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Permalink Reply by Adam Halloran on September 6, 2016 at 1:09pm

I don't have any info. I just wonder if it is an artists proof situation. Where they made more copies then the 2000, and these were an initial unnumbered batch. Pretty cool.

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Permalink Reply by Ian Baldock on September 6, 2016 at 2:09pm

These Genesis books come up for sale from time to time. it says Harrison and the owner of Genesis books also have an un numbered copy.

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Permalink Reply by Nate on September 7, 2016 at 11:04am

Thanks guys. Yes, I think you're right with the promo concept. Genesis have said they have previously sent out unnumbered versions of various titles for review / promo purposes, but these aren't usually signed. And with regards to this edition they don't seem to have any paperwork on how many there might be. However both Tracks and Epperson haven't seen a signed unnumbered version before, so I can't imagine there are many around.

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Permalink Reply by BallroomDays67 on September 7, 2016 at 12:09pm

They could be extras that were signed in case there was a problem with any of the initial 2,000 copies. Someone posted the signed page from a "Songs By George Harrison" Genesis book that was numbered 2,506 from an edition of 2,500.

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Permalink Reply by Nate on September 7, 2016 at 12:43pm

That makes some sense Ballroom. It would be interesting to know if the auction description is accurate around there being 3 of these.

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Permalink Reply by Paul on September 7, 2016 at 12:55pm

You could ask genesis publications,but id say ballroom's correct.

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Permalink Reply by Nate on September 7, 2016 at 1:18pm

I tried Genesis, but sadly their records from back then are patchy at best, and with the original owner no longer with us, they weren't able to provide much solid info. But it was good to chat to the guys and I thank them for their time.

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Permalink Reply by Adam Halloran on September 7, 2016 at 1:36pm

I think it is legit, I don't think anyone questions that, who was the original owner? No dedication makes me believe this wasn't for a big wig.

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Permalink Reply by Nate on September 8, 2016 at 1:36am

I also found that a little strange Adam. You would expect some sort of dedication. But this in itself does not make the auction description incorrect, but it does raise the very valid question.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Hakimian on September 7, 2016 at 2:49pm

I've called Genesis in the past and talked to them about the Roman numeraled Page deluxe book and they said that it was a mistake.they ran off 20 or so extra copies of the deluxe after the edition sold out.So they basically called the run off copies artists proofs and used Roman numerals for them.
I wonder if this book was also a mistake run off like the Page book.Even so,I would think it would make it a little more desire able .I own a numbered one.

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Permalink Reply by Paul on September 7, 2016 at 2:58pm

There all the same to me.

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Permalink Reply by Nate on September 8, 2016 at 1:31am

Thanks Paul H. It certainly appears they've done this sort of thing a few times. A shame they don't have any records in this instance to confirm.

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