This speaks for itself!

http://cgi.ebay.com/STEPHEN-KING-COL...QQcmdZViewItem

Free shipping!

I wonder what the listing fees are for that.

Ha! That's the most absurd thing I've seen on eBay in a long time.

How many members do we have here at DVD Talk? If we all pitched in, we could get this for a reasonable amount. I'd even volunteer to keep the collection at my place.

I can't get ebay at work, can anyone copy and paste the list? As an ex-King collector I'm curious. Thanks!

Here ya go:


Once again Betts Bookstore in Bangor, Maine is pleased to offer the largest Stephen King Collection ever seen. Amassed over a period of 25 years, this collection includes many one of a kind items as well as multiple copies of most every title.


A very partial list of 1st editions and limiteds follows:


Carrie - Signed “short” proof - plus another unsigned.

Carrie - Signed first edition - plus another UK first edition that is inscribed.

‘Salem’s Lot - “Tall” proof - Signed.

‘Salem’s Lot - 1st State $8.95 First Edition - One of only 5 known. Signed!

‘Salem’s Lot - A number of signed, inscribed and unsigned versions in H/C & P/B.

‘Salem’s Lot - A copy with a long inscription from Steve to his daughter Naomi.

‘Salem’s Lot - All states of the Centipede Press edition including the Lettered.

Rage - Both US and UK 1st editions.

The Shining - “Tall” proof - Signed

The Shining - A number of signed, inscribed and unsigned copies in all forms.

Night Shift - “Tall” proof.

Night Shift - A number of signed, inscribed and unsigned copies in all forms.

The Stand - 1978 1st editions - Signed.

The Dead Zone - US Proof in Yellow wraps - Signed

The Dead Zone - A number of signed, inscribed and unsigned copies in all forms.

The Long Walk - Both US and UK 1st editions.

Firestarter - Signed and unsigned proof copies. Both US and UK editions.

Firestarter - Signed, inscribed, and unsigned 1st editions.

Firestarter - All dates of the Phantasia Press Limited Editions

Firestarter - Asbestos Limited - one of only 26 copies.

Danse Macabre - Proofs - 3 different states!

Danse Macabre - Lettered limited, one of only 15 copies.

Danse Macabre - Numbered limiteds.

Danse Macabre - Signed, inscribed, and unsigned 1st editions.

Roadwork - Both US and UK 1st editions.

Cujo - Both US and UK proofs.

Cujo - Signed, inscribed, and unsigned 1st editions. Both US and UK.

Cujo - All states of the limited edition including the Lettered & “Out Of Series”.

Creepshow - Signed and unsigned. Plus a very rare hardcover from France.

Different Seasons - US and UK proofs, signed and unsigned.

Different Seasons - US and UK signed, inscribed and unsigned 1st editions.

The Running Man - signed and unsigned copies.

The Plant - Lettered Set.

The Plant - Numbered Copies.

Christine - Manuscript with hand corrections. Inscribed.

Christine - Inscribed Proof.

Christine - Limited editions, lettered, numbered and an “Authors Copy”.

Christine - US and UK signed and unsigned 1st editions.

Pet Semetary - All states of the proof plus 1 of 4 bound submission manuscripts.

Cycle Of The Werewolf - Signed proof copy! Only one we have ever seen.

Cycle Of The Werewolf - Signed Limited editions. - Includes numbered, presentation copy, and Artist’s Copies.

Thinner - Signed, inscribed and unsigned copies in all states.

The Talisman - Signed Manuscript.

The Talisman - Signed limiteds both lettered and numbered and Artist‘s Copies.

The Talisman - US and UK 1st editions, signed and unsigned.

The Eyes Of The Dragon - Red Lettered signed limited.

The Eyes Of The Dragon - Red Numbered Artist’s copy signed limited.

The Eyes Of The Dragon - Viking proof copies.

The Eyes Of The Dragon - US and UK signed, and unsigned copies.

Skeleton Crew - Manuscript - inscribed.

Skeleton Crew - Zippered lettered limited edition copies.

Skeleton Crew - US and UK proofs.

Skeleton Crew - All states of the book from numbered limiteds to paperbacks.

The Bachman Books - Signed and unsigned, US and UK 1st editions.

IT - ES - German bootleg

IT - Proof

IT - US and UK signed and unsigned copies.

Nebel - German bootleg - 1 of 2 “Presentation Copy”

Nebel - Roman Numeral copy.

Misery - All states from Proof to signed US and UK paperbacks.

Sie - German Misery bootleg.

Tommyknockers - All states, signed and unsigned.

