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red_bus
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Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 5:29 pm

I've got them too.

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Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 7:04 pm

FoulFoot wrote:My copy has the Prints on the catalog page. If the owners of pre-pub sets could chime in, perhaps that would help settle the question.

Foul

Had it not finally been confirmed that the stated-"pre-pub sets" were actually ~1975 vintage, as might be expected from their ownership history?

Certainly doesn't hurt to ask, though!

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Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 7:19 pm

ExTSR wrote:Not interested in errata sheets.

Not interested in small variations in trimming; that's within minor variance at the printer, even within a print run.

Not interested in color variantions either, ditto.

Am HIGHLY interested in this alleged version that does NOT mention the D&D Art Prints at the bottom of the catalog page.

Likewise, Frank!

Those comments were only in the context that if these do exist as public releases, the time frame is going to be very narrow, since I thought I'd almost boxed-off back to the first half of '74.
Obvious question would be... why not Gary or RJK's books, presuming they still have their's?

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aside only, then; The color/size variations are fairly consistent thus far, but only from a small sample size. Agreed, that could be from within one release; trying to rule that out, but it's only the type presumed to be "later" that has ever turned up with the variant U&WA.
What appears to have happened is that the text pages were printed as one batch; then separate runs of covers added, as required, then guillotined to size.
The 2nd print is relatively constant throughout in comparison.

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k... Back over to the hunt...

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Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 7:21 pm

faro wrote:Had it not finally been confirmed that the stated-"pre-pub sets" were actually ~1975 vintage, as might be expected from their ownership history?

I think so, since I auctioneered that alleged "pre-pub" one GenCon a long while back. Still remember it, tho, having no sticker on the front.

But again, this isn't about that. This is about Gary's memory, and whether or not any browns were printed before the D&D Art was in the catalog. :/

If there ARE any out there, that may renumber our entire research...

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Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 7:23 pm

ExTSR wrote:But again, this isn't about that. This is about Gary's memory, and whether or not any browns were printed before the D&D Art was in the catalog. :/

If there ARE any out there, that may renumber our entire research...

Sounds good to me!

I've been trying to dig around at the roots for long enough (and not liking the vagueness in places) that it would be a pleasant surprise to see something like that appear out of the blue and create a back-stop.

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Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 11:13 pm

ExTSR wrote:I have a REQUEST.

Gary has mentioned to me that he believes that in the product catalog for the TrueFirst brown there is no mention of D&D Prints for sale. He belives those were added for an additional run (1st+? but with no mention of "Second Printing" being added however).

I have not yet seen a photo of that page, either posted on the sale or sent separately by the seller. Neither have I personally seen a 1st booklet (with the distinctive cover) that lacks the mention of those prints.

The catalog data seem to be unspecified in the official Acaeum description.

Blackmoor, lemme know PLEASE.

I will let you know when it arrives!

Jeff

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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 11:32 pm

Hey Blackmoor, have you received your win yet?

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Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 12:00 am

Llaurenela wrote:Hey Blackmoor, have you received your win yet?

Not yet, it is crossing a border into Canada so probably late next week.

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Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 9:13 am

Blackmoor wrote:
Llaurenela wrote:Hey Blackmoor, have you received your win yet?

Not yet, it is crossing a border into Canada so probably late next week.

Let's hope it doesn't get gunned down in the crossing.

Let mirth prevail!

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Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 6:06 pm

It has arrived

What a gorgeous copy of this item, the box is solid (some minor wear to corners, the books are fresh, bright and clean! Great find. I really could not be happier!

There is even a business card of the game store it was purchased in (probably original pruchase)

Frank (Menzter) there is mention of the art prints on the back page of book one!

David (Faro) the books are 8.5 inches tall each.

Funny, I have been disapointed so many times buying rare to semi rare stuff on Ebay I almost expected this item to be crushed, lost or whatever. It is very nice and a great find overall. I imagine I will have a great weekend now!

Now if that vampire queen thingy would just get here already :wink:

Everybody have a great weekend

Jeff

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Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 6:46 pm

Congrats again, Jeff. Nice to hear it exceeded your expectations.

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Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 8:02 pm

well done - a king of acquisitions plus a queen

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Posted: Fri May 19, 2006 9:28 pm

red_bus wrote:well done - a king of acquisitions plus a queen .

Christmas comes early in Canada!!

and thats a pretty cool v.rare haul in one foul swoop.

ya know they money hes just spent on them would fund my marathon

heheh madness

Are we nearly there yet?

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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:58 pm

I have been watching Bombadil's 3rd print Greg Stafford Woodgrain and am surpised it hasn't sold for the $1175 BIN.

About four or five months from now when I am working again (and earning USD!), I will be in the market for a Woodgrain. Can someone comment a little on values. I would have thought Bombadil's item would be a bargain at that price.

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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 9:12 pm

HermitFromPluto wrote:About four or five months from now when I am working again (and earning USD!), I will be in the market for a Woodgrain. Can someone comment a little on values. I would have thought Bombadil's item would be a bargain at that price.

woodgrain 2nd + 3rd books just sold $150 hour or so back. is box + condition + history worth extra $1000+ maybe so but exchange rate not helping now i think

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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:55 pm

Rakeesh sah Tarna wrote:woodgrain 2nd + 3rd books just sold $150 hour or so back. is box + condition + history worth extra $1000+ maybe so but exchange rate not helping now i think

Link? (Please :wink:

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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:59 pm

gyg wrote:Link? (Please )

just follow the smoke ^^
strange just added that

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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:14 pm

Rakeesh sah Tarna wrote:strange just added that

checked seller and was just added but hope not bad for bargain price if present those as well. others need to watch carefully

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