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  • Albin K. Longren, Early Aviation Glass Dry Plate Negatives 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 242

    Albin K. Longren, Early Aviation Glass Dry Plate Negati...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Margaret Bourke-White Photograph of the U.S.S. Akron with Frame Made from the Duraluminum Used In Construction of the Airship 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 243

    Margaret Bourke-White Photograph of the U.S.S. Akron wi...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Colonel Robert M. Thompson Family Travelogue Featuring Photographs of the American South & Cuba, 1904-1907 
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 244

    Colonel Robert M. Thompson Family Travelogue Featuring ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Archive of Amateur Photographer Edwin W. Terrass, Featuring Views of Akron, Ohio, and Southern California 
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 245

    Archive of Amateur Photographer Edwin W. Terrass, Featu...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • William Preston Mayfield, Collection of Vintage Silver Prints of Dayton, Ohio 
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 246

    William Preston Mayfield, Collection of Vintage Silver ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Fort D.A. Russell, Wyoming Territory, Pencil and Ink Drawing, 1869 
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $4,500
    Lot 247

    Fort D.A. Russell, Wyoming Territory, Pencil and Ink Dr...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $4,500
  • Rare CDV Pose of Olive Oatman, Indian Captive 
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 248

    Rare CDV Pose of Olive Oatman, Indian Captive 

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Very Scarce Albumen Photograph of the Officers' Quarters at Fort Bridger, Wyoming Territory, Late 1860s 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 249

    Very Scarce Albumen Photograph of the Officers' Quarter...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • General George A Custer, Cabinet Card by Mora 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 250

    General George A Custer, Cabinet Card by Mora 

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • General George A. Custer, Rare Cabinet Card in Civilian Dress, 1876 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 251

    General George A. Custer, Rare Cabinet Card in Civilian...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Myles Keogh ALS to his Sister Margaret  
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 252

    Myles Keogh ALS to his Sister Margaret  

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Myles Keogh, Collection of Letters Written by Acquaintances 
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 253

    Myles Keogh, Collection of Letters Written by Acquainta...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Cavalry Officer Myles Keogh with Friends, Two CDVs 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 254

    Cavalry Officer Myles Keogh with Friends, Two CDVs 

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • General George Stoneman and Staff CDV, Inscribed by Myles Keogh 
    Estimate
    $500 - $650
    Lot 255

    General George Stoneman and Staff CDV, Inscribed by Myl...

    Est.
    $500 - $650
  • Captain Robert Morrow & Myles Keogh, Plus Bvt. Major General Eli Long, Two CDVs 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 256

    Captain Robert Morrow & Myles Keogh, Plus Bvt. Major Ge...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • General Torbert with Lt. Henry Winsor & Captain Wadsworth, Civil War CDV 
    Estimate
    $450 - $550
    Lot 257

    General Torbert with Lt. Henry Winsor & Captain Wadswor...

    Est.
    $450 - $550
  • Lt. Frederick H. Beecher, WIA Fredericksburg and Gettysburg, KIA Beecher Island, CDV 
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 258

    Lt. Frederick H. Beecher, WIA Fredericksburg and Gettys...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Generals Alexander, Randol, and Pennington, Signed CDVs 
    Estimate
    $750 - $850
    Lot 259

    Generals Alexander, Randol, and Pennington, Signed CDVs...

    Est.
    $750 - $850
  • Captain Albert P. Morrow, 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry and 7th US Cavalry, CDV and Tintype 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 260

    Captain Albert P. Morrow, 6th Pennsylvania Cavalry and ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • New Hampshire and USCT Officer's Indian Wars Archive, Including Rare Postmarks 
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 261

    New Hampshire and USCT Officer's Indian Wars Archive, I...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Surgeon Numon N. Horton, 47th USCT, Manuscript Archive 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 262

    Surgeon Numon N. Horton, 47th USCT, Manuscript Archive ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Chaplain Francis Weaver, 10th US Cavalry, Buffalo Soldiers, Manuscript Archive 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 263

    Chaplain Francis Weaver, 10th US Cavalry, Buffalo Soldi...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Buffalo Soldier Commission for M.O.H. Recipient, Louis Henry Carpenter 
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 264

