"Bookworm Michael West amassed thousands of volumes at his Broomhill home over the last five decades - ranging from James Bond novels to historical volumes from the 17th century.
But the retired solicitor to Sheffield Council is now aged 80 and being cared for in a nursing home and decided to put the publications up for auction."

"The first of three sales has now taken place, with several books - including a number of the Bond volumes - fetching UK record prices."

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