That's generous of you, Van. It used to be that Dover editions of Child would go for up to $50 a volume. When Dover reissued its edition a few years ago, the price for used Dover sets dropped dramatically. But still, it's a generous offer from Van.

I think I'll match Van's offer for U.S. Mudcatters. First U.S. Mudcatter who asks for them, can have my Dover set for free - as soon as my Volume 5 of the Loomis House edition arrives. This is in gratitude to Blessings Barbara and other Mudcatters who have been so nice to send things to me without charge.

-Joe-

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The books have been claimed, and will go to a nice home. -Joe, 17 August-