    Buffalo Soldier Commission for M.O.H. Recipient, Louis ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Drawing by Chief Rain-In-The-Face, Standing Rock Agency, Dakota Territory, Ca 1881-1885 
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 265

    Drawing by Chief Rain-In-The-Face, Standing Rock Agency...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Fine Sixth Plate Daguerreotype of a Distinguished Iroquois Indian 
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 266

    Fine Sixth Plate Daguerreotype of a Distinguished Iroqu...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Sixth Plate Tintype of American Indian with Knife, Identified as an Oklahoma Deputy Sheriff 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 267

    Sixth Plate Tintype of American Indian with Knife, Iden...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • W.H. Jackson Photographs of Pawnee Braves 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 268

    W.H. Jackson Photographs of Pawnee Braves 

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • C.W. Carter's Celebrated Indian Photographs, Salt Lake City, Containing Twelve CDVs of Pahute, Ute, & Cheyenne Indians 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 269

    C.W. Carter's Celebrated Indian Photographs, Salt Lake ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • CDV of Southern Ute Chiefs Posed with Two Interpreters/ Indian Agents 
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 270

    CDV of Southern Ute Chiefs Posed with Two Interpreters/...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • W.G. Chamberlain CDV of Ute Chief Curicata with Two Squaws 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 271

    W.G. Chamberlain CDV of Ute Chief Curicata with Two Squ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • W.G. Chamberlain CDVs of Southern Ute Chiefs & Squaws 
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 272

    W.G. Chamberlain CDVs of Southern Ute Chiefs & Squaws 

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Sitting Bull Cabinet Card by George Spencer 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 273

    Sitting Bull Cabinet Card by George Spencer 

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Group of Kootenai Indians and Chief Isador, Albumen Photograph by Boorne & May, Calgary 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 274

    Group of Kootenai Indians and Chief Isador, Albumen Pho...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Beverly B. Dobbs, Alaskan Photograph Album 
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 275

    Beverly B. Dobbs, Alaskan Photograph Album 

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Karl Moon, Hand Colored Photograph, Peh-Tsa-Moie, Osage 
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 276

    Karl Moon, Hand Colored Photograph, Peh-Tsa-Moie, Osage...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Edward Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Standing Two-Oto 
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 277

    Edward Curtis Portfolio Photogravure, Standing Two-Oto ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Correspondence with Frontiersman Robert Campbell Regarding the Fur Trade, 1825 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 278

    Correspondence with Frontiersman Robert Campbell Regard...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Half Plate Daguerreotype of Early California Attorney, Hall McAllister and his Wife 
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 279

    Half Plate Daguerreotype of Early California Attorney, ...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Fine Quarter Plate Daguerreotype of Nathaniel Miller, California Pioneer, Armed and Dressed in Fringed Buckskin Jacket 
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 280

    Fine Quarter Plate Daguerreotype of Nathaniel Miller, C...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Fine Quarter Plate Daguerreotype of Nathaniel Miller, California Pioneer, Armed and Dressed in Fringed Buckskin Jacket 
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 281

    Fine Quarter Plate Daguerreotype of Nathaniel Miller, C...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Very Early San Francisco Committee of Vigilance Membership Certificate of Nathaniel Miller 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 282

    Very Early San Francisco Committee of Vigilance Members...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • San Francisco Pocket Map 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 283

    San Francisco Pocket Map 

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • "The Wide West Newspaper," San Francisco, California, July 4, 1856 
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 284

    "The Wide West Newspaper," San Francisco, California, J...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Gold Nugget and Carved Walrus Tusk Brooch from Suter's, Fairbanks, Alaska 
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 285

    Gold Nugget and Carved Walrus Tusk Brooch from Suter's,...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • William Bell, Wheeler Expedition Photograph, "Grand Canon, Colorado River, Near Paria Creek, Looking West" 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 286

    William Bell, Wheeler Expedition Photograph, "Grand Can...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Timothy O'Sullivan, Wheeler Expedition Photograph, "Canon of the Colorado River" 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 287

    Timothy O'Sullivan, Wheeler Expedition Photograph, "Can...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Timothy O'Sullivan, Wheeler Expedition Photograph, "View Near Head of Conejos River, Col." 
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 288

