I did notice the rise in value. I was looking around for a deal on Vol. I (until I had the doh moment), and was really surprised at the prices...you're right about the increase, what's going on out there?Fortunately, I won't be needing Vol. I for a bit...at least not until I expand the borders of Edward II to include the Plantagenets in their entirety, which is what I intend to do when the good times start rolling in again! Buy now and avoid a 3 figure book Thats out of Print probably? Keep a lookout at auctions for them at lower prices if you're lucky, also the probability that metal detectorists are also buying them may be a factor