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pbowman · 4th May 2006, 02:17 AM

I was searching the internet for a copy of Mr Gemmells book Legend in Hard cover. I found two instances of this copy, published by Century in London in 1985. One was going for $1795.00 and the other for $900, neither was signed. Does anyone know if this is really what the book is worth, the reason I am asking is because I have this book and was wondering if I have a hidden treasure.

Thank You

sanityassassin · 5th May 2006, 08:47 AM

the question is, is it a first edition if it is it could be worth a bit of cash I've had a quick search and found 1 hardback first edition selling for £500($920 approx) so if it is could be good to have and the next time I'm at a car boot sale will be looking out for it

pbowman · 5th May 2006, 01:16 PM

Yes it is a first edition. 1st Hard back edition published by Century in 1986.

drosdelnoch · 16th June 2006, 06:56 PM

The original was published in 84 although a hardback didnt come out until 86 as a limited run. Generally the price commanded by these hardbacks are around the £8-900 mark so if you can get one cheaper youre doing alright, although I would suggest finding out what damage there is to it first. Like you SA Im always on the look out for them at car boots and should I find them you'll probably hear the manic laughter from somewhere in England.

markdlucas · 16th June 2006, 08:37 PM

What will a signed dated copy go for ??

drosdelnoch · 17th June 2006, 07:07 AM

Around the same sort of price. However very few out there are unsigned. I know of one guy who discovered a box of them in his loft, but lets just say it wont take him long to get them signed. LOL

pbowman · 18th June 2006, 03:48 PM

Well I am selling my copy, rather reluctantly, but circumstances dictate that I do, on Ebay. Going between $500-$700. Actually, I have seen ex lib copies going for a lot higher, but oh well.

drosdelnoch · 19th June 2006, 12:08 AM

Just make sure that you've got it on World Wide sales, as if its a UK copy of the original, you should be getting a descent price. But if you havent listed it yet find out the postage with insurance and without. It covers your backside so that you can let them know.

pbowman · 19th June 2006, 12:12 AM

Yes, I put it on Europe, Canada and Australia also. Have a BIN price of $700.00, with me paying for shipping/insurance.

Thanks

4th May 2006, 02:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
pbowman Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5	Question on cost of Legend in HB I was searching the internet for a copy of Mr Gemmells book Legend in Hard cover. I found two instances of this copy, published by Century in London in 1985. One was going for $1795.00 and the other for $900, neither was signed. Does anyone know if this is really what the book is worth, the reason I am asking is because I have this book and was wondering if I have a hidden treasure. Thank You

5th May 2006, 08:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
sanityassassin he's the madcap pusher Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: West Dunbartonshire Posts: 763	Re: Question on cost of Legend in HB the question is, is it a first edition if it is it could be worth a bit of cash I've had a quick search and found 1 hardback first edition selling for £500($920 approx) so if it is could be good to have and the next time I'm at a car boot sale will be looking out for it

5th May 2006, 01:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
pbowman Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5	Re: Question on cost of Legend in HB Yes it is a first edition. 1st Hard back edition published by Century in 1986.

16th June 2006, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
drosdelnoch Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK: ENGLAND: Posts: 98	Re: Question on cost of Legend in HB The original was published in 84 although a hardback didnt come out until 86 as a limited run. Generally the price commanded by these hardbacks are around the £8-900 mark so if you can get one cheaper youre doing alright, although I would suggest finding out what damage there is to it first. Like you SA Im always on the look out for them at car boots and should I find them you'll probably hear the manic laughter from somewhere in England.

16th June 2006, 08:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
markdlucas Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1	Re: Question on cost of Legend in HB What will a signed dated copy go for ??

17th June 2006, 07:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
drosdelnoch Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK: ENGLAND: Posts: 98	Re: Question on cost of Legend in HB Around the same sort of price. However very few out there are unsigned. I know of one guy who discovered a box of them in his loft, but lets just say it wont take him long to get them signed. LOL

18th June 2006, 03:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
pbowman Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5	Re: Question on cost of Legend in HB Well I am selling my copy, rather reluctantly, but circumstances dictate that I do, on Ebay. Going between $500-$700. Actually, I have seen ex lib copies going for a lot higher, but oh well.

19th June 2006, 12:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
drosdelnoch Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK: ENGLAND: Posts: 98	Re: Question on cost of Legend in HB Just make sure that you've got it on World Wide sales, as if its a UK copy of the original, you should be getting a descent price. But if you havent listed it yet find out the postage with insurance and without. It covers your backside so that you can let them know.

19th June 2006, 12:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
pbowman Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5	Re: Question on cost of Legend in HB Yes, I put it on Europe, Canada and Australia also. Have a BIN price of $700.00, with me paying for shipping/insurance. Thanks

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