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  • Mickey Spillane Tomorrow I Die Signed Limited First Edition of 250
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    $60 - $80
    Lot 1

    Mickey Spillane Tomorrow I Die Signed Limited First Edi...

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    $60 - $80
  • The Big Midget Murders by Craig Rice 1944
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    $20 - $30
    Lot 2

    The Big Midget Murders by Craig Rice 1944

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    $20 - $30
  • Erle Stanley Gardner The Case of The Green-Eyed Sister William Morrow 1953 First Edition
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    $40 - $50
    Lot 3

    Erle Stanley Gardner The Case of The Green-Eyed Sister ...

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    $40 - $50
  • 8 Faces At 3 by Craig Rice 1st Printing 1943
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    $40 - $60
    Lot 4

    8 Faces At 3 by Craig Rice 1st Printing 1943

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    $40 - $60
  • The Adventures and Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle A Modern Library Book
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    $20 - $25
    Lot 6

    The Adventures and Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Ar...

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    $20 - $25
  • The Sherlock Holmes Companion by Michael and Mollie Hardwick 1962
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    $20 - $30
    Lot 7

    The Sherlock Holmes Companion by Michael and Mollie Har...

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    $20 - $30
  • Zauberlinda The Wise Witch by Eva Katharine Gibson 1901
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    $60 - $80
    Lot 8

    Zauberlinda The Wise Witch by Eva Katharine Gibson 1901...

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    $60 - $80
  • The Butterfly Lions The Pekingese in History Legend and Art by Rumer Godden 1977
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    $20 - $30
    Lot 10

    The Butterfly Lions The Pekingese in History Legend and...

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    $20 - $30
  • J.R.R. Tolkien 3-Volume Set Fellowship of The Ring The Two Towers The Return of The King Revised Edition 1967
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 11

    J.R.R. Tolkien 3-Volume Set Fellowship of The Ring The ...

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    $100 - $150
  • Smith of Wootton Major by J. R. R. Tolkien, 1st Edition 1967
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    $20 - $30
    Lot 11A

    Smith of Wootton Major by J. R. R. Tolkien, 1st Edition...

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    $20 - $30
  • The Two Towers, Lord Of The Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien, Edition Ace A-5, Softcover
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    $40 - $60
    Lot 11B

    The Two Towers, Lord Of The Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien, ...

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    $40 - $60
  • The Last of The Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth 1955
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    $30 - $40
    Lot 12

    The Last of The Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper Illus...

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    $30 - $40
  • The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth
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    $30 - $40
    Lot 13

    The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne Illustrated by N.C...

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    $30 - $40
  • Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth
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    $30 - $40
    Lot 14

    Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson Illustrated by N.C....

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    $30 - $40
  • Robin Hood by Paul Creswick Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth
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    $30 - $40
    Lot 15

    Robin Hood by Paul Creswick Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth

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    $30 - $40
  • The Boy's King Arthur Edited by Sidney Lanier Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth
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    $30 - $40
    Lot 16

    The Boy's King Arthur Edited by Sidney Lanier Illustrat...

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  • Sir Gawain And The Green Knight by W.S. Merwin 1st Edition 2002
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    $20 - $30
    Lot 16A

    Sir Gawain And The Green Knight by W.S. Merwin 1st Edit...

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    $20 - $30
  • Fly By Night by Randall Jarrell Pictures by Maurice Sendak 1976 First Edition
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    $20 - $30
    Lot 17

    Fly By Night by Randall Jarrell Pictures by Maurice Sen...

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    $20 - $30
  • The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings 1939 Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth
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    $20 - $30
    Lot 18

    The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings 1939 Illustrat...

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    $20 - $30
  • Robin Hood Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth 1917
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    $50 - $60
    Lot 19

    Robin Hood Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth 1917

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    $50 - $60
  • Ian Fleming You Only Live Twice Signet 1965 1st Paperback Printing James Bond
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    $20 - $25
    Lot 20

    Ian Fleming You Only Live Twice Signet 1965 1st Paperba...

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    $20 - $25
  • Ian Fleming Thunderball Viking Press 1961 James Bond
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    $80 - $100
    Lot 21

    Ian Fleming Thunderball Viking Press 1961 James Bond

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    $80 - $100
  • Ian Fleming Goldfinger MacMillan Company 1959 James Bond
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    $600 - $700
    Lot 22

    Ian Fleming Goldfinger MacMillan Company 1959 James Bon...

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    $600 - $700
  • Ian Fleming Octopussy and The Living Daylights Jonathan Cape First Edition 1966 James Bond
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    $150 - $200
    Lot 23

    Ian Fleming Octopussy and The Living Daylights Jonathan...

