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  • Maurice Sendak, (2) signed Little Bear prints
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 3290

    Maurice Sendak, (2) signed Little Bear prints

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    $300 - $500
  • The Works of George Meredith, (32) vols., 1896-98
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3291

    The Works of George Meredith, (32) vols., 1896-98

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    $150 - $250
  • History of England, (6) 19th c. vols., illustrated
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3292

    History of England, (6) 19th c. vols., illustrated

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    $100 - $150
  • Maurice Sendak, signed Night Kitchen print
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 3293

    Maurice Sendak, signed Night Kitchen print

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    $300 - $500
  • (6) Vols., Congress and U.S. Presidents
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3294

    (6) Vols., Congress and U.S. Presidents

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    $100 - $150
  • (6) Vols. by and about Benjamin Franklin
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3295

    (6) Vols. by and about Benjamin Franklin

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    $150 - $250
  • Sendak, large format Chertoff Mural signed print
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 3296

    Sendak, large format Chertoff Mural signed print

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    $300 - $500
  • Group of 19th c. leatherbound sets, (21) vols.
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3297

    Group of 19th c. leatherbound sets, (21) vols.

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    $100 - $150
  • [James Joyce] Literary research library, (16) vols
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3298

    [James Joyce] Literary research library, (16) vols

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    $150 - $250
  • [Bibliography] Early English Printing, (12 vols.)
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3299

    [Bibliography] Early English Printing, (12 vols.)

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    $200 - $300
  • The Morrison Collection of Autographs, (7) vols.
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3300

    The Morrison Collection of Autographs, (7) vols.

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    $100 - $150
  • [James Joyce] Literary research library, (30) vols
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3301

    [James Joyce] Literary research library, (30) vols

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    $200 - $300
  • Ezra Pound's Poetry and Prose, (11) vols., 1991
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3302

    Ezra Pound's Poetry and Prose, (11) vols., 1991

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    $100 - $150
  • Dictionary of paper watermarks, (4) vols, 1907
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3303

    Dictionary of paper watermarks, (4) vols, 1907

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    $100 - $150
  • Historic & Artistic Book-bindings, (2) vols., 1895
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 3304

    Historic & Artistic Book-bindings, (2) vols., 1895

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    $300 - $500
  • (6) Vols., 17th and 18th c. leather bound books
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3305

    (6) Vols., 17th and 18th c. leather bound books

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    $100 - $150
  • 19th c. Poetry, fine binding, (7) vols.
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3306

    19th c. Poetry, fine binding, (7) vols.

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    $100 - $150
  • Murray Collection of Early German Books, 1913
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3307

    Murray Collection of Early German Books, 1913

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    $100 - $150
  • Bibliography, of the Spanish Southwest, 1924
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3308

    Bibliography, of the Spanish Southwest, 1924

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    $150 - $250
  • [Bibliography] Early American books & publications
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3309

    [Bibliography] Early American books & publications

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    $100 - $150
  • 19th c. illustrated magazines, (7) bound vols.
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3310

    19th c. illustrated magazines, (7) bound vols.

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    $100 - $150
  • Rosalind H. Sturges, Philadelphia pictorial map
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3311

    Rosalind H. Sturges, Philadelphia pictorial map

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    $100 - $150
  • The Works of Joseph Conrad, (11) vols., 1928
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3312

    The Works of Joseph Conrad, (11) vols., 1928

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    $100 - $150
  • [Books on Books] The Art of Bookbinding, (7) vols.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3313

    [Books on Books] The Art of Bookbinding, (7) vols.

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    $150 - $250
  • [Books on Books] Printing, Papermaking, Binding
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3314

    [Books on Books] Printing, Papermaking, Binding

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    $100 - $150
  • Jean Grolier...and His Library, De Vinne, 1892
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3315

    Jean Grolier...and His Library, De Vinne, 1892

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    $100 - $150
  • Oliver Goldsmith, (9) vols, signed by illustrators
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3316

    Oliver Goldsmith, (9) vols, signed by illustrators

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    $100 - $150
  • The Works of Francis Bacon, (12) vols.
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3317

    The Works of Francis Bacon, (12) vols.

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    $100 - $150
  • Gibson, Notable Bindings in Bodley's Library, 1901
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3318

    Gibson, Notable Bindings in Bodley's Library, 1901

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    $100 - $150
  • Benjamin Disraeli, autograph
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    $60 - $80
    Lot 3319

    Benjamin Disraeli, autograph

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    $60 - $80
  • [Books on Books] Roger Payne and His Art, 1892
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3320

    [Books on Books] Roger Payne and His Art, 1892

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    $100 - $150
  • Books on Books and Book Collecting, (19) Vols
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3321

    Books on Books and Book Collecting, (19) Vols

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    $200 - $300
  • The British Essayists, (38) vols., 1819
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3322

    The British Essayists, (38) vols., 1819

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    $150 - $250
  • Cruikshank, (11) works, incl. The Comic Almanack
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3323

    Cruikshank, (11) works, incl. The Comic Almanack

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    $150 - $250
  • Miro Lithographs, Vols. I and II, w/ orig. lithos
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3324

    Miro Lithographs, Vols. I and II, w/ orig. lithos

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    $200 - $300
  • Chinese Modern Figure Painting, Complete Works
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3325

    Chinese Modern Figure Painting, Complete Works

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    $100 - $150
  • Fine binding incl. Bayntun, Riviere, (13) vols.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3326

    Fine binding incl. Bayntun, Riviere, (13) vols.

