Rick et al -
The printed catalog specifically states that these are duplicates of items in the museum.
It also gives the number of pages in each of the books, and even - in several cases - states
that they are inscribed "To David Myrick". Apparently David donated his collection to the
Museum, and they are auctioning off those which duplicate books already in their archives.
I for one think it would be pretty special to have one of Myrick's personal copies on my shelf
(for a few years, at least), and will probably bid on at least one of them.
- Russo