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  • Herrmann, Alexander. Playing Card Used in Performance by Herrmann. Ten of diamonds (10D) used by Alexander Herrmann at the National Theatre (Washingto
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 430

    Herrmann, Alexander. Playing Card Used in Performance b...

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    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Herrmann, Alexander. Autograph of magician Alexander Herrmann. Bold and embellished signature of the famous French magician and master of impromptu mi
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 431

    Herrmann, Alexander. Autograph of magician Alexander He...

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    $300 - $400
  • Herrmann, Alexander. Autograph letter of Alexander Herrmann. Dated January 12, 1891, Herrmann writes regarding an appearance at an upcoming reunion, a
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    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 432

    Herrmann, Alexander. Autograph letter of Alexander Herr...

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    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Herrmann, Alexander. Professor Herrmann Program and Press Notice at Egyptian Hall. London, 1871. Two pieces, letterpress 8vos decoratively embossed, i
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    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 433

    Herrmann, Alexander. Professor Herrmann Program and Pre...

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Herrmann, Alexander. Business Check for The Great Herrmann. 1890s. Pictorial check, with stub attached, number 419, bearing a bust portrait of the fam
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 434

    Herrmann, Alexander. Business Check for The Great Herrm...

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    $200 - $300
  • Hoffmann, Professor (Angelo Lewis). Autograph letter, signed by Professor Hoffmann. Dated April 22, 1914, Hoffmann writes regarding an effect in Camil
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 435

    Hoffmann, Professor (Angelo Lewis). Autograph letter, s...

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    $300 - $500
  • Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Telegram from Houdini to Walter Floyd, signed. Dated May 24th, 1919, Houdini writes to fellow magician Walter Floyd on
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $1,800
    Lot 436

    Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Telegram from Houdini to...

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    $1,400 - $1,800
  • Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Typed note from Houdini to Walter Floyd, signed. Dated May 2nd, 1924, Houdini writes to Floyd on his letterhead regardi
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 437

    Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Typed note from Houdini ...

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    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Houdini, Harry. Houdini Typed Letter Signed to Kolar. Dated April 13, 1922, Houdini writes on uncommon Houdini Picture Corporation Letterhead to fello
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 438

    Houdini, Harry. Houdini Typed Letter Signed to Kolar. D...

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    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Houdini, Harry. Playing Card Autographed by Houdini. Circa 1920s. Poker-sized four of clubs playing card (2 _ x 3 _") signed in ink ÒHoudiniÓ diagon
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 439

    Houdini, Harry. Playing Card Autographed by Houdini. Ci...

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    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Houdini, Harry. T Wharf Fishermen Challenge Houdini. Boston, 1911. Antique handbill challenge made by a group of Boston's sea captains and fishermen f
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 440

    Houdini, Harry. T Wharf Fishermen Challenge Houdini. Bo...

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    $150 - $250
  • Houdini, Harry. Portrait of Houdini in The Grim Game. Los Angeles: Paramount, 1919. Houdini, clad in a coat and cap, scowls at a lady as he moves towa
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 441

    Houdini, Harry. Portrait of Houdini in The Grim Game. L...

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    $600 - $900
  • Houdini, Harry. Photogravure Portrait of Houdini. Charlottenburg, Germany, ca. 1909. Depicting Houdini seated backwards in a chair, holding a copy of
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 442

    Houdini, Harry. Photogravure Portrait of Houdini. Charl...

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    $300 - $500
  • Houdini, Harry. Houdini Business Card. New York, 1920s. Pictorial gilt-foil business card for Houdini as ÒIllustrious PresidentÓ of Society of Ameri
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 443

    Houdini, Harry. Houdini Business Card. New York, 1920s....

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    $250 - $350
  • Houdini, Harry. Houdini Final Tour theater program. For a November 1925 appearance at the Shubert Theatre, Newark, New Jersey. Houdini presents his th
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 444

    Houdini, Harry. Houdini Final Tour theater program. For...

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    $200 - $300
  • Houdini, Harry. Orpheum Vaudeville Program Featuring Houdini. Los Angeles, 1923. Bi-fold program for week of April 2, Houdini listed as the eighth fea
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 445

    Houdini, Harry. Orpheum Vaudeville Program Featuring Ho...

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    $100 - $150
  • Houdini, Harry. SAM Centenary Bust of Houdini. [New York], 2002. Number 671 from an edition of 1,000. Approx. 4 x 2 x 2Ó. Hallmarked by the sponsorin
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 446

    Houdini, Harry. SAM Centenary Bust of Houdini. [New Yor...

