Stephen King Collecting Questions

[Room 217 Caretaker]

I'll go ahead and probably start an argument here but I'm one of those who believes the AE editions of 5,6,7 should be the true first editions as well.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

I'm with you there. The AE states "First Edition" and the Grant/Scribner hybrid states "First Trade Edition."

I assume there's a difference, but yeah, which came first???? I say the AE.

A 1st/1st Trade is simply that. An Artist Edition is a 1st/1st AE.
Just After Sunset had a "Collector's Edition" that stated "First Edition", however to most collector's it isn't a 1st/1st Trade.
As to what is the worlds First, that is an entirely different and comlpicated discussion.

Ahhh Haaa.....that is the real question I was trying to get at. What really came first? I think the AE editions did making them the true first.

Good discussion question.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Merlin1958]

I'll go ahead and probably start an argument here but I'm one of those who believes the AE editions of 5,6,7 should be the true first editions as well.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

I'm with you there. The AE states "First Edition" and the Grant/Scribner hybrid states "First Trade Edition."

I assume there's a difference, but yeah, which came first???? I say the AE.

A 1st/1st Trade is simply that. An Artist Edition is a 1st/1st AE.
Just After Sunset had a "Collector's Edition" that stated "First Edition", however to most collector's it isn't a 1st/1st Trade.
As to what is the worlds First, that is an entirely different and comlpicated discussion.

Ahhh Haaa.....that is the real question I was trying to get at. What really came first? I think the AE editions did making them the true first.

Good discussion question.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

Well, I suppose if logic applies (not being associated with the printing industry) the edition cannot be published until the Artist drawings are completed and added to the final draft. Assuming, that if they are doing special additions, they are run first so they can be sent out for signature before binding (as evidenced by the "updates from CD on SODII) then I guess the Author/Artist and S/L, would be the true first/first's. No?

[Randall Flagg]

Beg everyones indulgence, this will be merged very shortly with the Collecting Questions thread.
My 1st/1st trade of The Ideal Genuine Man (published by Stephen King's Philtrum Press) has an added on sticker (Note: the picture doesn't show the edges, but it is an added sticker, not a stamp) to the copyright page. Would someone here please check their copy and see if it is the same?

TIA.
RF

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Sorry I can't help. I only have the S/L which does not have any stickers

[Randall Flagg]

Sorry I can't help. I only have the S/L which does not have any stickers

As do I (but the trade question still exists).:

[Gris]

Different Season question, or clarification i guess...

I just got a 1st/1st of it. The catalog says it has black Cloth on dark blue boards, except mine has navy cloth on dark blue boards. Can anyone with a 1st/1st please check theres out to verify?

[jhanic]

In Hutch's First Editions list, Different Seasons is listed as "Quarter bound in dark blue cloth, blue boards". I'll have to dig my copy out, but I trust Dave.

http://www.marketworks.com/storefron...=30007&type=e2

John

[gsvec]

Mine's blue/blue, so perhaps there's a typo in the catalog?

[Randall Flagg]

Quarter bound in black cloth with dark blue boards having white pastedowns.

The spine (quarters) are deep blue Navy-described as cloth, but could be another material, the boards both front and back of the book are dark blue-the interior pastesdowns and free front endpapers are white.
Good point. I appreciate any and all corrections.

[Gris]

RF, mine was as you described, and yes, it's cloth.

[e_taylor]

Looking for some non-King ARCs/proofs (don't worry I won't poach yours!). I was wondering if anyone has any contacts at Hodder & Stoughton, Viking, Signet, or Cemetery Dance that they might be willing to share and/or might be willing to do a little investigation for me?

PM me if you can help out!

[carlosdetweiller]

Quarter bound in black cloth with dark blue boards having white pastedowns.

The spine (quarters) are deep blue Navy-described as cloth, but could be another material, the boards both front and back of the book are dark blue-the interior pastesdowns and free front endpapers are white.
Good point. I appreciate any and all corrections.

I remember, several years ago, having some difficulty distinguishing a real first edition, first printing of DIFFERENT SEASONS from some of the full sized book club editions. IIRC, the full sized BCE's were being auctioned on eBay as first editions. But now I can't remember all the details. I do think that the full sized BCE's used a very similar binding to the first editions.

Some points to consider: The price on the inner flap of the dj of $16.95 is, of course, very important as is the date code of 0882 at the lower corner.

The first editions have the book title stamped in gold on the spine of the book. Later printings have the title stamped in blue. There is no number line on the copyright page of the first edition, first printing copies. Beginning with the second printings of the trade edition there is a number line stopping at "2." I seem to recall the full sized BCE's having no number line which added to the confusion.

[carlosdetweiller]

Looking for some non-King ARCs/proofs (don't worry I won't poach yours!). I was wondering if anyone has any contacts at Hodder & Stoughton, Viking, Signet, or Cemetery Dance that they might be willing to share and/or might be willing to do a little investigation for me?

