Rare 'Salems Lot Proof - Ebay auction

**Randall Flagg** · 09-13-2015 02:27 PM

AUCTION LINK

TheDarkTower.org is proud to be the EXCLUSIVE site to auction this new, unique and fine Collectible item.
For your consideration is an Advance Office Proof of 'Salem's Lot soon to be published by Cemetery Dance.
There were very few of these produced, and finding one in unread condition is rare!

Thanks to Cemetery Dance for this incredibly kind donation.
Less than two weeks ago a similar copy sold for over $3,000.
No reserve!
Note: the pictures show the book to be in "as new" condition. It's never been read and is exactly as it would be if shipped directly from the publisher. As with all ARC's/Proofs any imperfection is a result of the process. Please check the high resolution images.
There are two marks on the page block. These were part of CD's in house marking, and are to be expected.

**jsweet** · 09-13-2015 02:31 PM

Out of my price range, but very cool!

**Randall Flagg** · 09-13-2015 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by jsweet

Out of my price range, but very cool!

Only $399 right now with zero bids.

**Merlin1958** · 09-13-2015 06:45 PM

Wow!! That's a very kind and generous donation. Many thanks, Brian and the folks at CD!!!

**T-Dogz_AK47** · 09-13-2015 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by Merlin1958

Wow!! That's a very kind and generous donation. Many thanks, Brian and the folks at CD!!!

+ 1

That is a super cool donation from CD!!!

Brian and all the fine folks at CD, absolutely ROCK!!!!!

**herbertwest** · 09-14-2015 12:19 AM

Will CD send a newsletter too about that one?

**webstar1000** · 09-14-2015 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by herbertwest

Will CD send a newsletter too about that one?

I hope they do... But I was under the understanding that it never actually went for $3k?

**AKC** · 09-14-2015 07:14 AM

I hope they do as well. Otherwise, how would the "average collector" that uses eBay as the primary vehicle to acquire, know that this is a very unique proof in that its content was never published as reflected in the proof?

**jsmcmullen92** · 09-14-2015 07:51 AM

Is this for HF 16?

**T-Dogz_AK47** · 09-14-2015 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by jsmcmullen92

Is this for HF 16?

Yes it is.

**TCCBodhi** · 09-14-2015 09:18 AM

It's my birthday coming up in a few weeks!

but I'd do better to stay out of the proof market. Yes, though it may not have sold for $3k, I don't mind the inclusion of that auction as reference point for the sake of the HF.

I think that auction partially swelled as much as it did by the CD Newsletter mention and subsequent info, so I hope that they can give this a mention too.

This is an incredibly generous gift from Cemetery Dance on one of the very iconic proofs out there, and bound in such a beautiful way! Brian & CD really it out of the park on this. It just another reason why they remain one of my favorite high end publisher.

Had anyone posted this in the appropriate places on the CD Forum? How about a combo CD/PS proof combo, Pete?

**Randall Flagg** · 09-14-2015 10:54 AM

Fyi, the companion proof for this (2nd version) goes up for auction in a few hours.

**Ben Mears** · 09-14-2015 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by Randall Flagg

Fyi, the companion proof for this (2nd version) goes up for auction in a few hours.

Would they potentially garner more $ for HF as a set?

**Randall Flagg** · 09-14-2015 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Ben Mears

Originally Posted by Randall Flagg

Fyi, the companion proof for this (2nd version) goes up for auction in a few hours.

Would they potentially garner more $ for HF as a set?

No.
Past experience has shown that the market dictates each item's price.
If someone wants both, they will win both auctions.

**Randall Flagg** · 09-14-2015 02:48 PM

FYI,

2nd Proof/Arc up for auction.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/201429033724?

**zelig** · 09-14-2015 02:49 PM

It's going to be interesting to see how much each of these end up selling for.

**Randall Flagg** · 09-14-2015 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by zelig

It's going to be interesting to see how much each of these end up selling for.

The more the better.
It's for our Haven Foundation Fundraiser.
I don't profit (and in fact spend 100's of hours for free) from a higher price.

Bid away!

**zelig** · 09-14-2015 03:28 PM

With these proofs I predict the 2016 HF will be starting off with a bang.

**Patrick** · 09-15-2015 08:11 AM

Impressive! Cemetery Dance never ceases to amaze with their generosity and support.

**webstar1000** · 09-15-2015 08:25 AM

Agreed.. maybe an email blast like before from them might help a bit... well more like a LOT. lol

**TCCBodhi** · 09-15-2015 10:37 AM

Can these be cross-posted to the other various SK groups and forums (within their rules of course), and if so, do you want them to link to the eBay pay or to the initial TDT.org posting?

**Randall Flagg** · 09-15-2015 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by webstar1000

Agreed.. maybe an email blast like before from them might help a bit... well more like a LOT. lol

Just might happen soon...

**webstar1000** · 09-15-2015 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Randall Flagg

Originally Posted by webstar1000

Agreed.. maybe an email blast like before from them might help a bit... well more like a LOT. lol

Just might happen soon...

Big thanks to Brian and CD AGAIN then

**Merlin1958** · 09-15-2015 01:42 PM

FYI, CD email:

SPECIAL ALERT for Stephen King collectors!

We decided to donate a very rare item to The Dark Tower message board community for their annual fundraiser for The Haven Foundation, which is STEPHEN KING’s personal foundation to help injured or ill artists who cannot work. 100% of the proceeds go to The Haven Foundation!

This item is our INTER-OFFICE PROOF OF 'SALEM'S LOT. Only a couple of these proofs have ever left our office and there can't be many in mint condition like this because we only printed 20 copies total. **Most of our copies were used/marked up in production.** The text in this proof is from BEFORE we discovered that certain recent reprint editions of ‘SALEM’S LOT had left out some of Stephen King’s formatting and italicizing choices, so the text is a little different from what will appear in the final book we publish this fall. This proof version also has the bonus material in a different order than the final book’s TOC, making it a pretty unique look at what might have been.

* YOU CAN SEE THE AUCTION HERE:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201428207142

IN ADDITION, we also donated an advance review copy of our edition of ‘SALEM’S LOT to be auctioned. This is also a slightly different version of the text than what readers will find in the final book. Only 50 of these were produced and most of them will be “used” by reviewers reviewing the book, so a mint condition copy could be very hard to find in the future!

* YOU CAN SEE THE SECOND AUCTION HERE:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201429033724

Thank you, as always, for your continuing support!

******Tomas (TheCollector) is also sporting a link on his website. You guys think this is our first rodeo? LOL LOL LOL

**T-Dogz_AK47** · 09-15-2015 01:51 PM

That is truly AWESOME!!!!

A HUGE thank you to Brian and everyone at CD for this!!!!

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