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    $100 - $150
  • Kellar, Harry. Autograph letter, signed from magician Harry Kellar to F.E. Powell. Dated August 21, 1917, Kellar writes to the man who would succeed h
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 447

    Kellar, Harry. Autograph letter, signed from magician H...

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    $300 - $500
  • Kellar, Harry. Portrait of Harry Kellar and Felecien Trewey, inscribed and signed. American, 1919. Large-format bust portrait titled, ÒThe Two Deans/
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 448

    Kellar, Harry. Portrait of Harry Kellar and Felecien Tr...

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    $600 - $900
  • Kellar, Harry. Portrait of magician Harry Kellar. Columbus: Baker Art Gallery, ca. 1900. Handsome bust portrait of Kellar in cabinet card format, capt
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 449

    Kellar, Harry. Portrait of magician Harry Kellar. Colum...

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    $500 - $700
  • [Kellar, Harry] Photograph of magicians Harry Kellar and Ching Ling Foo. New York, ca. 1914. Candid group photograph depicts the first Dean of America
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 450

    [Kellar, Harry] Photograph of magicians Harry Kellar an...

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    $400 - $600
  • Kellar, Harry. Memorial portrait of magician Harry Kellar. 1922. Bust portrait of Kellar in coat and tie, published around the time of his death. Heav
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 451

    Kellar, Harry. Memorial portrait of magician Harry Kell...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Kolar, Hazel. Portrait of escape artist Hazel Kolar. Chicago: Johnson photography, ca. 1910. Three-quarter length portrait of Mrs. Kolar in evening at
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 452

    Kolar, Hazel. Portrait of escape artist Hazel Kolar. Ch...

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    $200 - $300
  • Kolar, Hazel. Portrait of mind reader Hazel Kolar. Chicago: Johnson photography, ca. 1910. Full-length portrait of Mrs. Kolar in evening attire and bl
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 453

    Kolar, Hazel. Portrait of mind reader Hazel Kolar. Chic...

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    $200 - $300
  • Kolar, Joseph. The Great Kolar's Steamer Trunk. American, first quarter twentieth century. Large wooden steamer trunk with leather straps and iron fix
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 454

    Kolar, Joseph. The Great Kolar's Steamer Trunk. America...

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Kolar, Joseph. Portrait of escape artist Joseph Kolar. Chicago: B. Harris, ca. 1910. Restrained by chains and locks but wearing his best suit, Kolar p
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 455

    Kolar, Joseph. Portrait of escape artist Joseph Kolar. ...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Kolar, Joseph. Photographs of escape artist Joseph Kolar. Chicago: B. Harris, ca. 1910. In one image, Kolar poses in an awkward position, restrained b
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 456

    Kolar, Joseph. Photographs of escape artist Joseph Kola...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • LeRoy, Servais. Dramatic Cabinet Photograph of Magician Servais LeRoy. San Francisco & Los Angeles: Theodore Marceau, ca. 1900. Early full-length port
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 457

    LeRoy, Servais. Dramatic Cabinet Photograph of Magician...

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    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Lynn, Dr. (Hugh Simmons). Program of Magician Dr. Lynn. Feb. 25 Ð 26, 1876. For an appearance at the Public Hall, Colchester. Lynn presents spirit ma
    Estimate
    $500 - $600
    Lot 458

    Lynn, Dr. (Hugh Simmons). Program of Magician Dr. Lynn....

    Est.
    $500 - $600
  • Lynn, Dr. (Hugh Simmons). Program of Magician Dr. Lynn. Aug. 27, 1877. Attractive wee-sized letterpress program for an appearance at Waverly Hall, Edi
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 459

    Lynn, Dr. (Hugh Simmons). Program of Magician Dr. Lynn....

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Lynn, Dr. (Hugh Simmons). Dr. Lynn's Anglo-Indian Entertainment program booklet. Circa 1876. Eight-page booklet/program describes the feats of Hindoo
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 460

    Lynn, Dr. (Hugh Simmons). Dr. Lynn's Anglo-Indian Enter...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • MacAllister, Andrew. Cabinet Card Portrait. Cincinnati: Landy Studio, late nineteenth century. Fine antique silver print from an earlier daguerreotype
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 461

    MacAllister, Andrew. Cabinet Card Portrait. Cincinnati:...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Maskelyne, John Nevil. Portrait of John Nevil Maskelyne. [London], ca. 1880. Three-quarter length portrait of the famous magician and inventor and bui
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 462

    Maskelyne, John Nevil. Portrait of John Nevil Maskelyne...

