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  • (10) Architectural photographs, c. 1920s
    Estimate
    $80 - $125
    Lot 3289

    (10) Architectural photographs, c. 1920s

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    $80 - $125
  • Horst P. Horst, photograph
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 3290

    Horst P. Horst, photograph

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    $300 - $500
  • Robert Doisneau, "Fernand Leger", 1947
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3291

    Robert Doisneau, "Fernand Leger", 1947

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    $200 - $300
  • Theodore Beck, portfolio of photographs, 1990
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3292

    Theodore Beck, portfolio of photographs, 1990

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    $100 - $150
  • (6) Vols. Photography, incl. Atget and Strand
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3293

    (6) Vols. Photography, incl. Atget and Strand

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    $100 - $150
  • Sante D'Orazio, (3) signed vols.
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3294

    Sante D'Orazio, (3) signed vols.

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    $100 - $150
  • (3) Vols., Images of North American Indians
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3295

    (3) Vols., Images of North American Indians

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    $100 - $150
  • Photograph of Auguste Rodin, 1914
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    $80 - $125
    Lot 3296

    Photograph of Auguste Rodin, 1914

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    $80 - $125
  • (4) Vols., 19th & Early 20th c. Photography
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3297

    (4) Vols., 19th & Early 20th c. Photography

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    $100 - $150
  • Frederic Boissonnais, album of (20) photographs
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3298

    Frederic Boissonnais, album of (20) photographs

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    $100 - $150
  • Pre-Columbian Art & Cultures, (7) vols.
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3299

    Pre-Columbian Art & Cultures, (7) vols.

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    $100 - $150
  • Pre-Columbian textiles, (5) vols.
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 3300

    Pre-Columbian textiles, (5) vols.

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    $300 - $500
  • The Pre-Columbian style Codex Laud, facsimile
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3301

    The Pre-Columbian style Codex Laud, facsimile

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    $100 - $150
  • (9) Vols. Pre-Columbian Art, Mayan Culture
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3302

    (9) Vols. Pre-Columbian Art, Mayan Culture

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    $150 - $250
  • Churchill, Great Contemporaries, 1937, Zaehnsdorf
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3303

    Churchill, Great Contemporaries, 1937, Zaehnsdorf

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    $100 - $150
  • J.G. Randall, (2) vols Lincoln, Zaehnsdorf binding
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3304

    J.G. Randall, (2) vols Lincoln, Zaehnsdorf binding

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    $100 - $150
  • Fremont, Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, 1853
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3305

    Fremont, Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, 1853

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    $150 - $250
  • Churchill, My Early Life, 1930, Zaehnsdorf binding
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3306

    Churchill, My Early Life, 1930, Zaehnsdorf binding

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    $150 - $250
  • Faxon & Emerton, Beautiful Ferns, 1882
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    $80 - $125
    Lot 3307

    Faxon & Emerton, Beautiful Ferns, 1882

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    $80 - $125
  • Eliot's Works, (8) vols., fine leather binding
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3308

    Eliot's Works, (8) vols., fine leather binding

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    $100 - $150
  • Longfellow, 1904 Artist's Ed., (11) vols., signed
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 3309

    Longfellow, 1904 Artist's Ed., (11) vols., signed

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    $400 - $600
  • Hand-written illustrated catalog of British Medals
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3310

    Hand-written illustrated catalog of British Medals

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    $100 - $150
  • John Henry Newman, autograph letter, signed
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3311

    John Henry Newman, autograph letter, signed

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    $150 - $250
  • Charles de Foucauld, autograph letter, signed
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    $400 - $600
    Lot 3312

    Charles de Foucauld, autograph letter, signed

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    $400 - $600
  • Signed boxing photos, incl. Dempsey, Schmelling
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3313

    Signed boxing photos, incl. Dempsey, Schmelling

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    $200 - $300
  • Chinese Pottery & Porcelain, (5) vols.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3314

    Chinese Pottery & Porcelain, (5) vols.

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    $150 - $250
  • Krahl, Sotheby's, Meiyintang Collection, (5) vols.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 3315

    Krahl, Sotheby's, Meiyintang Collection, (5) vols.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Islamic pottery & metalwork, (7) vols.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3316

    Islamic pottery & metalwork, (7) vols.

