The US seller with 56 feedback included significant detail and 8 clear pictures in the auction that started at $2,500. Both books are first editions signed by both author and illustrator. The Dark Tower is described as #487 of 500; The Dark Tower II is #567 of 850 copies, "800 of which were for sale." Described as in mint condition and in individual "hard book box and a paper dust cover," the seller added that the bottom right corners of one book had been bumped. Fifteen bids took the auction to $5,301.01.

The first edition, first printing, first issues of the "COMPLETELY ORIGINAL & UNRESTORED" set was thoroughly described with details about all 3 volumes. Flaws were minimal and included light scuffing, mild darkening, dulling to gilt, and tiny scratches. Special note was taken of The Return of the King, which the UK seller describes as "...the RARE First Edition FIRST ISSUE with all the issue points on page 49 ie, the signature mark '4' and the type sagging slightly in the middle of text." All 3 volumes include a folded map. After 8 bids, the price rose from GBP 15.00 to $4,119.79.

Another UK seller offered this set of first editions, first printings, first issues. The set had cover wear, particularly to volume 1. Other flaws include previous owner's name in 2 volumes and an inscription in the 3rd volume. The same point cited in #2 is mentioned. This set came in around $187 lower than #2, included 14 photos, and attracted 7 bids.

A lurid paperback cover with the blonde clutched against a threatening man, a famous author writing under a pseudonym, and Junkie for a title. What's not to like? Apparently 35 bidders were strongly attracted to this first UK edition. So what "the pages are loose from the cover?" The UK sellers confesses, "I'm not a book collector/dealer" and promises to answer questions. In response, he notes a "big block of loose pages" along with some others, a penciled price, initials inside, and small spine split. All pages are present, though, and a picture of the spine was added. Bought by the seller because "the cover was amazing," the book sold for $2,716.30.

The 1939 book in original dust jacket is an association copy from the library of Brian Lumley. Listed by a UK bookseller, the book is described as "GOOD and tight (with no bumped corners) in a FINE to MINT dust wrapper apart of a half inch tear ...." It's 1 of 1268 copies published 2 years after Lovecraft's death. A note indicates the seller is the Lumley's wife Silky. The book, illustrated with 5 photos, went from a starting price of GBP 12.20 to $2,051.13.

With clarity and preciseness, a UK seller listed this true 1st edition hardback in dust jacket. Noting it has been "carefully shelf-stored," the seller details minor flaws including "pages yellowed toward edges. Ends of spine have slight fading." Both the book and dust jacket are described as near fine. 6 photos illustrate the auction. The starting price was GBP 50.00. After 11 bids, the reserve was met and the book sold for $1,815.71.

Attracting 34 bids, the true first edition, first impression James Bond book is listed in very good condition with a near fine dust jacket. Minor flaws are noted and the absence of typical flaws is emphasized. 6 photographs are included in the listing. The book started at GBP 0.99 and ended at $1,740.10.

Blyton's 1942 action adventure is graded very good with a dust jacket that "has some eccentric repair work done with cotton stitching," as well as some done with archival tape. The sole photo shows the dust jacket. The auction ended with a BIN of $1,709.27.

Calling it "a rare TRUE MAY 1936 FIRST 1ST ISSUE FIRST EDITION," the seller notes it comes with a very good second issue dust jacket. A signature of Margaret Mitchell is laid in. Described as in very good condition, the book has minor flaws that include a small tear near the spine. 24 bids took it to $1,525.

Another UK seller rounds out the fiction top 10 with a 1984 UK true first, signed, mint condition copy of Legend. The seller notes, "You will never find another copy of this book in this condition. I garuntee [sic] it!" Shown in 5 photos, the book is described as one of 750 copies printed. After 2 bids, the auction rose from its starting bid of GBP 200.00 to meet reserve and sell for $1,479.09.