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  • PARKMAN, FRANCIS. The Works. Boston, 1897. 21 vols. Limited.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 226

    PARKMAN, FRANCIS. The Works. Boston, 1897. 21 vols. Lim...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • (SCOTT, SIR WALTER) LOCKHART, JOHN GIBSON. Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott. London, 1901.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 227

    (SCOTT, SIR WALTER) LOCKHART, JOHN GIBSON. Memoirs of t...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • SCOTT, SIR WALTER. The Works. Boston, 1912.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 228

    SCOTT, SIR WALTER. The Works. Boston, 1912.

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • * SCOTT, SIR WALTER. [Works.] Edinburgh, 1817. 34 vols.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 229

    * SCOTT, SIR WALTER. [Works.] Edinburgh, 1817. 34 vols....

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • SCOTT, SIR WALTER. Historical Romances. Edinburgh, 1822. 8 vols.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 230

    SCOTT, SIR WALTER. Historical Romances. Edinburgh, 1822...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • * STERNE, LAURENCE. Works. London, 1761. 17 Volumes.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 231

    * STERNE, LAURENCE. Works. London, 1761. 17 Volumes.

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS. A set of 19 uniformly bound vols., largely first editions. London, 1879-1898. Bound by Zaehnsdorf.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 232

    STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS. A set of 19 uniformly bound vo...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • TENNYSON, ALFRED LORD. A collection of 15 uniformly bound vols., largely first editions. London, 1855-1893. Bound by Mansell.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 233

    TENNYSON, ALFRED LORD. A collection of 15 uniformly bou...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • THACKERAY, WILLIAM MAKEPEACE. The Works. London, 1848. 34 vols.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 235

    THACKERAY, WILLIAM MAKEPEACE. The Works. London, 1848. ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • * (FRANKLIN LIBRARY) A collection of 44 volumes from The 100 Greatest Books of All Time series.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 236

    * (FRANKLIN LIBRARY) A collection of 44 volumes from Th...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • * (FRANKLIN LIBRARY) A collection of 44 volumes from The 100 Greatest Books of All Time series.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 237

    * (FRANKLIN LIBRARY) A collection of 44 volumes from Th...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • * (FRANKLIN LIBRARY) The 100 Greatest Books of All Time. Franklin Center, PA, 1970.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 238

    * (FRANKLIN LIBRARY) The 100 Greatest Books of All Time...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • (BINDINGS) A group of 15 volumes bound in varying shades of navy leather, largely Danish language.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 239

    (BINDINGS) A group of 15 volumes bound in varying shade...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • (BINDINGS) A group of 23 vols. in various brown leather, largely Danish.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 240

    (BINDINGS) A group of 23 vols. in various brown leather...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • (BINDINGS) A group of 27 volumes bound in varying shades of red leather, largely Danish language.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 241

    (BINDINGS) A group of 27 volumes bound in varying shade...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • (BINDINGS) A group of 30 volumes bound in varying shades of tan leather, largely Danish language.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 242

    (BINDINGS) A group of 30 volumes bound in varying shade...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • (BINDINGS) A group of nine volumes bound in varying shades of green leather, largely Danish language.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 243

    (BINDINGS) A group of nine volumes bound in varying sha...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • (BINDINGS) The Old Dramatists. London, 1874-1880. 3 vols.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 244

    (BINDINGS) The Old Dramatists. London, 1874-1880. 3 vol...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • * (BINDINGS) A group of 21 leather bound volumes.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 245

    * (BINDINGS) A group of 21 leather bound volumes.

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • * (CLASSICS OF MEDICINE) . A collection of 98 volumes from the Classics of Medicine Library.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 246

    * (CLASSICS OF MEDICINE) . A collection of 98 volumes f...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • (BINDINGS). Four books bound by Sangorski and Sutcliff.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 247

    (BINDINGS). Four books bound by Sangorski and Sutcliff....

