And Yet Another Original Porter on eBay !!!

Eric · Post by **Eric** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 9:30 pm

My guess, third and final for a while.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %26fvi%3D1

mbhenty · Post by **mbhenty** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 3:29 am

Geesh! All I can say Eric is Un-Baa-Leav-A-BULLLLLL !!!!!

That copy of Porter (1893) was for sale last year on ebay. So this is the second time it has been up for bid in less than a year. See EBAY item # 7034775570 on MAY 30, 1906, It sold for 127.50 at that time and sale was being offered by KENCOGS and winning bid was the_e_ticket, who is selling it now.

Or Look under Forum: Second Street Second Hand Shop, UNDER, Do You Own An Original Porter? Page One, post by Yooper.

theebmonique · Post by **theebmonique** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 3:45 am

Eric @ Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:30 pm wrote:My guess, third and final for a while.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %26fvi%3D1

Your guess ?...you are the seller ?

Tracy...

Eric · Post by **Eric** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 6:10 pm

Things just seem to happen in 3's. Like I said just a guess. There may be 3 more in the next three weeks. Who know's.

theebmonique · Post by **theebmonique** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 6:46 pm

OK. For some reason I was thinking that you were the seller...The E Ticket, you are not ?

Tracy...

Eric · Post by **Eric** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:59 pm

Guess I was wrong ......... Here is the fourth one this year!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Lizzie-Borden-Fall- ... dZViewItem

Fargo · Post by **Fargo** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:25 am

oops.

darthvader · Post by **darthvader** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 7:39 pm

What is this book really worth? I would like to purchase one, prices seem to be kind of all over the board. It is too obsecure of a title to see it in any price guides so I am a little confused.

mbhenty · Post by **mbhenty** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 9:38 pm

Yes Darthvader: It depends on which book you are talking about. If it's the FIRST edition of EDWIN PORTER'S , THE FALL RIVER TRAGEDY 1893, yes the price is all over the place. The reason is one of condition and/or just what the dealer wants to get for one.

The last one I saw sell on ebay was in very good condition, on the upper end of the condition scale, and sold for around $600. But the condition was as good as you are likely to find.

Checking the net you will find that there are 3 copies for sale. The cheapest is $850 and the others are $1000 and $1350. In this case much has to do with the dealer and what he feels is a fair market price. Very rarely will you see a dealer sell a copy for under $600 in any acceptable condition. Without looking at them and going by the dealer descriptions, I would say that the one for $1000, being described as "an exceptional copy in slipcase," is the best copy. But, that would be my guess as a collector. The copy for $1350 has been repaired, so it could have been in rough condition, while the one for $850 does not give a good description about condtion. Condition is everything to the collector putting down $600 plus.

First edition copies of Porter's book have sold on ebay for as little as $200+ to $600. The more expensive copies were in better condition. The last one sold for $600 and was one of the best copies I have seen. I can say that with assurance, since It was one of many I held in my hand.

Acquiring a copy for less than $600 in nice shape may be difficult.

Of course there is the reprint, 1985. One could be had for between $60 and $120, cheaper if on ebay.

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:53 am

Hi!
If you just want to Read the book, you can download it here:
http://lizzieandrewborden.com/Resources ... dBooks.htm

From the LizzieAndrewBorden website, under "Resources."

mbhenty · Post by **mbhenty** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:14 am

Read, read------why would I want to do that. I want to collect the book. No one said anything about reading it. It's a boring book......

darthvader · Post by **darthvader** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:55 am

Thank you Kat and mbhenty!

I am with 'mb' on this one. I have read portions online but am really looking for a first edition just to have, more than anything.

I ordered a 1985 copy this week via amazon.com and have yet to receive it. I paid $100.

Also I have been in contact with the seller that has the $1000 copy but I question if the book is worth that much. That book is in Texas.

So it sounds like they start at about $600 for a decent copy. I was outbid on that very book, my high bid was $500ish, I forget the exact number. I have also seen the very well worn $250ish examples, which I do not think I am after.

Thanks again for your answer!!

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 1:13 am

Ah well- I can never tell right away if a question is from a Collector or a reader.
Now I know.

I think Collectors must have a special gene in common!

darthvader · Post by **darthvader** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:17 am

Kat, you will be happy to know I received my 1985 reprint on Saturday. I could not help myself but to break down and do some reading.

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 2:40 am

That's cool!

I just looked thru my Porter tonight, as a matter of fact.
Had not opened it in a while.
Mine is a used Library copy, $22. I love that it was cheap.

Congrats on your acquistion!

darthvader · Post by **darthvader** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 12:13 pm

Cool Beans Kat!

I just bought a 1st edition yesterday. I should get it next week, I am afraid to even open it.

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 2:38 am

OHMYGOSH!

[I was so shocked I misspelled everything- hence an Edit!]

darthvader · Post by **darthvader** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:03 am

Yes, indeed, my wife thinks I am a nut job.

But I did purchase the $1000 copy in Texas. From what I can tell from the photos it is in pretty darn nice shape.

Did mbhenty ever post photos of his?

darthvader · Post by **darthvader** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:03 am

Great price on a 1985 Porter via ebay at the moment. Even free shipping!

http://cgi.ebay.com/FALL-RIVER-TRAGEDY- ... dZViewItem

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:29 pm

Did it sell?

I see they have a Proceedings- I thought that book went for around $125, but I'm not sure - Anyone know?

patsy · Post by **patsy** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 8:36 am

I'd love to just touch an original Porter. OMGOSH the thought!

Mine is a 1985 reprint.

darthvader · Post by **darthvader** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:50 pm

patsy @ Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:36 am wrote:I'd love to just touch an original Porter. OMGOSH the thought!

Mine is a 1985 reprint.

Mine sits in a safety depost box. Touching is quite the trip, but the smell is what really lingers with you.

mbhenty · Post by **mbhenty** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 6:41 pm

Yes DARTHVADER:

From what I know about the copy you acquired, it must be really nice. Most of the time, when you discover a book for sale in a SLIPCASE it is in usually in very good/fine condition. If true, your copy is indeed a rare item.

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