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Jim Morrison Book on Antique Roadshow

http://news.radio.com/2014/02/19/would-you-buy-jim-morrisons-magic-...

Check the link above to see a great item signed by the legendary Doors front-man. Jim's roommate from his time at Florida was given a magic book which Jim signed. This is a great pre-fame signature that is a little different than what it would become.

They value it at $8-10,000. What do you think it would sell for?

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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on March 11, 2014 at 12:01pm

I saw this segment and it is indeed a great signature and item. I think it would sell approximately within half that price range.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on March 11, 2014 at 8:34pm

This is one of the more desirable Jim Morrison pieces I've seen. Thank you for posting this, Chad!

Signed copies of Morrison's poetry books often bring $6,000 or more. While this isn't a signed first edition like those are, I think it's worth more due to its rarity, topic and provenance. I think the expert's estimate of $8-$10,000 is solid, and I could see it bringing significantly more in a top notch rock auction.

I would love to own it.

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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on March 11, 2014 at 8:54pm

I would place more value on signed copies of his self-published books rather than one that he had no hand in either writing or publishing. Unsigned copies of those books sell for $2,000+. While I'd also love to own it, I wouldn't consider trading my signed copy "The New Creatures" for it.

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Permalink Reply by Chad B on March 12, 2014 at 6:35am

I'm with you. As a fan, I would much rather have a signed copy of his self-published books than this one. His self-published books were important to him and are a large piece of who he was and wanted to be. I'd personally love a signed copy of An American Prayer. It is beautiful and though not as rare as The New Creatures or The Lords, I prefer it.

The work he produced by age 27 is amazing to me.