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    $150 - $200
  • Between Planets by Robert A. Heinlein 1951 First Edition
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    $60 - $80
    Lot 25

    Between Planets by Robert A. Heinlein 1951 First Editio...

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    $60 - $80
  • Group of 12 Vintage Sci Fi Paperbacks Heinlein Pohl Asimov
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    $30 - $40
    Lot 26

    Group of 12 Vintage Sci Fi Paperbacks Heinlein Pohl Asi...

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    $30 - $40
  • Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 1953
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    $20 - $40
    Lot 27

    Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 1953

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    $20 - $40
  • Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 1953
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    $60 - $80
    Lot 28

    Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 1953

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    $60 - $80
  • The World Of Null-A 1948 and Utopia 14 1st Printing 1954
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    $10 - $20
    Lot 28A

    The World Of Null-A 1948 and Utopia 14 1st Printing 195...

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    $10 - $20
  • Collection of 4 Books by Ellery Queen 1938 to 1956
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    $20 - $30
    Lot 29

    Collection of 4 Books by Ellery Queen 1938 to 1956

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    $20 - $30
  • 13 at Dinner by Agatha Christie Paperback Dell 770
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    $20 - $30
    Lot 29A

    13 at Dinner by Agatha Christie Paperback Dell 770

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    $20 - $30
  • Collection of 11 Vintage Murder Mystery Paperbacks from 1933 to 1960
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    $20 - $30
    Lot 31

    Collection of 11 Vintage Murder Mystery Paperbacks from...

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    $20 - $30
  • Sweet Wild Wench by William Campbell Gault 1959 1st Printing Paperback Joe Puma
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    $20 - $30
    Lot 32

    Sweet Wild Wench by William Campbell Gault 1959 1st Pri...

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    $20 - $30
  • Nightmare Alley by William Lindsay Gresham 1949 1st Printing Paperback Signet 738
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    $20 - $30
    Lot 33

    Nightmare Alley by William Lindsay Gresham 1949 1st Pri...

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    $20 - $30
  • Play It As It Lays A Novel by Joan Didion 1970
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    $20 - $40
    Lot 34

    Play It As It Lays A Novel by Joan Didion 1970

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    $20 - $40
  • Sometimes a Great Notion by Ken Kesey 1964 First Edition
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    $150 - $200
    Lot 35

    Sometimes a Great Notion by Ken Kesey 1964 First Editio...

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    $150 - $200
  • Jack Kerouac On The Road Viking Press 1957
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    $250 - $300
    Lot 36

    Jack Kerouac On The Road Viking Press 1957

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    $250 - $300
  • The Same Door Short Stories by John Updike 1959 1st Edition
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    $40 - $60
    Lot 37

    The Same Door Short Stories by John Updike 1959 1st Edi...

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    $40 - $60
  • The Poorhouse Fair and Rabbit, Run by John Updike 1st Modern Library Edition, 1965
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    $30 - $40
    Lot 38

    The Poorhouse Fair and Rabbit, Run by John Updike 1st M...

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    $30 - $40
  • Group of 3 John Updike Rabbit Redux Rabbit is Rich Rabbit at Rest
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    $60 - $80
    Lot 39

    Group of 3 John Updike Rabbit Redux Rabbit is Rich Rabb...

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    $60 - $80
  • Licks Of Love by John Updike 1st Trade Edition 2000
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    $20 - $30
    Lot 40

    Licks Of Love by John Updike 1st Trade Edition 2000

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    $20 - $30
  • Breakfast of Champions or Goodbye Blue Monday by Kurt Vonnegut with signed photoplate
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    $80 - $100
    Lot 41

    Breakfast of Champions or Goodbye Blue Monday by Kurt V...

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    $80 - $100
  • Roberto Longo Men In The Cities Photographs 1976-1982
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    $40 - $60
    Lot 42

    Roberto Longo Men In The Cities Photographs 1976-1982

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    $40 - $60
  • Andreas Gursky by Peter Galassi MOMA 2001
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    $20 - $30
    Lot 42A

    Andreas Gursky by Peter Galassi MOMA 2001

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    $20 - $30
  • The Complete Untitled Film Stills by Cindy Sherman
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    $20 - $30
    Lot 43

    The Complete Untitled Film Stills by Cindy Sherman

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    $20 - $30
  • The Art of Lee Miller by Mark Haworth-Booth Yale University Press
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    $20 - $30
    Lot 44

    The Art of Lee Miller by Mark Haworth-Booth Yale Univer...

