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Would you like to win Edward Gorey's very own iconic racoon coat? You'll get your chance starting Saturday, October 7, when Elephant House (the late Edward Gorey's home, which is now a museum devoted to his works) holds its annual Alphabet Auction & Goreyfest.

Regarding the coat (auction description):

"Raccoon coat owned by Edward Gorey
This raccoon fur coat will be auctioned at the 5th Annual GoreyFest & Alphabet Auction. As Gorey's concern about animal welfare grew, he went from "wearing raccoons to housing them" in the attic of his Yarmouth Port home. This important artifact is for the ultimate discriminating collector who shares Edward's understanding of the importance of the care of animals and actively promoting their welfare. Fur coats were a 'trademark' of Edward's illustrations and self-portraits, and it was important to him to put his collection into storage in the late 1980's as a personal statement. Half of the proceeds from this sale will go to the Edward Gorey Charitable Trust whose mission is to support Animal Welfare. Value: beyond priceless."