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    $200 - $300
  • [Miscellaneous] Lot of Vintage and Contemporary Magic Ephemera and Photos. Including inscribed and signed portraits (8 x 10Ó) of the Johnstones and T
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 463

    [Miscellaneous] Lot of Vintage and Contemporary Magic E...

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    $150 - $300
  • [Miscellaneous] Lot of Magic Ephemera. Including a vintage silver print portrait of Arnold De Biere (watermarked by S. Georges Ltd.); a Bartl & Willma
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 464

    [Miscellaneous] Lot of Magic Ephemera. Including a vint...

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Okito (Tobias Bamberg). Portrait of Okito, inscribed and signed. Classic full-length portrait of an older Okito in Chinese robe, a fan in one hand, ri
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 465

    Okito (Tobias Bamberg). Portrait of Okito, inscribed an...

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    $250 - $350
  • Okito (Tobias Bamberg). Signed photograph of Okito. A later print, ca. 1960. Horizontal image of a young Okito standing on stage amidst the props used
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 466

    Okito (Tobias Bamberg). Signed photograph of Okito. A l...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Okito (Tobias Bamberg). Three-page TLS from Okito to F.E. Powell. Dated August 23, 1912, and filled with good content, Okito writes to his fellow magi
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 467

    Okito (Tobias Bamberg). Three-page TLS from Okito to F....

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    $400 - $600
  • [Photographs] Photographs of Adelaide Herrmann, Annemann, and magic posters. Including a later full length portrait of the famous ÒQueen of Magic,Ó
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 468

    [Photographs] Photographs of Adelaide Herrmann, Anneman...

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    $100 - $200
  • Powell, Frederick Eugene. Typed Letter Signed, ÒFrederick Eugene Powell,Ó to Joseph Price. New Haven, 1925. Powell replies to a request for one of h
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 469

    Powell, Frederick Eugene. Typed Letter Signed, ÒFrederi...

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    $100 - $200
  • Raymond, Maurice (Raymond Morris Saunders). Portrait of The Great Raymond, inscribed and signed. New York: Otto Sarony, ca. 1918. Handsome half-length
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 470

    Raymond, Maurice (Raymond Morris Saunders). Portrait of...

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    $300 - $500
  • Robin, Henri. Programme for Mr. Robin's Soirees Fantastiques. Egyptian Hall. [London], ca. 1860s. Pictorial program, the cover illustrated with engrav
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 471

    Robin, Henri. Programme for Mr. Robin's Soirees Fantast...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Rouclere, Harry and Mildred. Mildred and Rouclere throw-out card. Circa 1909. Souvenir advertising Òthrow-outÓ card used by the magic and mind-readi
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 472

    Rouclere, Harry and Mildred. Mildred and Rouclere throw...

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    $200 - $300
  • Soo, Chung Ling (William Ellsworth Robinson). Chung Ling Soo Christmas Card. London, ca. 1910s. Commercial Christmas card, rubricated, with a gilt wax
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 473

    Soo, Chung Ling (William Ellsworth Robinson). Chung Lin...

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    $150 - $250
  • Soo, Chung Ling (William Ellsworth Robinson). Signed postcard of Chung Ling Soo. [England], ca. 1914. Full-length portrait of Soo, Suee Seen and Bambo
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 474

    Soo, Chung Ling (William Ellsworth Robinson). Signed po...

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    $400 - $600
  • Thurston, Howard. Early Howard Thurston theater program. Circa 1905. For an appearance in Sydney, Australia at the Palace Theatre, on one of Thurston'
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 475

    Thurston, Howard. Early Howard Thurston theater program...

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    $200 - $300
  • Thurston, Howard. Typed letter signed from Howard Thurston to F.E. Powell. Dated Nov. 24, 1931, Thurston writes a short note to the Dean of Ameican Ma
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 476

    Thurston, Howard. Typed letter signed from Howard Thurs...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Yarrick, Joseph. Portrait of Magician Josef Yarrick and his Magic Kettle. New York: Hall, ca. 1910. Handsome oversize silver nitrate photograph of Yar
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 477

    Yarrick, Joseph. Portrait of Magician Josef Yarrick and...

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Magic - Old and New - Conjuring from the 16-20th Century by Potter & Potter Auctions

From early books on conjuring, to magnificent prints, engravings, posters, apparatus and automatons, including modern collectibles (hence the "Old & New" title), our August 27th sale includes items for every collector, beginner and advanced alike. A section of books, silhouettes, and association pieces related to Dai Vernon - The Professor - will be featured in the auction, including props owned and used by him.

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Potter & Potter Auctions
Chicago, IL 60613
United States

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Phone:(773) 472-1442

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$50,000 $5,000
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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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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

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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.

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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.

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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.