Stephen King Proofs

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

'Needless'?

Yes. You need less books!

[Randall Flagg]

2014 STEPHEN KING ADVANCE UNCORRECTED PROOF NFS CD OFFICE EDITION CARRIE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-STEPHEN-KING-ADVANCE-UNCORRECTED-PROOF-NFS-CD-OFFICE-EDITION-CARRIE-/331344949713?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4d25b2b1d1)

$25 starts:
Stephen King ARC On Writing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-ARC-On-Writing-/171499702529?hash=item27ee2dc901)

Stephen King ARC Hearts In Atlantis (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-ARC-Hearts-In-Atlantis-/171499702423?hash=item27ee2dc897)

Stephen King ARC Bag Of Bones (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-ARC-Bag-Of-Bones-/171499702298?hash=item27ee2dc81a)

Stephen King ARC Lisey's Story (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-ARC-Liseys-Story-/171499702102?hash=item27ee2dc756)

Stephen King Douglas Winter ARC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Douglas-Winter-ARC-/171499701867?hash=item27ee2dc66b)

[KingKorn]

'Needless'?

That's funny. Good catch. Must be some kind of freudian slip by whoever created the auction.

[Randall Flagg]

Stephen King Richard Bachman Blaze Proof/ARC Rare (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Richard-Bachman-Blaze-Proof-ARC-Rare-/141438042084?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20ee5d3fe4)

[Pasiuk57]

My Revival UK proof arrived today. Like many other Hodder and Stoughton proofs it has the words "Embargoed Hodder and Stoughton" very lightly throughout the book.
The Press Release/Publisher's Letter states it will be published in Hardback and eBook on 11th of November.

[herbertwest]

You lucky! According to my contact at the publisher, mine should already have arrived. But I am not the only european person to experience some troubles apparently.

I now doubt that i will be able to read any version prior to release... but I sure hope that i will still recieve this proof and not it to be lost during the shipping !!

[Randall Flagg]

$33:
Stephen King Lisey's Story Advance Uncorrected Proof 1st Edition Review Copy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Liseys-Story-Advance-Uncorrected-Proof-1st-Edition-Review-Copy-/161451514433?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item2597429a41)



$49.99:
Cemetery Dance Advanced Review Copy. Stephen King The Dark Man (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cemetery-Dance-Advanced-Review-Copy-Stephen-King-The-Dark-Man-/271636315850?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3f3ec93eca)



Too much for only four:
Stephen King The Green Mile Proof/ARC 2,3,4 & 5 Very Rare (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Green-Mile-Proof-ARC-2-3-4-5-Very-Rare-/141438220101?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20ee5ff745)

[Randall Flagg]

$95.65:
Stephen King - Gerald's Game - Hodder & Stoughton, 1992, UK Proof Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Geralds-Game-Hodder-Stoughton-1992-UK-Proof-Edition-/251680086956?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item3a994d5bac)

$70:
Stephen King Gerald's Game ABA Edition Limited to 2000 copies (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Geralds-Game-ABA-Edition-Limited-to-2000-copies-/331347508633?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4d25d9bd99)

[Randall Flagg]

1 bid, $20:
Stephen King ARC On Writing (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-ARC-On-Writing-/171503730243?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item27ee6b3e43)

[jhanic]

Brian James Freeman has been good enough to allow me to quote his post:


Someone asked me: "Are bluelines and the unbound interoffice proofs the same thing?"

There are definitely some similarities and also some important differences between bluelines and the unbound interoffice proofs. They are different in the sense that:

1) the unbound interoffice proofs are printed in our office at various stages of production and may feature incomplete elements such as a lack of artwork, etc, and may also contain typos or design problems that we're in the process of finding and fixing.

2) bluelines are printed by the book printer and sent to our office for review and approval before they start the press. Every now and then we'll find a problem on the bluelines that needs corrected before the book is printed, but most of the time everything on the bluelines is exactly the same as the final book -- just printed on different paper, unbound, and untrimmed.

So these two items essentially represent two different stages of the publication process. Hope that helps!

Brian

This seems to fit this thread very nicely.

John

[George at C-Springs]

Looking for the Scribner plain blue cover FDNS, CD FDNS Gift Cover, and CD FDNS Inter-office Unbound proofs. If interested, willing to trade The Dark Man Inter-office Unbounds for FDNS Unbounds. Drop me a PM.

[Randall Flagg]

One hour left, $59.99 BIN:
Bag Of Bones by Stephen King **Advance Reader Copy (ARC)**1st Edition Proof VGC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bag-Of-Bones-by-Stephen-King-Advance-Reader-Copy-ARC-1st-Edition-Proof-VGC-/131299939812?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item1e921615e4)

Eight hours left. Make a low offer: $360 OBO:
Stephen King Mr Mercedes Advance Uncorrected Proof, Galley, ARC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Mr-Mercedes-Advance-Uncorrected-Proof-Galley-ARC-/141436183754?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20ee40e4ca)

[Tommy]

Dolan's Cadillac (Lord John Press) Advanced Proof Stephen King 1989 near mint

12 hrs left

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dolans-Cadillac-Lord-John-Press-Advanced-Proof-Stephen-King-1989-near-mint-/161449141118?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item25971e637e

[Randall Flagg]

$30 OBO:
Hearts in Atlantis by Stephen King (Advanced Readers Copy, Sealed) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hearts-in-Atlantis-by-Stephen-King-Advanced-Readers-Copy-Sealed-/141442664077?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item20eea3c68d)

$20 OBO:
Rose Madder by Stephen King (Advanced Readers Copy, Sealed) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rose-Madder-by-Stephen-King-Advanced-Readers-Copy-Sealed-/141442660582?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item20eea3b8e6)

$50 OBO:
Bag of Bones by Stephen King (Advanced Readers Copy, Sealed) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bag-of-Bones-by-Stephen-King-Advanced-Readers-Copy-Sealed-/141442658700?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item20eea3b18c)

[herbertwest]

I finally recieved my Revival UK Proof.
In a bright red enveloppe, which was left on top of the mailboxes, in the building. Lucky that nobody stole it...

[herbertwest]

Btw, Lilja has a contest with a UK Proof of REVIVAL to win
>>> http://www.liljas-library.com/contest.php

[zelig]

Thanks. I went ahead and entered. You never know.

[Merlin1958]

Thanks. I went ahead and entered. You never know.

By any chance, would you post the trivia answers? If I enter and win, I'll read it and then ship it to you. LOL

[zelig]

Thanks. I went ahead and entered. You never know.

By any chance, would you post the trivia answers? If I enter and win, I'll read it and then ship it to you. LOL

Sure, here's the answers. At least this is what I found from some online research. I think they're all correct:

UK release: Nov 11th
Narrator: David Morse
Who said: Philippa Pride

Oh, and 5x5 = 25 :-)

And I will send you my shipping address if you win! Ha ha.

[Roseannebarr]

[QUOTE=zelig;880050]Thanks. I went ahead and entered. You never know.


Oh, and 5x5 = 25 :-)

And I will send you my shipping address if you win! Ha ha.

I knew all the answers except for the last one. Double checked on my calculator and you are correct. 25.

[Randall Flagg]

All $20 BIN/OBO:
Stephen King ARC Lisey's Story (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-ARC-Liseys-Story-/171510121102?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item27eeccc28e)

Stephen King ARC Hearts In Atlantis (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-ARC-Hearts-In-Atlantis-/171510120457?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item27eeccc009)

Stephen King ARC Bag Of Bones (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-ARC-Bag-Of-Bones-/171510119903?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item27eeccbddf)

[Randall Flagg]

$223 BIN:
Stephen King Richard Bachman Blaze Proof/ARC Rare (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Richard-Bachman-Blaze-Proof-ARC-Rare-/141448378233?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20eefaf779)

[Randall Flagg]

$40 BIN:
Stephen King Advance Uncorrected Readers Proof (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Advance-Uncorrected-Readers-Proof-/181452663638?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a3f6beb56)

[Randall Flagg]

1/13? If so, it's rare:
Stephen King The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon RARE 1/13 Printed, Proof, ARC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-RARE-1-13-Printed-Proof-ARC-/141450547927?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20ef1c12d7)

Stephen King Nightmares & Dreamscapes Proof/ARC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Nightmares-Dreamscapes-Proof-ARC-/141450664873?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20ef1ddba9)

[jhanic]

1/13? If so, it's rare:
Stephen King The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon RARE 1/13 Printed, Proof, ARC

Those are pretty scarce. My notes say 13-20 copies.