    Timothy O'Sullivan, Wheeler Expedition Photograph, "Vie...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • W.H. Jackson Albumen Photograph, "Camp at Mystic Lake," Featuring F.V. Hayden 
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 289

    W.H. Jackson Albumen Photograph, "Camp at Mystic Lake,"...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000

Auction Description

American History by Cowan's Auctions

American History

Starting Time: 10:00 - EST

Buyer's Premium for this auction is 23%

Cowan's November 21, 2014 American History Live Salesroom Auction will feature over 300 exceptional lots, including Alexander Gardner's highly important two-volume work, the Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War, as well as several large format photographs by Gardner, Mathew Brady, A.J. Russell, and George Barnard; the Manuscript Archive of Confederate General Kenton Harper, with several important documents signed by General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson; collection of Napoleon Bonaparte signed letters and documents; and two fine daguerreotypes of California pioneer, Nathaniel Miller.

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Cowan's Auctions
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States

dawnie@cowans.com

Phone:+15138711670

Fax:513-871-8670

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 28.00
$250,001 23.00
$3,000,001 15.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Shipping Info

SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items. Shipments usually occur within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS Ground service. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion of Cowan's Auctions, Inc.. Cowan's is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.

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Terms & Conditions

By registering and bidding in an auction conducted by Cowan’s Auctions, Inc. (“Cowan’s”), bidders (whether present in person, by telephone, by agent, by written or telephone absentee bid instruction, or through a live internet connection) agree to be bound by these terms. These are the complete and only terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. Cowan’s retains the right to bar any bidder from participating in any auction and to exclude or reject any bid.

1) REGISTRATION. All bidders must register their name, permanent street address (no P.O. Boxes), and telephone number prior to the auction. Unless known to Cowan’s, all registrants are required to present two forms of identification, at least one of which must include a current photograph. Bidders may be required to present a valid Visa or MasterCard. By registering with Cowan’s or submitting an absentee bid form, an individual registrant authorizes Cowan’s to obtain a copy of his or her consumer credit report and authorizes Cowan’s, at its sole discretion, to use the information contained therein to make business decisions regarding the registrant’s participation in the bidding process.

2) ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS. Bidding on any item, whether in person, by phone, by absentee bid or via a live internet auction indicates the bidder’s agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions for Bidders. Any right of bidder under this agreement shall not be assignable and shall only be enforceable by the original buyer. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio. All bidders submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Ohio.

3) TERMS OF SALE. Announcements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous communication. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before its final sale and to reject any bid for any reason. The highest bidder for each lot acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the “buyer”. If any dispute arises as to any bidding, or between two or more bidders, at the sole discretion of the auctioneer, the successful bidder will be determined or the disputed lot shall be put up again at the last undisputed bid and resold.

4) BUYER’S PREMIUM. (a) Buyer’s Premium for “Antique and Modern Firearms” and "the World at War" auctions. The Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 20% the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 15% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000. (b) Buyer’s Premium for “Decorative Art”, “American History”, "Ceramics", “American Indian and Western Art” and any other specialized auctions. The Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to ​23% of the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 17% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000.

5) ESTIMATES AND RESERVES. Presale estimates are intended to be guides and may or may not reflect the ultimate hammer price of a lot. Cowan’s retains the right to change estimates on any lot up to time of sale. A reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the seller of the lot and Cowan’s. In the case of reserved lots, the seller has authorized Cowan’s to bid on seller’s behalf until the reserve price is reached. In no case will the reserve be higher than the low presale estimate. Cowan’s standard house reserve on all property at auction is one-half of the low estimate.

6) WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS. Cowan’s makes a limited warranty only to the original buyer of record concerning the authenticity of each lot for a period of 14 days after bidder’s receipt of the purchased lot. If a buyer is not satisfied that the lot purchased is genuine, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed lot. If these experts determine that the item is not genuine, the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the rescission of the sale and refund of the amount paid for the item. It is specifically understood and agreed that the rescission of the sale and refund is exclusive and in lieu of any other remedy which might otherwise be available as a matter of law or in equity, and such remedy is conditioned upon the buyer returning the property in the same condition as at the time of sale. Cowan’s shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. All sales are final, with no returns or refunds except as provided in this limited warranty.
Except as provided in the immediately proceeding paragraph, EVERY LOT IS SOLD “AS IS”, without any representations or warranties by Cowan’s or the seller as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, condition or value of the property, or the correctness or completeness of the catalogue or other description of the property, and no statement, whether written or oral, shall be deemed such a representation, warranty or assumption of liability. Cowan’s makes no representation or warranty that the buyer of manuscript material, photographs, prints or works of art will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights. Cowan’s does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given in the catalogue descriptions may be approximate.

7) DEFINITIONS OF AUTHORSHIP.
“By” or “Maker/Artist” — in our opinion, the work is by the artist or maker stated
“Attributed to” — in our opinion, the work is probably, but not definitely, by the artist or maker stated
“Signed” or “Marked” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is that of the stated artist or maker
“Bearing the signature (or mark) of” — in our opinion, the signature or mark is probably, but not definitely, that of the artist or maker stated
“Circle of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and by an artist or maker closely associated with the stated artist or maker
“School of” — in our opinion, the work is by a pupil or follower of the stated artist or maker
“Manner of” — in our opinion, the work is of the period and done in the style of the stated artist or maker
“After” — in our opinion, the work is a copy of a work by the stated artist or maker

8) INSPECTION. Except for On-Line Only Auctions, all lots are available for inspection prior to the auction. Condition reports for most items can be found online at Cowan's website, www.cowans.com, and prospective bidders are encouraged to contact Cowan's directly for additional information regarding the condition of any lot. Cowan's does not warrant the condition of any item. Buyers interested in the condition of an item are encouraged to contact Cowan's and, to the best of our ability, we will document for the prospective bidder the condition status on any lot. Condition is always a subjective evaluation and final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of any item sold by Cowan's. Absentee and telephone bidding is offered as a free service to our customers and prospective bidders. Cowan's shall not be responsible for any errors or failures in executing bids, either absentee, telephone or via the internet.

ABSENTEE, TELEPHONE AND INTERNET BIDDING
Absentee and telephone bidding is offered as a free service to our customers and prospective bidders. Cowan’s shall not be responsible for any errors or failures in executing bids, either absentee, telephone or via the internet.

9) ABSENTEE BIDDING. Absentee bids are accepted via mail, fax, email and on Cowan’s website. Such bids will be posted with the time and date of arrival, with ties being awarded to the earliest bidder. Absentee bids that are faxed or emailed to Cowan’s need to be in the office at least 2 hours before the sale begins.
An absentee bidder unknown to Cowan’s may be required to submit a bank letter of credit prior to the auction, or, using a credit card, deposit with Cowan’s a fee equaling 30% of the absentee bid.
All absentee bids are executed competitively by a member of the auction staff. The auction staff will try to purchase the lot for the lowest price possible and will bid up to the amount designated by the absentee bidder only if necessary. Cowan’s does not accept “buy bids,” or absentee bids which have no limit. In the event of a tie bid between a floor and an absentee bidder, the floor bid will be honored.

10) TELEPHONE BIDDING. Bidding live via the telephone is available on a first come, first served basis for those lots with a low estimate of $500 or greater. In order for Cowan’s to efficiently serve the needs of those who wish to bid by phone, please note the following:
• To participate in the auction by telephone, potential bidders must complete and sign the absentee bid form and check “I WISH TO BID BY TELEPHONE” for the designated lots. Potential bidders may also reserve a phone line on Cowan’s website. If faxing or emailing requests for phone bidding, they need to be in Cowan’s office 2 hours before the sale begins. Once the auction begins, requests left on Cowan’s website may not be retrieved by the staff.
• Telephone bidders are advised to indicate an “insurance bid”, which amount will become an absentee bid, pursuant to the absentee bidding process set forth above, if Cowan’s can not reach the bidder by telephone for a particular indicated lot.
• Telephone bidders must disable any caller ID or other call blocking mechanism.
• Cowan’s sells about 100 lots per hour, so telephone bidders should plan accordingly. Cowan’s will attempt to reach each telephone bidder, but Cowan’s is in no way responsible for missed calls.

