Your New Pride and Joy!

[Jimimck]

Ah very cool guys.

[herbertwest]

http://www.imgur.com/75nxP5n


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1435624494-Finders%20Keepers%20Grand%20Prize%20inscription.jp g

VERY NICE !

[goheat]

AWESOME inscriptions and fresh dated signatures! Congratulations to Jerome and Chase!

[frik]

Congratulations, Chase: love the inscription!

sk

[jonp]

Congratulations Jerome and Chase, Very jealous. Great inscriptions.

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice! Congratulations!

[Lot guy]

Great Inscription!!!!
Congratulations Chase!!!!

[sharki69]

AWESOME !!!! CONGRATS

[Lurker]

Don't think the flash is working, but found a very very good copy of IO for under $100.00. Think that was a good price; I haven't picked up a lot of the old magazines. A little foxing, and it's been opened to see the table of contents, but doesn't seem to have ever been read - spine is perfect.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac54/ICONfan/IO_zpspzwt5fe3.jpg

[Lot guy]

Congrats Lurker!!!!

[Lurker]

Thanks. I haven't bought an old magazine before as they are usually out of my price range...

[Lurker]

Thanks. I haven't bought an old magazine before as they are usually out of my price range.

[webstar1000]

Don't think the flash is working, but found a very very good copy of IO for under $100.00. Think that was a good price; I haven't picked up a lot of the old magazines. A little foxing, and it's been opened to see the table of contents, but doesn't seem to have ever been read - spine is perfect.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac54/ICONfan/IO_zpspzwt5fe3.jpg

Sick Deal! Bett's just sold one for $350!

[biomieg]

Nice! But I wasn't aware that these had gone up in price that much. I got mine for $75 and I think there were quite a lot of copies for sale in that price range a couple of years ago.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Nice! But I wasn't aware that these had gone up in price that much. I got mine for $75 and I think there were quite a lot of copies for sale in that price range a couple of years ago.

Yes. You should get these for under $100.

[Niels]

You can always look for a typo of the title:
http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=11662512709&clickid=wfP2N5QYGUd93GHwlhwExXueUkXxPsSFVW8Lyo0&cm_mmc=aff-_-ir-_-73934-_-77797&afn_sr=impact&ref=imprad

[Ari_Racing]

Wow. Someone just snagged a IO #10 for 25 bucks.

[Sir_Boomme]

Don't think the flash is working, but found a very very good copy of IO for under $100.00. Think that was a good price; I haven't picked up a lot of the old magazines. A little foxing, and it's been opened to see the table of contents, but doesn't seem to have ever been read - spine is perfect.

http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac54/ICONfan/IO_zpspzwt5fe3.jpg

uh, yeah... that's a pretty damn nice find

[Aronstg]

Picked up a new art page today. I've been wanting a sweet piece of art from Bernie Wrightson for awhile. I finally got my hands on one of his pages from a comic he did about 8 years ago. Just some classic ultra violence from the king of creepy.

http://i.imgur.com/w9u5sDP.jpg

[Theli]

Absolutely fantastic man! What comic is that from?

[herbertwest]

VERY nice !

[Langolier]

It is a special day for me, as I finally received my first SK signature :excited:

http://s010.radikal.ru/i314/1507/09/ca38a4178e92.jpg

[Lauterer]

Congratulation... now you are infected...!:tongue1:

[webstar1000]

Picked up a new art page today. I've been wanting a sweet piece of art from Bernie Wrightson for awhile. I finally got my hands on one of his pages from a comic he did about 8 years ago. Just some classic ultra violence from the king of creepy.

http://i.imgur.com/w9u5sDP.jpg

That is pure cooooolness brother!

[webstar1000]

It is a special day for me, as I finally received my first SK signature :excited:

http://s010.radikal.ru/i314/1507/09/ca38a4178e92.jpg

It is alllll downhill (or uphill... however you wanna look at it!) from here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:P

[Theli]

It is a special day for me, as I finally received my first SK signature :excited:

http://s010.radikal.ru/i314/1507/09/ca38a4178e92.jpg

A big ol' congratulations are in order!

[jhanic]

Congratulations to all!

John

[The Library Policeman]

It is a special day for me, as I finally received my first SK signature :excited:

http://s010.radikal.ru/i314/1507/09/ca38a4178e92.jpg


Congratulations, man. Hopefully the first of many for you.

[killjoy72]

Congrats Aronstg & Langolier!
Theli, that Wrightson page is from a limited series called City Of Others (Dark Horse, 2007).

[zelig]

Congratulations guys.

[jonp]

Congratulations everyone.

[Theli]

Congrats Aronstg & Langolier!
Theli, that Wrightson page is from a limited series called City Of Others (Dark Horse, 2007).

Cool! Thanks for the info!

[frik]

It is a special day for me, as I finally received my first SK signature :excited:

http://s010.radikal.ru/i314/1507/09/ca38a4178e92.jpg

Very nice!! a big CONGRATULATIONS is in order!

sk

[TCCBodhi]

It is a special day for me, as I finally received my first SK signature :excited:


Congratulations Langolier! There is nothing like the very 1st one.

[goheat]

Nice, new stuff, Congratulations to all! :thumbsup:

[ELazansky]

It feels like forever since I had a new King Pride and Joy. Finally got something new - Great Ghost Stories Lettered. I can certainly see the appeal of lettered books. Having one of only 26 (or in this case 52) copies of a book is kinda cool. Just could never afford the prices of current ones. But I'm glad to add this to my collection:

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/Great%20Ghost%20Stories_zpsejaj89uv.jpg

[zelig]

Very nice. Congrats.

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[goheat]

Beautiful, congratulations on a lettered! Rarified!

[webstar1000]

It feels like forever since I had a new King Pride and Joy. Finally got something new - Great Ghost Stories Lettered. I can certainly see the appeal of lettered books. Having one of only 26 (or in this case 52) copies of a book is kinda cool. Just could never afford the prices of current ones. But I'm glad to add this to my collection:

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa411/ELazansky/Books/Great%20Ghost%20Stories_zpsejaj89uv.jpg

I have this too and I have to say.. the traycase is WONDERFUL... almost like a lizard skin of sorts. Congrats... very nice book Eric:)

[Roog]

Thanks to Simon, my WHSmith collection is complete again 8)

http://www.roog.nu/481.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/482.jpg

[goheat]

Congrats to you, Roog! Love the purple haze!

[zelig]

Very nice! Congrats.

[herbertwest]

Thanks to Simon, my WHSmith collection is complete again 8)

http://www.roog.nu/481.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/482.jpg

Nice!
Only DOCTOR SLEEP has exclusive content, right?

[dnemec]

Thanks to Simon, my WHSmith collection is complete again 8)

http://www.roog.nu/481.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/482.jpg

Gee, I only have 1 of those plus 1 on the way. Guess I'll have to do something about that!!!

[jonp]

Thanks to Simon, my WHSmith collection is complete again 8)

http://www.roog.nu/481.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/482.jpg

Nice!
Only DOCTOR SLEEP has exclusive content, right?

None of the WHSmiths editions had extra content, just different dust jackets. It was the Waterstones edition that had the extra author's note of Doctor Sleep.

[jsmcmullen92]

This just came in today. Thanks to Simon for the awesome book.
Eyes of the Dragon #589
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image48.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[herbertwest]

Thanks to Simon, my WHSmith collection is complete again 8)

http://www.roog.nu/481.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/482.jpg

Nice!
Only DOCTOR SLEEP has exclusive content, right?