John



John

[Dan]

$40 BIN:
Stephen King Advance Uncorrected Readers Proof (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Advance-Uncorrected-Readers-Proof-/181452663638?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a3f6beb56)

Is this a good price? Seems like it has some issues.

[jhanic]

$40 BIN:
Stephen King Advance Uncorrected Readers Proof (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Advance-Uncorrected-Readers-Proof-/181452663638?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a3f6beb56)

Is this a good price? Seems like it has some issues.

I agree. I wouldn't pay more than $25.

John

[Lot guy]

This arrived today!
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsc2da5338.jpg~320x480

I have some amazing new proofs I'll be posting soon, I look forward to sharing some pictures.

[biomieg]

Is that a hardcover review copy? Nice! And I'm really curious to see what you have up your sleeve....

[Lot guy]

Thsnks Michael, yes it the Hardcover Review copy. All I'll say for now Michael is that its not a Doubleday Proof but I'm told its equal to or greater in terms of being RARE & It's the only Fine copy that our collecting circle knows of! A couple people that have helped with input probably know which I'm referring to but hopefully will let me do the honors.

[Bev Vincent]

How will it be distinguishable from a standard hardcover in two weeks when the book is released, beyond the accompanying letter?

[Randall Flagg]

Scrappy, but cheap. $3.50:
Stephen King The Dead Zone Advanced Readers Copy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Dead-Zone-Advanced-Readers-Copy-/141457501874?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20ef862eb2)

[Lot guy]

How will it be distinguishable from a standard hardcover in two weeks when the book is released, beyond the accompanying letter?

I believe the letter is the only difference.

[Randall Flagg]

$14.99:
Bag of Bones (Stephen King) Scribner 1998 ARC proof Fine w/ publicity letter (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bag-of-Bones-Stephen-King-Scribner-1998-ARC-proof-Fine-w-publicity-letter-/161475263362?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2598acfb82)



$9.99:
The Regulators (Stephen King as Richard Bachman) Dutton proof (galley ARC) 1996 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Regulators-Stephen-King-as-Richard-Bachman-Dutton-proof-galley-ARC-1996-/161474726206?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2598a4c93e)

[Lot guy]

This arrived today!
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsc2da5338.jpg~320x480

I have some amazing new proofs I'll be posting soon, I look forward to sharing some pictures.

Here it is! One of the two copies known(in our collecting community anyways), this is the only fine copy at the moment! Very excited for this as I sold one of my 'Salem's Lot S/L's & a couple other items to get it. I never thought I'd do such a thing, but in means of being a rarity we only know of the two, it may not command the value or desire of a Doubleday to some it does for me!
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps9f373d1f.jpg~320x480

Of course I went & bought a replacement 'Salem's Lot S/L as it just didn't seem right.
Here's another RARE on CELL! As the catalog states Scribner claims they never produced this Proof, yet a handful or less are in collectors hands.
http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsa4940d8c.jpg~320x480

[carlosdetweiller]

Congratulations! Both are super rare proofs.

[Pasiuk57]

Yep! VERY rare indeed-not easy to find!

[zelig]

Congratulations! :biggrin: - green with envy...

[jhanic]

Congratulations!

(I thought I had the only copy of the Cell proof!)

John

[carlosdetweiller]

(I thought I had the only copy of the Cell proof!)


I have a Cell proof but I don't have the gray Four Past Midnight proof.

[sharki69]

Congrats. Amazing

[jhanic]

(I thought I had the only copy of the Cell proof!)


I have a Cell proof but I don't have the gray Four Past Midnight proof.

That's three that I know of!

John

[Pasiuk57]

I have both the Cell proof and the Gray 4 Past Midnight proof.
Very rare to find-my Cell Proof was from from Chris Cavalier's collection if I remember correctly...

[Lot guy]

Thanks for the comments!
I believe that's the known handful if CELL Proofs & Mike had the other Gray Four Past Midnight making up the two copies

[Sir_Boomme]

yeah... I've been after one of those Cell proofs for years... it's my albatross ! :confused1:

[herbertwest]

WOW, a CELL proof?

I think that I have always heard members here saying they had always been looking for one, like if it was the rarest of them all !

[biomieg]

Awesome acquisitions!! I'm not a proof completist but that Cell proof just made my heart beat a little faster!

[Dan]

It's amazing to see what is desirable sometimes. I only have a few proofs, and none of great value, but if I had seen this somewhere I would have thought it was just a normal proof like any other from that era.

[bdwyer19]

It's amazing to see what is desirable sometimes. I only have a few proofs, and none of great value, but if I had seen this somewhere I would have thought it was just a normal proof like any other from that era.

That's exactly what I was thinking. It's not like either of those are Classic novels. So I wouldn't think the proofs of those would mean that much. Just shows that there is still a ton to learn in the collecting world.

[herbertwest]

What's the story behind finding them?

[AKC]

Ok, regarding desirability of Proofs, what the story on the Unbound inter-office proof of IT from CD?

Is it rare? Anybody else have one?

Any intel would be appreciated as I am contemplating acquiring one and don't know that much about them….

Thanks

[sentinel]

I have both the Cell proof and the Gray 4 Past Midnight proof.
Very rare to find-my Cell Proof was from from Chris Cavalier's collection if I remember correctly...

I remember! LOL :beat:

[biomieg]

Ok, regarding desirability of Proofs, what the story on the Unbound inter-office proof of IT from CD?

Is it rare? Anybody else have one?

Any intel would be appreciated as I am contemplating acquiring one and don't know that much about them….

Thanks

When it comes to CD (and other small/specialty publishers) proofs I think it really depends on your personal collecting goals - to me, those proofs are virtually worthless. I'm just not interested in proofs other than those of the original publisher of the trade editions. So I'd say that every price a buyer and seller agree on is good (case by case basis).

I know that's not really helpful but I think you'll get many different answers, whereas there will be much more consensus when it comes to 'regular' proofs (i.e., Scribner, Viking, Putnam, Doubleday).

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Ok, regarding desirability of Proofs, what the story on the Unbound inter-office proof of IT from CD?

Is it rare? Anybody else have one?

I theory, CD could print off thousands of these, and include them in Grab Bags for evermore.

[jhanic]

Ok, regarding desirability of Proofs, what the story on the Unbound inter-office proof of IT from CD?

Is it rare? Anybody else have one?

Any intel would be appreciated as I am contemplating acquiring one and don't know that much about them….

Thanks

I'm also looking for one. I have four of the (possibly) eight ones that were distributed. I have both the Secretary of Dreams ones, FDNS and Carrie. I'm looking for It, The Dark Man, Doctor Sleep and Blockade Billy (and any others that may be out there.)

John

[AKC]

What's the $$ value of one of these "unbound inter-office proofs".

Again, recognizing to each their own….

[Randall Flagg]

Seems pricey to me:
Stephen King CARRIE First Edition US Advance Proof VG (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CARRIE-First-Edition-US-Advance-Proof-VG-/191406159364?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item2c90b23604)

[herbertwest]

I don't collect proofs, but it seem like a reasonnable price to me..

[biomieg]

Well, if you don't collect proofs why don't you send all the copies you receive from the publisher for free to me?

[herbertwest]

I keep what I recieve, but by I don't collect proofs I mostly meant that I don't hunt and gather already existing proofs etc.

Actually, the lack of space in my flat and fundings makes that I don't really hunt for anything. I don't even hunt anymore the first french editions...

[Merlin1958]

I keep what I recieve, but by I don't collect proofs I mostly meant that I don't hunt and gather already existing proofs etc.

Actually, the lack of space in my flat and fundings makes that I don't really hunt for anything. I don't even hunt anymore the first french editions...

Well, then hook a brother up!!! Work something out with, Mike!!!