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • (FORE EDGE) BURNS, ROBERT
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 248

    (FORE EDGE) BURNS, ROBERT

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • (MINIATURE BOOK) A miniature Qu'ran.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 248A

    (MINIATURE BOOK) A miniature Qu'ran.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • (MINIATURE BOOKS) Height of first 2 inches.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 248B

    (MINIATURE BOOKS) Height of first 2 inches.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • (MINIATURE BOOKS) Height of first 3/4 inches.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 248C

    (MINIATURE BOOKS) Height of first 3/4 inches.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • (MINIATURE BOOKS) A group of 7 miniature books.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 248D

    (MINIATURE BOOKS) A group of 7 miniature books.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • (FORE EDGE PAINTING) GILPIN, JOSHUA. Twenty-one Discourses. London, 1827. Fore edge painting of West Gate, Canterbury.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 249

    (FORE EDGE PAINTING) GILPIN, JOSHUA. Twenty-one Discour...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • (FORE EDGE PAINTING) GRAY, THOMAS. The Poems of Gray. London, 1800. Fore edge painting of Yarmouth Castle and Harbor.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 250

    (FORE EDGE PAINTING) GRAY, THOMAS. The Poems of Gray. L...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • (FORE EDGE PAINTING) MILMAN, HH. The Fall of Jerusalem. London, 1820. With a fore edge painting of Monk Soham in Suffo
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 251

    (FORE EDGE PAINTING) MILMAN, HH. The Fall of Jerusalem....

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • (FORE EDGE PAINTING) OLIPHANT, MRS.  The Makers of Modern Rome. London, 1895. Fore edge painting by Winifred Arthur of Eternal C
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 252

    (FORE EDGE PAINTING) OLIPHANT, MRS. The Makers of Moder...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • (FORE EDGE PAINTING) FISK, GEORGE, REV. A Pastor's Memorial. London, 1847. With fore edge painting of Venice.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 253

    (FORE EDGE PAINTING) FISK, GEORGE, REV. A Pastor's Memo...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • BAUM, FRANK L. The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. Indianapolis, 1902.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 254

    BAUM, FRANK L. The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. ...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • BAUM, L. FRANK. Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz. Chicago, 1908.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 255

    BAUM, L. FRANK. Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz. Chicago, ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • BAUM, L. FRANK. The Road to Oz. Chicago, [1909] With the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Indianapolis, 1903. (2 works)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 256

    BAUM, L. FRANK. The Road to Oz. Chicago, [1909] With th...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • BROWNING, ELIZABETH BARRETT. Poems. London, 1845. 2 vols. First edition.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 257

    BROWNING, ELIZABETH BARRETT. Poems. London, 1845. 2 vol...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • CAPOTE, TRUMAN. In Cold Blood. NY, 1965. First ed. Signed on front blank.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 259

    CAPOTE, TRUMAN. In Cold Blood. NY, 1965. First ed. Sign...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • CARROLL, LEWIS. The Hunting of the Snark, an Agony in Eight Fits. London, 1876.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 260

    CARROLL, LEWIS. The Hunting of the Snark, an Agony in E...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • CATHER, WILLA . Two first editions. New York, 1940 and 1948.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 261

    CATHER, WILLA . Two first editions. New York, 1940 and ...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • (CLEMENS, SAMUEL) TWAIN, MARK. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Boston, 1885. First US edition, early issue.
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 262

    (CLEMENS, SAMUEL) TWAIN, MARK. The Adventures of Huckle...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • TWAIN, MARK, The Jumping Frog. New York and London, 1903.
    Estimate
    $80 - $120
    Lot 263

    TWAIN, MARK, The Jumping Frog. New York and London, 190...