None of the WHSmiths editions had extra content, just different dust jackets. It was the Waterstones edition that had the extra author's note of Doctor Sleep.

Thanks. I am always confused between those 2 brands...

[goheat]

This just came in today. Thanks to Simon for the awesome book.
Eyes of the Dragon #589


Wow, that's a great P&J! Congratulations :clap:

[webstar1000]

Congrats all! I have not posted in a bit but my wife says she has me something King related for my Bday next week! Hope its P&J worthy:) lol

[Niels]

http://static.caloriecount.about.com/images/medium/king-peppermint-original-137017.jpg

Congrats all! I have not posted in a bit but my wife says she has me something King related for my Bday next week! Hope its P&J worthy:) lol

[webstar1000]

http://static.caloriecount.about.com/images/medium/king-peppermint-original-137017.jpg

Congrats all! I have not posted in a bit but my wife says she has me something King related for my Bday next week! Hope its P&J worthy:) lol

ahahhahahahahahahahaha

[Br!an]

Congrats all! I have not posted in a bit but my wife says she has me something King related for my Bday next week! Hope its P&J worthy:) lol

She probably used a Bett's Gift Certificate!!!

[biomieg]

I have a new King pride & joy on the way but I'm equally happy with these two books, purchased from one of my go-to guys in the UK: Simon from Hyraxia Books.

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1436446327-Kalicarrion.JPG

Song of Kali has a signed Overlook Connection bookplate laid in and Carrion Comfort is signed, inscribed, and has a nice vampire sketch by Simmons.

[goheat]

I have a new King pride & joy on the way but I'm equally happy with these two books, purchased from one of my go-to guys in the UK: Simon from Hyraxia Books.

Song of Kali has a signed Overlook Connection bookplate laid in and Carrion Comfort is signed, inscribed, and has a nice vampire sketch by Simmons.


Beautiful, congratulations! I haven't read Carrion Comfort yet, but it's on my list for soon!

[zelig]

Good to see your Simmons collection is growing. Congrats.

[Stockerlone]

Something for my SK/Vincent Chong collection....

Stephen King - Christine
PL book, signed and remarqued from Vincent Chong
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/742/medium/PICT2901.JPG

[goheat]

Something for my SK/Vincent Chong collection....

Stephen King - Christine
PL book, signed and remarqued from Vincent Chong


Congratulations on that amazing remarque! Looks like the car I drove in high school :wink:

[Br!an]

Looks like the car I drove in high school :wink:

... once I was done with it!!!

[biomieg]

Good to see your Simmons collection is growing. Congrats.

Thanks, you kick-started it though, I think almost half of my Simmons books came from you!


Beautiful, congratulations! I haven't read Carrion Comfort yet, but it's on my list for soon!

Thank you! I'm reading Ilium right now but I think Carrion Comfort will be next!

[becca69]

I finally reunited my DT set. I received it today... #644 complete! A big thanks to Tippy4! It is above #500 so will never have a matching Gunslinger but I'm happy with a 2x signed fine trade edition.

BTW - the DJ spine is a bit sun faded so if anyone had extras please PM me.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/7FD0A375-F95B-46A3-BFDA-3EB30C70C5A2.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/7FD0A375-F95B-46A3-BFDA-3EB30C70C5A2.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/76AB24EE-D8EC-4F9F-8652-85972A7ABC08.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/76AB24EE-D8EC-4F9F-8652-85972A7ABC08.jpg.html)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/80E3FCE6-A2D2-44CE-979A-947E0355BEE0.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/80E3FCE6-A2D2-44CE-979A-947E0355BEE0.jpg.html)

[jsmcmullen92]

My new additions that came in today.
The FSF are not in the best shape but when you get 20 of them for $10 you say screw it.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image51.jpg

Then my Dave McKean signature came in today. Now that only leaves Dameron (which will be coming my way soon thanks to tippy) and Whelan Gunslinger.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image49.jpg
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image50.jpg

If anyone wants to send me a Whelan Gunslinger I will forever be in your debt :D
-Josh

[Roog]

Nice!

[allasorte]

It's always enjoyable for me to see some of the things I cannot currently buy because of finances and or seeing some of the unique items book collectors are interested in. Some items I'm envious of, some I have never heard of, some I have, some I want, and some are of no interest to me. But, it is exciting to see what other book collectors enjoy grabbing for themselves. Congrats to all and their new prides of joy and thank you for sharing them with avid collectors. This is really a great site for fiction collectors.

[idlewarnings]

Congrats becca and Josh

[TCCBodhi]

I finally reunited my DT set. I received it today... #644 complete! A big thanks to Tippy4! It is above #500 so will never have a matching Gunslinger but I'm happy with a 2x signed fine trade edition. http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/becca3969/Stephen%20King%20Collection/80E3FCE6-A2D2-44CE-979A-947E0355BEE0.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/becca3969/media/Stephen%20King%20Collection/80E3FCE6-A2D2-44CE-979A-947E0355BEE0.jpg.html)

That is a beautiful book! Does it have that same extremely thick creamy paper that the Artist Edition uses? I absolutely love this book, and think this might be the pinnacle of the production side, even taking into consideration the revised Gunslinger/LSOE clamshells.

[tippy4]

I finally reunited my DT set. I received it today... #644 complete! A big thanks to Tippy4! It is above #500 so will never have a matching Gunslinger but I'm happy with a 2x signed fine trade edition.

BTW - the DJ spine is a bit sun faded so if anyone had extras please PM me.


Congrats becca.......but I have to tell the whole story......

Last week I emailed a bookseller that had a SL DT2 for sale because I was looking for the number that matches my set.

The seller told me that they had #644 (which was not the number I wanted).

Well.....I have a copy of that title for sale as well, and on the same day I received an answer from the bookseller, becca sent me an email asking me if I had #644.

I could not believe it!

I put becca in touch with the bookseller, and the rest is history.

[Theli]

^Very fortunate, indeed! Congrats Becca!

[goheat]

CONGRATULATIONS on the wonderful items, Becca and Josh!

[becca69]

I finally reunited my DT set. I received it today... #644 complete! A big thanks to Tippy4! It is above #500 so will never have a matching Gunslinger but I'm happy with a 2x signed fine trade edition.

BTW - the DJ spine is a bit sun faded so if anyone had extras please PM me.


Congrats becca.......but I have to tell the whole story......

Last week I emailed a bookseller that had a SL DT2 for sale because I was looking for the number that matches my set.

The seller told me that they had #644 (which was not the number I wanted).

Well.....I have a copy of that title for sale as well, and on the same day I received an answer from the bookseller, becca sent me an email asking me if I had #644.

I could not believe it!

I put becca in touch with the bookseller, and the rest is history.

The best!

PS - He did take $225 off asking price too!

[zelig]

Amazing story... Congratulations Becca, and nice work Rick...

[jonp]

Congratulations Becca. Sounds like a very lucky find!

[Roog]

Normally I don't collect the Legends books (with the story Little Sisters of Eluria). But there was no hesitation with buying this Italian hardcover with Michael Whelan dustjacket 8)

http://www.roog.nu/483.jpg

http://www.roog.nu/484.jpg

[zelig]

Very nice. Never seen that before. Congrats!