[Randall Flagg]

$136:
Stephen King, NEEDFUL THINGS , Uncorrected Proof w/ Slipcase (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-NEEDFUL-THINGS-Uncorrected-Proof-w-Slipcase-/371185866581?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item566c66d755)

[Randall Flagg]

$12.99:
Bag of Bones (Stephen King) Scribner 1998 ARC proof Fine w/ publicity letter (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bag-of-Bones-Stephen-King-Scribner-1998-ARC-proof-Fine-w-publicity-letter-/161483526513?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item25992b1171)

[Br!an]

$12.99:
Bag of Bones (Stephen King) Scribner 1998 ARC proof Fine w/ publicity letter (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bag-of-Bones-Stephen-King-Scribner-1998-ARC-proof-Fine-w-publicity-letter-/161483526513?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item25992b1171)

That's very reasonable. I bid on it.

[jonp]

What's the $$ value of one of these "unbound inter-office proofs".

Again, recognizing to each their own….

The only two I've seen up for sale on eBay have both been the unbound The Secretary of Dreams Vol 2, they went for about $250. IMHO, the IT unbound proof would possibly be more desirable.

[Randall Flagg]

$99.99 BIN:
THE DRAWING OF THE THREE-STEPHEN KING 1989 ADVANCE COPY PICTORIAL WRAPPERS FINE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-DRAWING-OF-THE-THREE-STEPHEN-KING-1989-ADVANCE-COPY-PICTORIAL-WRAPPERS-FINE-/301394450664?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item462c8258e8)

[Randall Flagg]

One bid, $99.99:
STEPHEN KING FULL DARK NO STARS CEMETERY DANCE Proof Glenn Chadbourne Art ARC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-FULL-DARK-NO-STARS-CEMETERY-DANCE-Proof-Glenn-Chadbourne-Art-ARC-/201219980869?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2ed9a53e45)

[Bev Vincent]

Secretary of Dreams, Vol 2 proof (http://www.ebay.com/itm/161482859427?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649)

[Tommy]

The Dark Man unbound proof

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Man-Stephen-King-Glenn-Chadbourne-Horror-Art-Cemetery-Dance-Proof-Rare-/201219962097?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2ed9a4f4f1

[KingKorn]

Couple more unbound proofs:

STEPHEN KING FULL DARK NO STARS CEMETERY DANCE Proof Glenn Chadbourne Art ARC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-FULL-DARK-NO-STARS-CEMETERY-DANCE-Proof-Glenn-Chadbourne-Art-ARC-/201219980869?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2ed9a53e45)

Stephen King UNBOUND Inter-Office Proof Secretary of Dreams Vol 2 Cemetery Dance (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-UNBOUND-Inter-Office-Proof-Secretary-of-Dreams-Vol-2-Cemetery-Dance-/141474524222?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item20f089ec3e)

[George at C-Springs]

The Dark Man unbound proof

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Man...item2ed9a4f4f1

I wrote to the seller to let him know that his description "A nice item for Stephen King and Glenn Chadbourne completists looking for a unique item, since this is the only 3rd state proof of the manuscript!" is incorrect, as I also have a copy of the DM 3rd Proof. He responded quickly, said he already had a bid so couldn't update it, thanked me for the info, and asked me if I knew what the going price for the CD IT 25th proof (not the unbound) was.

[Tommy]

and asked me if I knew what the going price for the CD IT 25th proof (not the unbound) was.
he started a whole thread devoted to that question on the CD forum

[George at C-Springs]

he started a whole thread devoted to that question on the CD forum

I just commented with Brian's explanation from 25 Sep, 20 copies, and that I only knew of one copy to change hands (John's) but I wasn't privy to the price.

[sharki69]

I think I just nailed it ??????

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Advance-Uncorrected-Proofs-Full-Dark-No-Stars-Scribner-/181590456430?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a47a2786e

[George at C-Springs]

I never even saw that, weird. That's the blue cover no-tape version, you got a good deal.

[herbertwest]

I think I just nailed it ??????

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Advance-Uncorrected-Proofs-Full-Dark-No-Stars-Scribner-/181590456430?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2a47a2786e

Sweet deal !

[zelig]

Wow, that's a great deal!

[Johnny007]

Great deal!!! I hope that's the book you get. I don't believe many here have that version. The price just floors me, though. It is worth much more than $25 if it is even in "less than acceptable" condition. And it looks nice in the pics. Again, great deal.

[Randall Flagg]

$20 BIN:
Stephen King ARC Hearts In Atlantis (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-ARC-Hearts-In-Atlantis-/171550109400?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item27f12eeed8)

[Bev Vincent]

Several proofs (http://www.ebay.com/usr/deadzone)

[Randall Flagg]

$235.15:
THE COLORADO KID HAVEN Stephen King UK UNCORRECTED PROOF / ARC 1st ED (http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-COLORADO-KID-HAVEN-Stephen-King-UK-UNCORRECTED-PROOF-ARC-1st-ED-/321232728281?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item4acaf670d9)

[sharki69]

This arrived today. FDNS first state (without sticker) in Mint condition.

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/D20751C5-13D2-41EB-A86C-9AFBBC7105DD.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/D20751C5-13D2-41EB-A86C-9AFBBC7105DD.jpg.html)

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/D7A4EB00-60AB-4539-8A04-7F8608FE5775.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/D7A4EB00-60AB-4539-8A04-7F8608FE5775.jpg.html)

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/00385F51-1B3E-42B0-B583-6711F329EC4C_1.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/00385F51-1B3E-42B0-B583-6711F329EC4C_1.jpg.html)

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/054368CB-ED64-43ED-85CB-4640272A0950.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/054368CB-ED64-43ED-85CB-4640272A0950.jpg.html)

[Lot guy]

Awesome!

[jcmanske]

Nice pickup and an amazing deal!

[zelig]

Fantastic, congratulations!

[carlosdetweiller]

I picked this up on eBay the other day. I couldn't remember if I had the proof of volume 1 or not so I checked the database and sure enough I had it. The proof of volume 1 has a white taped spine and my notes reminded me that it was a pretty scarce proof. It is important bibliographically for King collectors since it has an introduction (foreword) by Stephen King. But the proof was recalled since it had no punctuation (periods or commas) throughout the book. Just another oddity in this crazy hobby.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/concordance1_zps2012678c.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/concordance2_zps1542cee7.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb54/carlosdetweiller/concordance3_zps38068dbf.jpg

[Pasiuk57]

Cool proof Bob-I've never seen that one before....

[Pasiuk57]

Sharki
Nice proof
with of mine have labels on them!
Congrats!

[zelig]

That's a good one! Never seen it before. Congratulations!

[jhanic]

Nice, Bob. I have the volume 1 proof but not the volume 2.

John

[biomieg]

Nice! I like the way it looks (more so than the vol. 1 proof - I have a thing for those plain wrappers, it makes them truly stand out as a different state compared to the final book). Never seen it before.

[Bev Vincent]

The first round of proofs were recalled by Scribner because they ran the pages through some sort of despeckling algorithm that was so efficient it removed all of the punctuation. I had two copies and, for some reason, Scribner never asked for mine back. They issued replacements with periods and commas and stuff shortly thereafter.

[Randall Flagg]

9 bids, $72:
Carrie Stephen King Advanced Uncorrected Proof ARC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carrie-Stephen-King-Advanced-Uncorrected-Proof-ARC-/261676214749?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3ced1e29dd)

$12:
Screamplays Stephen King, Richard Matheson, Richard Laymon Uncorrected Proof (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Screamplays-Stephen-King-Richard-Matheson-Richard-Laymon-Uncorrected-Proof-/271684449726?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item3f41a7b5be)



$78.61:
Stephen King - Firestarter - PROOF with original letter - Macdonald (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Firestarter-PROOF-with-original-letter-Macdonald-/201226508738?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item2eda08d9c2)

[Dan]

How are you guys storing the unbound proofs? I have a couple of these and so far they just sit on my desk.

[jhanic]

I haven't yet decided either. I do have them in archival quality plastic bags, but I may just box them eventually.

