[barrysloate]

Taking an overall view, I thought the book prices were solid and most fell within a range I would have guessed. The Bustin Em was of course off the charts, but most books fell within a +/- 20% range of what I would have predicted. The Richter inscribed to Ruppert was too cheap and I was tempted to put in another bid but didn't. I won only the Peverelly, not because I needed it but because I have never seen one sell that cheap- $1000 with the juice, and when you deduct $75-100 for the presentation box, more like $900. That is likely a record low. But most of the books in the $300-600 range did well, and their condition was a big plus.