[Lot guy]

The one known 1st State Mr. Mercedes Proof Has now been signed, Super excited!!!! I was lucky enough to park my car next to Stephen King's. So when he pulled up for the signing it was gracious enough to sign a book for me. It was either this or my Carrie ARC. I figured there's quite a few signed white Carrie arcs out there and being only 1 of these first state MM it seemed obvious that this was the best choice in adding value and improving on an item that is already a one of a kind.
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsh8abs7do.jpg~320x480
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmupkzesj.jpg~320x480

[Niels]

Very cool!

[jhanic]

Congratulations, Matt!

John

[Roseannebarr]

The one known 1st State Mr. Mercedes Proof Has now been signed, Super excited!!!! I was lucky enough to park my car next to Stephen King's. So when he pulled up for the signing it was gracious enough to sign a book for me. It was either this or my Carrie ARC. I figured there's quite a few signed white Carrie arcs out there and being only 1 of these first state MM it seemed obvious that this was the best choice in adding value and improving on an item that is already a one of a kind.
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsh8abs7do.jpg~320x480
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmupkzesj.jpg~320x480


Awesome signed proof. Congrats!

[The Library Policeman]

Amazing! Congratulations Matt.

[jcmanske]

Matt, you do an amazing job of creating good luck. Congratulations! An awesome piece.

[wolfehr]

Congrats becca! Beautiful book.

Awesome story Matt! Congrats!

[bdwyer19]

The one known 1st State Mr. Mercedes Proof Has now been signed, Super excited!!!! I was lucky enough to park my car next to Stephen King's. So when he pulled up for the signing it was gracious enough to sign a book for me. It was either this or my Carrie ARC. I figured there's quite a few signed white Carrie arcs out there and being only 1 of these first state MM it seemed obvious that this was the best choice in adding value and improving on an item that is already a one of a kind.
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsh8abs7do.jpg~320x480
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmupkzesj.jpg~320x480

Congrats Matt! Very cool!!

[herbertwest]

The one known 1st State Mr. Mercedes Proof Has now been signed, Super excited!!!! I was lucky enough to park my car next to Stephen King's. So when he pulled up for the signing it was gracious enough to sign a book for me. It was either this or my Carrie ARC. I figured there's quite a few signed white Carrie arcs out there and being only 1 of these first state MM it seemed obvious that this was the best choice in adding value and improving on an item that is already a one of a kind.
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsh8abs7do.jpg~320x480
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmupkzesj.jpg~320x480

Congrats! But personally, I would have prefered getting the CARRIE ARC signed. I think that it would have brought in more value to it than a 1st Mercedes, na?

[André Linoge]

Very cool, Matt!

[Lot guy]

The one known 1st State Mr. Mercedes Proof Has now been signed, Super excited!!!! I was lucky enough to park my car next to Stephen King's. So when he pulled up for the signing it was gracious enough to sign a book for me. It was either this or my Carrie ARC. I figured there's quite a few signed white Carrie arcs out there and being only 1 of these first state MM it seemed obvious that this was the best choice in adding value and improving on an item that is already a one of a kind.
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsh8abs7do.jpg~320x480
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmupkzesj.jpg~320x480

Congrats! But personally, I would have prefered getting the CARRIE ARC signed. I think that it would have brought in more value to it than a 1st Mercedes, na?
Thanks Jeremy, but this isn't a 1st Mr. Mercedes, its the 1 KNOWN COPY of the 1st State Proof(this isn't the proof many of us have), the last offer I received for it unsigned was well over a 3k, HA has sold a couple Carrie ARC signed for 2k-2.5k in the last year or so.

[Dano]

Matt - that is AMAZING!!!! Congratulations on the P&J. Seriously - the coolest thing I've seen in a while...

Dan

[Roseannebarr]

Matt you obviously made the right choice in what you got signed! It is awesome!

[herbertwest]

The one known 1st State Mr. Mercedes Proof Has now been signed, Super excited!!!! I was lucky enough to park my car next to Stephen King's. So when he pulled up for the signing it was gracious enough to sign a book for me. It was either this or my Carrie ARC. I figured there's quite a few signed white Carrie arcs out there and being only 1 of these first state MM it seemed obvious that this was the best choice in adding value and improving on an item that is already a one of a kind.
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsh8abs7do.jpg~320x480
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmupkzesj.jpg~320x480

Congrats! But personally, I would have prefered getting the CARRIE ARC signed. I think that it would have brought in more value to it than a 1st Mercedes, na?
Thanks Jeremy, but this isn't a 1st Mr. Mercedes, its the 1 KNOWN COPY of the 1st State Proof(this isn't the proof many of us have), the last offer I received for it unsigned was well over a 3k, HA has sold a couple Carrie ARC signed for 2k-2.5k in the last year or so.


My bad! It makes a lot more sense now ;)

[Roseannebarr]

http://http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/kimberlyreitz/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsm034mgfw.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/kimberlyreitz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsm034mgfw.jpg.html)

[neo_trinity]

While this is not a new item, I have been thinking about “Dolan’s Cadillac” a lot lately. When I decided to get a chemise and solander case made recently to hold this, I took another look at the collection because the process by which a small press gets the rights to publish a limited edition book is quite remarkable.

My correspondences between Herb Yellin (Lord John Press Founder) and Stephen King date back to 1982, and continue up until 2006. In the early letters, Herb asks Stephen would he have any story that LJP could publish, and Stephen’s responses are classic, and relevant even today. He said “I have moved very slowly about doing work for small presses, because I’ve become increasingly sensitive to the problems and politics involved. Prices have skyrocketed, and I think it’s been a bonanza for speculators masquerading as bona fide collectors, but not for anybody else.” He goes on to talk about his small press, Philtrum, and a few more commitments he has with Mike Alpert in regards to “The Plant”. He mentions the copy of Part I of “The Plant” that he gave to Herb and that there was “no charge, of course”, as a Thank You for all the free books that Herb sent to Stephen over the years. Herb even propositioned Stephen to publish Parts II and III himself, but Stephen declined.

Their regular letters continued until 1986, when Stephen finally asked Herb if he would be interested in “Dolan’s Cadillac”, even though it does need “a lot of work.” Herb naturally jumped at the opportunity, and the rest as they say is history, or so it seems.

While all collectors know that LJP eventually published 1000 Signed Limited’s, 250 Deluxe, 26 Lettered copies and 100 Presentation States in various bindings, the original contract between Stephen and LJP also called for 15 Presentation Copies, One Author’s Copy, One Tabitha King Copy, and One Kirby McCauley Copy that would be typed as such, and presented to Stephen upon completion.

What may not be so widely known is that Herb had a very large following by collectors, due to the high quality of his previous publications, that the demand was overwhelming. Upon selling out the entire print run well in advance of publication, Herb also received over 3,000 letters and phone calls from collectors asking for a chance to own this book. This, before the day of email blasts and digital newsletters, was quite a testament. While he knew in no uncertain terms that Stephen would not authorize a larger signed print run, Herb wrote to Stephen asking would it be possible to do a 10,000 copy Trade Edition, so that all those interested could get a chance at reading this story. We know that this did not happen, and those fans would have to wait until 1993, when it was reprinted in “Nightmares & Dreamscapes”.

I would like to share with you all a small sample of some of the items contained in this collection. It includes the original manuscript direct from Stephen’s typewriter, a letter from Stephen asking Herb if he would like to print the book, a letter from Shirley Sonderegger that accompanied the typescript, a draft of Herb’s response to Shirley asking would it be possible to do a trade edition, the House Proof copy, as well as a variant design of the 1980 Cadillac Seville Elegante that Herb was considering using for the endpapers in the book.