    Est.
    $80 - $120
  • TWAIN, MARK. Mark Twain's Sketches, Old and New. Hartford, 1875.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 264

    TWAIN, MARK. Mark Twain's Sketches, Old and New. Hartfo...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • CLEMENS, SAMUEL L. Contract signed for the dramatization of Pudd'nhead Wilson. With a first edition.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 265

    CLEMENS, SAMUEL L. Contract signed for the dramatizatio...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • [COOPER (JAMES FENIMORE)] Two first editions, including The Water Witch and The Headsman.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 266

    [COOPER (JAMES FENIMORE)] Two first editions, including...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • COOPER, JAMES FENIMORE. The Last of the Mohicans. Phil, 1826. First edition. 2 vols. in one.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 267

    COOPER, JAMES FENIMORE. The Last of the Mohicans. Phil,...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • DANA, RICHARD HENRY. Two Years before the Mast. New York, 1840. First edition, second state.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 268

    DANA, RICHARD HENRY. Two Years before the Mast. New Yor...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • DEFOE, DANIEL. The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe. London, 1790. 2 vols. Stockdale edition.  With one other, 1816
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 269

    DEFOE, DANIEL. The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crus...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • DEFOE, DANIEL. The Life and Strange Adventures of Robinson Crusoe. London, 1719. 2 vols.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 270

    DEFOE, DANIEL. The Life and Strange Adventures of Robin...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • DICKENS, CHARLES. Bleak house. London, 1853. First edition in original parts.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 271

    DICKENS, CHARLES. Bleak house. London, 1853. First edit...

    Est.
    $500 - $700

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$2,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
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Conditions of Sale

LESLIE HINDMAN AUCTIONEERS, INC. AS AGENT

The lots listed in this catalogue will be offered by Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. as owner or as agent for consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these Conditions of Sale.

BEFORE THE SALE

Prospective buyers are strongly advised to personally examine any property in which they are interested before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request, on lots with a low estimate of $300 and above. All lots are sold “AS IS” and without recourse and neither Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. nor its consignor(s) makes any warranties or representations, express or implied with respect to such lots. Neither Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. nor its consignor(s) makes any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind or nature with respect to merchantability, fitness for purpose, correctness of the catalogue or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, material, genuineness, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, exhibitions, literature or historical significance of any lot sold. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. No statement, whether written or oral, and whether made in the catalogue, or in supplements to the catalogue, an advertisement, a bill of sale, a salesroom posting or announcement, the remarks of an auctioneer, or otherwise, shall be deemed to create any warranty, representation or assumption of liability. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. and its consignor(s) make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in the catalogue.

AT THE SALE

Refusal of AdmissionLeslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. has the right, at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or participation in any auction and to reject any bid.

Registration before Bidding

A prospective buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before bidding. We may require bank or other financial references.

Bidding as Principal

When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price, including the buyer’s premium, all applicable taxes and all other applicable charges, unless it has been explicitly agreed upon in writing with Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc., and that Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. will only look to the principal for payment.

Absentee Bids

We will use reasonable efforts to carry out written bids given to us at least 24 hours prior to the sale for the convenience of clients who are not present at the auction in person, by an agent or by telephone. Bids must be placed in U.S. dollars. If we receive written bids on a particular lot for identical amounts, and these are the highest bids on the lot at the auction, it will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first. Execution of written bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and we do not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors and omissions in connection with the written bid.

Telephone Bids

On lots with a low estimate of $300 and above and if a prospective buyer makes arrangements with us prior to the commencement of the sale we will use reasonable efforts to contact them to enable them to participate in the bidding by telephone and we do not accept liability for failure to do so or for errors and omissions in connection with telephone bidding. These telephone bids may be recorded at the discretion of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers.

Online Bids

We will use reasonable efforts to carry out online bids and do not accept liability for equipment failure, inability to access the Internet or software malfunctions related to the execution of online bids.

Reserves

Some lots in the sale are subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate of the lot. Reserves are agreed upon with consignors or, in the absence thereof, the absolute discretion of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. With respect to lots that are offered without reserve, unless there are already competing bids, the auctioneer, in his or her discretion, will generally open the bidding at half of the low estimate for the lot. In the absence of a bid at that level, the auctioneer may proceed backwards at his or her discretion until a bid is recognized, and then continue up from that amount.

Auctioneer’s Discretion

The auctioneer has the right at his or her absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such a manner as he or she may decide, to withdraw any lot, and in the case of error or dispute, and whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to reoffer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is conclusive.

