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  • Dickens, Charles. Hunted Down. A Story.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 97

    Dickens, Charles. Hunted Down. A Story.

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    $100 - $200
  • Eliot, George. Adam Bede.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 98

    Eliot, George. Adam Bede.

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    $100 - $200
  • Garner, Thomas and Arthur Straton. The Domestic Architecture of England
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 99

    Garner, Thomas and Arthur Straton. The Domestic Archite...

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    $300 - $500
  • Mackay, Charles. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 100

    Mackay, Charles. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delus...

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    $200 - $400
  • Smith, Horatio. Festivals, Games, and Amusements, Ancient and Modern.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 101

    Smith, Horatio. Festivals, Games, and Amusements, Ancie...

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    $100 - $200
  • The Georgian Society Reports of Eighteenth Century Domestic Architecture … in Dublin
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 102

    The Georgian Society Reports of Eighteenth Century Dome...

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    $600 - $800
  • Wotton, Henry, Sir. Reliquiae Wottonianae
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 103

    Wotton, Henry, Sir. Reliquiae Wottonianae

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    $150 - $250
  • [Ireland] Stephens, James. Original unpublished manuscript "The Fixed Idea."
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 104

    [Ireland] Stephens, James. Original unpublished manuscr...

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    $150 - $250
  • [Ireland] Two Books of Irish Poetry
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 105

    [Ireland] Two Books of Irish Poetry

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    $50 - $100
  • [Scotland] Notices Relative to the Bannantyne Club
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 106

    [Scotland] Notices Relative to the Bannantyne Club

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    $300 - $500
  • [Bonaparte, Napoleon] Eighteen Original Journals
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 107

    [Bonaparte, Napoleon] Eighteen Original Journals

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    $400 - $600
  • [Civil War] Wheaton, Henry. Enquiry into the Validity of the British Claim
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 108

    [Civil War] Wheaton, Henry. Enquiry into the Validity o...

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    $200 - $400
  • [Civil War. Kurz & Allison] Group of Four Civil War Lithographs.
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    $300 - $600
    Lot 109

    [Civil War. Kurz & Allison] Group of Four Civil War Lit...

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    $300 - $600
  • [Civil War] Group of 10 American and European Military Tintypes and CDVs
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 111

    [Civil War] Group of 10 American and European Military ...

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    $300 - $400
  • [Civil War] Louis-Philippe-Albert d'Orleans, comte de. History of the Civil War in America.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 112

    [Civil War] Louis-Philippe-Albert d'Orleans, comte de. ...

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    $100 - $200
  • [Civil War] Sherman, William Tecumseh. Tintype Portrait
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 113

    [Civil War] Sherman, William Tecumseh. Tintype Portrait...

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    $200 - $400
  • [Civil War] The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events.
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 114

    [Civil War] The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American E...

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    $200 - $400
  • [Civil War] Bond for the Bounties of Volunteers Fund in the Amount of $1,000
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 115

    [Civil War] Bond for the Bounties of Volunteers Fund in...

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    $100 - $200
  • [Texas] Duaine, Carl L. The Dead Men Wore Books. 32nd Texas Volunteer Cavalry
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 116

    [Texas] Duaine, Carl L. The Dead Men Wore Books. 32nd T...

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    $150 - $250
  • [Texas Rangers] Reid, Samuel C. The Scouting Expeditions of McCullough's Texas Rangers
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 117

    [Texas Rangers] Reid, Samuel C. The Scouting Expedition...

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    $50 - $100
  • Emory, W.H. Notes of a Military Reconnaissance, from Fort Leavenworth
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 118

    Emory, W.H. Notes of a Military Reconnaissance, from Fo...

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    $300 - $500
  • [Cuban Revolution] Expedicion y Desembarco del "Granma."
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 119

    [Cuban Revolution] Expedicion y Desembarco del "Granma....

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    $150 - $250
  • [Mexican Revolution] Ramos, Osuna. A group of 28 photographs of the Mexican Revolution
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 120

    [Mexican Revolution] Ramos, Osuna. A group of 28 photog...