Herb was meticulous in his book-keeping that he kept drafts of every letter he sent out over the years (including a letter to Stephen in hospital after his near fatal accident), as well as each modification that showed the choice of words he chose to use. While I have not shown all letters and typescripts here, some are from the “Letters from Hell”, and “Lord John Signatures” Collection, as well as the original, signed contracts for all three publications. I will leave that for another day. Sadly, Herb Yellin passed away on June 13, 2014.

I hope you enjoy. Gerald

http://geraldwinters.com/king/dolans_type/dolans_type_1.jpg
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[amd013]

Finally completed my collection of US 1st/1st trade editions. Thanks to Matt/Lot Guy for the Carrie and David at Betts for the Night Shift.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG_20150713_214600865.jpg

Mike

[Roseannebarr]

Neo. That dolans is awesome, but First time I ever posted here and 6 minutes later you have to post this most awesome thing I have seen in a long time! Truly amazing and one of a kind! That is amazing! I wish I could own something like this! Dolan's Cadillac is one of my favotite signed limiteds,

[Roseannebarr]

http://http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/kimberlyreitz/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsm034mgfw.jpg (http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/kimberlyreitz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsm034mgfw.jpg.html)


Got this signed on Sunday july 13, 2015! Thank you SK

[neo_trinity]

Neo. That dolans is awesome, but First time I ever posted here and 6 minutes later you have to post this most awesome thing I have seen in a long time! Truly amazing and one of a kind! That is amazing! I wish I could own something like this! Dylan's is ine of my favotite signed limiteds,

I am so sorry Roseanne. I was probably typing since before your post, or else I would have waited until a better time. If it's any consolation, I wasn't able to attend the signing, so you are very fortunate. Beautiful inscription.

Gerald

[Roseannebarr]

Neo. That dolans is awesome, but First time I ever posted here and 6 minutes later you have to post this most awesome thing I have seen in a long time! Truly amazing and one of a kind! That is amazing! I wish I could own something like this! Dylan's is ine of my favotite signed limiteds,

I am so sorry Roseanne. I was probably typing since before your post, or else I would have waited until a better time. If it's any consolation, I wasn't able to attend the signing, so you are very fortunate. Beautiful inscription.

Gerald

No worries, I loved reading each correspondence, and seeing how one of my favorite books came together! I own two copies and thought I was ripped off when I couldn't find a signature, two years later I did it again, in the numbered copies signatures were placed in the back. I absolutely love it! That is a one of a kind item that I dream about! I hope to one day to travel to Bangor library and get a chance to view the archives! That is awesome and I love your case!

[zelig]

Congratulations on all the recent acquisitions.

Gerald, another wonderful post. Thanks for sharing all that information. Very interesting. And thay traycase is stunning.

[east-tennessee]

http://http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/kimberlyreitz/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsm034mgfw.jpg. (http://http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o741/kimberlyreitz/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsm034mgfw.jpg).


Got this signed on Sunday july 13, 2015! Thank you SK


Congrats Glen.....:drool: Nice to meet ya Sunday....:)

Brian

[east-tennessee]

The one known 1st State Mr. Mercedes Proof Has now been signed, Super excited!!!! I was lucky enough to park my car next to Stephen King's. So when he pulled up for the signing it was gracious enough to sign a book for me. It was either this or my Carrie ARC. I figured there's quite a few signed white Carrie arcs out there and being only 1 of these first state MM it seemed obvious that this was the best choice in adding value and improving on an item that is already a one of a kind.
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsh8abs7do.jpg~320x480
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmupkzesj.jpg~320x480

That's wonderfull Matt....Congrats... Sorry I did not get to talk to you Sunday...

Brian

[Theli]

Absolutely outstanding additions/upgrades Matt and Gerald! Congratulations!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Thanks for sharing this with us Gerald. You are a great asset to this site and the King community.

[Lauterer]

Dolans...uuuuuhhhhhhhh wonderful!

[stroppygoblin]

Bucket List:

1. See Bob's Collection before I die
2. See Gerald's collection before I die
3. Die Happy.

[herbertwest]

While this is not a new item, I have been thinking about “Dolan’s Cadillac” a lot lately. When I decided to get a chemise and solander case made recently to hold this, I took another look at the collection because the process by which a small press gets the rights to publish a limited edition book is quite remarkable.

My correspondences between Herb Yellin (Lord John Press Founder) and Stephen King date back to 1982, and continue up until 2006. In the early letters, Herb asks Stephen would he have any story that LJP could publish, and Stephen’s responses are classic, and relevant even today. He said “I have moved very slowly about doing work for small presses, because I’ve become increasingly sensitive to the problems and politics involved. Prices have skyrocketed, and I think it’s been a bonanza for speculators masquerading as bona fide collectors, but not for anybody else.” He goes on to talk about his small press, Philtrum, and a few more commitments he has with Mike Alpert in regards to “The Plant”. He mentions the copy of Part I of “The Plant” that he gave to Herb and that there was “no charge, of course”, as a Thank You for all the free books that Herb sent to Stephen over the years. Herb even propositioned Stephen to publish Parts II and III himself, but Stephen declined.

Their regular letters continued until 1986, when Stephen finally asked Herb if he would be interested in “Dolan’s Cadillac”, even though it does need “a lot of work.” Herb naturally jumped at the opportunity, and the rest as they say is history, or so it seems.

While all collectors know that LJP eventually published 1000 Signed Limited’s, 250 Deluxe, 26 Lettered copies and 100 Presentation States in various bindings, the original contract between Stephen and LJP also called for 15 Presentation Copies, One Author’s Copy, One Tabitha King Copy, and One Kirby McCauley Copy that would be typed as such, and presented to Stephen upon completion.

What may not be so widely known is that Herb had a very large following by collectors, due to the high quality of his previous publications, that the demand was overwhelming. Upon selling out the entire print run well in advance of publication, Herb also received over 3,000 letters and phone calls from collectors asking for a chance to own this book. This, before the day of email blasts and digital newsletters, was quite a testament. While he knew in no uncertain terms that Stephen would not authorize a larger signed print run, Herb wrote to Stephen asking would it be possible to do a 10,000 copy Trade Edition, so that all those interested could get a chance at reading this story. We know that this did not happen, and those fans would have to wait until 1993, when it was reprinted in “Nightmares & Dreamscapes”.

I would like to share with you all a small sample of some of the items contained in this collection. It includes the original manuscript direct from Stephen’s typewriter, a letter from Stephen asking Herb if he would like to print the book, a letter from Shirley Sonderegger that accompanied the typescript, a draft of Herb’s response to Shirley asking would it be possible to do a trade edition, the House Proof copy, as well as a variant design of the 1980 Cadillac Seville Elegante that Herb was considering using for the endpapers in the book.

Herb was meticulous in his book-keeping that he kept drafts of every letter he sent out over the years (including a letter to Stephen in hospital after his near fatal accident), as well as each modification that showed the choice of words he chose to use. While I have not shown all letters and typescripts here, some are from the “Letters from Hell”, and “Lord John Signatures” Collection, as well as the original, signed contracts for all three publications. I will leave that for another day. Sadly, Herb Yellin passed away on June 13, 2014.

I hope you enjoy. Gerald

http://geraldwinters.com/king/dolans_type/dolans_type_1.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/dolans_type/dolans_type_2.jpg
http://geraldwinters.com/king/dolans_type/dolans_type_3.jpg
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Very impressive and nice Gerald.
I guess that you managed to get that after the passing away of Herb, but... how do one politely express interest to someone's belongings to their famil, without appearing rude or anything?