Successful Bid

The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the case of a tie bid, the winning bidder will determined by the auctioneer at his or her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has final discretion to determine the successful bidder or to reoffer the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. sale record shall be conclusive. Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder subject to the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, and the bidder assumes full risk and responsibility.

AFTER THE SALE

Buyer’s Premium

In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. a buyer’s premium and the applicable sales tax added to the final total. The buyer’s premium for all purchases except via live online bidding is twenty-five (25%) of the hammer price up to and including $100,000; twenty percent (20%) of any amount in excess of $100,000 up to and including $1,000,000; and twelve percent (12%) of any amount in excess of $1,000,000.The buyer’s premium for purchases made via online bidding is twenty-six (26%) of the hammer price up to and including $50,000; twenty-one percent (21%) of any amount in excess of $50,000 up to and including $1,000,000; and thirteen percent (13%) of any amount in excess of $1,000,000.

Payment

The buyer must pay the entire amount due (including the hammer price, buyer’s premium, all applicable taxes and other charges) no later than 5 p.m. on the seventh (7) business day following the sale. Payment in U.S. dollars may be made with cash; bank check or cashier’s check drawn on a U.S. bank; money order; or wire transfer unless other arrangements are made with Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. a handling charge of $50 for any check dishonored by the drawee.

Tax Exempt Notice

Lots marked with an asterisk (*) are tax exempt as permitted by law.

Collecting Purchases

Once Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. has received all funds due to us, the buyer shall collect purchased lots within seven (7) business days from the date of the sale.

Packing and Shipping

If your bid is successful, we can provide you with a list of shippers. We will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers whether or not recommended by us. Property will not be released to the shipper without the buyer’s written consent and until payment has been made in full. Packing and handling of purchased lots by us is at the entire risk of the purchaser, and Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. will have no liability of any loss or damage to such items.

Non Payment

If we do not receive payment in full, in good cleared funds, within seven (7) business days following the sale, we are entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the following measures, in addition to any additional actions available to us by law:

a.) to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per thirty (30) days of the total purchase price

b.) to hold the defaulting buyer liable for the total amount due and to begin legal proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law

c.) to cancel the sale

d.) to resell the property publicly or privately with such terms as we find appropriate, to resell the property at public auction without reserve, and with the purchaser liable for any deficiency, cost, including handling charges, the expenses of both sales, our commission on both sales at our regular rate, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted us a security interest in, and we may retain as collateral security for such purchaser’s obligations to us, any property in our possession owned by such purchaser. At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds represented by checks, or in the case of bank or cashier’s checks, we have confirmed their authenticity.

e.) to offset against any amount owed

f.) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auction by or on behalf of the buyer

g.) to take other action as we find necessary or appropriate

Failure to Collect Purchases

If property is not picked up within seven (7) business days following the sale, whether or not payment has been made, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. reserves the right to charge $5 per lot per day or to deliver said property to a public warehouse for storage at the purchaser’s expense. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than seven (7) business days following the sale. In addition, we reserve the right to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. For property that is not picked up after thirty (30) calendar days, an additional administration fee of $75 will be charged. Property which is paid for but left on our premises for any reason in excess of sixty (60) calendar days is subject to sale by us with the balance of any funds recovered in excess of storage charges and any other fees being remitted to you.

LIABILITY

Condition Reports

Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. is not responsible for the correctness of any statement of any kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lot. Neither the seller, ourselves, our officers, employees or agents, give any representation, warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, condition, attribution, completeness, authorship, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, exhibition history, literature or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind whatsoever is excluded by this paragraph. Items under $1,000 are collated upon request.

Purchased Lots

If for any reason a purchased lot cannot be delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, mis-delivered or lost prior to delivery, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. shall not be liable for any amount in excess of that paid by the purchaser.

Legal Ramifications

The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these Conditions of Sale, the conduct of the auction and any matters connected with any of the foregoing shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the jurisdiction in Illinois. If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Discretion

Any and all of the conditions may be waived or modified in the sole discretion of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Inc. 0114