I would NEVER let cels be displayed without their 
owners present.  If the gathering was publicly 
advertised, it would simply mean that we would 
have the general public there looking at your 
books with you.  Like with any gathering, it would 
be your choice whether to hold your books or pass 
them around.

I would trust other collectors with my books, but 
I'd be leery of anyone else treating them 
properly.  (One exception would be ix---Kamidake 
collector extraordinaire---who is famous for 
slamming her index finger down on cels she likes 
to illustrate a point.  "Look.  Look.  LOOK!")  
LOL!!!

JP