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    $20 - $30
  • Atget, John Szarkowski MOMA 2000 Signed
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    $150 - $200
    Lot 45

    Atget, John Szarkowski MOMA 2000 Signed

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    $150 - $200
  • Rare Marina Cicogna Scritti e Scatti 2009 Photography
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 46

    Rare Marina Cicogna Scritti e Scatti 2009 Photography

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    $200 - $300

Auction Description

The Rare Book Collection of a Bibliophile by GCB Estate Sales and Auctions, LLC

GCB Estate Sales and Auction is pleased to host "A Rare Collection of a Bibliophile" Auction. This is the private rare book collection of a true bibliophile and bookstore owner. Unique one-of-kind first edition poetry. Genres from Classics to Children's Books, Mystery Intrigue, to the Beat Generation. Hemingway, Conrad, Steinbeck, and Ian Fleming's James Bond. Wallace Stevens, ee cummings, Allen Ginsberg, Robert Creeley, Laura Riding. MANY MORE BOOKS TO BE ADDED! 

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GCB Estate Sales and Auctions, LLC
Melbourne, FL 32934
United States

auctions@gcbestatesales.com

Phone:+1 3216108236

Buyer’s Premium

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Shipping. Buyer Pays Shipping Costs. Bidders should consider cost of shipping incurred prior to bidding. Buyer is responsible for the items purchased and for pickup of items. All items must be removed from auction house within 7 days from the completion of the auction unless arrangements are made in advance. The buyer is responsible for removing and disassembling all items. GCB does not provide packing material or boxes and cannot assist with moving. GCB will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items. Third Party Packing and Shipping. GCB does not provide packing and shipping services. We do have a list of local third party shippers to assist buyer in shipping to and from the Auction House. Below is a list of some local third party shippers. Atlantic Pack & Parcel 870 N. Miramar Ave. Indialantic, FL 32903 (321) 952-2060 atlantic870@yourgotoplace.com The UPS Store #6269 2263 W New Haven Ave. West Melbourne, FL 32904 (321) 821-4848 store6269@theupsstore.com The UPS Store #6570 3682 N Wickham Rd., Ste B1 Melbourne, FL 32935 (321) 428-4554 store6570@theupsstore.com The UPS Store #6379 274 E Eau Gallie Blvd. Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937 (321) 473-4685 store6379@theupsstore.com Pak Mail Beachside 505 Beachland Blvd, Suite 1 Vero Beach, FL 32963 (772) 231-0021 info@pakmailbeachside.com Abandoned Property. Items not picked up within 10 days post auction will be assessed a $10 daily storage fee per lot. Items not picked up within 30 days post auction will be considered abandoned property.

