stevebop Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 While cleaning out a file cabinet recently I came across the February 28, 1964 issue of Time, The Weekly Magazine (thirty cents), volume 83 No. 9, with Jazzman Thelonious Monk on the cover, painted by Boris Chaliapin. The cover banner reads: JAZZ: Bebop and Beyond. The story inside, written by Barry Farrell, is called The Lonliest Monk. I've had this collector's item in my possession for over 40 years My question is this: Does anyone know what this artifact might be worth. I've never seen it on ebay or other jazz auction sites. I don't want to get rid of it but I am curious as to it's value. Thanks! Steve Schwartz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Steve, I have one too (maybe 2 copies) and don't want to get rid of them. Mention of this reminded me, I knew the Monk piece (and cover) was done and was knew the publication date. I bugged my local news vendor to save a couple for me (like there would be a rush). The whole Time "event" was set in motion because of the impending big band concert at Lincoln Center. The cover/piece was scrapped by the JFK shooting. Luckily, they revived it 90 days later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Kat Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 My guess it is only worth as much as it is old. BUt you got a lot of jazz collectors out there who would love that rare gem, so that might be more. It is probaly around the same price of the Time issue with Dave Brubeck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Maybe youmustbe could add more info. B-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chaney Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 I'm guessing this one's value at $4.99. VINTAGE TIME MAGAZINE 2/28/64 JAZZ, THELONIOUS MONK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 I'm guessing this one's value at $4.99. VINTAGE TIME MAGAZINE 2/28/64 JAZZ, THELONIOUS MONK Since the guy used "Buy it Now" that isn't really a measure of current value. You know the psychology-get it while you can before it gets bid up. I'd be curious if there have been any recently completed auctions to give a better view of the value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 I remember that cover from when I was a kid. I remember (as best as I can) it being pretty cool and Thelonious always stuck in the back of my mind although I couldn't tell you what for, at least not until I got interested in jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Twizzle Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Guys, Dolls, Cover Star and New Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDK Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Generally Time magazines from that period can be had for only a few bucks ($5-10). They aren't all that easy to find, but not many people want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Also, most every decent public library in the USA has one. They aren't really rare; it would be more of a desire appeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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