John

[Dan]

I haven't yet decided either. I do have them in archival quality plastic bags, but I may just box them eventually.

John

I might look at the local Hobby Lobby and see if they have archival boxes. I don't have bags that large. I could probably buy some, but I only need three.

[jhanic]

I got the large ones (Life-magazine size) from my local comics store. I bought a package of 25. Price was okay (about .25 per bag).

John

[Randall Flagg]

1 day auction. $299:
Stephen King Mr Mercedes Advance Uncorrected Proof, Galley, ARC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Mr-Mercedes-Advance-Uncorrected-Proof-Galley-ARC-/141486469474?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20f1403162)

[herbertwest]

It's time to try to gather the books to have a set of proofs for the trilogy!

[jhanic]

It's time to try to gather the books to have a set of proofs for the trilogy!

If they issue proofs for all three! Don't forget that there was no UK proof of Mr. Mercedes.

John

[herbertwest]

I know !
But was there any SK book that didnt have a US proof?
So could create a set for those !

[carlosdetweiller]

I know !
But was there any SK book that didnt have a US proof?
So could create a set for those !

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon and Faithful come to mind. There were in house proofs but none that were made to send out to reviewers.

[Brian James Freeman]

The first round of proofs were recalled by Scribner because they ran the pages through some sort of despeckling algorithm that was so efficient it removed all of the punctuation. I had two copies and, for some reason, Scribner never asked for mine back. They issued replacements with periods and commas and stuff shortly thereafter.

Who needs periods and commas and stuff anyway?

[dnemec]

The first round of proofs were recalled by Scribner because they ran the pages through some sort of despeckling algorithm that was so efficient it removed all of the punctuation. I had two copies and, for some reason, Scribner never asked for mine back. They issued replacements with periods and commas and stuff shortly thereafter.

Who needs periods and commas and stuff anyway?

Apparently, the majority of the population finds them useless if texts, Twitter, and Facebook are any indication!

[Randall Flagg]

$395 OBO:
PET SEMATARY, Stephen King, Uncorrected Galley Proof, First Edition - RARE! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/PET-SEMATARY-Stephen-King-Uncorrected-Galley-Proof-First-Edition-RARE-/400815282751?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5d5273da3f)

[Randall Flagg]

A bit scrappy:
Stephen King: "The Dead Zone" Advance Reading Copy (ARC) (Uncorrected Proof) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Dead-Zone-Advance-Reading-Copy-ARC-Uncorrected-Proof-/111532869251?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19f7e08683)

[jhanic]

A bit scrappy:
Stephen King: "The Dead Zone" Advance Reading Copy (ARC) (Uncorrected Proof) (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Dead-Zone-Advance-Reading-Copy-ARC-Uncorrected-Proof-/111532869251?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19f7e08683)

BIN is overpriced for the condition.

John

[biomieg]

Yep. There is a much nicer copy listed for $100.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dead-Zone-by-Stephen-King-Advance-reading-copy-SOFTCOVER-/131076732392?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1e84c835e8

[Dan]

Yep. There is a much nicer copy listed for $100.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dead-Zone-by-Stephen-King-Advance-reading-copy-SOFTCOVER-/131076732392?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1e84c835e8

Are the Signet/NAL proofs worth this much?

[biomieg]

This is the only Signet proof I know of. There are a few Plume proofs (for DT paperbacks) but no Signets I think. I'd say this is about what a nice copy is worth - they're not super scarce.

*edit:I should add that I have no idea why they decided to issue proofs for paperback editions of existing titles.

[Dan]

Thanks! The fact that is was a proof for the paperback is what made me second guess.

[Randall Flagg]

$35 BIN:
Stephen King-Bag of Bones-Advance Reader's Copy-1998 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Bag-of-Bones-Advance-Readers-Copy-1998-/371201913604?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item566d5bb304)

$115 BIN/OBO:
Stephen King Nightmares & Dreamscapes Proof/ARC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Nightmares-Dreamscapes-Proof-ARC-/141490072423?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20f1772b67)



$140 BIN:
Stephen King Proof/ARC Just After Sunset RARE FINAL PRICE LOWERED!!!! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Proof-ARC-Just-After-Sunset-RARE-FINAL-PRICE-LOWERED-/141490070978?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20f17725c2)

Insane price:
Stephen King CARRIE First Proof, Brand new from Cemetery Dance 2014, loose (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-CARRIE-First-Proof-Brand-new-from-Cemetery-Dance-2014-loose-/271689331912?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f41f234c8)

[Randall Flagg]

$138 BIN:
Stephen King, NEEDFUL THINGS , Uncorrected Proof w/ Slipcase (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-NEEDFUL-THINGS-Uncorrected-Proof-w-Slipcase-/371202923604?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item566d6b1c54)

[Randall Flagg]

$313 BIN:
BLAZE Stephen King / Richard Bachman US UNCORRECTED PROOF / ARC 1st ED RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLAZE-Stephen-King-Richard-Bachman-US-UNCORRECTED-PROOF-ARC-1st-ED-RARE-/221622692506?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item3399bdea9a)

$282 BIN:
JUST AFTER SUNSET Stephen King US UNCORRECTED PROOF / ARC 1st ED RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/JUST-AFTER-SUNSET-Stephen-King-US-UNCORRECTED-PROOF-ARC-1st-ED-RARE-/321603959112?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item4ae116f948)

Pricey. $517 BIN:
SALEMS LOT Stephen King US UNCORRECTED PROOF / ARC 1st ED VERY RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SALEMS-LOT-Stephen-King-US-UNCORRECTED-PROOF-ARC-1st-ED-VERY-RARE-/321603958519?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item4ae116f6f7)

[biomieg]

Nice proofs and not super common (although there are currently other copies of Blaze and JAS for sale if I'm not mistaken), but they're all priced too high.

[sharki69]

Salems lot illustrated edition bound galley - $100 BIN

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=251740252997

[Randall Flagg]

Salems lot illustrated edition bound galley - $100 BIN

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=251740252997
BIN at $100 is a decent price.

[Lot guy]

Salems lot illustrated edition bound galley - $100 BIN

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=251740252997
BIN at $100 is a decent price.
thank you guys for posting this!

[racerx45]

Salems lot illustrated edition bound galley - $100 BIN

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=251740252997
BIN at $100 is a decent price.
thank you guys for posting this!

No thank you! I don’t want to start collecting proofs but that would have been tempting so I am glad you got it.

[sharki69]

Lot guy - I'm glad you got it :)

[Randall Flagg]

$523 OBO:
Stephen King The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon RARE 1/13 Proof, ARC, Advance (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Girl-Who-Loved-Tom-Gordon-RARE-1-13-Proof-ARC-Advance-/141492533256?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20f19cb808)

$160 BIN:
Stephen King Richard Bachman Blaze Proof/ARC Rare (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Richard-Bachman-Blaze-Proof-ARC-Rare-/141492534170?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20f19cbb9a)

$99:
FULL DARK NO STARS - Stephen King - 2nd State Unbound Proof!!! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FULL-DARK-NO-STARS-Stephen-King-2nd-State-Unbound-Proof-/161505583669?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item259a7ba235)

[Br!an]

Several proofs (http://www.ebay.com/usr/deadzone)

Thanks Bev!

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/IMG_4744.JPG

[Bev Vincent]

A happy buyer, I hope!

[Br!an]

A happy buyer, I hope!

I am very happy with the whole transaction. Nice books at a nice price from a nice person!

BTW you are no longer a "Feedback" virgin.

[Randall Flagg]

Slight wear, but comes with cool handwritten note from someone at Scribner. $25:
Stephen King Lisey's Story Advance Uncorrected Proof 1st Edition Review Copy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Liseys-Story-Advance-Uncorrected-Proof-1st-Edition-Review-Copy-/161501381989?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item259a3b8565)

[Bev Vincent]

Slight wear, but comes with cool handwritten note from someone at Scribner. $25:
Stephen King Lisey's Story Advance Uncorrected Proof 1st Edition Review Copy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Liseys-Story-Advance-Uncorrected-Proof-1st-Edition-Review-Copy-/161501381989?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item259a3b8565)

It's from Nan Graham, the editor-in-chief at Scribner who handed the MS back to Steve with more red markings on it than on a high school French essay.