I tried to do something "similar" a couple of years ago, and it's a bit.... awkward.

[jhanic]

Again, simply awesome, Gerald.

John

[webstar1000]

Nice stuff all! I have some pretty cool news as well but a lot to post so if you would like to see the "RED LORD OF DISCORDIA" and another little piece that is exciting check my thread:)

[Pasiuk57]

Gerald
I continue to be amazed...another item/story unheard of before today...

[killjoy72]

Amazing Gerald! Thanks for posting!
LOVE the inscription, Roseannebarr! Their can't be too many of those floating around, that's for sure!

[Cwalker]

"How I Spent My Day"
or
Fleamarket Fun


The Dark Half - upgrade from 4th to 1st - $5.50
Desperation - upgrade from 2nd to 1st - $5.00
Lisey's Story - upgrade from BCE? to 1st - $7.50 (this one has the number line. my other copy and one i saw today, listed as 1st for $25 didn't. Were they BCE?)
Cell - upgrade from 9th to 1st - $8.00
The Green Mile (serials) - New To Me - $1.00 each (and in darn good condition, if i may say so myself)
*Bonus* The Green Mile (book 1) - German Edition - $1.00 (when i got it home i realized that someone had used it for translation practice and there was alot of pen writing, but hey..)

That was fun!
Chris

[jhanic]

Nice haul, Chris! Congratulations!

John

[Br!an]

Sounds like fun! That's a great deal on the Green Miles.

[zelig]

Way to go Chris.

[sharki69]

Guys - I"m leaving you for 2 weeks (in Israel) and you are NAILING IT !!!

Becca, Gerald, Matt, Chris, Glen and others - great books and stories. BIG LIKE !!!

[Theli]

Congrats on the new adds Chris and welcome to the board.

[jhanic]

Just got my signed trade of Finders Keepers. Thanks, you know who you are!

John

[webstar1000]

Just got my signed trade of Finders Keepers. Thanks, you know who you are!

John

Congrats John:) Its a good one to have!

[zelig]

Congrats John! Will be getting mine in the next few days.

[jonp]

Congratulations John. I would like to thank everyone who sold their extras onto to David at Betts. Without those I probably wouldn't be getting a copy. Thanks again.

[zelig]

Congratulations John. I would like to thank everyone who sold their extras onto to David at Betts. Without those I probably wouldn't getting a copy. Thanks again.

I gave up my spot so hopefully it helped is some small way.

[_PCC_]

I've been binging on Stephen King items for the past 2 weeks culminating into a trip to Maine for the signing.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image57.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image58.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image59.jpg

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http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image61.jpg

[jonp]

Congratulations. Some very nice additions.

[jhanic]

Nice!

John

[webstar1000]

Man you are giving Er! Good for you!

[zelig]

Very nice, congratulations!

[bdwyer19]

Great haul!!

[killjoy72]

Cool swag!

[dnemec]

I've been binging on Stephen King items for the past 2 weeks culminating into a trip to Maine for the signing.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image57.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image58.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image59.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image60.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/image61.jpg

Another audiobook collector! Hooray!

[TCCBodhi]

My copy of FK came in today, and had to laugh at this signature a bit. Even though 'Knig' is a bit cramped it is still very much a New Pride and Joy!
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/TCCBodhi/Book%20Shelf/IMAG2635_zpspzfvrrf4.jpg

[Lauterer]

Congrats... but signatures get worse and worse...

[killjoy72]

Congrats, TCCBodhi!
If anything I think it makes them a bit harder to forge. I'm not even sure what language the "King" part is in anymore. Looks like an alien glyph.

[jhanic]

My copy of FK came in today, and had to laugh at this signature a bit. Even though 'Knig' is a bit cramped it is still very much a New Pride and Joy!
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/TCCBodhi/Book%20Shelf/IMAG2635_zpspzfvrrf4.jpg

Congratulations! My copy is very similar.

John

[zelig]

Congratulations!

[goheat]

Congratulations to you, TCCBodhi! I'm still looking to get that signed FK book!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Uh oh...... :ninja:

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a622/T-Dogz_AK47/52753c35-cdc9-44a8-867f-5df8e2cadab4_zpsbzqzncgh.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Uh oh...... :ninja:

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a622/T-Dogz_AK47/52753c35-cdc9-44a8-867f-5df8e2cadab4_zpsbzqzncgh.jpg

Not the "What's in the box" again!!!! :doh:

[Merlin1958]

:FU: :wtf:

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Not the "What's in the box" again!!!! :doh:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRJcxMe1zWY

[Merlin1958]

Ha Ha!!!!!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Ooooooh...... :unsure:

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a622/T-Dogz_AK47/2fd5e4a7-5ef2-492f-83ba-019fd9d86129_zpsi2atiebj.jpg

[Merlin1958]

This better be good, Tim. I'm forestalling my nightly treatment for this!!!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Ahhhhhhh.... :D

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a622/T-Dogz_AK47/580a8956-81f0-4145-89c7-eddc4ecbeac6_zps6gnlzocw.jpg

[Merlin1958]

In two minutes I'm gonna pull my "Tac" line and beat you with it!!!!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

OMG!!! :drool:

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a622/T-Dogz_AK47/cd5ce5c5-8c0c-4bc5-b7c9-0db0e3d8c65a_zps3qfnhzom.jpg

[Merlin1958]

That's it!!! Prepare for a beating!!!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

OMG!!! :drool:

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a622/T-Dogz_AK47/cd5ce5c5-8c0c-4bc5-b7c9-0db0e3d8c65a_zps3qfnhzom.jpg

I like my popcorn scorched.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

That's it!!! Prepare for a beating!!!

LOL! LOL! LOL! :lol:

Okay, it's time to rummage in the box... :smile:

Yoinks! What's this??? :scared:

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a622/T-Dogz_AK47/bdef9b6e-d0e2-4e22-a6df-1c9099eaa197_zpswolcqokf.jpg

[Merlin1958]

"Yoinks"? Really? No wonder we seceded from the empire!!! Fuck this shit, I have antibiotics to take. That may as well be your "Dick in the Box"!!! LOL

[Ben Staad]

I would prefer he skip the photos of that if that is indeed whats in the box.


"Yoinks"? Really? No wonder we seceded from the empire!!! Fuck this shit, I have antibiotics to take. That may as well be your "Dick in the Box"!!! LOL

[Merlin1958]

I would prefer he skip the photos of that if that is indeed whats in the box.


"Yoinks"? Really? No wonder we seceded from the empire!!! Fuck this shit, I have antibiotics to take. That may as well be your "Dick in the Box"!!! LOL

Oh, c'mon!! Wouldn't be your first time!!! LOL I've heard things!!! LOL LOL J/K

[Theli]

You're killing me here Tim! :lol:

[T-Dogz_AK47]

"Yoinks"? Really? No wonder we seceded from the empire!!! Fuck this shit, I have antibiotics to take. That may as well be your "Dick in the Box"!!! LOL

The box is too small for that! LOL! LOL! LOL! :nana:

[Merlin1958]

"Yoinks"? Really? No wonder we seceded from the empire!!! Fuck this shit, I have antibiotics to take. That may as well be your "Dick in the Box"!!! LOL

The box is too small for that! LOL! LOL! LOL! :nana:

Okay, you asked for it. That's not what your wife says!!!! LOL LOL

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Right, hang on to your hats boys! I have think I have something here..... :unsure:

OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! :excited::excited::excited:

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a622/T-Dogz_AK47/4da4e334-cad0-489d-a0a9-a08f3af1d1f0_zpswyat0h0u.jpg

[Ben Staad]

You can't believe everything in Terry's journal.



