Potter & Potter Auctions held a 605-lot book and prints sale on Nov. 21, where a number of first editions performed well, including classic science fiction titles. All prices noted include the buyers premium. Two amazing rarities tied for the top lot status in the curated offerings. The first was H.P. Lovecrafts (1890-1937) The Outsider and Others, estimated at $10,000-$12,000 and selling for $18,000. This example was published in Sauk City, Wi., by Arkham House in 1939. It was one of 1,200 copies printed and was the first edition of Arkham Houses first published book. It was also legendary artist Hannes Boks (1914-1964) own copy with his personally-designed bookplate and pencil notes throughout. The second was Isaac Asimovs (d. 1992) The Foundation Trilogy, estimated at $5,000-$8,000 and realizing $14,400. This three-volume set was published in New York by Gnome Press Publishers in 1951-53. The titles were Foundation, Foundation and Empire, and Second Foundation. Each was a first edition, retained its original jacket, and was inscribed, To Manfred best wishes Isaac Asimov, on the title page. This series won the Hugo Award for Best All-Time Series in 1966, beating out The Lord of the Rings and others. Herman Melvilles (1819-1891) Moby-Dick or The Whale was estimated at $10,000-$20,000 and sold for $14,400. This near fine condition, first American edition was printed in New York by Harper & Brothers Publishers in 1851. Following the three-volume English edition by a month, this first American edition contained 35 passages not present in that edition. Potter & Potter, founded in 2007, is a Chicago area auction house specializing in paper Americana, vintage advertising, rare books, playing cards, gambling memorabilia, posters, fine prints, vintage toys, and magicana - antiques and collectibles related to magic and magicians. For more information, visit www.potterauctions.com.