The stolen copy variant?
The stolen copy variant?
"One day you're going to figure out that everything they taught you was a lie."
*There are three currently known DT 1 Blank Limitation copies. From the letter, it was Robert's opinion that Tony's copy was one of the stolen ones ... but how could you tell from other copies that might have had blank limitations, those set aside as replacement copies? Were there any specific indicators in the stolen copies to deliniate them?The stolen copy variant?
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Blank Limitation page
No slipcaseThe missing slipcase is a big tell.Agreed. Any blank DTI S/L w/o a case should be bought and sold as a "likely" stolen copy.Okay, hang on a minute. There are only three known Gunslinger's with Blank Limitation (per our list; may be others out there of course). Tony's copy presumably has no case (Tony?), thus Robert classifying it as one of the stolen ones. What about the other two? Wolfer, Cook, do either of your copies have a slipcase? Is that the only known difference between them? Are there any verified non-stolen copies known?Yep. This one with the letter and the case Grant made for it... sets it apart from the other shady copies.
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A blank copy lacking a slipcase does not 100% guarantee it was one of the stolen copies, but without verifiable evidence of why the slipcase is missing (and the copy is blank) it should be presumed to have been one of the stolen copies.
Just because the crime occurred ~40 years ago doesn't mean the book isn't tainted. Anyone buying or selling a copy may be beyond the statute of limitations for the crime, but BTAIM, it should be represented as what it likely is.
My copy does not have the original case that traditionally came with these editions. It does have a custom tray case that was made by Grant. While I only have the response letter from grant I assume the initial letter inquired about the lack of a limitation and case. I imagine that the case was not voluntarily made for a presumed stolen copy but instead was commissioned.
We've been talking about these "blank" copies lately a lot and look what just popped up. A word of caution before you click the link, though, it's not pretty - - - > EBAY
I have the complete set DT I-TWTTKH #455 to add to your list.
Purchased the first three from private collector then the rest direct from Grant.
Congrats TJ; check your inbox, I dropped a PM.I have the complete set DT I-TWTTKH #455 to add to your list.
Purchased the first three from private collector then the rest direct from Grant.
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I thought I had this updated years ago but I own 2-twttkh #246. Hope Gunslinger is out there somewhere. Apparently a former member here, jemaher, owned or owns it.
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ANYTHING DT Related #246
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Master list updated, congrats! (Well, except for that missing DT I )Originally posted by kingfan2323
I thought I had this updated years ago but I own 2-twttkh #246. Hope Gunslinger is out there somewhere. Apparently a former member here, jemaher, owned or owns it.
WANT LIST: Any SK #186; Dark Man Unbound 1st Proof; FDNS Unbound 1st Proof; FDNS Black Tape Spine Proof; FDNS Unbound Color Proof
Hi George,
Divemaster sold DT1 #196 back around 2016, so please include that the next time you’re updating. He sold it via Heritage Auctions, so it’s out there somewhere but he never learned who bought it.
Thanks.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
#196 updated, thank you Patrick!Hi George,
Divemaster sold DT1 #196 back around 2016, so please include that the next time you’re updating. He sold it via Heritage Auctions, so it’s out there somewhere but he never learned who bought it.
Thanks.
WANT LIST: Any SK #186; Dark Man Unbound 1st Proof; FDNS Unbound 1st Proof; FDNS Black Tape Spine Proof; FDNS Unbound Color Proof
Master list updated for DTI #202 by Frondz!
WANT LIST: Any SK #186; Dark Man Unbound 1st Proof; FDNS Unbound 1st Proof; FDNS Black Tape Spine Proof; FDNS Unbound Color Proof