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Hello John - thx for your message. Yes, I think it is right to offer the book on the forum here first. I would prefer it went to a genuine Bristol enthusiast, rather than a book dealer.

I have to admit though to being at a bit of a loss as to how to determine a starting price. The site that RGS linked to, has a copy of the 2nd edition (1999) at $600. There are 3 copies of the Limited Edition (1998) listed in a range from $832.95 to $849.95.

Obviously mine has the blotch on the spine of one of the books in the set, which is going to reduce its asking price a bit. But those are staggering prices. I really had no idea the collectors' copy was worth so much. I wonder though are those prices 'speculative' - do copies really sell for so much??


Obviously my starting price is going to be somewhat less a) due to the mark on the spine and b) because the AddAll Rare books prices are probably 'off the shelf' prices (and perhaps a little speculative?), but it still seems a lot of money. If we are talking more than £300, I would be happy for someone to 'stagger' the payment in two or three tranches, if that is of any help. It seems a shame if the price puts the set out of reach of the very people who would get the most enjoyment from it. So anyone can contact me 'off-board' if they want to make an arrangement to pay for the book in several tranches.

Please bear with me whilst I figure out posting the photo.

RGSchmidt, it was very kind of you to post the link to the AddALL Rare Books site. There seem not to be any listed anywhere else. Thank you very much for your help.