My Pretty Pony - Whitney Museum edition

My Pretty Pony - Signed Knopf editions.

Nightmares In The Sky - Signed and unsigned copies.

Dolan’s Cadillac - Proofs

Dolan’s Cadillac - All states. 1/1000, 1/250 and Lettered.

The Dark Half - All states including an inscribed copy to “Ted Williams”

The Stand - 1990 All states signed and unsigned.

Four Past Midnight - All states including signed proof copies.

Needful Things - All states signed and unsigned.

Twice The Power - UK proof - unsigned.

Gerald’s Game - All states signed and unsigned.

Dolores Claiborne - All states signed and unsigned.

Nightmares & Dreamscapes - All states signed and unsigned.

Insomnia - All states of the limited edition including “Artist’s Copies”.

Insomnia -All states signed and unsigned.

Rose Madder - All states signed and unsigned.

Umney’s Last Case - Signed and unsigned.

The Green Mile - All states signed and unsigned.

Desperation - All states signed & unsigned including both proof states and limiteds.

The Regulators - All states signed & unsigned including both proof states .

The Regulators - Lettered limiteds with the bullets.

The Regulators - Numbered limiteds in the Toy Box.

Six Stories - Bound and unbound proof copies.

Six Stories - Roman Numeral editions.

Six Stories - Numbered copies.

Bag Of Bones - All states signed and unsigned.

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon- All states signed and unsigned including the limited edition and flat signed pop-up edition.

The New Lieutenant’s Rap - signed and unsigned.

On Writing - All states signed and unsigned.

Secret Windows - signed and unsigned.

Dreamcatcher - signed and unsigned.

Black House - signed and unsigned.

Everythings Eventual - signed and unsigned.

From A Buick 8 - signed and unsigned.

Faithful - signed and unsigned.

Colorado Kid -

Cell - Including the very rare proof. Signed and unsigned copies of the 1st edition..

Lisey’s Story - US Proofs.

THE DARK TOWER SERIES


Matching numbered set of Grant S/L

Matched set of Grant P/C copies.

The Gunslinger - Grant Lettered 1 of 35 copies.

The Gunslinger - Signed and unsigned 1st editions. Both Grant & Viking editions.

The Drawing Of The Three - 1 of 5 Artist’s Copies - Grant

The Drawing Of The Three - All states including proofs. Signed and unsigned.

The Waste Lands - All states including proofs. Signed and unsigned.

Wizard & Glass - All states including proofs. Signed and unsigned.

Wolves Of The Calla - All states including proofs. Signed and unsigned.

Song Of Susannah - All states including proofs. Signed and unsigned.

The Dark Tower - All states including proofs. Signed and unsigned.


As stated, this is a very partial list of this collection. It also includes original signed letters from King, the original manuscripts of “Wimsey” and “The New Lieutenant’s Rap”.

Signed and unsigned copies of all the Anthologies King contributed to.

Signed and unsigned copies of books King wrote introductions to.

Signed and unsigned copies of all the College publications King contributed to.

Signed and unsigned copies of all the books about King.

Signed Pictures and Movie Posters.

And Magazines. Lots and lots of Magazines!


The price of $750,000.00 includes shipping within the US. Overseas will be at actual cost and would most likely involve using a small container. If this collection does not sell as a single lot, we will sell it individually. Feel free to contact us with any questions. The “About Me” icon will give you a link to our Current Inventory page and also a direct e-mail link to us.

Wow. Thanks for posting that. I'll take everything pre-1990 and the Dark Tower stuff. Some of the stuff I'm not even familiar with:

The New Lieutenant’s Rap - signed and unsigned.

Faithful - signed and unsigned.

Twice The Power - UK proof - unsigned.

That is awe-inspiring....what a cool collection.

I've heard of this bookstore before. They've claimed to be 'King Headquarters' (this pretty much proves it).

I hope they aren't going out of business. Betts is THE premier King bookstore.

They bought a collection.

Reading over that list is quite impressive.

Don't you suppose the purpose of the listing is to market the store, not to sell the books? Maybe they can get some media coverage this way.

(The only way anyone would actually buy this is if Mark Cuban decided to become a book collector.)

So how much is the listed collection really worth? Obviously whatever someone is willing to pay, but a ballpark market value? $750,000 seems quite steep.

Wow! I wonder if this is King's personal collection?

Mrs Danger says that she would like to have Stephen King's original rejection slips.

Overseas will be at actual cost and would most likely involve using a small container.

That's neat.

I hope they took advantage of a free listing day ...

Those Grant editions of the Dark Tower go for $1,000s ... though the total price seems a bit steep.

it didn't sell....shocker.