V Sge in bright state The eclipsing unique novalike variable V Sge is reported to be very bright (one of the brightest in recent years) according to B. H. Granslo's obsavation. Recent observations: YYMMDD(UT) mag observer 970820.930 109 (G. Comello) 970824.515 107 (T. Watanabe) 970824.860 106 (G. Comello) 970826.035 105 (G. Poyner) 970826.648 109 (M. Moriyama) 970826.850 107 (A. Diepvens) 970827.963 105 (G. Poyner) 970828.842 105 (A. Diepvens) 970829.050 105 (B. H. Granslo) 970829.826 105 (A. Diepvens) 970829.949 99 (B. H. Granslo) The object has recently returned to its high state. Observations are encouraged to follow its activity. Regards, Taichi Kato