[Randall Flagg]

1 bid, $29.99:
The Dark Man by Stephen King Cemetery Dance Publications ARC advance uncorrected (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Man-by-Stephen-King-Cemetery-Dance-Publications-ARC-advance-uncorrected-/271693357269?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f422fa0d5)

[jhanic]

1 bid, $29.99:
The Dark Man by Stephen King Cemetery Dance Publications ARC advance uncorrected (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Man-by-Stephen-King-Cemetery-Dance-Publications-ARC-advance-uncorrected-/271693357269?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f422fa0d5)


That's the most common state of the proof with about 200 copies distributed. There are two more out on eBay of the more scarce one (about 50 copies):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Dark-Man-Advance-Uncorrected-Proof-Stephen-King-/161505557310?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item259a7b3b3e

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-The-Dark-Man-Advance-Uncorrected-Proof-by-Cemetery-Dance-/281517192820?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item418bbb7674

John

[Johnny007]

This arrived today. FDNS first state (without sticker) in Mint condition.

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/D20751C5-13D2-41EB-A86C-9AFBBC7105DD.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/D20751C5-13D2-41EB-A86C-9AFBBC7105DD.jpg.html)

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/D7A4EB00-60AB-4539-8A04-7F8608FE5775.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/D7A4EB00-60AB-4539-8A04-7F8608FE5775.jpg.html)

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/00385F51-1B3E-42B0-B583-6711F329EC4C_1.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/00385F51-1B3E-42B0-B583-6711F329EC4C_1.jpg.html)

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo111/sharki69/054368CB-ED64-43ED-85CB-4640272A0950.jpg (http://s367.photobucket.com/user/sharki69/media/054368CB-ED64-43ED-85CB-4640272A0950.jpg.html)

Congratulations!! Amazing find and I hope you enjoy it. BTW, thanks for the pictures.

[Randall Flagg]

$89.99:
STEPHEN KING UNBOUND INTER-OFFICE PROOF BLOCKADE BILLY (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-UNBOUND-INTER-OFFICE-PROOF-BLOCKADE-BILLY-/151502622331?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item2346428e7b)

[herbertwest]

Looks like all the interoffice proofs and other proofs they gave away ends up on ebay
But since CD cannot sell them, it satisfy everybody

[Roseannebarr]

Looks like all the interoffice proofs and other proofs they gave away ends up on ebay
But since CD cannot sell them, it satisfy everybody



I collect the bound proofs. I gave away my unbound proof. doesn't really display very nice. I had Dr. Sleep. Sent it too a very good home!

[George at C-Springs]

Looks like all the interoffice proofs and other proofs they gave away ends up on ebay
But since CD cannot sell them, it satisfy everybody

But it makes building a "complete" set of proofs both easier and difficult; easier because some of these may one-offs, and you'd never see that missing copy other than eBay; difficult because some of these may be one-offs, and you'd never see that missing copy it other than eBay ... and the price will reflect it. Plus now we know that are at least three proof states for a lot of these (Full Dark No Stars, for example, I know has a 1st, 2nd and 3rd state) and there may be more. I'd love to build complete sets, but if only one copy was ever put out there and you can't get it ... then what? Or if you only see a 1st state, what says there isn't a 2nd or a 3rd? I love these unbound proofs, but they may be the bane of completists , unless (like at least one collector here) you consider there to be no difference between the 1st, 2nd and 3rds and have just one copy in your collection suffice.

[Randall Flagg]

3 bids, $26.55:
Big Book Of Necon STEPHEN KING Advance Uncorrected Proof NEIL GAIMAN 2009 Rare (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Big-Book-Of-Necon-STEPHEN-KING-Advance-Uncorrected-Proof-NEIL-GAIMAN-2009-Rare-/301425402802?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item462e5aa3b2)

[jhanic]

Looks like all the interoffice proofs and other proofs they gave away ends up on ebay
But since CD cannot sell them, it satisfy everybody

But it makes building a "complete" set of proofs both easier and difficult; easier because some of these may one-offs, and you'd never see that missing copy other than eBay; difficult because some of these may be one-offs, and you'd never see that missing copy it other than eBay ... and the price will reflect it. Plus now we know that are at least three proof states for a lot of these (Full Dark No Stars, for example, I know has a 1st, 2nd and 3rd state) and there may be more. I'd love to build complete sets, but if only one copy was ever put out there and you can't get it ... then what? Or if you only see a 1st state, what says there isn't a 2nd or a 3rd? I love these unbound proofs, but they may be the bane of completists , unless (like at least one collector here) you consider there to be no difference between the 1st, 2nd and 3rds and have just one copy in your collection suffice.

That one collector is me. I'll be happy if I get just one copy for each book. (I just got Blockade Billy and I'll be posting it soon. This leaves me just looking for Doctor Sleep.)

John

[zelig]

Looks like all the interoffice proofs and other proofs they gave away ends up on ebay
But since CD cannot sell them, it satisfy everybody

But it makes building a "complete" set of proofs both easier and difficult; easier because some of these may one-offs, and you'd never see that missing copy other than eBay; difficult because some of these may be one-offs, and you'd never see that missing copy it other than eBay ... and the price will reflect it. Plus now we know that are at least three proof states for a lot of these (Full Dark No Stars, for example, I know has a 1st, 2nd and 3rd state) and there may be more. I'd love to build complete sets, but if only one copy was ever put out there and you can't get it ... then what? Or if you only see a 1st state, what says there isn't a 2nd or a 3rd? I love these unbound proofs, but they may be the bane of completists , unless (like at least one collector here) you consider there to be no difference between the 1st, 2nd and 3rds and have just one copy in your collection suffice.

That one collector is me. I'll be happy if I get just one copy for each book. (I just got Blockade Billy and I'll be posting it soon. This leaves me just looking for Doctor Sleep.)

John

I tend to agree with John. I also collect proofs, and when I recently learned of the existence of these inter-office unbound proofs, I felt a little exasperated. Not only are there these unbound versions (in more than one state apparently), but there's also the regular bound proof sent to reviewers, etc. as well as bound inter office proofs on some books. So much like certain 1st Trade editions, with the numerous variants, there are now proofs with variants if you can all it that.

So yeah, it makes proof collecting more costly and challenging. That's if you're a completist collector... Personally, I'd go after the unbound proofs too, but like John, one copy of each would satisfy me.

[biomieg]

I love proofs but I've never been interested in unbound and/or manuscript-like material, nor am I interested in proofs of what I consider to be reprints. With this avalanche of material coming on the market I'm glad it doesn't appeal to me.

[herbertwest]

THE REGULATORS proof
>>> http://www.abebooks.com/REGULATORS-Bachman-Richard-pen-name-used/14538009397/bd?cm_ven=nl&cm_cat=trg&cm_pla=want_FR&cm_ite=viewbook

[jhanic]

THE REGULATORS proof
>>> http://www.abebooks.com/REGULATORS-Bachman-Richard-pen-name-used/14538009397/bd?cm_ven=nl&cm_cat=trg&cm_pla=want_FR&cm_ite=viewbook

For that price, it's probably the first (with the error in pagination) state.

John

[George at C-Springs]

Picked up a couple of goodies this past week, this is the first proof to arrive. Other stuff added to Collection.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20141206_030625a.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[zelig]

Very nice. Congratulations!

[Lot guy]

Awesome George!

[George at C-Springs]

Thanks! UPS guy just dropped off this one a few minutes ago. Many muchas gracias to John for tipping me off on this so I could snag it:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/fdns2ndproof.jpg

[sharki69]

Good week for you George! Congrats

[racerx45]

I found this on Abe last week for $50.00, I think it was a good deal.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/s4MPZ0ha4Hd24slVUc0cQUAzARFoYRcSEqiMooUED0E=w575-h856-no

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_8SyxPMY3g4/VIOa6F_E9GI/AAAAAAAADsw/hlfFcSx7S4o/w1276-h857-no/DSC_3694.JPG

[Lot guy]

Congrats Racer & George! That's what I paid for my near fine copy as well. Seems like a good deal!