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    $200 - $300
  • [Byzantine Art] Chora: The Scroll of Heaven
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    $80 - $125
    Lot 3317

    [Byzantine Art] Chora: The Scroll of Heaven

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    $80 - $125
  • Sun Ukiyo-e Series, (4) vols, 1975
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3318

    Sun Ukiyo-e Series, (4) vols, 1975

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    $100 - $150
  • Petit Courrier des Dames, (3) vols., 1835-1843
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3319

    Petit Courrier des Dames, (3) vols., 1835-1843

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    $200 - $300
  • Christian History, (5) German vols., 1784-1808
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3320

    Christian History, (5) German vols., 1784-1808

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    $100 - $150
  • (8) Vols., History, 19th c. fine leather bindings
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3321

    (8) Vols., History, 19th c. fine leather bindings

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    $100 - $150
  • Ristretto Delle Ragioni...Casa d'Este, 1650
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 3322

    Ristretto Delle Ragioni...Casa d'Este, 1650

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    $300 - $500
  • Fine leather binding sets, 19th c., (12) vols
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3323

    Fine leather binding sets, 19th c., (12) vols

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    $150 - $250
  • Masini, Bologna Perlustrata, Parts I & II, 1666
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3324

    Masini, Bologna Perlustrata, Parts I & II, 1666

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    $200 - $300
  • (5) Vols, Picasso, Dubuffet, Braque
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3325

    (5) Vols, Picasso, Dubuffet, Braque

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    $100 - $150
  • (3) Vols., Wayne Thiebaud, Richard Diebenkorn
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3326

    (3) Vols., Wayne Thiebaud, Richard Diebenkorn

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    $100 - $150
  • A History of Spanish Painting, Harvard, (10) vols.
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3327

    A History of Spanish Painting, Harvard, (10) vols.

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    $100 - $150
  • Peter Max Poster Book, hardcover, 1970
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3328

    Peter Max Poster Book, hardcover, 1970

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    $100 - $150
  • (7) Vols., Old Master & Renaissance Artists
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3329

    (7) Vols., Old Master & Renaissance Artists

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    $150 - $250
  • National Portrait Gallery, (5) vols., c. 1830
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3330

    National Portrait Gallery, (5) vols., c. 1830

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    $100 - $150
  • Works of Daniel Webster, (6) vols., 1851, signed
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 3331

    Works of Daniel Webster, (6) vols., 1851, signed

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    $200 - $300
  • Gustave Dore, Swedish Bible, 1889
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3332

    Gustave Dore, Swedish Bible, 1889

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    $100 - $150
  • Signor le Brun, Le Pitture di Bologna, 1755
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3333

    Signor le Brun, Le Pitture di Bologna, 1755

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    $100 - $150
  • (7) Vols., Antique Hebrew texts, 1831-1895
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 3334

    (7) Vols., Antique Hebrew texts, 1831-1895

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    $150 - $250
  • Stephens, Travels in the Yucatan, (3) vols.
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 3335

    Stephens, Travels in the Yucatan, (3) vols.

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    $100 - $150
  • Knight, The Works of Shakspeare, Imperial Edtion
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 3336

    Knight, The Works of Shakspeare, Imperial Edtion

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    $100 - $150

Auction Description

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

Over three days, discover Deco and Modern design, traditional and designer furniture, Asian art, decorative objects, rugs & textiles, and fine art sourced from esteemed estates in the New York Tri-state area. Highlights include objects, artwork, and books from the Estate of Philip Pearlstein; furniture and decorative arts from the Laura Pels Collection; works by Malvina Hoffman, Rodin, and Old Masters from an Upper East Side estate; Continental decorations, lighting, and Art Deco and Modern furniture from Park Avenue and a prestigious Carlyle Hotel residence; and Arts of Japan, China, and Southeast Asia, including fine woodblock prints from a private Princeton collection.

Day 3 features Post-war and Contemporary art, photographs, and over 130 lots of books, including volumes inscribed to Philip Pearlstein by artists such as Chuck Close, David Gilhooly, Rackstraw Downes, and Rudy Burckhardt. Also offered are leatherbound sets autographed by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Daniel Webster, and John Greenleaf Whittier, plus important Italian works spanning the 16th to 19th centuries, and a curated selection of reference books on Pre-Columbian Art, Islamic treasures, and Asian pottery & porcelain.

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Millea Bros. Ltd.
Boonton, NJ 07005
United States

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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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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 $5,000; 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.