I would prefer he skip the photos of that if that is indeed whats in the box.


"Yoinks"? Really? No wonder we seceded from the empire!!! Fuck this shit, I have antibiotics to take. That may as well be your "Dick in the Box"!!! LOL

Oh, c'mon!! Wouldn't be your first time!!! LOL I've heard things!!! LOL LOL J/K

[Merlin1958]

You can't believe everything in Terry's journal.



I would prefer he skip the photos of that if that is indeed whats in the box.


"Yoinks"? Really? No wonder we seceded from the empire!!! Fuck this shit, I have antibiotics to take. That may as well be your "Dick in the Box"!!! LOL

Oh, c'mon!! Wouldn't be your first time!!! LOL I've heard things!!! LOL LOL J/K



:wtf::wtf::wtf:

[Merlin1958]

Haven't had this many laughs in quite a while with my health issues. Thank you, you guys!!!! I'm giddy on Antibiotics!! LOL LOL

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Right, hang on to your hats boys! I have think I have something here..... :unsure:

OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! :excited::excited::excited:

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a622/T-Dogz_AK47/4da4e334-cad0-489d-a0a9-a08f3af1d1f0_zpswyat0h0u.jpg

Wowser!!! :dance:

[Merlin1958]

Some body really needs to smack, Tim!!! I'm gonna tell your wife, buddy!!! LOL

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Some body really needs to smack, Tim!!! I'm gonna tell your wife, buddy!!! LOL

LOL! LOL! LOL! :rofl:

Okay okay, here is the mystery black box... :thumbsup:

Ready...

[T-Dogz_AK47]

It's coming....

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Gumph!!! Here it is!!! :rock::panic::excited:

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a622/T-Dogz_AK47/c2948a05-359a-45b1-9b74-d551c05ff77e_zpsekq3bc5k.jpg

[Merlin1958]

What is that? The replica of the monolith from "2001"? LOL Fucking, Brits!!!!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

What is that? The replica of the monolith from "2001"? LOL Fucking, Brits!!!!

LOL! :P :rolleyes: :lol:

Okay, how about from this angle? :D

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a622/T-Dogz_AK47/827760e2-c604-46cc-8f3a-3e465b2e1300_zpsucd7wigm.jpg

[Merlin1958]

Okay, I'm out. I really do have treatments to do. I'll look it up tomorrow. Take care folks!!!

[zelig]

Come on. Let's see it. Enough teasing! :smile:

Edit: Had a closer look at the pic. You can see what it is. But maybe there's still a surprise.

[Theli]

I think it's a book, maybe in a tray or slipcase. That's all I got.

[Pasiuk57]

Lettered IT

[Theli]

Huh, I couldn't even see that until you pointed IT out.

[zelig]

That's what I was saying. You can see "IT" through the bubble wrap on the spine.

[jonp]

Congratulations Tim. Lettered IT is an awesome book.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Come on. Let's see it. Enough teasing! :smile:

Edit: Had a closer look at the pic. You can see what it is. But maybe there's still a surprise.

:ninja: :innocent:


Lettered IT

Bingo!!! :clap: :rock: :excited:


Huh, I couldn't even see that until you pointed IT out.


That's what I was saying. You can see "IT" through the bubble wrap on the spine.

LOL! And I did say "Here IT is!" HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! :rofl:


Gumph!!! Here it is!!! :rock::panic::excited:

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a622/T-Dogz_AK47/c2948a05-359a-45b1-9b74-d551c05ff77e_zpsekq3bc5k.jpg


Congratulations Tim. Lettered IT is an awesome book.

Thanks, Jon! :smile:

Don't you just love Derry? LOL! :D :blush: :P :thumbsup:

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a622/T-Dogz_AK47/6a249563-57b3-4183-a059-ca128f2fc648_zpsrdv2ucxd.jpg

[jonp]

In my opinion the best lettered CD have produced. One of my all time favourite lettered. Are you going to take it out of the bubble wrap? What letter is it? Is it remarqued?

[T-Dogz_AK47]

In my opinion the best lettered CD have produced. One of my all time favourite lettered. Are you going to take it out of the bubble wrap? What letter is it? Is it remarqued?

It's my first ever King lettered too! I am absolutely thrilled to finally have this book in my collection as it's been my all time "Holy Grail" for several years!!! :rock:

Right, it's time to unwrap this puppy.... :drool:

Fasten your seatbelts, boys! I'm going in..... :excited: :excited: :excited:

[Lauterer]

Not spamming again please ^^

Congrats to the lettered grail!

[Theli]

In my opinion the best lettered CD have produced. One of my all time favourite lettered. Are you going to take it out of the bubble wrap? What letter is it? Is it remarqued?

It's my first ever King lettered too! I am absolutely thrilled to finally have this book in my collection as it's been my all time "Holy Grail" for several years!!! :rock:

Right, it's time to unwrap this puppy.... :drool:

Fasten your seatbelts, boys! I'm going in..... :excited: :excited: :excited:

Congrats to finally receive your holy grail!

[webstar1000]

Yeah your right a big congrats!!!! That book is absolutely stunning. I agree it's the best lettered I have seen from CD!

[wolfehr]

Congrats T-Dogz_AK47! Definitely jealous of that acquisition :)

[zelig]

Congratulations! It's still on my list to get. Very jealous.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Not spamming again please ^^

Congrats to the lettered grail!

Nothing like a game of "What's in the box?" LOL! LOL! :lol:




In my opinion the best lettered CD have produced. One of my all time favourite lettered. Are you going to take it out of the bubble wrap? What letter is it? Is it remarqued?

It's my first ever King lettered too! I am absolutely thrilled to finally have this book in my collection as it's been my all time "Holy Grail" for several years!!! :rock:

Right, it's time to unwrap this puppy.... :drool:

Fasten your seatbelts, boys! I'm going in..... :excited: :excited: :excited:

Congrats to finally receive your holy grail!


Yeah your right a big congrats!!!! That book is absolutely stunning. I agree it's the best lettered I have seen from CD!


Congrats T-Dogz_AK47! Definitely jealous of that acquisition :)


Congratulations! It's still on my list to get. Very jealous.

Thanks for all the kind words, guys! :smile:

[T-Dogz_AK47]

"Yoinks"? Really? No wonder we seceded from the empire!!! Fuck this shit, I have antibiotics to take. That may as well be your "Dick in the Box"!!! LOL


I would prefer he skip the photos of that if that is indeed whats in the box.

Well I sure ain't gonna show you my dick! LOL! LOL! :tongue1:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL3Dgfj1Lcc


I'm not going to "tackle out", but all the ladies swoon when I flob this out on the table... LOL! LOL! :lol1:

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a622/T-Dogz_AK47/2611caf0-7e53-4d82-911a-babfa529d219_zpstspylrhj.jpg

[carlosdetweiller]

I don't really need another copy of 'Salem's Lot but I am a sucker for King's early Doubleday books in top notch condition if priced reasonably. Here is a photo of the dj that the seller sent me. I hope to have it in a couple of days.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/DSCN4443%20-%20Copy_zps9fw9julb.jpg

[bdwyer19]

Very nice Bob!!