[Tommy]

The Secretary of Dreams by Stephen King RARE interoffice proof Cemetery Dance (http://www.ebay.com/itm/121505857138?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

[Randall Flagg]

$.99:
ARC HEARTS IN ATLANTIS by Stephen King (1999) Advance Readers Copy Proof (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ARC-HEARTS-IN-ATLANTIS-by-Stephen-King-1999-Advance-Readers-Copy-Proof-/171572957057?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item27f28b8f81)

1 bid, $.99:
The Secretary of Dreams by Stephen King RARE interoffice proof Cemetery Dance (http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Secretary-of-Dreams-by-Stephen-King-RARE-interoffice-proof-Cemetery-Dance-/121511247276?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item1c4aa27dac)

[Randall Flagg]

$77.95:
Stephen King Under The Dome UK Uncorrected Proof 1 Of Only 200 Copies RARE! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Under-The-Dome-UK-Uncorrected-Proof-1-Of-Only-200-Copies-RARE-/271701296776?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item3f42a8c688)

[jhanic]

$77.95:
Stephen King Under The Dome UK Uncorrected Proof 1 Of Only 200 Copies RARE! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Under-The-Dome-UK-Uncorrected-Proof-1-Of-Only-200-Copies-RARE-/271701296776?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item3f42a8c688)

That's a decent price given the condition.

John

[George at C-Springs]

This one came in today, the "Slipcased Edition" blue proof, 1 of 50. Couple for sale on eBay this week, though prices are a bit high.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/20141208_180052.jpg

[jhanic]

:thumbsup:

John

[Lot guy]

Great George!

[zelig]

Very nice. I saw them on eBay but didn't want to spend the money on it right now. Congratulations.

[George at C-Springs]

Very nice. I saw them on eBay but didn't want to spend the money on it right now. Congratulations.

This one that I picked up last week had a BIN of $98; I thought that was okay so I grabbed it.

[Randall Flagg]

$19.99:
Four Past Midnight by Stephen King US uncorrected Proof ARC First edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Four-Past-Midnight-by-Stephen-King-US-uncorrected-Proof-ARC-First-edition-/321612003219?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item4ae191b793)



$39.04:
Stephen King The Mist UK ARC Proof Promo Copy Not Available For Sale RARE! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-The-Mist-UK-ARC-Proof-Promo-Copy-Not-Available-For-Sale-RARE-/271701327363?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item3f42a93e03)



$31.23:
Stephen King Hearts In Atlantis UK Uncorrected Proof ARC Near Fine. (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Hearts-In-Atlantis-UK-Uncorrected-Proof-ARC-Near-Fine-/271701308015?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item3f42a8f26f)

[George at C-Springs]

$39.04:
Stephen King The Mist UK ARC Proof Promo Copy Not Available For Sale RARE!

I don't think this one is considered an ARC or a Proof, but rather was promotional material for the movie. It's even lableled Promotional Copy. John, am i correct on that?

[jhanic]

$39.04:
Stephen King The Mist UK ARC Proof Promo Copy Not Available For Sale RARE!

I don't think this one is considered an ARC or a Proof, but rather was promotional material for the movie. It's even lableled Promotional Copy. John, am i correct on that?

I agree. It's a promotional item, not a proof or ARC. Of course, for a promotional item, it seems very scarce.

John

[zelig]

John, unless I missed it I don't see the Carrie 40th Anniversary inter office proof from CD listed on the master proof list.

[jhanic]

Look at the bottom of the US listing.

John

[zelig]

Look at the bottom of the US listing.

John

Isn't that the regular one? There was also an inter office proof with a black cover.

[jhanic]

Look at the bottom of the US listing.

John

Isn't that the regular one? There was also an inter office proof with a black cover.

I was asked to not talk about that one until the book was issued.

John

[zelig]

Oops. Okay sorry.

[jonp]

Is this the Inter-office Proof on the right? John, from the way you're talking i'm not supposed to have this book yet?

http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y496/fenpad/IMG_3726_zps110052c5.jpg (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/fenpad/media/IMG_3726_zps110052c5.jpg.html)

[Dan]

No, you should not have this book yet. I would highly suggest you ship it to me. :)

[jonp]

No, you should not have this book yet. I would highly suggest you ship it to me. :)

OK, As a punishment!!

[herbertwest]

HEARTS IN ATLANTIS, UK Proof
>>> http://www.abebooks.com/HEARTS-ATLANTIS-uncorrected-proof-copy-King/14569585768/bd?cm_ven=nl&cm_cat=trg&cm_pla=want_FR&cm_ite=readmore

[jhanic]

HEARTS IN ATLANTIS, UK Proof
>>> http://www.abebooks.com/HEARTS-ATLANTIS-uncorrected-proof-copy-King/14569585768/bd?cm_ven=nl&cm_cat=trg&cm_pla=want_FR&cm_ite=readmore

A similar one is on eBay for less than half the price:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Hearts-In-Atlantis-UK-Uncorrected-Proof-ARC-Near-Fine-/271701308015?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item3f42a8f26f

John

[racerx45]

This arrived today.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sFNpaMEhpLs/VIjpeKnYuRI/AAAAAAAADuU/nV6JmCRJs6o/w800-h380-no/SKDMP150.jpg

[zelig]

Very nice! I don't have any of The Dark Man proofs... sigh... :smile:

[jhanic]

This arrived today.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sFNpaMEhpLs/VIjpeKnYuRI/AAAAAAAADuU/nV6JmCRJs6o/w800-h380-no/SKDMP150.jpg

:thumbsup:

John

[Lot guy]

Very nice!
I have the trade version one.

[Randall Flagg]

$19:
Stephen King Lisey's Story Advance Reader's Edition ARC Uncorrected Proof Nice! (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Liseys-Story-Advance-Readers-Edition-ARC-Uncorrected-Proof-Nice-/271704065064?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3f42d30428)

[herbertwest]

Who bought the BLOCKADE BILLY colored proof on abebooks for about 75$?

[Br!an]

Who bought the BLOCKADE BILLY colored proof on abebooks for about 75$?

Someone in Europe or someone who gets up early.

That didn't last long.

[herbertwest]

Just being nosy, what would be its value?

[herbertwest]

I need to check at home if I still have the books, but I believe that I have couple of proofs to sell :
- Joe Hill's NOFERA2, US Proof

[Br!an]

Just being nosy, what would be its value?

I am no expert on proof prices, but I think it's worth $150-$200. I'm sure John can provide a more accurate estimate.

[jhanic]

I'd say in the $200-250 range. There were about 60 done, so it's relatively scarce, but it's not one of King's more popular works.

John

[Niels]

Who bought the BLOCKADE BILLY colored proof on abebooks for about 75$?

Someone in Europe or someone who gets up early.

That didn't last long.

Right! :biggrin:

[jonp]

Who bought the BLOCKADE BILLY colored proof on abebooks for about 75$?

Someone in Europe or someone who gets up early.

That didn't last long.

Right! :big grin:

Congratulations!

[Br!an]

:thumbsup:

[herbertwest]

Actually, here is what I have for sale :
- NOSFERA2, by Joe Hill : US Proof
- Secretary of the Dreams 2, proof.

[drain74]

Not sure if this the right place to ask this but what would be an estimated value for the 3rd proof shown above be?

Any information would be appreciated.

[zelig]

This one looks interesting.

SUNSET signed Stephen King DUMA Advanced Copy ARC UK 1st Ed. Proof LINDELOF LOST (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=161519899548)

[biomieg]

That is a great set! The UK proof of Duma Key is very hard to find (I only saw one other copy for sale since I started collecting proofs).

[Randall Flagg]

$60 OBO:
DARK TOWER THE DRAWING OF THE THREE STEPHEN KING 1989 ARC ADVANCE READER COPY (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DARK-TOWER-THE-DRAWING-OF-THE-THREE-STEPHEN-KING-1989-ARC-ADVANCE-READER-COPY-/221635296412?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item339a7e3c9c)

[mkberger]

$60 OBO:
DARK TOWER THE DRAWING OF THE THREE STEPHEN KING 1989 ARC ADVANCE READER COPY (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DARK-TOWER-THE-DRAWING-OF-THE-THREE-STEPHEN-KING-1989-ARC-ADVANCE-READER-COPY-/221635296412?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item339a7e3c9c)

Gone.

