proof.
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/20170317_204422_zpsp3mdtio0.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

DAMMMMMMMM. I would say that Choo Choo is the only one he ever signed too eh Matt?

[Randall Flagg]

DAMMMMMMMM. I would say that Choo Choo is the only one he ever signed too eh Matt?
I'm reasonably sure King has signed a few more.

[shaq]

My next new pride and joy is literally sitting at a depot 20 miles away from me.

I'd like to be patient but it is the holy grail, S/L The Stand.

Can't wait to get it tomorrow. I could have collected it tonight, but my other new pride and joy needed feeding and didn't have the time to go collect it.

Ah well, tomorrow will be special. Register my baby as officially born, get new windows in the house, and take delivery of this wonderful book. Exciting day.

I'm honoured obtaining this book at this point in time, given the passing of Bernie. I look forward seeing the artwork first hand.

[OneFathom]

Only two books in my collection: A 1st/1st Gunslinger inscribed on the day I was born, the other is this...

http://i.imgur.com/o7IMzvr.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/97LoLEK.jpg?1

Let the hunt begin!

[peripheral]

hell yes, congrats Colin...

[peripheral]

Congrats Antoni and Rick!!!!

I'm really excited to now have all 3 Custom 'Salem's Lot signed, Mr. King was generous with his time as always, also was generous to sign a 1st Edition Charlie the Choo Choo and Mr. Mercedes Proof.
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/20170317_204422_zpsp3mdtio0.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip


Matt... I'm speechless. I just don't have the superlative adjective.

[herbertwest]

Congrats Antoni and Rick!!!!

I'm really excited to now have all 3 Custom 'Salem's Lot signed, Mr. King was generous with his time as always, also was generous to sign a 1st Edition Charlie the Choo Choo and Mr. Mercedes Proof.
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/20170317_204422_zpsp3mdtio0.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

May we ask how he signed it? Steve as Berryl....?
Thanks

[Roseannebarr]

Congrats Antoni and Rick!!!!

I'm really excited to now have all 3 Custom 'Salem's Lot signed, Mr. King was generous with his time as always, also was generous to sign a 1st Edition Charlie the Choo Choo and Mr. Mercedes Proof.
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/20170317_204422_zpsp3mdtio0.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

May we ask how he signed it? Steve as Berryl....?
Thanks

Amazing set of signed books! Congrats!

[shaq]

There has been some amazing pride and joys this week. Here's mine.

Book is immaculate, but the box needs a little work.

http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y415/DaveShack/15D32C8F-74E2-4300-B7E0-0A1B05CC0266_zpspyedhvht.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/DaveShack/media/15D32C8F-74E2-4300-B7E0-0A1B05CC0266_zpspyedhvht.jpg.html)

http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y415/DaveShack/634BED5D-A527-4380-A94D-36730EAD59D8_zpsdxrjmrzf.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/DaveShack/media/634BED5D-A527-4380-A94D-36730EAD59D8_zpsdxrjmrzf.jpg.html)

http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y415/DaveShack/469ECA0A-B551-4629-9892-7665A864A2DD_zpswj8f1aza.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/DaveShack/media/469ECA0A-B551-4629-9892-7665A864A2DD_zpswj8f1aza.jpg.html)

http://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y415/DaveShack/B7ECA0E3-0EED-42AC-8FA5-1DE04E88B906_zpszllozm6j.jpg (http://s1273.photobucket.com/user/DaveShack/media/B7ECA0E3-0EED-42AC-8FA5-1DE04E88B906_zpszllozm6j.jpg.html)

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice!

Congratulations all!

[peripheral]

Boom! And there it is... Congratulations Shaq, truly a beautiful production.

[webstar1000]

Wow. You have to be a happy cat. I know I was when I finally got mine!!! CONGRATS!


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[Merlin1958]

Congrats Antoni and Rick!!!!

I'm really excited to now have all 3 Custom 'Salem's Lot signed, Mr. King was generous with his time as always, also was generous to sign a 1st Edition Charlie the Choo Choo and Mr. Mercedes Proof.
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/20170317_204422_zpsp3mdtio0.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip


My Hero!!! lol :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Randall Flagg]

There has been some amazing pride and joys this week. Here's mine.

Book is immaculate, but the box needs a little work.



Not clear from the picture what the flaws are on the case.

[shaq]

There has been some amazing pride and joys this week. Here's mine.

Book is immaculate, but the box needs a little work.