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    $150 - $250
  • (7) Oversize & illustrated vols., leather bindings
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3327

    (7) Oversize & illustrated vols., leather bindings

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    $200 - $300
  • The Works of John Milton, (8) vols., 1863
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3328

    The Works of John Milton, (8) vols., 1863

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    $100 - $150
  • Scott's Poetical Works, (12) vols., 1861
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3329

    Scott's Poetical Works, (12) vols., 1861

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    $100 - $150
  • Lawsuit documents, London, 1662
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3330

    Lawsuit documents, London, 1662

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    $100 - $150
  • Collection indentures and documents, c. 1735-1791
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 3331

    Collection indentures and documents, c. 1735-1791

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    $300 - $500
  • History of England, fine binding, (16) vols.
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3332

    History of England, fine binding, (16) vols.

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    $100 - $150
  • (10) Vols., fine leather binding, 19th c.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3333

    (10) Vols., fine leather binding, 19th c.

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    $200 - $300
  • Group of (11) 19th c. vols., fine leather bindings
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3334

    Group of (11) 19th c. vols., fine leather bindings

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    $150 - $250
  • Mathias Prideaux, Histories and Councels, 1681
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3335

    Mathias Prideaux, Histories and Councels, 1681

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    $100 - $150
  • The Catalogues of Dr. Rosenbach, (9) vols.
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3336

    The Catalogues of Dr. Rosenbach, (9) vols.

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    $100 - $150
  • Large collection of Rosenbach publications
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3337

    Large collection of Rosenbach publications

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    $150 - $250

Auction Description

ABC: Estate Finds & Books, Day 3 of 3 by Millea Bros. Ltd.

 This 3-day sale offers a wide selection of furniture, modern design, Asian art, decorative objects, artworks and books sourced from notable New York City and New Jersey estates. Highlights include Fine Art and Decorative Objects from the estate of a major New York media executive, a large collection of books and art sold to benefit the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia, and American prints and art from a Major Corporate Collection.

Day 3 features works sold to benefit the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia, including Americana, Books on Books and Book Collecting, and a selection of prints signed by Maurice Sendak; fine leather-bound and literary sets; and an important collection from The Limited Editions Club with signatures including Sol Lewitt, Robert Motherwell, Jacob Lawrence, Robert Ryan, Octavio Paz and Ray Bradbury.

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Millea Bros. Ltd.
Boonton, NJ 07005
United States

info@milleabros.com

Phone:+1 9733771500

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$100,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000

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PAYMENT: All payments are due immediately following the auction. For our online-only "ABC" sales we accept credit card payment at no additional charge (on invoices under $5,000) . On this invoice you will find a payment button to pay with your preferred card – easy and painless. If you prefer to pay by check, it should be mailed to our office at 607 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005. Purchases paid for using personal checks will be held until payment has cleared the bank (typically 5-7 business days). Alternatively, if your invoice total is $500 or more you may pay by wire transfer — our wiring instructions are as follows: DOMESTIC WIRES - Beneficiary Name: Millea Bros Ltd, 607 Myrtle Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005 — Beneficiary Account #: 4397009832 — Bank: TD Bank, Wilmington, Delaware — Bank Routing/ABA #: 031201360 — Note: Invoice or Ref #. FOREIGN WIRES - Beneficiary Name: Millea Bros Ltd, 607 Myrtle Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005 — Beneficiary Account #: 4397009832 — Bank: TD Bank, Wilmington, Delaware — Bank Routing/ABA #: 031201360 — SWIFT (BIC) Address: NRTHUS33XXX — Note: Invoice or Ref #.

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We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. MILLEA BROS. DOES NOT MAINTAIN AN IN-HOUSE SHIPPING DEPARTMENT OR PROVIDE PACK/SHIP QUOTES. A list of professional shippers for your consideration is provided on our website: https://www.milleabros.com/faq/#shipping PROPERTY PICK-UP/SHIPPING/STORAGE POLICY: Millea Bros. Ltd. does not ship. The purchaser must pay for and remove all property from our auction gallery (607 Myrtle Ave, Boonton) at his/her risk and expense. Winning bidders must either organize collection of their purchase(s) directly with a pack/ship professional of their choice or pickup their purchase(s) in person. Collection of purchases is by appointment only and must be made within ten (10) business days following the auction event. Items not picked up within this timeframe may be subject to storage fees. After (60) days post-sale, unclaimed lots will be considered abandoned property. A list of professional shippers for your consideration is provided on our website: milleabros.com/faq/#shipping.. We are happy to facilitate arrangements and help in any way we can.