[zelig]

That was fast.

[zelig]

That is a great set! The UK proof of Duma Key is very hard to find (I only saw one other copy for sale since I started collecting proofs).

At the starting bid it seems like a reasonable price for what you're getting but the BIN seems high. Which I guess makes sense for a BIN price. I want it but not sure I want to spend that much right now.

[Lot guy]

I'm hoping to win that auction, But definitely won't be bidding up to the 2000 mark

[zelig]

I'm hoping to win that auction, But definitely won't be bidding up to the 2000 mark

If I can scrounge up some quick cash, I think I'll bit on it too...and I also definitely won't be going anywhere near $2K.

[Randall Flagg]

$60 OBO:
DARK TOWER THE DRAWING OF THE THREE STEPHEN KING 1989 ARC ADVANCE READER COPY (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DARK-TOWER-THE-DRAWING-OF-THE-THREE-STEPHEN-KING-1989-ARC-ADVANCE-READER-COPY-/221635296412?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item339a7e3c9c)

Gone.
Hope someone here got it. When I saw it, I knew it would go fast.

[Randall Flagg]

$99.99 BIN:
STEPHEN KING - The Dark Man - Advance Uncorrected Proof by Cemetery Dance (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-The-Dark-Man-Advance-Uncorrected-Proof-by-Cemetery-Dance-/301439692572?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item462f34af1c)

[jhanic]

Not sure if this the right place to ask this but what would be an estimated value for the 3rd proof shown above be?

Any information would be appreciated.

Drain74, which proof are you asking about? If it's one of the CD unbound proofs, I'd say most would go in the $200-250 range, with that of IT going a bit higher.

John

[jhanic]

Added the CD 40th Anniversary proof of Carrie with the wide black border. I forgot to do this a few days ago.

John

[drain74]

Drain74, which proof are you asking about? If it's one of the CD unbound proofs, I'd say most would go in the $200-250 range, with that of IT going a bit higher.

John

Thanks for the information, the proof I was asking about was the unbound version.

I have been lucky enough to get a copy of this, the unbound proof, and was wondering on the best method for storing it? I don't wnat to loose the unbound nature of it but would like to have it protected.

Thanks again.

[jhanic]

Drain74, which proof are you asking about? If it's one of the CD unbound proofs, I'd say most would go in the $200-250 range, with that of IT going a bit higher.

John

Thanks for the information, the proof I was asking about was the unbound version.

I have been lucky enough to get a copy of this, the unbound proof, and was wondering on the best method for storing it? I don't wnat to loose the unbound nature of it but would like to have it protected.

Thanks again.

Which book is it? Just curious. I've been putting mine in archival plastic bags, then boxing them. I haven't come up with a good way to display them.

John

[drain74]

Drain74, which proof are you asking about? If it's one of the CD unbound proofs, I'd say most would go in the $200-250 range, with that of IT going a bit higher.

John

Thanks for the information, the proof I was asking about was the unbound version.

I have been lucky enough to get a copy of this, the unbound proof, and was wondering on the best method for storing it? I don't wnat to loose the unbound nature of it but would like to have it protected.

Thanks again.

Which book is it? Just curious. I've been putting mine in archival plastic bags, then boxing them. I haven't come up with a good way to display them.

John

The unbound copy was for The Dark Man. Thanks for the info in relation to storgae in achival plastin bags.

In my local area there are a couple of businesses that deal in binding and special bookpresentations. I was goign to have a talk to them. If anything suitable comes up I will post.

Drain74

[zelig]

I've also just used archival bags for storage. You can also put a backing board behind it like you would with comics. I'm guessing a custom traycase would work best if it's a really snug fit. Would be interesting to see what the binder comes up with.

[Randall Flagg]

$299 BIN:
Stephen King Mr Mercedes Advance Uncorrected Proof, Galley, ARC (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Mr-Mercedes-Advance-Uncorrected-Proof-Galley-ARC-/141509851967?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20f2a4fb3f)

[jhanic]

Added the Books to Benefit/CD Faithful with the alternate cover to the listing.

John

[herbertwest]

One of those : "Black House partial proof (first 213 pages with cutout white cover)" is available on abebooks
>>> http://www.abebooks.com/BLACK-HOUSE-uncorrected-proof-copy-first/14628376411/bd?cm_ven=nl&cm_cat=trg&cm_pla=want_FR&cm_ite=viewbook

[biomieg]

One of those : "Black House partial proof (first 213 pages with cutout white cover)" is available on abebooks
>>> http://www.abebooks.com/BLACK-HOUSE-uncorrected-proof-copy-first/14628376411/bd?cm_ven=nl&cm_cat=trg&cm_pla=want_FR&cm_ite=viewbook

There are at least four different copies of that one on ABE right now. I can make a loooooong list of proofs (including this one) that are always listed on eBay and ABE. It would be better to only post them here if they are actually hard to find ;)

[biomieg]

This one looks interesting.

SUNSET signed Stephen King DUMA Advanced Copy ARC UK 1st Ed. Proof LINDELOF LOST (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=161519899548)

So, did you or Matt get it?

[zelig]

This one looks interesting.

SUNSET signed Stephen King DUMA Advanced Copy ARC UK 1st Ed. Proof LINDELOF LOST (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=161519899548)

So, did you or Matt get it?

Was me. Really wasn't planning on going that high, but I got caught up in the moment... I need help!! :eek:

[biomieg]

Was me. Really wasn't planning on going that high, but I got caught up in the moment... I need help!! :eek:

Trust me, we've all been there. I once contacted an eBay seller who had listed an issue of Ubris with a BIN or Best offer option. I fully intended to make an offer but not only did I proceed to pay the full BIN price, I even bought another Ubris issue that he had not yet listed. So instead of buying one magazine for $350 or whatever I was planning to offer the seller, I spent at least three times as much because collecting fever took over and I was afraid someone else would 'steal' my magazines!

[zelig]

Thanks Michaël. Makes me feel a little better about it. That same day there was another item I wanted for about $100. Thankfully I was able to exercise some self control and not buy it. You sort of keep justifying it, that's it's only a hundred bucks. What's the big deal. But I think we all know that a hundred very quickly turns into thousands. So when I let that one go it sort of reassured me that at least I have the ability to hold off when it starts to get out of control.

[biomieg]

Another thing I'm sure we've all done is overpaying for one item and then justifying it because you paid less than market value for something else... as if you can then somehow magically subtract one from the other while in reality all you did was spend money on two items instead of one... twisted logic!

[Ari_Racing]

WOW! I exchanged one copy of that Duma Proof a couple of years ago for a $300 item if I'm not wrong.

[biomieg]

This was more than just the proof, though. And the UK Duma Key proof is pretty scarce! There are supposed to be 150 copies I think, but you hardly ever see them for sale.

[herbertwest]

One of those : "Black House partial proof (first 213 pages with cutout white cover)" is available on abebooks
>>> http://www.abebooks.com/BLACK-HOUSE-uncorrected-proof-copy-first/14628376411/bd?cm_ven=nl&cm_cat=trg&cm_pla=want_FR&cm_ite=viewbook

There are at least four different copies of that one on ABE right now. I can make a loooooong list of proofs (including this one) that are always listed on eBay and ABE. It would be better to only post them here if they are actually hard to find ;)


We dont necessarily know how rare some items are... or not ;)

[biomieg]

I know, and I didn't mean to sound rude. I understand that if you're not specifically looking for a proof but you happen to come across one by accident you may think it's a special one. But if you search for 'stephen king proof' on ABE and you list the results alphabetically by title you will see that there are multiple copies listed of many titles.

I would say that the regular proofs and ARCs (not manuscripts and stuff like that) chronologically from The Dark Half to Black House are pretty easy to find, with the exception of the Green Mile proofs. The newer Scribner and Hodder proofs are more difficult, as are the older ones from the 1970s and 1980s.

