Date:	Wed, 24 Jan 1996 12:03:10 -1000
From:	Jon & Gill Bloom <100255.116@compuserve.com>
Message-Id: <4e6aau$oki$1@mhade.production.compuserve.com>
Organization: The Kite Society of Great Britain
Subject: Cody Auction Results

We attended the Cody auction held at Sotherbys in London today.

There was a good turnout from some of the kite fraternity, Paul Chapman,
us, Barry Pitman, Tony Baker, Ron Dell, Nick Morse and Martin Lester. ALso
present was Ali from The Drachen Foundation as well as Ben Ruhe.

Also present were a number of Cody's descendants.

A rough approximation results in about 280,000 UK Pounds being the total for
the sale.  It was the kite articles that far exceeded their guide
price - eg Collection of Photographic kite Plates - Guide 550 - 750 UKP
realised price 2800 UKP.  The aviation articles were less popular with many
going for less than the guide price.

It was nice to see that most of the kite related articles went to kiteflying
people and it was especially nice to see most of the documentary type 
articles, photos, written reports etc going to The Drachen Foundation. So
they won't be lost to the kite world.

The dearest Cody Kite went for 2800 UKP. It didn't look flyable to us but
then who said we are experts!!

-- 
The Kite Society of Great Britain


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