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  • Lot of 27 Volumes of French Literature by The Limited Editions Club.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 193

    Lot of 27 Volumes of French Literature by The Limited E...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Eleven Volumes of Early and Renaissance English Literature by The Limited Editions Club.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 194

    Eleven Volumes of Early and Renaissance English Literat...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Seven Volumes by The Limited Editions Club.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 195

    Seven Volumes by The Limited Editions Club.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Nine Volumes of Russian Literature by The Limited Editions Club.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 196

    Nine Volumes of Russian Literature by The Limited Editi...

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    $150 - $250
  • Group of 8 Travel and History Volumes by The Limited Editions Club and Other Presses.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 197

    Group of 8 Travel and History Volumes by The Limited Ed...

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    $150 - $250
  • Six Classic Adventure Novels by The Limited Editions Club.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 198

    Six Classic Adventure Novels by The Limited Editions Cl...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Four Volumes by Robert Louis Stevenson by The Limited Editions Club.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 199

    Four Volumes by Robert Louis Stevenson by The Limited E...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Group of Nine Volumes on Religion and Philosophy by The Limited Editions Club.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 200

    Group of Nine Volumes on Religion and Philosophy by The...

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    $150 - $250
  • Group of Eleven Volumes of Poetry by The Limited Editions Club.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 201

    Group of Eleven Volumes of Poetry by The Limited Editio...

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    $150 - $250
  • Four Volumes of Fairy Tales by The Limited Editions Club.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 202

    Four Volumes of Fairy Tales by The Limited Editions Clu...

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    $150 - $250
  • Group of 20 Volumes of Greek and Roman Literature by The Limited Editions Club.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 203

    Group of 20 Volumes of Greek and Roman Literature by Th...

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    $200 - $300
  • Group of Sixteen Miniature Books Published by Black Cat Press, with Publisher’s Ephemera.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 204

    Group of Sixteen Miniature Books Published by Black Cat...

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    $500 - $700
  • Group of Thirteen Miniature Books Published by Achille J. St. Onge, with Periodicals and Ephemera.
    Estimate
    $350 - $450
    Lot 205

    Group of Thirteen Miniature Books Published by Achille ...

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    $350 - $450
  • Group of Seven Miniature Books by Dawson’s Book Shop, William Cheney, and Bela Blau.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 206

    Group of Seven Miniature Books by Dawson’s Book Shop, W...

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    $200 - $300
  • Group of Six Miniature Bibles and Religious Texts.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 207

    Group of Six Miniature Bibles and Religious Texts.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Lot of Four Miniature Books Printed by David Bryce, Eyre and Spottiswoode, and Andersons.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 208

    Lot of Four Miniature Books Printed by David Bryce, Eyr...

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    $200 - $300
  • Lot of Four Miniature Books by Ward Schori Press.
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 209

    Lot of Four Miniature Books by Ward Schori Press.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Collection of Mid-Century Miniature Books and Pamphlets.
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 210

    Collection of Mid-Century Miniature Books and Pamphlets...

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    $200 - $400
  • The Lord's Prayer. Handwritten in a 14mm diameter circle. 
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 211

    The Lord's Prayer. Handwritten in a 14mm diameter circl...

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    $250 - $350
  • Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 212

    Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Two Books with Fore Edge Paintings.
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 213

    Two Books with Fore Edge Paintings.

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    $200 - $400
  • Aladdin; or, the Wonderful Lamp.
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 214

    Aladdin; or, the Wonderful Lamp.

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    $50 - $100
  • The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come.
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    $600 - $800
    Lot 215

    The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come.

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    $600 - $800
  • The Patchwork Girl of Oz.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 216

    The Patchwork Girl of Oz.

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    $200 - $300
  • Faust.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 217

    Faust.

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    $200 - $300
  • Speedy in Oz / The Yellow Knight of Oz.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 218

    Speedy in Oz / The Yellow Knight of Oz.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • A Book of Fifty Drawings / A Second Book of Fifty Drawings.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 219

    A Book of Fifty Drawings / A Second Book of Fifty Drawi...

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    $200 - $300
  • Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 220

    Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Maiden’s Fair.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 220A

    Maiden’s Fair.

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    $100 - $200
  • The Land of Long Ago.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 221

    The Land of Long Ago.

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    $100 - $200
  • The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse.
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 222

    The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse.

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Five Vintage Storybooks by Notable Illustrators.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 223

    Five Vintage Storybooks by Notable Illustrators.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Group of 14 Volumes Illustrated by Notable Artists.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 224

    Group of 14 Volumes Illustrated by Notable Artists.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • P.T. Barnum’s Circus, Museum, Menagerie.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 225

    P.T. Barnum’s Circus, Museum, Menagerie.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Lot of Seven Vintage Storybooks By Notable Illustrators.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 226

    Lot of Seven Vintage Storybooks By Notable Illustrators...

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    $250 - $350
  • A Dozen Vintage Children’s Books by Lewis Carroll, Rudyard Kipling, Beatrix Potter, and Others.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 227

    A Dozen Vintage Children’s Books by Lewis Carroll, Rudy...

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    $100 - $200
  • Lot of Over 20 Vintage Children’s Books.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 228

    Lot of Over 20 Vintage Children’s Books.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Group of Vintage Pop-Up, Moveable, and Interactive Christmas Storybooks.
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 229

    Group of Vintage Pop-Up, Moveable, and Interactive Chri...

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • Lot of 19 Volumes of Vintage Juvenile Science Fiction and Adventure.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 230

    Lot of 19 Volumes of Vintage Juvenile Science Fiction a...

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    $100 - $200
  • Windy McPherson’s Son.
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 231

    Windy McPherson’s Son.

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Tales of Soldiers and Civilians.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 232

    Tales of Soldiers and Civilians.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Dark Carnival.
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 233

    Dark Carnival.

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • A Confederate General from Big Sur.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 234

    A Confederate General from Big Sur.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Typed Letter Signed, “Edgar Rice Burroughs,” to Jean Richard.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 235

    Typed Letter Signed, “Edgar Rice Burroughs,” to Jean Ri...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • The Hunt for Red October.
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 236

    The Hunt for Red October.

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Greybeards at Play.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 237

    Greybeards at Play.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • The U.S.A. Trilogy.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 238

    The U.S.A. Trilogy.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Sartoris.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 239

    Sartoris.

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000

Auction Description

Fine Books & Manuscripts by Potter & Potter Auctions

We lead off our first auction of the new year with an Americana session highlighted by troves of documents, books, memorabilia, and photographs related to the life and presidency of Harry S. Truman, most drawn directly from the never-before-seen files of one of his secretaries.

With over 500 lots, the sale covers a wide range of disciplines including twentieth century literature, science, travel, children's literature, autographs, pulps, and monster magazines. A library of modern private press and illustrated books will also be offered. Accompanying the books and manuscripts will be a selection of vintage prints and posters.

Live previews will be held in our Chicago gallery on January 25 - 26, from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

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Potter & Potter Auctions
Chicago, IL 60613
United States

potterauctions@gmail.com

Phone:(773) 472-1442

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 23.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$6,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$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 23%, 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.