[biomieg]

That's a thing of beauty!

[zelig]

Congratulations!

[carlosdetweiller]

That's a thing of beauty!

I thought so too. That's why I couldn't pass it up. There just aren't many like that that come along.

[ke7285]

Very nice t-dogz on lettered It , Bob nice Salem's Lot cover.

[Dano]

A HUGE thank you to Matt (Lot Guy) for my FINDERS KEEPERS hand-delivered to my home this morning. Along with a few other little goodies, he brought his friendship and honesty. Much appreciated, Matt. This looks beautiful next to my flat-signed MR. MERCEDES!!!

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/Danogold3/FullSizeRender-10_zpspflmukbe.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/Danogold3/FullSizeRender-11_zps8ckunwbo.jpg

Dan

[zelig]

Congratulations Dan!

[Dano]

Thanks, Zelig! Matt is the Man!

Dan

[TCCBodhi]

Congrats Dano on being well on the way to having the set!

[Dano]

Congrats Dano on being well on the way to having the set!

That's definitely the goal, TCCBodhi! Fingers crossed!

Dan

[zelig]

New P&J for me. Viking proof of Christine.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4607_zpsca9d0jro.jpg

[Pasiuk57]

The Christine is in nice shape also!

[Niels]

Nice one, Paul!

[ke7285]

Look's new very nice.

[zelig]

Thanks guys. Yeah, it's in fantastic shape. Unread, binding is tight. Just a little shelf wear, otherwise very sharp.

[Hutch]

Nice! It looks to be in great condition and the publisher's letter is a nice bonus.

B+W copy of the original. A few years back I made a few color copies of the original letter for a friends. The color original when held up to light will reveal a very specific watermark in the middle of the page.

[Hutch]

Great stuff David! This thread is on a roll!

My latest edition.....

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/IMG_1649_zps0gefcoi4.jpg

B+W copy of the original. A few years back I made a few color copies of the original letter for a friends. The color original when held up to light will reveal a very specific watermark in the middle of the page. Still wonderful condition proof.

[jhanic]

New P&J for me. Viking proof of Christine.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c330/zelig7/IMG_4607_zpsca9d0jro.jpg

That is one great proof, Paul. It seems to be in fantastic shape.

Congratulations!

John

[zelig]

Thank you John. Much appreciated.

[Dano]

Wonderful proof, Paul!!!

Dan

[zelig]

Wonderful proof, Paul!!!

Dan

Thanks Dan!

[biomieg]

One of my favorite proofs, Paul! And thanks for the information about the Carrie ARC publisher's letter, Dave.

[killjoy72]

My latest haul:

http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww233/fantagor72/Mobile%20Uploads/6d6df5c2-4d4e-4f0a-b9f8-ec2404c49ddf_zpskoym0ygz.jpg

[zelig]

Nice. Congrats!

[sharki69]

Very nice proof Paul !
Congrats on FK Killjoy & Dan !

[goheat]

New P&J for me. Viking proof of Christine.



Nice! Congratulations, Paul, that proof is pretty rare, huh?

[goheat]

My latest haul:



Congratulations, killjoy! I am a huge David Cronenberg movie fan, I'll have to check out that book!

[killjoy72]

Thanks everybody!


Congratulations, killjoy! I am a huge David Cronenberg movie fan, I'll have to check out that book!

Consumed is very Cronenberg. Definitely not for everyone, but if you like his films (especially the earlier ones) I think you will enjoy it.

[zelig]

Thanks Shac and John. Yes, it's quite rare. I don't see it come up much at all. I believe there's one one Abe right now but the condition isn't as good as this one.

[jreitan47]

My magazine collection grows. Found this one on eBay for only $2.00. An early King non-fiction piece and a nice copy of the mag. I can't remember if I had this one in the collection the first time around but it's fun snagging these for a bargain here and there and seeing the collection grow again.

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/QjwAAMXQlgtRvnUj/$(KGrHqF,!lMFG7gyrHKYBRvnUjoKrw~~60_57.JPG

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[zelig]

Good catch. Can't go wrong for 2 bucks.

[Sir_Boomme]

.....


................... ^

when did this guy come back?

what's up ? long time no see...

[jreitan47]

Hey there Boomme - Yep, I'm back. Been lurking for a long time. Have to start from scratch with my collection but have finally overcame some health hurdles and getting back into the swing of things.

[Sir_Boomme]

It's nice to have you back in the game... you're one of the old timers for sure.

[carlosdetweiller]

It's nice to have you back in the game... you're one of the old timers for sure.

Yes. Jonathan is certainly that. For some reason I can't think of Jonathan without thinking of Victor and Rosandra Montequin at the same time. Not sure why but I think it is because I became acquainted (through the internet) with them about the same time. Old timers all.

[Sir_Boomme]

I can't think of Jon without thinking of a buttload of SK T-shirts.

[carlosdetweiller]

I can't think of Jon without thinking of a buttload of SK T-shirts.

Yeah. That too!

[bdwyer19]

My signed Finders Keepers arrived yesterday! Today, Glenn sent me a Bridgton Books bookmark.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/bdwyer19/A69893E3-D4E5-4500-AADD-ACEED07D2BD3_zpspywaitrq.jpg (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/bdwyer19/media/A69893E3-D4E5-4500-AADD-ACEED07D2BD3_zpspywaitrq.jpg.html)

[zelig]

Very nice. Congratulations!

[TCCBodhi]

I had a Half Price Books open just a few blocks away a couple of weeks ago, so decided to go take a look today. Other than what you see on my Collection thread, I don't have many other printed SK. I got rid of them with space concerns back in college. Clearly, I wish I still had them all, but I'm glad to start getting at least some $5.99 placeholder editions. I didn't have a good enough of a cell connection to be able to pull up the catalog so I was using the 1st Edition guide at stephenkingcollector.com. I'm seeing some discrepancies though, now that I'm comparing to the Catalog here.

First up is From A Buick 8. I've got the right ISBN and number line, but mine is a full paper binding with white pastedowns. It has the poster of the cover with the facsimile signature on it.
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/TCCBodhi/Book%20Shelf/From%20A%20Buick%208%20-%201st%20Edition/IMAG2683_zpsxttt2hhw.jpghttp://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/TCCBodhi/Book%20Shelf/From%20A%20Buick%208%20-%201st%20Edition/IMAG2693_zpsx3qsus3t.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/TCCBodhi/Book%20Shelf/From%20A%20Buick%208%20-%201st%20Edition/IMAG2693_zpsx3qsus3t.jpg

Next is a nice copy of Eyes Of The Dragon. I assume this is a BCE, no price on DJ (which is embossed and not very faded!, but has a few 1/2 inch tears). The book itself is nearly pristine (it has 1 page that is folded over) and has the "Copyright © Stephen King, 1987 First published in 1987 by Viking Penguin Inc.", but has white pastdowns & the other identifying part on the CP page starts with 'Composition by NK Graphics, Keene, NH.
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/TCCBodhi/Book%20Shelf/Eyes%20Of%20The%20Dragon/IMAG2666_zpsr9rmv9yf.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/TCCBodhi/Book%20Shelf/Eyes%20Of%20The%20Dragon/IMAG2675_zpsozbepiff.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/TCCBodhi/Book%20Shelf/Eyes%20Of%20The%20Dragon/IMAG2682_zps1szecowq.jpg

Finally, the last one I picked up today is Christine, which looks like it is undeniably a proper 1st. DJ is in good shape for a 30+ year old book, boards aren't worn through. I'm pretty pleased with this one.
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/TCCBodhi/Book%20Shelf/Christine%20-%201st%20Edition/IMAG2640_zpsdjbkgidn.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/TCCBodhi/Book%20Shelf/Christine%20-%201st%20Edition/IMAG2665_zpssnqkjlxj.jpg

[TCCBodhi]

Oh, I got Robin Furth's Revised Dark Tower Concordance as well. I'm looking forward to using it to understand the DT themes a bit better and help me keep track of the details better next time I take the trip!

