Here are the photos as promised.
Just a few points :-
1) I have tried to photograph the flaws as clearly as I can. I would just say, that whilst the marks on the buckram slip cover look very pronounced in the close-up photo, that photo was taken in strong daylight. In normal light, the marks are hardly noticeable, as you can see in photo 7, for example.
2) Given that my copy is not 100% condition, and that new copies are available for £300, I thought I would invite bids from a starting price of £150.00
I hope members of this forum think that a reasonable starting price, but I must admit that I would hope to get at least £200 - as apart from the mark on the spine of 'The Image', the books themselves are in superb condition.
3) If bidding doesn't reach £200, I may make a 1-week listing of them on eBay with a reserve price and if bidding on eBay doesn't reach the reserve, I will contact whoever has put in the highest bid here, to offer them the book. I hope that sounds fair.
4) If anyone does want to bid or to contact me by email rather than on-site, please feel free to do so.
If bids over £150 come by email rather than on-site, I will copy the email to Kevin so that he can confirm increased bids if any other member asks him to do so. I hope that is alright with Kevin - if not, Kevin, can you nominate someone to verify bids, or suggest what procedure would be preferable.
5) If the set is to be sent by post or courier, it will be wrapped in acid-free paper and bubblewrap, then into a strong packaging box before it is dispatched. It will have to be insured for £250 minimum. I will pay the first £10 of postal / delivery costs ; balance to be paid by winner of auction. If winner wishes to collect (from Dorking), you are very welcome to, or I can deliver within Surrey / West Sussex or SW London. Payment preferably by cheque or bank transfer.
6) Bidding is open until Sunday, 19th September 2010, 9.00 p.m. (21.00 BST)
(BST is 'British Summer Time' - which is one hour forward from GMT, for those living in further climes)
Well, sincerest thanks to everyone who has pitched in to help, and especially to Kevin of course for all the information and all the work he has put in to make the site so spiffin'.
Well, in the immortal words - - (as this may be my only chance to use them
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Gentlemen, please place your bids "
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