So, two weeks ago in an auction, a first edition in pretty okay condition of To Kill a Mockingbird sold for $7500 - a huge bargain. Today, a copy just sold - and in horrible condition - for $34,000. I am sick to my stomach. If only I'd have money laying around two weeks ago. The prices in this Swann Gallery auction were pretty crazy. I'd go to them if I were selling stuff, although the excellent copy of the two Lolita volume first edition (true first was two volume paperback from the Olympia Press went for $3800, a bit low I thought - I have a very nice set here - but not as nice as the one that sold for 3800.