How speculative is the U.K. seller's assertion that "It is highly likely the Blair [in the inscription] is Eric Blair who wrote under the pseudonym of George Orwell?" He continues by suggesting the probability that this was the copy Orwell used when he reviewed Lewis' book for a review in The Manchester Evening News. Speculation aside, the title is listed as "a good copy in original black cloth" of the first UK edition, first printing, 1945; its leather and cloth box is lined in velvet. The seller details wear, rubbing, faded lettering, and slight lean. Offered for sale with 4 pictures, the 10-day auction started at GBP 9.99 and rose to $3,581.46 on 22 bids.

A mint condition book with a carefully restored dust jacket, this title garnered 17 bids to sell for $2,977.27 from a starting bid of GBP 0.99. The UK seller describes it as in mint condition with a carefully restored dust jacket and calls it the first edition, first issue, Harper and Brothers, 1934 with 2000 in the print run. Listed for 7 days with a reserve and 6 pictures, the auction brought questions. The seller assured one writer that the US edition was published before the UK one and gave details of the dust jacket restoration. This seller also sold #5 below plus #3 and #6 in the non-fiction list.

The main feature of this UK seller's auction is a "Fine condition UK deluxe version of: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." The seller notes it is a 1st/1st and is a "MEGA multiple cast signed book." A list of those who signed is by screen name; the list includes Harry, Ron, Hermione and 17 others. A wrap party wrist band is also included. The auction includes 3 pictures and sold at the starting price of GBP 1,550 as a BIN.

Twelve photographs illustrate the trilogy, which sold at the starting bid or $2,595.60 after a 7-day auction. The trilogy is identified by the UK seller as published by Allen and Unwin in 1954-55. The Return of the King is first edition/first impression, 1955; The Fellowship of the Ring is first edition/second impression, as is The Two Towers. All three dust jackets are in good condition and the three books are in very good condition.

Listed by the same UK seller as #2 above plus #3 and #6 in non-fiction, this second Orwell title on the November fiction list is first edition, first printing in a dust jacket. The seller notes it is "A stunning example of the rare red variant dust jacket; both dust jacket" and book are unrestored. The auction attracted 28 bids, moving if from a GBP starting price of 0.99 to a selling price of $2,111.09. The 7-day auction included 7 photographs and had a reserve. Described in near fine condition, the book is "almost totally unmarked." The dust jacket has two closed tears and a few chips.

Selling 10 days before movie's release, a first edition (Bles 1950) of C. S. Lewis' book comes in at #6. The UK seller states that it was "bought from a reputable London dealer and can prove provenance." Bound by The Chelsea Bindery in green morocco with gilt decorations and marbled endpapers, the book is in fine condition. Five photographs illustrate the auction. It ran 7 days, starting at GBP 600 with a reserve. It sold for $2,076.48 on 13 bids.

The US seller proclaims the quality of this fine first edition in a near fine dust jacket. Dick's signature is on the title page. Dedicated to his wife, publication occurred after their divorce. An additional biographical detail is on the dedication page, where the seller reports Dick wrote, "My %&#$ Ex-Wife Who I send $200 a month to. PKD" The 3-day auction started at $2,000, received 3 bids, and sold at $2,050.

Twenty-five bids propelled this UK first edition, first printing far above the opening bid of GBP 0.99 to close at $2,041.89 after a 10-day auction. The UK seller calls this edition "extremely rare." The book is in excellent condition with a mint condition map; there is not dust jacket. Flaws include a slight spine lean and end paper browning. According to information added 4 days into the auction, the seller was informed that the book had been rebound. The 3 pictures show only the open book and map. In the additional information, the seller offers to send pictures on request.

With 100% of the selling price going to the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association, the seller states that this "Pop-up Autographed Limited Edition ... sold for $1,000.00 on the open market. It is still in original wrap." The auction attracted 10 bids during its 7-day run, taking the book from a $100 starting price to $2,025 and meeting the reserve.

Rounding out the top 10 fiction for November, this is "an ultra scarce, first edition, first print hardback ...." The UK seller started it at GBP 49.99 and saw it reach $1,957.08 with 28 bids during the 10-day auction. The book does not have a dust jacket and the only other flaw mentioned is fading on the front and back boards.