Not clear from the picture what the flaws are on the case.

The bottom panel is pretty marked where it has been stood, and the joint in the bottom right corner isn't as flush as the other corners, as if it has been removed once before, and didn't quite fit together. I've not seen one before so not sure how flush they normally are.

Also the rim the lid sits on is pretty fragile and split in a couple of places and needs strengthening somehow.

Nothing that can't be addressed by an expert.

Your post on restoring the box is excellent and shows very similar areas that needs work. Only for the skilled I think.

Ps and yes, one very happy cat indeed. Waited a long time for this one.

[stroppygoblin]

There has been some amazing pride and joys this week. Here's mine.

Book is immaculate, but the box needs a little work.



Not clear from the picture what the flaws are on the case.

The bottom panel is pretty marked where it has been stood, and the joint in the bottom right corner isn't as flush as the other corners, as if it has been removed once before, and didn't quite fit together. I've not seen one before so not sure how flush they normally are.

Also the rim the lid sits on is pretty fragile and split in a couple of places and needs strengthening somehow.

Nothing that can't be addressed by an expert.

Your post on restoring the box is excellent and shows very similar areas that needs work. Only for the skilled I think.

Ps and yes, one very happy cat indeed. Waited a long time for this one.

Hi Shaq, I had some similar issues with my Stand Limited box. I found a very nice gentleman who specializes in antique box restoration and TBH this type of box is very simple work for him. The website is http://www.jackdawboxes.co.uk/ and you can email Adrian on info@jackdawboxes.co.uk. If you mention "Simon" and that I popped in on the way to Cornwall with a similar Stephen King Box I'm sure he will remember!

[shaq]

Excellent. Thank you. I will give him a call.

That is much appreciated. Cheers

[wolfehr]

Congrats on al the new amazing P&Js!


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[stroppygoblin]

Excellent. Thank you. I will give him a call.

That is much appreciated. Cheers

My pleasure, always happy to spread the word for craftsman.

By the way, your avatar photo is incredible, if thats as it was taken and not had some photoshopping of the bird in the foreground, it's a fantastic image. Love to hear the story behind it.

[needfulthings]

By the way, your avatar photo is incredible, if thats as it was taken and not had some photoshopping of the bird in the foreground, it's a fantastic image. Love to hear the story behind it.



Maybe it has something to do with...............?
http://imageshack.com/a/img921/6739/o8FO1p.jpg

[shaq]

Excellent. Thank you. I will give him a call.

That is much appreciated. Cheers

My pleasure, always happy to spread the word for craftsman.

By the way, your avatar photo is incredible, if thats as it was taken and not had some photoshopping of the bird in the foreground, it's a fantastic image. Love to hear the story behind it.


Cheers. Not my photography I'm afraid. It probably is photoshopped but makes me laugh the longer I look at it.

It was some random site that does stuff like top ten photo bombs and silly stuff like that.

It does make me laugh.

Ps checked the location of the box restorer, would be perfect if heading over to Glastonbury this year, but missing it due to new born. Will see what he says and send it over.

[wolfehr]

Some new acquisitions I'm particularly happy about. Now have blank copies of DTIII-VII+WTTKH+LSOE.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170322/7d9a1cabea7c207b897f80c00d630d14.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170322/a2d07bb1501ea1602e4b9f17e0d03930.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170322/ca2c6fc9628a55d57a2bbb8113079ea5.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170322/4b6e27318db25adda05c0e1e5ffbaa77.jpg




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[Randall Flagg]

Congrats on the acquisitions!

from a collecting standpoint, blank copies are a nightmare. A duplicate number by an unscrupulous person might eventually be caught. PC's and AC'S...etc. are a nightmare. If forever left blank, it's a great novelty-and a challenge to obtain DTI-DTVII, TWTTK, LSOE....but one person down the road could screw it up,

[stroppygoblin]

With regard to RF's spoiler comment, I think posting images of any blank copies is a good way to ensure such unscrupulous changes don't happen. It might be worth starting a separate thread so any contentious PC or numbered copies can be compared in the future.

Still great acquisitions and yet another flavour to a collection! :thumbsup:

[Cook]

wolfehr, Congratulations !!
Very unique collecting goal, definitely one of a kind.
Good luck on your journey, looking forward to seeing more.
Thanks for sharing.




