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signed book, by shine166 on Jun 12, 2007 14:20:01 GMT 1, around 6-7 years ago a friend of mine wrote of to Banksy praising his work, as a gesture Mr B sent back a signed copy of his 1st book 1st edition  Does anybody have a clue how much this could be worth?
around 6-7 years ago a friend of mine wrote of to Banksy praising his work, as a gesture Mr B sent back a signed copy of his 1st book 1st edition Does anybody have a clue how much this could be worth? |
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signed book, by saltandiron on Jun 12, 2007 14:26:41 GMT 1, Never seen something like this coming up for sale so I think you'd do just as well to pull a figure out the air. I wouldnt put it on ebay though, if I was thinking about buying it I'd want to check prov etc and wouldnt want to be rushed into.
So in short - no idea how much its worth.
Never seen something like this coming up for sale so I think you'd do just as well to pull a figure out the air. I wouldnt put it on ebay though, if I was thinking about buying it I'd want to check prov etc and wouldnt want to be rushed into.
So in short - no idea how much its worth.
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signed book, by corblimeylimey on Jun 12, 2007 14:29:49 GMT 1, It's gonna be tricky, there's lots of fake stuff around, remember the playing card and railway ticket?
It's gonna be tricky, there's lots of fake stuff around, remember the playing card and railway ticket?
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signed book, by slowmo on Jun 12, 2007 14:32:04 GMT 1, Short answer with any signed book is usually not as much as you might think. Book signings are ordinarily quite common. However this is Banksy we're talking about, but it would suffer the same as other books, signed but no proof of authenticity. Your friend should treat it as it is, a thank you for a letter.
Short answer with any signed book is usually not as much as you might think. Book signings are ordinarily quite common. However this is Banksy we're talking about, but it would suffer the same as other books, signed but no proof of authenticity. Your friend should treat it as it is, a thank you for a letter.
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signed book, by shine166 on Jun 12, 2007 14:33:48 GMT 1, nah i see your point, im hoping he's still got the pro ( what ever that could have been)
although i was with him when he opened the package with it in im pretty gutted I didnt mail him myself 
your right tho, its gonna be pretty hard to prove it is what it is. Banksy could of sent out dozens of em.....or not
nah i see your point, im hoping he's still got the pro ( what ever that could have been) although i was with him when he opened the package with it in im pretty gutted I didnt mail him myself your right tho, its gonna be pretty hard to prove it is what it is. Banksy could of sent out dozens of em.....or not |
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signed book, by shine166 on Jun 12, 2007 14:34:59 GMT 1, nah i see your point, im hoping he's still got the pro ( what ever that could have been) although i was with him when he opened the package with it in im pretty gutted I didnt mail him myself your right tho, its gonna be pretty hard to prove it is what it is. Banksy could of sent out dozens of em.....or not
I dont think he'd sell it tho, other wise he'd of been to see laz or someone already
nah i see your point, im hoping he's still got the pro ( what ever that could have been) although i was with him when he opened the package with it in im pretty gutted I didnt mail him myself your right tho, its gonna be pretty hard to prove it is what it is. Banksy could of sent out dozens of em.....or not I dont think he'd sell it tho, other wise he'd of been to see laz or someone already |
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signed book, by hungrig on Jun 12, 2007 15:47:40 GMT 1, nah i see your point, im hoping he's still got the pro ( what ever that could have been) although i was with him when he opened the package with it in im pretty gutted I didnt mail him myself your right tho, its gonna be pretty hard to prove it is what it is. Banksy could of sent out dozens of em.....or not I dont think he'd sell it tho, other wise he'd of been to see laz or someone already
Is this book "Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall"? Are you sure it's a first edition? It may instead be an open edition, as with the two subsequent mini-books sold by POW, "Existencilism" and "Cut It Out".
Does your friend have the original envelope or package the book came in? Were his name and address details written by hand? If so, how does the writing match up with Banksy's signature at the time?
Also, what is the date and location on the postmark? A 2001 date with a Hackney postmark location would add a bit of weight in favour of the book's authenticity.
However, this is a very long way from establishing any proof. Without that, the only true value the book has is sentimental. I would follow slowmo's suggestion of simply treating the book as a personal "cheers - nice one" message from an artist your friend appreciates.
Thank you notes are not meant to be sold. In my opinion, this would negate the very act your friend was initially being thanked for! I suspect he has already reached that conclusion.
nah i see your point, im hoping he's still got the pro ( what ever that could have been) although i was with him when he opened the package with it in im pretty gutted I didnt mail him myself your right tho, its gonna be pretty hard to prove it is what it is. Banksy could of sent out dozens of em.....or not I dont think he'd sell it tho, other wise he'd of been to see laz or someone already Is this book " Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall"? Are you sure it's a first edition? It may instead be an open edition, as with the two subsequent mini-books sold by POW, " Existencilism" and " Cut It Out". Does your friend have the original envelope or package the book came in? Were his name and address details written by hand? If so, how does the writing match up with Banksy's signature at the time? Also, what is the date and location on the postmark? A 2001 date with a Hackney postmark location would add a bit of weight in favour of the book's authenticity. However, this is a very long way from establishing any proof. Without that, the only true value the book has is sentimental. I would follow slowmo's suggestion of simply treating the book as a personal "cheers - nice one" message from an artist your friend appreciates. Thank you notes are not meant to be sold. In my opinion, this would negate the very act your friend was initially being thanked for! I suspect he has already reached that conclusion. |
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signed book, by corisma on Jun 14, 2007 1:50:49 GMT 1, I remember a signed Banksy wall & piece hardback book selling on ebay about a year ago for £70 ish .. Never seen another one & did look very genuine at the time (pre boom) wonder if it was & how much it'd be worth now
I remember a signed Banksy wall & piece hardback book selling on ebay about a year ago for £70 ish .. Never seen another one & did look very genuine at the time (pre boom) wonder if it was & how much it'd be worth now
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signed book, by corisma on Jun 14, 2007 1:53:18 GMT 1, it may have been the same first edition book you talk of but would still be hard to prove as genuine with no provenance
it may have been the same first edition book you talk of but would still be hard to prove as genuine with no provenance
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Does anybody have a clue how much this could be worth? 
