Probably never know - but it looks real. I'd think that someone with a very good copier would not waste their efforts on small dollar items. The auction was listed with statemetn that they could not verify the sig. Doesnt really matter as I am not trying to resell and I didn not put that much into it in the first place.
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Hi guys. Hoping for some help/advice.
I have a seller with a 1st copy Gunslinger, that for some reason has the title page/copyright page removed. (I know, don't get me started)
The justjacket seems to be in very good condition. I have some average quality photos of it, and it appears to have maroon cover boards indicating it is (was) a 1st edition. I've been told the page was carefully cut out as opposed to torn or fallen out due to poor spine. (maybe had a name on it someone wanted to remove). I've also confirmed that the dust jacket has both prices on it.
I'm assuming this defect basically means no value in the book? But the dust jacket may hold some value?
The pics below show the only described damage to the justjacket:
Any thoughts on what this may be worth?
Thanks
The spine is sunfaded. The title should be yellow. Don't buy it.Originally Posted by jimimck
Yes, what he said.
Thanks guys, I hadn't noticed that.
(hey, does anyone here have AMERICAN VAMPIRE 2 - hardcover? I have a few questions)
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I have it. No King article or mention in it.
Wanted list:
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I do. What are your questions?
ok, ta.
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Speaking of faded spines, are books in slipcases meant to sit with the book spine in towards the back of the bookcase and with the slipcase spine facing out? I suppose that makes sense from a protection perspective, but I don't think I like how it looks.
Many slipcases have a nice-looking spine, I have most of them with the slipcase spine towards the light like you describe.
*edit: like John and Tom, I prefer the book spine to be visible but I'm taking no chances until my collection moves to a room with less chance of UV damage.
I think its completely up to preference, i personally prefer having the spine of the book facing out
I'd say it's a matter of personal preference. I put my slipcased books with the spines of the books facing out.
John
Mine are out as well, but my book room is basically a cave so not much chance of UV damage here. I will keep it in mind when setting up the next house though, something I hadn't really considered in the past.
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Ideally, my future book room/library will have no natural light source at all. Something like a large walk-in closet. I like Ralph Mulleins' setup but I would prefer to have room to sit and read (and do cartwheels).
I should have added that there is no source of natural light in my book room.
John
This is how I shelve all my slipcased books, especially if the title is embossed on or otherwise printed on the spine of the slipcase. I do have a large natural light window in my reading room. I much prefer reading by sunlight over incandescent light; don't even get me started about trying to read under fluorescent light!
I've actually got some slipcased books facing either way. Hadn't actually thought about it and so I can only assume I picked what I liked the most - the book spine or the slipcase spine to face outward.
Question: is it direct sunslight that causes all damage? or is it possible over time for ambient sunlight in the room to also cause fading? My book case is out of any direct sunlight, but is still in a room that gets some morning sun. Wondering if i need to do anything to protect the books...
Reflective sunlight can also fade things, albeit more slowly than direct sunlight.
I am thinking about having my bookcase windows tinted (by a professional) at some point, with something along the lines of this:
"These films also reject up to 99.9% of damaging UV rays to reduce fading of your furnishings."
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Any UV light will damage colors, starting with the red spectrum.
Hi all,
I looked around for this topic but could not find it. So, i thought i would ask. When it comes to S/L edition or just Gift editions, how much difference does removing the original shrink wrap really make to the edition. I want to maintain the value of the book, but i definitely want to be able to enjoy it. I welcome all opinions. Thanks
An easy way to avoid the sunlight issue is to tint the windows in the room that the collection is in with a uv protection film. In the case of my Alabama Crimson Tide signatures, the case that they are in is also uv protected. Sorry SK, but they are my first love, and some of the sigs can't be gotten anymore. They went to the clearing in the path.
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Shrinkwrap is a personal choice.
Personally I would not pay a penny extra because someone left a book in shrinkwrap.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
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"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
Shrinkwrap should add no value really as you can go to any office supply/copy center and for .75 cents they will shrink wrap almost anything, there really is no way to know that it is the original shrinkwrap.
We see auctions all the time for shrinkwrapped items that were not originally shrinkwrapped.
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