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    $400 - $600
  • [Spanish-American War] Autographed Letter Signed by a War Recruit
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 121

    [Spanish-American War] Autographed Letter Signed by a W...

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    $100 - $200
  • [WWII] Churchill, Winston. The Second World War and an Epilogue
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 122

    [WWII] Churchill, Winston. The Second World War and an ...

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    $100 - $200
  • [WWII] Churchill, Winston. The Second World War.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 123

    [WWII] Churchill, Winston. The Second World War.

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    $400 - $600
  • [WWII] Churchill, Jennie (Lady Randolph Churchill). Wartime TLS
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 124

    [WWII] Churchill, Jennie (Lady Randolph Churchill). War...

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    $600 - $800
  • [WWII] Eisenhower, Dwight D. Crusade in Europe.
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 125

    [WWII] Eisenhower, Dwight D. Crusade in Europe.

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • [WWII] Kimon Evan Marengo (1904—88). Set of Five Anti-Nazi Posters.
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 126

    [WWII] Kimon Evan Marengo (1904—88). Set of Five Anti-N...

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    $200 - $400
  • [WWII] Seven German Propaganda Posters.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 127

    [WWII] Seven German Propaganda Posters.

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    $100 - $200
  • Navy] Bowen, (Abel). The Naval Monument
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 128

    Navy] Bowen, (Abel). The Naval Monument

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    $100 - $200
  • Mulholland, St. Clair A. Military Order Congress Medal of Honor
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 129

    Mulholland, St. Clair A. Military Order Congress Medal ...

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    $200 - $400
  • [Militaria] Lot of Nine Maty Paper Model Kits.
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    $80 - $150
    Lot 130

    [Militaria] Lot of Nine Maty Paper Model Kits.

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    $80 - $150
  • Adams, John Quincy. The Jubilee of the Constitution. Inscribed.
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 131

    Adams, John Quincy. The Jubilee of the Constitution. In...

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    $3,000 - $5,000
  • [Declaration of Independence] Peter Force Engraving
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    $15,000 - $20,000
    Lot 132

    [Declaration of Independence] Peter Force Engraving

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    $15,000 - $20,000
  • [Hamilton, Alexander] Manuscript from the Bayard Family
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 133

    [Hamilton, Alexander] Manuscript from the Bayard Family...

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    $100 - $200
  • Smith, Samuel Francis. Autographed quotation from "My Country Tis of Thee."
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 134

    Smith, Samuel Francis. Autographed quotation from "My C...

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    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Webster, Noah. Autographed Note Signed.
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 135

    Webster, Noah. Autographed Note Signed.

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Wolcott, Oliver. Partially Printed Document Signed.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 136

    Wolcott, Oliver. Partially Printed Document Signed.

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    $100 - $200
  • Manuscript Land Indenture.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 137

    Manuscript Land Indenture.

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    $100 - $200
  • Van Buren, Martin. Signed Military Appointment.
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    $700 - $900
    Lot 138

    Van Buren, Martin. Signed Military Appointment.

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • [Lincoln, Abraham] Union Presidential Ticket.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 139

    [Lincoln, Abraham] Union Presidential Ticket.

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    $100 - $200
  • Abbott, Othman A. Recollections of a Pioneer Lawyer.
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 140

    Abbott, Othman A. Recollections of a Pioneer Lawyer.

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    $50 - $100
  • Douglas, Stephen F.] Douglas and John Silk Campaign Ribbon.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 141

    Douglas, Stephen F.] Douglas and John Silk Campaign Rib...

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    $150 - $250
  • No lot
    Lot 142

    No lot

  • Ethell, Henry C. Rise and Progress of Civilization in Hairy Nations.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 143

    Ethell, Henry C. Rise and Progress of Civilization in H...

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    $100 - $200
  • [Cleveland, Grover] Signed Photographic Portrait.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 144

    [Cleveland, Grover] Signed Photographic Portrait.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Garfield, James. Partially Printed Document Signed.
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 145

    Garfield, James. Partially Printed Document Signed.

