RE: history vs the present
Jrw,
There are two of the first edtions of Klopstegs book. ONe is a limited edtion. I have seen them go anywhere from 130 on up. The other is just a regular edition. I picked up this one for 85 and could turn around and sell it for more as its in MINT shape.
Do a quick search on the title, there are some pretty dang good sellers out there...ebay not being one of them. I have picked up a good bit off of there and usually end up paying the high end.
Here's one for ya....Dawn nabbed a book called Arab Archery for xmas. Do a search on it....you thought Klopstegs book was spendy, compared to it, its just pocket change! That or watch some of first/second editions of Popes books....200 minimum. Signed editions going for 1700 ore more! I remember someone telling me this hobby was cheap.....dunno what kinda wacky weed they had but sure wish they would have shared some <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>!