PM me if you can help out!

Isn't there an Aesop's fable that has a snake offering a mouse a ride on his back to cross the river? The snake promises the mouse he won't eat him. The mouse accepts (reluctantly) but, of course, halfway across the river the snake eats the mouse saying "You knew I was a snake when you accepted the ride."

I'm not saying......I'm just saying.

[Ari_Racing]

LOL.

[e_taylor]

Looking for some non-King ARCs/proofs (don't worry I won't poach yours!). I was wondering if anyone has any contacts at Hodder & Stoughton, Viking, Signet, or Cemetery Dance that they might be willing to share and/or might be willing to do a little investigation for me?

PM me if you can help out!

Isn't there an Aesop's fable that has a snake offering a mouse a ride on his back to cross the river? The snake promises the mouse he won't eat him. The mouse accepts (reluctantly) but, of course, halfway across the river the snake eats the mouse saying "You knew I was a snake when you accepted the ride."

I'm not saying......I'm just saying.

haha fair enough. I don't collect King ARCs - the only one I have was a gift from David. I'm after Michael Slade ones right now.

But point taken - perhaps I should ask instead that if anyone has contacts within these publishers, would they be willing to help me obtain some Slade ARCs/proofs. I'll pay whatever you have to plus 10% for your "brokerage".

[carlosdetweiller]

Looking for some non-King ARCs/proofs (don't worry I won't poach yours!). I was wondering if anyone has any contacts at Hodder & Stoughton, Viking, Signet, or Cemetery Dance that they might be willing to share and/or might be willing to do a little investigation for me?

PM me if you can help out!

Isn't there an Aesop's fable that has a snake offering a mouse a ride on his back to cross the river? The snake promises the mouse he won't eat him. The mouse accepts (reluctantly) but, of course, halfway across the river the snake eats the mouse saying "You knew I was a snake when you accepted the ride."

I'm not saying......I'm just saying.

haha fair enough. I don't collect King ARCs - the only one I have was a gift from David. I'm after Michael Slade ones right now.

But point taken - perhaps I should ask instead that if anyone has contacts within these publishers, would they be willing to help me obtain some Slade ARCs/proofs. I'll pay whatever you have to plus 10% for your "brokerage".

I was just poking some fun, of course. Still collecting can be cutthroat hobby at times. Solid connections are generally worth keeping to yourself. I (as well as most serious collectors) have taken my share of stabs in the back. And, now that I think about it, must confess to delivering a few.

[Ricky]

I'm curious to know the condition of the first edition copies of The Dark Tower II that are signed by Phil Hale. Are they shrinkwrapped? Fine condition?

Has anyone bought one of these? I'm thinking about buying one but only if they are in good condition.

[e_taylor]

I'm curious to know the condition of the first edition copies of The Dark Tower II that are signed by Phil Hale. Are they shrinkwrapped? Fine condition?

Has anyone bought one of these? I'm thinking about buying one but only if they are in good condition.

If you mean the ones from Grant, then they'll be in new condition. No shrinkwrap though.

[Matt]

Beautiful book too, we just gave one away.

[Ricky]

Yeah, I meant the ones from Grant (if they have any left?). There's a couple on ABE that I've been watching around $60 so I figured it would be beneficial to pay the extra $15 and go with Grant with the added signature

Now, tracking down a reasonably priced W&G might be a tad more difficult.

[e_taylor]

Yeah, I meant the ones from Grant (if they have any left?). There's a couple on ABE that I've been watching around $60 so I figured it would be beneficial to pay the extra $15 and go with Grant with the added signature

Now, tracking down a reasonably priced W&G might be a tad more difficult.

W&G as with many King books is falling in value due to the economy right now.

Try getting a hold of Tippy4 - I know he has a number of copies at reasonable prices.

[jhanic]

The one I got from Grant a while ago (2005) came in an opened shrinkwrap. I assume the shrinkwrap had been opened so that Hale could sign it.

John

[Ricky]

W&G as with many King books is falling in value due to the economy right now.

Try getting a hold of Tippy4 - I know he has a number of copies at reasonable prices.

Well then, I'm okay with the failing economy if it means that SK books are more affordable. Sorry Obama.

The one I got from Grant a while ago (2005) came in an opened shrinkwrap. I assume the shrinkwrap had been opened so that Hale could sign it.

John

Thanks John, just what I was looking for!

[e_taylor]

Two questions related to Phil Hale:

Has anyone ever seen a 2nd Edition Drawing of the Three signed by Hale?

And also, has anyone ever seen a remarque with his signature in ANY book?

[e_taylor]

Two questions related to Phil Hale:

Has anyone ever seen a 2nd Edition Drawing of the Three signed by Hale?

And also, has anyone ever seen a remarque with his signature in ANY book?