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000

Auction Description

Fine Books & Manuscripts by Potter & Potter Auctions

Potter & Potter's inaugural book auction will feature printed and manuscript Americana, modern first editions, travel and exploration, natural history, fine bindings and continental books from the 16th century to present day. Pulp comics, science fiction and fantasy will lead the literature session, including a rare complete run of The Shadow, which belonged to the author, Walter B. Gibson.

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Potter & Potter Auctions
Chicago, IL 60613
United States

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Phone:(773) 472-1442

Buyer’s Premium

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Bid Increments

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$30 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$6,000 $500
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$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Shipping Info

If your bid is successful, as an alternative to in-house shipping, 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 by us of purchased lots is at the entire risk of the purchaser, and Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will have no liability of any loss or damage to such items. Packing and shipping expenses shall be added to buyer's invoice and will reflect a charge for labor, materials, insurance, transportation, as well as actual shipper fees.

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Terms & Conditions

CONDITIONS OF SALE


The lots listed in this catalogue (whether printed or posted online) will be offered at public auction by Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc., 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.

PRIOR TO THE SALE

Please examine lots. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to "in person" or by personally retained Agent, examine any property in which they are interested before the auction takes place. Condition reports may be provided if requested in a timely manner.

Condition of lots, Warranties and Representations - All lots are sold "AS IS" and without recourse, and neither Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. nor its consignor(s) makes any warranties or representations, express or implied with respect to such lots. Neither Potter and Potter Auctions, 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, source, origin, completeness, 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 posting or announcement, the remarks of an auctioneer, or otherwise, shall be deemed to create any warranty, representation or assumption of liability. Potter and Potter Auctions, 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.

AT THE SALE

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. Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc., is under no obligation to approve the registration of any prospective registrant.

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 Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc., and that Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will only look to the principal for payment.

Absentee Bids - Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will use reasonable efforts to carry out written bids given to us prior to the sale for the convenience of clients who are not present at the auction in person. 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 Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. does not not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors and omissions in connection with such written bid(s).

Telephone Bids - If a prospective buyer makes arrangements with us prior to the commencement of the sale we will use reasonable efforts to contact said prospective buyer 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.

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. To avoid the possibility of any error in entering or acceptance of an online bid, it is recommended that you bid directly with Potter and Potter auctions either by way of in person, absentee or telephone bidding.

Reserves - Although the majority of the lots in the sale are offered without reserve, some lots in the sale may be 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 Potter and Potter Auctions, 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 re-offer the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the Potter and Potter Auctions, 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 online buyer agrees to pay Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. a buyer's premium of 20%, and the applicable sales tax added to the final total. BIDDERS THAT SUCCESSFULLY BID DIRECTLY WITH POTTER AUCTIONS, THROUGH IN PERSON, ABSENTEE OR TELEPHONE BIDS, SHALL also be subject to a 20% buyer's premium.

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 Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. a handling charge of $50 for any check dishonored by Bank.

Due to credit card processing charges, In the event buyer desires to pay by using a credit card, a convenience fee equaling 2.5 % of the entire amount due shall be added to the buyer's invoice. 'We encourage you to pay by sending us a check or wire transfer to avoid the credit card convenience fee. Potter and Potter will consider payment through Paypal only for domestic orders, owing to the extremely high service charges for international transactions.

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: (1) to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per thirty (30) days of the total purchase price, prorated to commence on the date of the sale; (2) 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; (3) to rescind the sale; (4) to resell the property publicly or privately with such terms as we find appropriate; (5) 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; (6) to offset against any amount owed; (7) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auction by or on behalf of the buyer; (8)to take other action as we find necessary or appropriate.

LIABILITY

Condition Reports - Potter and Potter Auctions, 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, completeness, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, prior ownership history, or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind whatsoever is excluded by this paragraph.

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, Potter and Potter Auctions, 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 Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc.

Please note: Posters are graded on a letter system, A - C, and are linen backed unless otherwise noted.