[zelig]

This was more than just the proof, though. And the UK Duma Key proof is pretty scarce! There are supposed to be 150 copies I think, but you hardly ever see them for sale.

Right. I think however you slice it though, I likely overpaid for what I got. Of course, the two most valuable/desirable items in there were the signed Just After Sunset and the UK Duma Key proof. And I'm guessing there's some added value in the fact that this was Lindelof's set of review copies, etc. with the letter.

[jhanic]

The UK Duma Key proof is one of the scarcest recent proofs. There were 150 numbered copies done. Another scarce recent one is the UK proof of 11.22.63 without the "Embargoed" statement on the pages--about 70 copies.

John

[herbertwest]

This was more than just the proof, though. And the UK Duma Key proof is pretty scarce! There are supposed to be 150 copies I think, but you hardly ever see them for sale.

Then the UK proof of "full dark no stars", should be rarer : only 77 copies !

[jhanic]

This was more than just the proof, though. And the UK Duma Key proof is pretty scarce! There are supposed to be 150 copies I think, but you hardly ever see them for sale.

Then the UK proof of "full dark no stars", should be rarer : only 77 copies !

True!

John

[biomieg]

Correct. But I have seen less UK Duma Key proofs for sale than FDNS proofs.

[herbertwest]

Talking about it, I am selling mine ;-)
>>> http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/showthread.php?6468-Collectible-Classifieds&p=889650#post889650

[jonp]

What would be the average values of the FDNS UK Proof and the Duma Key UK Proofs?

[Randall Flagg]

$85:
Stephen King's The Secretary of Dreams Advanced Uncorrected Proof (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-Kings-The-Secretary-of-Dreams-Advanced-Uncorrected-Proof-/161526856025?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item259bc03959)

[Bev Vincent]

$85:
Stephen King's The Secretary of Dreams Advanced Uncorrected Proof (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-Kings-The-Secretary-of-Dreams-Advanced-Uncorrected-Proof-/161526856025?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item259bc03959)

And I have one for Part II if anyone is looking for a matched set!

[herbertwest]

Actually, it IS the #2 ;)

[jonp]

$85:
Stephen King's The Secretary of Dreams Advanced Uncorrected Proof (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-Kings-The-Secretary-of-Dreams-Advanced-Uncorrected-Proof-/161526856025?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item259bc03959)

This has just shot up in price to $125! OBO

[Randall Flagg]

Contact Bev Vincent. I think he might have a copy for sale.

[Br!an]

Contact Bev Vincent. I think he might have a copy for sale.

He said he did.

[Bev Vincent]

OK, mine is listed, too (http://www.ebay.com/itm/161528715427?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649).

[Randall Flagg]

$20 BIN ($13 shipping-ouch!):
Stephen King ARC Hearts In Atlantis (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-ARC-Hearts-In-Atlantis-/171601711880?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item27f4425308)

[Randall Flagg]

400 BIN:
STEPHEN KING - Blockade Billy - UNBOUND Inter-Office Proof by Cemetery Dance (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Blockade-Billy-UNBOUND-Inter-Office-Proof-by-Cemetery-Dance-/141514700773?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item20f2eef7e5)

[Br!an]

$20 BIN ($13 shipping-ouch!):
Stephen King ARC Hearts In Atlantis (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-ARC-Hearts-In-Atlantis-/171601711880?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item27f4425308)

He fixed that. It's either $10.80 priority or $3.65 media mail.

[drain74]

I've also just used archival bags for storage. You can also put a backing board behind it like you would with comics. I'm guessing a custom traycase would work best if it's a really snug fit. Would be interesting to see what the binder comes up with.

Thanks for the advice about archival bags with backing boards. The issue with using the backing boards is that the pages are printed on both sides so half the content would be covered.

When I looked at the binders web-site they had a folder that I thought might have been suitable. During discussion with them on the weekend this would not work due to the number of pages. The advice was to make a custom traycase. The colour match would be close to what was used by CD for the slipcase and the title and author can be embossed on the front. The cost, as a one off, will be around A$200.

I will post some photos once I get it done. Having the money at the moment is the issue, having a new house built. If started now it would be ready by the end of Jan.

[Randall Flagg]

$20 BIN with $4 shipping.
STEPHEN KING Rose Madder UNREVISED & Unpublished PROOF 1995 Viking Press 552 pgs (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Rose-Madder-UNREVISED-Unpublished-PROOF-1995-Viking-Press-552-pgs-/111555854414?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19f93f404e)

[George at C-Springs]

Picked this one up a week or so ago, everyone else must have been sleeping. It doesn't state 1st, 2nd or 3rd Proofs like some of the other unbounds, but it is from the First Edition, Second Printing.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/BB_1.jpg

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/BB_2.jpg

[jsmcmullen92]

What do you think of this proof? (http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=12935316569&searchurl=an%3DStephen+King%26kn%3DProof) Any good? Weirds me out that they have 1989 listed when the original was published in 87.

[jhanic]

I think the Plume edition was done in 1989. It's over-priced due to the foreign book plate.

John

[drain74]

$20 BIN with $4 shipping.
STEPHEN KING Rose Madder UNREVISED & Unpublished PROOF 1995 Viking Press 552 pgs (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Rose-Madder-UNREVISED-Unpublished-PROOF-1995-Viking-Press-552-pgs-/111555854414?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19f93f404e)

Tempting, but with bing in Australia shipping changes from $4 to $27!:mad:

[drain74]

$20 BIN with $4 shipping.
STEPHEN KING Rose Madder UNREVISED & Unpublished PROOF 1995 Viking Press 552 pgs (http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEPHEN-KING-Rose-Madder-UNREVISED-Unpublished-PROOF-1995-Viking-Press-552-pgs-/111555854414?pt=US_Fiction_Books&hash=item19f93f404e)

Tempting, but with *bing in Australia shipping changes from $4 to $27!:mad:

* Should have been shipping

[Randall Flagg]

$93.77 BIN:
Stephen King - Gerald's Game - Hodder & Stoughton, 1992, UK Proof Edition (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stephen-King-Geralds-Game-Hodder-Stoughton-1992-UK-Proof-Edition-/261710659384?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item3cef2bbf38)

[Tommy]

SALEMS LOT Stephen King US UNCORRECTED PROOF / ARC 1st ED VERY RARE (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SALEMS-LOT-Stephen-King-US-UNCORRECTED-PROOF-ARC-1st-ED-VERY-RARE-/321603958519?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item4ae116f6f7)

Seems a bit high but I've never seen another one for sale

[Lot guy]

I have a couple of these, as much as I love the title it seems a little high?

[jonp]

What would be a good price for one?

[biomieg]

I don't remember what I paid for my copy, nor what I sold it for (I don't keep records, although I'm otherwise pretty OCD about my collecting habit) but I think $150-200 would be in the ballpark. It's not a very common proof but they do come up for sale every now and then. The fact that it's a proof of a (reprint)² also makes it somewhat less valuable than other proofs that are equally scarce, IMO. Although 'Salem's Lot is one of the true classics, of course.

[zelig]

That is high. Take a look at this one (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Salems-Lot-Illustrated-Edition-by-Stephen-King-bound-galley-copy-ARC-RARE-/251740252997?pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item3a9ce36b45). It sold for $100. It was quite a deal. I was going to buy it but hesitated. Of course, now I'm regretting it. I think you got that one Matt?

[jonp]

Thanks Michael and Paul. Seriously overpriced then!

[Lot guy]

I did get that one. I payed somewhere around $350.00? I believe for my NF copy

[jhanic]

Stephen M. tends to ask too much and is not really willing to lower his prices.

John

[Lot guy]

My Wife & Son gave me these tonight, she(me) was worried when our 3 & 1/2 year old was tearing through the presents they make get damaged. I knew they were coming as my Wife had me pick them out, but still a thrill opening them up!!!! My new UK Proofs
Revival1/200
Insomnia
Duma Key1/150
FDNS1/77
Very Excited!!!!

http://rs777.pbsrc.com/albums/yy59/mrfjstbhf/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsb005f7a3.jpg~320x480

[sharki69]

Great present Matt ! Happy holidays

[Lot guy]

Thanks Shac! Super excited!