[jsmcmullen92]

Finally, the last one I picked up today is Christine, which looks like it is undeniably a proper 1st. DJ is in good shape for a 30+ year old book, boards aren't worn through. I'm pretty pleased with this one.
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/TCCBodhi/Book%20Shelf/Christine%20-%201st%20Edition/IMAG2640_zpsdjbkgidn.jpg
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm3/TCCBodhi/Book%20Shelf/Christine%20-%201st%20Edition/IMAG2665_zpssnqkjlxj.jpg

Does it have the price on the Dust Jacket? I have never found a Christine 1/1 at a HPB always just BCE. If so good snag!
-Josh

[burial]

Some o my new additions:
Cycle of Werewolf (S/L):
http://kingowiec.pl/image/jfgxmpryvaba/940/626/original/#.jpeg
http://kingowiec.pl/image/sczgnkxpckdd/940/626/original/#.jpeg

Insomnia Art Protfolio:
http://kingowiec.pl/image/wkxxnmdspcjx/940/626/original/#.jpeg
http://kingowiec.pl/image/gybnrqzdbnxg/940/626/original/#.jpeg

The Stand Art Portfolio:
http://kingowiec.pl/image/sczdcsqhaxmw/940/626/original/#.jpeg
http://kingowiec.pl/image/ydarrxvcshfb/940/626/original/#.jpeg

1st/1st The Shining and The Stand
http://kingowiec.pl/image/fhqndpdhcrbp/940/626/original/#.jpeg
http://kingowiec.pl/image/vzjsjbgrxsqy/940/626/original/#.jpeg

[jhanic]

Wonderful! Congratulations on all!

John

[jreitan47]

It's nice to have you back in the game... you're one of the old timers for sure.

Yes. Jonathan is certainly that. For some reason I can't think of Jonathan without thinking of Victor and Rosandra Montequin at the same time. Not sure why but I think it is because I became acquainted (through the internet) with them about the same time. Old timers all.

Wow...there's some names I haven't heard in a long time. Brings back lots of memories of the OLD days in the first SK Collectors group on Yahoo Groups. Wish I knew what happened to those two. I know they also were pairing down their collection like I did at one time. It's nice to be back in the game though. Like I said in another thread, I know I burned a few bridges over the years when I was going through some health and personal stuff, but I'm hoping to make amends as I've caught the collecting bug again and just can't stop it!

[TCCBodhi]

Does it have the price on the Dust Jacket? I have never found a Christine 1/1 at a HPB always just BCE. If so good snag!
-Josh

Yep, Christine has the correct price on the dustjacket. I thought it was a good find too. It's good enough for me anyway for now.

[TCCBodhi]

Congrats on all of your finds Burial. The Stand is just about my #1 highest desired standard edition out there though I know others are more valuable, but it was Salem's Lot first, and then The Stand that just hit me like Trashcan Man's bomb and cemented me in as a CR. That wonderful, ambiguous edition that ends with Fran saying "I don't know." rather than the force-fed epilogue of Flagg's return (though it is great with that single sentence "Before the force of that grin they were lost.". Flagg's greatest asset is his charisma.)

[Sir_Boomme]

really nice acquisitions Burial... that's a lovely Stand copy

[Jay127]

Some good arrivals today. Thanks to Lot Guy, a significantly upgraded Salem's Lot first (second state);

A very nice first of Christine;

and also thanks to Lot Guy a signed FK with some extra goodies (local paper and coffee mug from Bridgton Books).

http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/b496/Jay1278/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6dibc5vo.jpg (http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/Jay1278/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6dibc5vo.jpg.html)

[killjoy72]

Congrats!
Yeah, Matt is a great guy. That 'salem's Lot looks fantastic.

[Randall Flagg]

Jay127, great stuff. Now move that tea away from the valuables.

[André Linoge]

Agreed, awesome lot, Jay.


Jay127, great stuff. Now move that tea away from the valuables.

:thumbsup: My thoughts exactly, RF.

[Jay127]

Haha thanks all. Tea slowly and carefully moved, and salems immediately removed from direct sunlight.

[André Linoge]

Haha thanks all. Tea slowly and carefully moved, and salems immediately removed from direct sunlight.

Ahhh, sunlight. Bringer of life to plants and animals alike, but decidedly unwelcome nemesis of coveted books and Type One/Two vampires.

[sharki69]

New additions after 2 weeks in Israel :)

DT II proof
On Writing Proof
TWTTKH proof
Ready Player One 1st/1st
Finders Keepers - SIGNED trade, UK trade and WHsmith (Thanks jonp !), UK proof
The Dead Zone - Easton 1st printing
A little gold book of Ghatsly Stuff - S/L by Neil Gaiman
The Mistborn - SIGNED 1st trade
Armada - SIGNED ARC, SIGNED trade (Thanks Cit74)
RP1 Hebrew version (Thanks Cit74 !)

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/8DC5A873-5EF2-4FA3-A961-768FB2E04D43.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/8DC5A873-5EF2-4FA3-A961-768FB2E04D43.jpg.html)

[bdwyer19]

That's a pretty nice haul to come home to. Congrats Shac!

[zelig]

That's all? I thought there would be more. Just kidding. Wow, that's a great bunch of books to come home to. Congratulations Shac! I really like that cover on the RPO Hebrew edition.

[jhanic]

Nice indeed!

John

[jonp]

Congratulations, Great Haul Shac. Good to see the Finders Keepers have arrived Ok.

[killjoy72]

Looking good, Shac- Congrats!

[goheat]

Congratulations, Shac! Glad you had a good trip and nice surprises upon your return! :clap:

[webstar1000]

Massive haul:)

[Theli]

Nice haul Shac!

[AKC]

Thanks to David for the flatsigned Finders Keepers AND.........

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Signed%201st%20Editions/CUJO%20UK%201st%20Inscribed_zpsj6mn09cd.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Signed%201st%20Editions/CUJO%20Inscription_zpsi6hrrttm.jpg

[André Linoge]

Love the Cujo, AKC!

Hell of an inscription!:cool2:

[jsmcmullen92]

Sometime I think the USPS take a sledge hammer to packages... This is how my package came in today.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150724_170105.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150724_170119.jpg

Lucky for me though the seller knew how to package.
http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150724_170542.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/775/medium/20150724_170601.jpg
This book is pretty awesome. Bernie did some great stuff!

[webstar1000]

Thanks to David for the flatsigned Finders Keepers AND.........

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Signed%201st%20Editions/CUJO%20UK%201st%20Inscribed_zpsj6mn09cd.jpg
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd470/avidkingcollector/Signed%201st%20Editions/CUJO%20Inscription_zpsi6hrrttm.jpg

That is sooo cool Tim!

[André Linoge]

Anyone know what type of pen King is using for his signatures? I love how "flowy" they all are...almost look water based, maybe? IDK. Maybe it's just his penmanship. Thoughts?