Some new acquisitions I'm particularly happy about. Now have blank copies of DTIII-VII+WTTKH+LSOE.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170322/7d9a1cabea7c207b897f80c00d630d14.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170322/a2d07bb1501ea1602e4b9f17e0d03930.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170322/ca2c6fc9628a55d57a2bbb8113079ea5.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170322/4b6e27318db25adda05c0e1e5ffbaa77.jpg




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[wolfehr]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! A complete set of blank copies was one of my first collecting goals and it's exciting to get so close. I concur with the sentiment that having blank copies floating around has the potential to lead to "fake" numbers. That being said, I swear on my collection to leave them blank :) Having those blank copies in the hands of trusted members / collectors and tracking where numbers are (e.g., the front page of the DT Same-Number thread) is probably the best way to prevent that type of forgery from occurring.

[webstar1000]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! A complete set of blank copies was one of my first collecting goals and it's exciting to get so close. I concur with the sentiment that having blank copies floating around has the potential to lead to "fake" numbers. That being said, I swear on my collection to leave them blank :) Having those blank copies in the hands of trusted members / collectors and tracking where numbers are (e.g., the front page of the DT Same-Number thread) is probably the best way to prevent that type of forgery from occurring.

Very cool stuff. Can I ask why you wanted them blank?

[Merlin1958]

:clap::clap::clap:

[wolfehr]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! A complete set of blank copies was one of my first collecting goals and it's exciting to get so close. I concur with the sentiment that having blank copies floating around has the potential to lead to "fake" numbers. That being said, I swear on my collection to leave them blank :) Having those blank copies in the hands of trusted members / collectors and tracking where numbers are (e.g., the front page of the DT Same-Number thread) is probably the best way to prevent that type of forgery from occurring.

Very cool stuff. Can I ask why you wanted them blank?

For the most part I just think it's cool and "clean" looking to have the line blank. When I look at my collection I also get to ponder how these made it out into the wild without anything written there (e.g., Publisher's Copy). I know there's only one of every number and there could be multiple blank copies, but it's something different you don't see often.

Added bonus of keeping them out of the hands of potential forgers :)

[webstar1000]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! A complete set of blank copies was one of my first collecting goals and it's exciting to get so close. I concur with the sentiment that having blank copies floating around has the potential to lead to "fake" numbers. That being said, I swear on my collection to leave them blank :) Having those blank copies in the hands of trusted members / collectors and tracking where numbers are (e.g., the front page of the DT Same-Number thread) is probably the best way to prevent that type of forgery from occurring.

Very cool stuff. Can I ask why you wanted them blank?

For the most part I just think it's cool and "clean" looking to have the line blank. When I look at my collection I also get to ponder how these made it out into the while without anything written there (e.g., Publisher's Copy). I know there's only one of every number and there could be multiple blank copies, but it's something different you don't see often.

Added bonus of keeping them out of the hands of potential forgers :)

Thanks for the insight. That is pretty cool!

[Lot guy]

Congrats Antoni and Rick!!!!

I'm really excited to now have all 3 Custom 'Salem's Lot signed, Mr. King was generous with his time as always, also was generous to sign a 1st Edition Charlie the Choo Choo and Mr. Mercedes Proof.
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/20170317_204422_zpsp3mdtio0.jpg?w=480&h=480&fit=clip

May we ask how he signed it? Steve as Berryl....?
Thanks

Thanks for all the kind comments! These have been my 3 items to get signed for quite awhile and after a couple years I'm thrilled they are as big and heavey as they are theyre not easy to travel with! Charlie was signed as Stephen King and not Beryl Evans to answer that question he signed my Comic Con edition last year the same as Stephen King.

Congrats to Collin, Shaq and Heath great stuff Guys very Happy for you all!

[herbertwest]

Thanks Matt for the reply !

[becca69]

Squee!

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/DABA9B6F-1EB7-47E3-AF03-6FEBFE08D9DD.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/DABA9B6F-1EB7-47E3-AF03-6FEBFE08D9DD.jpg.html)

[zelig]

Great haul!

[jcmanske]

Major pickups, Becca! Nicely done.

[Lot guy]

Squee!

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/DABA9B6F-1EB7-47E3-AF03-6FEBFE08D9DD.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/DABA9B6F-1EB7-47E3-AF03-6FEBFE08D9DD.jpg.html)

Congrats Becca, those are 3 great Signed limteds!!!!

[peripheral]

Three cannons right there... Congrats Becca!

