Your Favorite Collectible Items

[LostAlivE]

Can someone help me find a 'Salem's Lot that will fit into The Collector's traycase?

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Can someone help me find a 'Salem's Lot that will fit into The Collector's traycase?

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[Ari_Racing]

Very nice!

Bob, does your original list remain the same or would you change it today?

[carlosdetweiller]

Bob, does your original list remain the same or would you change it today?

I don't know. I haven't looked back through this thread in a long time so I don't know what is on the list I posted. Probably it would be the same. I don't think I have added much of note in the past few years.

[Ari_Racing]

Here are my current "Top 10."

Whelan painting from THE GUNSLINGER. My favorite painting from my favorite specialty press book.



Final galley proof of THE SHINING. My favorite King novel.





"Wimsey" manuscript. 15 typewritten pages of unpublished manuscript.



Letter written by King to Forrest Ackerman at age 14.



First state dust jacket for 'SALEM'S LOT.



Lettered (asbestos) FIRESTARTER.



Comics Review #3 with two chapters from "I Was a Teen-Age Graverobber." I got King to sign this in 1998.





Stephen Gervais' artwork for the dust jacket for Grant's edition of CHRISTINE.



Salt Hill #1 with King's poem "Dino." I think because this is relatively new and I had so much trouble finding one that this is a current favorite.



A couple of signed/inscribed copies of CARRIE from King's first "official" book signing.

Here's your original list, Bob.

[carlosdetweiller]

Hmmmm. I would replace the Comics Review #3 with the complete set that I bought a while back. I might replace something with copies of The Stand and 'Salem's Lot with lengthy and very personal inscriptions to his daughter Naomi. Otherwise I would probably keep most everything else. I still am really proud of the Salt Hill. I couldn't find a copy to buy at any price and stumbled on to that copy for $20 late one Saturday afternoon on ABE. One of my best finds.

[Ari_Racing]

Good to know. And yes...that complete set of Comics Review is, I think, the most impressive item I ever saw in dt.org.

[herbertwest]

I would have loved to see King's face when you asked him to sign those!
And i wonder if King ever asked a fan if he could "get/buy" one of those scarce items that people asked him to sign

[Ben Staad]

Agreed. There are many awesome items here but that one is jaw dropping.

And yes...that complete set of Comics Review is, I think, the most impressive item I ever saw in dt.org.

[biomieg]

+1. Although Explorer's early 60's Triad Publishing ad is almost as good! That has to be the oldest King item in the hands of a collector...

[Ben Eads]

Now those are some rare items, Carlos! Very impressive.

[Ari_Racing]

+1. Although Explorer's early 60's Triad Publishing ad is almost as good! That has to be the oldest King item in the hands of a collector...

I don't remember about this ad? Would you post a pic of it?

[webstar1000]

WOW.. thanks Ari, for pointing it out to me. If I had to say my top 10... they would be in no order:

This for the work and story in getting it

This cause I had goosebumps when I got it. I was losing it when I opened it! Never really told the story but it was a gift from Audrey (Micheal's wife)

These books from my first King meet.. and I won the two on the ends from his collection. So proud!

My first oil painting from Whelan. What a master. PERIOD!

This is a personalized card Mr. Whelan sent me that I did not expect. He doodled ALL over the inside of it. haha I am very proud of it.

My matching perfect condition Dark Tower set.

My lettered IT... this book was my first King book. Very special to me.

My customized made Constant Reader "book ends"... amazing to look at and touch.

My matching Lettered SOD's. I think these books presented open like this.. make people (I have seen it more than once when I show people) gasp in a breath!

AND... THE LAST... I CANNOT SHOW. The reason is I do not have a picture yet. It is currently in transit to me. I will post lots when I get it... BUT I AM VERY EXCITED TO SAY THE LEAST. IT is a LARGE piece of art is all I will say...

[Ari_Racing]

I don't think I saw this piece before. AMAZING!!



Congratulations! Awesome items!

[Merlin1958]

WOW.. thanks Ari, for pointing it out to me. If I had to say my top 10... they would be in no order:

This for the work and story in getting it

This cause I had goosebumps when I got it. I was losing it when I opened it! Never really told the story but it was a gift from Audrey (Micheal's wife)

These books from my first King meet.. and I won the two on the ends from his collection. So proud!

My first oil painting from Whelan. What a master. PERIOD!

This is a personalized card Mr. Whelan sent me that I did not expect. He doodled ALL over the inside of it. haha I am very proud of it.

My matching perfect condition Dark Tower set.

My lettered IT... this book was my first King book. Very special to me.

My customized made Constant Reader "book ends"... amazing to look at and touch.

My matching Lettered SOD's. I think these books presented open like this.. make people (I have seen it more than once when I show people) gasp in a breath!

AND... THE LAST... I CANNOT SHOW. The reason is I do not have a picture yet. It is currently in transit to me. I will post lots when I get it... BUT I AM VERY EXCITED TO SAY THE LEAST. IT is a LARGE piece of art is all I will say...

Truly marvelous, Kris!!!!

[goheat]

Jaw-dropping stuff there, Kris!

[herbertwest]

+1. Although Explorer's early 60's Triad Publishing ad is almost as good! That has to be the oldest King item in the hands of a collector...

I don't remember about this ad? Would you post a pic of it?

I remember seeing it, and it was great! It was mentionning some more stories to come by Triad Publishing, but those were not published apparently !

[webstar1000]

Thanks guys. Blushing here compared to some of the other things you all have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lot guy]

Great stuff Kris!!!!

[zelig]

Great items Kris, thanks for sharing them here.

[carlosdetweiller]

Those are great items, Kris. Thanks for showing them.

[webstar1000]

Again... Thanks guys. Showing people that appricate it means the world to me as a collector. I love to share stuff like this. My firends/family at home will look... BUT not see what I (and you guys) see. It is a passion of mine.. and will be till I die. (picture me a few hours from now holding a big glass of beer) Cheers to all you fine men and women on here who appreciate each others passion and collectables!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Merlin1958]

Well stated!!

[biomieg]

Great to see this thread resurrected with some fine collectibles!