Need some sales advice for Martian Chronicles rarities.
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2012 8:36 pm
My apologies in advance, as this doesn't have anything to do with SK. However, I trust the people here to steer me in the right direction.
Through various means, I have acquired three EXTREMELY rare Ray Bradbury collectibles. They are:
1. The Martian Chronicles Triptych, letter "L", signed by Bradbury and artist Edward Miller, produced by Hill House, Publishers (HHP) shortly before their demise.
2. How I Wrote My Book, leatherbound in pouch, letter "L", signed by Bradbury, also published by HHP
3. And the real doozy - the lettered edition of The Martian Chronicles: The Complete Edition, a joint publishing effort by Postscript (PS) Publishing and Subterranean Press, in clamshell traycase. And yep, this one is letter "L", too.
Here's my question - do I just put these up on eBay or should I see about selling it on commission with a rare bookseller? I'd personally prefer the eBay route, but if a commission sale might net me significantly more money by pairing these up with a serious collector (and, by extension, serious cash) who doesn't frequent sites like eBay, I'd be willing to pursue that route. If that's your advice, which rare bookseller would you approach?
This is how my eBay ad would otherwise look:
http://www.awfulbooks.com/eBay/Martian% ... icles.html
What do y'all think this collection is worth? Thanks a BUNCH in advance.
Through various means, I have acquired three EXTREMELY rare Ray Bradbury collectibles. They are:
1. The Martian Chronicles Triptych, letter "L", signed by Bradbury and artist Edward Miller, produced by Hill House, Publishers (HHP) shortly before their demise.
2. How I Wrote My Book, leatherbound in pouch, letter "L", signed by Bradbury, also published by HHP
3. And the real doozy - the lettered edition of The Martian Chronicles: The Complete Edition, a joint publishing effort by Postscript (PS) Publishing and Subterranean Press, in clamshell traycase. And yep, this one is letter "L", too.
Here's my question - do I just put these up on eBay or should I see about selling it on commission with a rare bookseller? I'd personally prefer the eBay route, but if a commission sale might net me significantly more money by pairing these up with a serious collector (and, by extension, serious cash) who doesn't frequent sites like eBay, I'd be willing to pursue that route. If that's your advice, which rare bookseller would you approach?
This is how my eBay ad would otherwise look:
http://www.awfulbooks.com/eBay/Martian% ... icles.html
What do y'all think this collection is worth? Thanks a BUNCH in advance.