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Sean Connery and Diane Cilento
Started this discussion. Last reply by a pug called eva Nov 13, 2021. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,I purchased a 1st edition hard back copy of "The Manipulator" by Diane Cilento back in the late eighties. I purchased it as signed. There are two signatures, Diane Cilento and Sean Connery. As…Continue
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"Thank you. My background is books, so the dustjacket is key. Autographs are way out of my comfort zone. Appreciate the advice.
James"
"Thank you David.
I have absolutely Zero experience with Autographs, so the assistance is much appreciated.
James"
"James, They also look good to me."
"The Sean Connery autograph looks pretty typical to me. I am not familiar with Diane Cilento’s autograph. Best of luck, James."
"I have developed a sixth sense for which books to check, but ultimately it comes down to putting in the legwork. At our peak, we were doing between 20 and 30 charity shops a day, every time we had a day off together. That work rate has…"
"Depends on what you want to do with it - I've run into situations before with signed books that were valuable but missing dust jackets. If you're going to present it at all, it's worth seeking out a cheap copy if you can find it and…"
"Gosh a Pullman!!! I dont understand. I never find anything great in charity shops despite looking but good on you for findiing them"
"The main value is in the signatures, but we book collectors are a fussy lot. If it were mine, whether I was planning on keeping it or maximising my resale profit, I would definitely be looking to upgrade the dust jacket.
I have found many…"
"I dont think it matter re the state of the dust jacket if you are planning to sell it to someone who collects autographs"
"these look nice . Imagine only paying a £1. If Joe W doesnt take it I would be interested"
"I sent you a Friend request. We can message each other privately on this."
"Hi Joe,
I assume the other writing will have an impact on the price. I will have a think over the weekend, but I will certainly give you first refusal if I do decide to sell. The cover is not in bad shape, but I am very picky over dust jackets.…"
"I'm not a book collector but as long as the book itself is in fine condition I would not go to the trouble of finding another dust jacket. The signatures look great."
"Are you serious? WOW. I only paid £1 for the book! I am perhaps looking to sell. Only issue is the dust jacket is not that great, so I may look at buying another 1st edition and swap the jacket. Is that sort of thing frowned upon?"
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