Stephen King Collecting Questions

[needfulthings]

O.K. Here's one for you...How much do the Stephen King banners on the 1st editions of both the U.S.A. & U.K. THINNER add to the value?

I made lots of copies of the USA one as it is just red on white paper, so I would not pay anything extra. The UK one is too difficult to forge/copy, so add a few bucks to that one.

REALLY? AND YOU CALL YOURSELF A COLLECTOR?
I know it's just a small thing..But it does show where your integrity is.

[The Library Policeman]

O.K. Here's one for you...How much do the Stephen King banners on the 1st editions of both the U.S.A. & U.K. THINNER add to the value?

I made lots of copies of the USA one as it is just red on white paper, so I would not pay anything extra. The UK one is too difficult to forge/copy, so add a few bucks to that one.

Good idea, Alan. My integrity's fucked too

[carlosdetweiller]

I understand the appeal of the bands that proclaim that Stephen King is Bachman. I have them on some of my copies too. But remember that the true first appearance books did not have the band. Bandless is the true first state. The bands were produced and added long after the book was published to boost sales. One could argue that adding a band converts a first state to a later state.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

I understand the appeal of the bands that proclaim that Stephen King is Bachman. I have them on some of my copies too. But remember that the true first appearance books did not have the band. Bandless is the true first state. The bands were produced and added long after the book was published to boost sales. One could argue that adding a band converts a first state to a later state.

Very true. So buy two. (Throw the band away on the 2nd one)

[Tommy]

Would all original Creepshow Posters (Comic Book Style) from 1982 have fold marks?

This one didn't. It was posted in SK Promo items a few days ago, but sold for $85:
One bid, $1:
STEPHEN KING 1982 CREEPSHOW MOVIE POSTER

I bought that one in a haste because the seller would not tell me if he could get it to me in time for the Romero signing tomorrow. I ordered with the hope it would arrive but it's not going to. I haven't bought a poster from this time period so I forgot about the fold marks and this poster does indeed appear not to have fold marks. I've asked the seller about it and am waiting for a response. If no fold marks then it's not an original? It says he doesn't do returns, yikes!

I did indeed get a refund.

[allasorte]

Recently acquired Dolan's Cadillac. The cover has all the cars on it. I was thinking it was 1 of 1000, but it is not numbered. So......is this a PC copy that is 1 of 100 that I am seeing cataloged on SKCollector's site? Thank you!

[needfulthings]

Recently acquired Dolan's Cadillac. The cover has all the cars on it. I was thinking it was 1 of 1000, but it is not numbered. So......is this a PC copy that is 1 of 100 that I am seeing cataloged on SKCollector's site? Thank you!

Have you checked the back of the book?

[allasorte]

Recently acquired Dolan's Cadillac. The cover has all the cars on it. I was thinking it was 1 of 1000, but it is not numbered. So......is this a PC copy that is 1 of 100 that I am seeing cataloged on SKCollector's site? Thank you!

Have you checked the back of the book?

Who looks at the back of the book!? I'm sitting here with no idea of how to respond. Never seen one of these in hand before as I am laughing at my stupidity. 220/1000. Thanks Bruce!!!

[zelig]

That's a good one. Sounds like something I would do.

[Dan]

That's ok. I had a book from a grab bag a few years ago that I didn't know was a signed limited for well over a year until I was looking through it and found the signature pages in the back.

[allasorte]

That's ok. I had a book from a grab bag a few years ago that I didn't know was a signed limited for well over a year until I was looking through it and found the signature pages in the back.

SK Riding the Bullet has the signed page in the middle on the artist edition. That was hard to find with being extremely careful!

[needfulthings]

That's ok. I had a book from a grab bag a few years ago that I didn't know was a signed limited for well over a year until I was looking through it and found the signature pages in the back.

SK Riding the Bullet has the signed page in the middle on the artist edition. That was hard to find with being extremely careful!

You can't say you weren't warned...or did you miss the memo?

[allasorte]

That's ok. I had a book from a grab bag a few years ago that I didn't know was a signed limited for well over a year until I was looking through it and found the signature pages in the back.

SK Riding the Bullet has the signed page in the middle on the artist edition. That was hard to find with being extremely careful!

You can't say you weren't warned...or did you miss the memo?

Just stating that it wasn't in it's normal position at the front of the book like most of them.

[Brian861]

I believe the White Noise Press chaps also have the sig page at the rear.

[needfulthings]

But you must admit it doesn't get any further back then this.

Spoiler:

[webstar1000]

Anyone out there have the exact height x width x thickness of the 1st UK IT? Thanks so much in advance!

[jsmcmullen92]

I have one that I can measure tonight if it doesn't get posted before then.

[zelig]

Sometimes the measurements can vary but for my copy I get this: Width = 2 1/4, Depth = 6 1/8, height = 9 1/2.

[bdwyer19]

I have a lead on a signed copy of a large print Black House signed by King and Straub. How would value of that compare to a signed standard 1st edition?

[Bev Vincent]

I have a lead on a signed copy of a large print Black House signed by King and Straub. How would value of that compare to a signed standard 1st edition?

I suspect that came from the Wavedancer Benefit appearance in NYC -- the fundraiser for Frank Muller. The copies available at that event were large print copies.

[bdwyer19]

I have a lead on a signed copy of a large print Black House signed by King and Straub. How would value of that compare to a signed standard 1st edition?

I suspect that came from the Wavedancer Benefit appearance in NYC -- the fundraiser for Frank Muller. The copies available at that event were large print copies.

That would make sense - the copy for sale is in NYC. What would the estimated value be?

[divemaster]

That's not easy to answer. A person who collects ephemera or one-offs or unusual states might pay a decent price to get something new for his/her collection. But for someone like me, who does not collect and has no interest in large-print books, there is no value in the book itself--only the signature. And since it's so easy to get King sigs in true first edition or LE books, there's no point in grabbing one in a non-first or non-LE book. Given those parameters, you can see that this is more of a "what the market will bear for a dedicated buyer" rather than a set "these typically go for $xx" situation.

However, someone more in tune to the vagaries of the King collecting world might be able to give you a track record of similar sales.

[Br!an]

I agree with Dave. Since it isn't a first printing the value is primarily in the signatures. I'd guess it's worth $125.

[bdwyer19]

Appreciate the info. I ended up passing on it.

[mikeC]

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