11) INTERNET BIDDING. Internet bidding is available through iCowans on our website; additionally, Cowan’s may post certain auctions on Liveauctioneers.com. There may be terms which apply to internet bids that should be reviewed online at the time of sale. Cowan’s is not responsible for any failure to execute a bid and shall have no liability to any bidder for any technical or other failure associated with an internet auction.

12) BIDDING INCREMENTS. The following increments are used at the auction. Absentee bids must fall within these increments. Cowan’s will automatically reduce any absentee bid to the closest increment if the bid falls outside the published range of increments.
For Bids falling Between Bidding Increment
$0-500 $25
$501-1,000 $50
$1,001-3,000 $100
$3,001-5,000 $250
$5,001 and up $500 or at the discretion of the auctioneer
Cowan’s reserves the right to modify increments at any time during the auction.

AFTER THE AUCTION

13) BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY. Upon the fall of the hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer and the buyer immediately (a) assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot, including liability for loss or damage and (b) is liable for payment of the Purchase Price (as defined below) to Cowan’s. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ask specific questions on condition related concerns prior to the auction. Cowan’s will not rescind sales with buyers that have disputes regarding firearm’s bore condition.

14) PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT. The discounted “Purchase Price” for each lot shall equal the hammer price, buyer’s premium, sales tax and, if applicable, all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs. Payment may be made with cash, personal or traveler’s check, Visa, MasterCard. Cowan’s reserves the right to hold a purchased lot until a check has cleared.

PLEASE NOTE: A convenience charge of 2% will be reflected in the final purchase price (non-discounted) for the use of Visa, Mastercard or Paypal.

Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone or who are absentee bidders will be invoiced within 5 days after the close of the auction and must pay the full Purchase Price for each purchased lot within 14 days after the date of the auction. By signing the absentee bid form or placing a bid by telephone, an absentee bidder authorizes Cowan’s to charge the Purchase Price for each lot for which such bidder is the successful bidder to the credit card number provided by telephone or on the absentee bid form, unless payment in full or alternative payment instruction is received within 14 days after the date of the auction. No property will be released by Cowan’s unless the Purchase Price has been paid in full.
Institutional billing may be available, and should be arranged prior to the auction.
Cowan’s may impose late charges of 1.5% per month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on any amount owed to Cowan’s that remains unpaid after 30 days. Buyer shall be liable for any collection costs or attorney’s fees incurred by Cowan’s to collect payment, to the extent permitted by law.

15) SALES TAX. Buyers are required to pay any applicable state and local sales tax.

16) SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items through our agent, Wrap-it Postal, LLC. Wrap-it Postal operates independently in Cowan's facility and usually ships within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS or Fed-Ex Ground. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion of Wrap-it Postal. Cowan's is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.

ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Cowan’s will not ship any package containing a firearm to any location other than within the United States. Buyers outside the United States must make their own shipping arrangements taking full risk for the transportation of any firearm.

17) SHIPPING CHARGES. Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial.

18) REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY. If purchased property has not been removed, or Cowan’s has not received shipping instructions within 21 days after the auction date, a $10 per item per day storage fee may be charged to the buyer.

19) CANCELLATION OF SALE. If purchased property remains in the custody of Cowan’s for a period of 60 days following the auction, Cowan’s may, at its option, cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by the buyer, or resell the property at auction or by any other commercially reasonable means, for the account and at the risk of the buyer, and in such event, buyer shall be liable for the payment of all deficiencies plus all of Cowan’s costs, including but not limited to storage and costs of both sales. This right of cancellation is in addition to any and all other remedies available to Cowan’s.

20) APPLICABLE LAW. All questions concerning the construction, validity and interpretation of these Terms and Conditions of Sale and the performance of the obligations imposed by these Terms shall be governed by the internal law, not the law of conflicts, in Hamilton County, of the State of Ohio.

21) JURISDICTION AND VENUE. Any claim or suit involving any dispute or matter arising under this Terms and Conditions of Sale may only be brought in the courts or the administrative tribunals in Hamilton County, in the of the State of Ohio. Each party hereby consents to the exercise of personal jurisdiction by any such court or administrative tribunal with respect to any such proceedings.

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