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Terms & Conditions

TERMS OF SALE • All items are sold “as is, where is, with all faults”. • Auction is held “With Reserve”. • A Buyer’s Premium will be applied to the purchase price of all items. All auction inquiries should be emailed to auctions@gcbestatesales.com. This auction is presented by George’s Curious Books, Antiques, & Estate Sales, LLC dba GCB Estate Sales, LLC (hereinafter “GCB”). The auction is conducted under these Terms and Conditions and applicable state and local law. GCB Estate Sales, LLC, Florida Auction Business License Number AB3978. Craig George, Florida Auctioneer License Number AU5249. 1. Auction Registration. Online registration and bidding approval is done at the sole discretion of GCB. All Bidders must be registered for the specific auction through one of the following online platforms: GCBEstateSales.com, LiveAuctioneers.com, or Bidsquare.com. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bidder. It is recommended that bidders register at least 24 hours in advance of the auction to allow for time to complete the approval process. There are no guarantees that new online bidders who register within 24 hours of the sale will be approved for bidding. After registering to bid, new online bidders may receive a message requesting additional information. No bidder will be registered until all requested information is received and reasonable time is afforded to complete the registration process. 2. Auction Type and Reserves. All lots within the auction shall be assumed to be “With Reserve”. A reserve is a confidential minimum hammer price agree upon by the seller and the auctioneer below which a lot will not be sold. For lots subject to a seller’s reserve, the auctioneer has the right to execute the reserve by bidding on behalf of the seller up to one bidding increment before the reserve by making either opening, consecutive, or responsive bids. The auctioneer will not identify these as bids made on behalf of the seller. If the reserve is not met, the auctioneer has the right to withdraw the item from the sale. If a lot is offered without reserve, the auctioneer will open the bidding at a set increment lower than the lot’s low estimate and will solicit higher bids from that amount. If there are no bids on a lot, the auctioneer may deem the lot unsold. Lots may be withdrawn from the auction at the sole discretion of the auctioneer prior to or during the auction at any time before the highest bid is accepted. 3. Lot Descriptions. The auctioneer’s description of a lot, statement of a lot’s condition, and any other written or spoken statement about a lot such as condition, artist, age, materials, dimensions, weight, history or provenance are an opinion and shall not be relied upon by the bidder as a statement of fact. The auctioneer provides no guarantee of the accuracy and veracity our description of the lot. 4. Lot Condition. All lots are sold “As Is, Where Is, With All Faults”. The auctioneer makes no guarantees of condition or warranties of any kind. The physical condition of lots can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. Any reference to condition in a lot description shall not amount to a full accounting of condition and may not include all faults, inherent defects or alterations. Images may also not depict items accurately as colors and shades may appear different in a photograph than in a physical inspection. GCB is not responsible for typographical errors or incorrect attributions. If you require absolute certainty in all areas of authenticity, and results of your evaluation leave uncertainty in your mind, we recommend that you do not bid on the lot in question. 5. Lot Preview. Pre-auction viewings to examine all items are available by appointment only prior to the day of the auction (see auction details). Your bidding will signify that you have examined the items as fully as you desire, or that you have chosen not to examine them but accept the item “as is, where is, with all faults”. 6. Low End Value and High End Value. The Auction Estimates provided are based upon prices realized for the sale of similar items. Bidders shall not rely on estimates as a prediction or guarantee of actual selling price. Estimates do not include buyer’s premium, applicable sales tax, or any other applicable charges. 7. Bidding. All Bids shall be submitted through one of the following online platforms: GCBEstateSales.com, LiveAuctioneers.com, or Bidsquare.com. Live bidding and Absentee Bids are always accepted. An Absentee Bid is the highest price you are willing to pay on an item exclusive of buyer’s premium and sales tax. Absentee bids are always confidential, and bids are executed at the lowest price possible by the auctioneer according to reserves and competing bids. No manual bid requests shall be accepted by GCB. 8. Bid Increments. Bidding generally opens at half of the low-end estimate and advances in the following order. The auctioneer may vary the bidding increments during the course of the auction at his discretion. $0 - $50 $5 $50 - $100 $10 $100 - $500 $25 $500 - $1,000 $50 $1,000 - $5,000 $100 $5,000 - $10,000 $250 $10,000+ At Auctioneer’s Discretion 9. Buyer’s Premium. In addition to the hammer price, the successful bidder agrees to pay a buyer’s premium for each lot purchased. The Buyer’s Premium may differ for a given auction depending on which Online Platform the bidder has registered to use for bidding such as GCBEstateSales.com or a 3rd Party Online Platform such as LiveAuctioneers or Bidsquare. 10. Sales Tax. Applicable Sales Tax will be added to the total of the hammer price and buyer’s premium of all purchases unless a current Resale Certificate for Sales Tax Exemption is on file. Sales Tax Certificate must be submitted to one of the following online platforms that the bidder has registered: GCBEstateSales.com, LiveAuctioneers.com, or Bidsquare.com. 11. Successful Bids. Once the lot has sold, the title to the property immediately transfers to the successful bidder who is “the Buyer”. The Buyer immediately assumes full risk and responsibility for the purchased property including all costs and expenses of handling, shipping, insurance, taxes, export and otherwise, and is liable for the full purchase price, plus the buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, and any other associated expenses. 12. Payment. All Sales Are Final. No Cash Refunds or Credits. Bidding on a lot indicates your understanding and acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. Buyer’s credit card on file will be automatically charged 72 hours after you receive your invoice. If Buyer fails to make timely payment for items purchased, GCB, at its sole discretion, may cancel the sale. 13. Shipping. Buyer Pays Shipping Costs. Bidders should consider cost of shipping incurred prior to bidding. Buyer is responsible for the items purchased and for pickup of items. All items must be removed from auction house within 7 days from the completion of the auction unless arrangements are made in advance. The buyer is responsible for removing and disassembling all items. GCB does not provide packing material or boxes and cannot assist with moving. GCB will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items. 14. Third Party Shipping. GCB does not provide packing and shipping services. We do have a list of recommended third party shippers to assist buyer in shipping to and from the Auction House. 15. Abandoned Property. Items not picked up within 10 days post auction will be assessed a $10 daily storage fee per lot. Items not picked up within 30 days post auction will be considered abandoned property. 16. Auctioneer’s Discretion The auctioneer’s decision is final. The auctioneer has the sole right to determine the conduct of the sale, including to advance the bidding, to reject any bid offered, to withdraw or pass any lot, to reoffer and resell any lot, and to resolve any dispute in connection with the auction or sale in real time. 17. Severability and Governing Law. Auction participants expressly agree that these terms and conditions are intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Florida and that these terms and conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Auction participants agree that in the event that any clause or provision of these terms and conditions shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of these terms and conditions which shall continue to be enforceable. 18. Attorney’s Fees. Any action directly or indirectly arising from or in connection with the Auction, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney’s fees from the non-prevailing party. 19. Rules of Construction. No rules of construction shall apply to these terms and condition which would construe any language, whether ambiguous, unclear or otherwise against the drafter.