[Merlin1958]

Whoa!!!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[Randall Flagg]

Tough to get a quick good picture, but here is the poster for the Dark Tower movie:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1490994168-Dark%20Tower%20movie%20poster%20950x634.JPG

[ke7285]

Very nice RF, I also received a poster today too! Wonder if they are going to change out all the poster's with a corrected date? Because very nice haul you have too!

[herbertwest]

Nice! I should probably get in touch with my contacts to get one of those

[sharki69]

Great additions all!
Becca - nailed it !!!

[becca69]

Thanks everyone. Love that DT poster.

[ICry4Oy]

Got Jae Lee to draw in my The Wind Through The Keyhole artist edition. So now it is double signed and remarqued. Sucky photograph, looks much better in person.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/claydove/Roland.jpg

[Brian861]

Awesome!

[peripheral]

Great remarque...

[bdwyer19]

That looks fantastic! Congrats!!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

That looks great!


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[LokiJake]

I was fortunate enough to win the #19 Crimson King signed print, donated and sold to benefit The Haven Foundation fundraiser this year. With the help of a local Michaels who has advised and framed quite a few pieces for me, they helped put together something special for The CK. Included a pic next to Rachel Readman's sculpture, and placed it next to Whelan's The Long Walk.

http://i.imgur.com/ZhpHJ1U.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/2z0DthW.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/DuLbelY.jpg

[Br!an]

Really nice, everyone!

[webstar1000]

VERY NICE! You have any originals from Whelan?


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[Brian861]

Very nice, Jake!

[Randall Flagg]

Great look Jake!

[Merlin1958]

Very, very nice new swag everyone!!!!! :clap::clap::clap:

[LokiJake]

VERY NICE! You have any originals from Whelan?


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No, but I wish I did :)

[wolfehr]

My lettered Salem's Lot arrived today!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170407/73d78b785ef2dad7b74c39e612b8bdf7.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170407/54a6262370f5b81f885c1bcaffe35515.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170407/41ceb63e42a695693bf9c112d818d444.jpg


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[webstar1000]

Nice! What is that card by the IT?


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[peripheral]

Very cool... Beautiful production on that Salem's

[Merlin1958]

That is a very, very nice acquisition!!! Congrats!!!!

[wolfehr]

Nice! What is that card by the IT?


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There's an IT magnet from CD and two X-Files sketch cards from IDW limited (http://idwlimited.com/shop/x-files-annual-sketch-card-pack-red-label/)


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[webstar1000]

Nice! What is that card by the IT?


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There's an IT magnet from CD and two X-Files sketch cards from IDW limited (http://idwlimited.com/shop/x-files-annual-sketch-card-pack-red-label/)


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Thanks! They are super cool. Love that CD magnet!


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[wolfehr]

Thanks! I'm definitely loving the production on the lettered double day years books! It was hard to put it down once I started looking at it :)


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[frik]

My lettered Salem's Lot arrived today!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170407/73d78b785ef2dad7b74c39e612b8bdf7.jpg


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LOVE this edition!! A Huge CONGRATULATIONS!!

:drool:

sk

[Brian861]

Very nice, Heath!

[jsmcmullen92]

All I need to add is Mr Mercedes for the full set now!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170410/35a9593aab085069dac57d8fff645fef.jpg

[jcmanske]

Congrats Heath and Josh. Great pick ups!

[wolfehr]

Thanks everyone!


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[Aronstg]

I was fortunate enough to pick up one of the Maitz The Shining prelim paintings from AKC a few months back. I just got it back from the framer a couple of days ago. I am very pleased with how this turned out.

http://i.imgur.com/lM5DlYp.jpg

[Ari_Racing]

VERY nice!

[jsmcmullen92]

I was fortunate enough to pick up one of the Maitz The Shining prelim paintings from AKC a few months back. I just got it back from the framer a couple of days ago. I am very pleased with how this turned out.

http://i.imgur.com/lM5DlYp.jpg

wow! i love that framing job!

[Randall Flagg]

Looks great. Impressive piece and impressive framing.

[webstar1000]

Yeah great score:)


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[Brian861]

Very nice, Aron!

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

Dig it!

[sharki69]

I was fortunate enough to pick up one of the Maitz The Shining prelim paintings from AKC a few months back. I just got it back from the framer a couple of days ago. I am very pleased with how this turned out.

http://i.imgur.com/lM5DlYp.jpg

Stunning !!!

[Jimimck]

Woah! Fantastic artwork!!!

[wolfehr]

Congrats on the amazing Maitz piece! It looks great in that frame!


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