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Terms & Conditions

The property listed in this auction catalog will be offered by Millea Bros. Ltd. (Millea Bros.) as owner or as agent for their consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. Any of the following conditions of sale may be amended, waived, or modified in the sole discretion of Millea Bros. Ltd. By placing a bid, whether present in the saleroom or by any other means, the buyer (bidder, purchaser) agrees to be bound by the following conditions of sale: 1) All property is sold in "as is" condition and all sales are final. Neither Millea Bros. nor their consignor(s) makes any representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the property or the correctness of the catalogue or other description of the authenticity of authorship, physical condition, size, age, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property or otherwise. Original provenance documentation depicted in the item listings may be replaced with copies at the auctioneer's discretion. This documentation is provided as a courtesy to the bidder. 2) The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid and shall advance the bid at his/her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has absolute discretion to determine the successful buyer or to re-sell the disputed lot. If a dispute arises after the sale, Millea Bros.' record of the successful buyer and final sale price shall be conclusive. Millea Bros. reserves the right to withdraw, combine or divide any lot at any time before bidding commences. 3) The auctioneer has sole and exclusive discretion, and authority to regulate the following bidding increments: $0 - $250 ................$10 $251 - $750 ..............$25 $751 - $1,500 ............$50 $1,501 - $5,000 ........$100 $5,001 - $10,000 .......$250 $10,001 - $50,000 .....$500 $50,001 - $100,000 ....$1,000 $100,001 - $150,000 ...$2,500 $150,001 - and up ....$5,000 4) Some lots offered for sale may be subject to a reserve, which is a confidential minimum price below which a lot will not be sold. Under no circumstance will a reserve exceed the low estimate of the lot being offered. Consignors are prohibited from bidding on their own property, however, the auctioneer may implement reserves by bidding on behalf of the consignor. If bids on a lot fail to reach the reserve, the lot will be "passed" or "bought-in". 5) Absentee, telephone, and Internet bidding is offered as a convenience to our customers and, while we will make every effort to carry out your instructions, Millea Bros. cannot be held responsible for errors and omissions resulting in failure to execute your absentee and/or telephone bids. 6) Users of third-party internet bidding services shall indemnify and hold Millea Bros. and its consignors harmless against any claim arising out of or resulting from the use of such Internet Bidding Services, including all losses, damages, liabilities, and all fees, including reasonable attorney's fees, costs, and expenses incurred in connection with any claim. Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall Millea Bros. and its consignors be liable for lost profits or any special, incidental, or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use Internet Bidding Services. 7) Title of each lot passes upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder. Thereafter, any loss by fire, theft, breakage, or any other cause is the sole responsibility of the purchaser. Merchandise must be packed and transported by the purchaser at his/her own risk and expense. If any employee or recommended agent of Millea Bros. shall pack or transport the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, responsibility, and expense of the purchaser and Millea Bros. shall not be liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by such employee or agent. Under no circumstances will Millea Bros.' liabilities to a purchaser exceed the purchase price actually paid. 8) The purchase price of each lot shall be the amount of the successful bid plus a twenty five percent (25%) buyer's premium. Unless exempt by law, all purchases, including buyer's premium, are subject to all state and local taxes applicable at the time of payment. 9) All payments are due immediately upon receipt of invoice. Payments will be accepted by cash, bank transfer, or check. Non-US purchasers must make payment using a US-dollar denominated check. Credit card payments are also accepted, for an additional fee, but only under the following conditions: 1) the invoice is less than $2,000; 2) the credit card is swiped and an original signed receipt can be obtained at the time of the transaction or payment is made directly via our online invoice. Property purchased during the auction may not be removed until the full purchase price, including buyer's premium and all applicable taxes, have been paid. Millea Bros. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Millea Bros. a handling charge of $35 for any check returned for insufficient funds. A service charge of 1.5% will be added each month to unpaid balances beginning 30 days after the sale date. Any invoice not paid in full within thirty (30) days after the auction may be cancelled and the sale rescinded without further notice to the purchaser. 10) Millea Bros. Ltd. does not ship. The purchaser must pay for and remove all property from "the auction site" (Millea Bros. Auction Gallery, 607 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005) at his/her risk and expense. Buyer must either organize collection of their purchase(s) directly with a pack/ship professional of their choice or pickup their purchase(s) in person. Collection of purchase(s) from the auction site are by appointment only and must be made within ten (10) business days following the auction event. After that period, each lot not removed from our premises will be subject to a one-time $25 handling fee and a daily storage charge of $5 per lot per day, regardless of lot size or value. After sixty (60) days post-sale, unclaimed lots will be considered abandoned and title of ownership will pass to Millea Bros. Ltd. 11) If any applicable conditions contained herein are not complied with by the purchaser, Millea Bros. may, in addition to other remedies available by law; (a) hold the purchaser liable for the total purchase price; (b) retain any payment made by the purchaser, and/or (c) cancel the sale and resell the property without reserve and the original purchaser will be liable for any deficiency and added cost. NOTE REGARDING ANIMAL MATERIALS Certain property contained in this catalog may be constructed from, or may incorporate animal materials, and may require a license, permit or certificate for exportation or resale. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to obtain appropriate licenses. The sale of a lot will not be canceled if a purchaser cannot obtain the appropriate license, permit or certificate. CITES documents are not provided unless specified in the lot description.