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  • Dante’s Jewelry Box.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 241

    Dante’s Jewelry Box.

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    $500 - $700
  • The Great Dante’s “Fountania” Sword.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 242

    The Great Dante’s “Fountania” Sword.

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Alvin Jansen’s Wax Seal Stamp, Sheet Music, and Ephemera.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 243

    Alvin Jansen’s Wax Seal Stamp, Sheet Music, and Ephemer...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Collection of Dante Magic Ephemera.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 244

    Collection of Dante Magic Ephemera.

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    $200 - $300
  • Lot of Three Dante the Magician Postcards, One Signed.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 245

    Lot of Three Dante the Magician Postcards, One Signed.

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    $100 - $200
  • Pair of Props from Dante’s “Un-Sevilled Barber” Illusion. John Daniel Collection.
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 246

    Pair of Props from Dante’s “Un-Sevilled Barber” Illusio...

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    $250 - $350
  • The Un-Sevilled Barber Illusion Photograph.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 247

    The Un-Sevilled Barber Illusion Photograph.

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    $200 - $300
  • Portrait Photograph of Dante the Magician.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 248

    Portrait Photograph of Dante the Magician.

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    $150 - $250
  • Collection of The Great Dante Photographs.
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    $400 - $500
    Lot 249

    Collection of The Great Dante Photographs.

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    $400 - $500
  • Dante Trunk Book.
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 250

    Dante Trunk Book.

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    $100 - $150
  • “A-Haunting We Will Go” Publicity Stills and Danish Press Booklet.
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    $80 - $150
    Lot 251

    “A-Haunting We Will Go” Publicity Stills and Danish Pre...

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    $80 - $150
  • The Great Virgil. World’s Premier Illusionist in His Show of Miracles.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 252

    The Great Virgil. World’s Premier Illusionist in His Sh...

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    $150 - $250
  • Virgil Presents the Stage Sensation “Ghosts Take a Holiday”. Monster Mystery Circus.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 253

    Virgil Presents the Stage Sensation “Ghosts Take a Holi...

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    $150 - $250
  • Direct From America. Virgil.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 254

    Direct From America. Virgil.

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    $200 - $300
  • The Great Virgil. Gigantic Stage Spectacle.
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 255

    The Great Virgil. Gigantic Stage Spectacle.

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    $250 - $350
  • The Great Virgil and Julie Lobby Board.
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 256

    The Great Virgil and Julie Lobby Board.

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    $200 - $400
  • The Great Virgil. Premier International Magician.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 257

    The Great Virgil. Premier International Magician.

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    $200 - $300
  • The Great Virgil. Premier International Magician.
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 258

    The Great Virgil. Premier International Magician.

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • The Great Virgil. Pair of Posters.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 259

    The Great Virgil. Pair of Posters.

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    $200 - $300
  • The Great Virgil Returns to Hollywood.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 260

    The Great Virgil Returns to Hollywood.

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    $200 - $300
  • The Premier International Illusionist. Virgil.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 261

    The Premier International Illusionist. Virgil.

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    $150 - $250
  • Prepare to be Scared! The Great Virgil.
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 262

    Prepare to be Scared! The Great Virgil.

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    $300 - $400
  • See The Great Virgil! Mystery of the Jungle!
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 263

    See The Great Virgil! Mystery of the Jungle!

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    $200 - $300
  • Virgil The Magician. Spot Announcements Framed Record Displays.
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 264

    Virgil The Magician. Spot Announcements Framed Record D...

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    $300 - $400
  • Large Glamour Lobby Photograph of Julie Mulkey.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 265

    Large Glamour Lobby Photograph of Julie Mulkey.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Series of Six Colorized World Tour Lobby Photographs of Virgil and Julie.
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 266

    Series of Six Colorized World Tour Lobby Photographs of...

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    $200 - $400
  • Virgil’s Magic Circus. Two Hand-Tinted Lobby Photos.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 267

    Virgil’s Magic Circus. Two Hand-Tinted Lobby Photos.

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Pair of Photographs of Virgil and Julie in Presentation Paper Frames.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 268

    Pair of Photographs of Virgil and Julie in Presentation...

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    $100 - $150
  • Collection of Virgil and Julie’s Magic Organization/Society Pins and Badges.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 269

    Collection of Virgil and Julie’s Magic Organization/Soc...

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    $200 - $300
  • Collection of The Great Virgil’s Magic Society and Organization Membership Cards.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 270

    Collection of The Great Virgil’s Magic Society and Orga...

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    $200 - $300
  • Group of Virgil’s World War I Marine Corps Service Medals.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 271

    Group of Virgil’s World War I Marine Corps Service Meda...

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    $100 - $200
  • Group of Chang Letters to Virgil and Julie, Photos, and Advertising.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 272

    Group of Chang Letters to Virgil and Julie, Photos, and...

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    $200 - $300
  • Two Jon Martin ALSs to Virgil Mulkey.
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 273

    Two Jon Martin ALSs to Virgil Mulkey.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Fu-Manchu TLS to Virgil.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 274

    Fu-Manchu TLS to Virgil.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Group of Signed Christmas Cards, Programs, and Other Siegfried and Roy Ephemera.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 275

    Group of Signed Christmas Cards, Programs, and Other Si...

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    $150 - $250
  • Collection of Magician Snapshots and RPPCs. Virgil and Julie Collection.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 276

    Collection of Magician Snapshots and RPPCs. Virgil and ...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Large File of Business and Personal Correspondence to Virgil and Julie.
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 277

    Large File of Business and Personal Correspondence to V...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Collection of Virgil and Julie Pen and Ink Design Artwork and Mock-Ups.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 278

    Collection of Virgil and Julie Pen and Ink Design Artwo...

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    $300 - $500
  • Group of Virgil and Julie Spook Show Scrapbooks.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 279

    Group of Virgil and Julie Spook Show Scrapbooks.

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • The Great Virgil Escape Act Prints and Photos.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 280

    The Great Virgil Escape Act Prints and Photos.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Massive Archive of The Great Virgil Scrapbooks, Show Records, and Tour and Travel Ephemera.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 281

    Massive Archive of The Great Virgil Scrapbooks, Show Re...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Massive Archive of Over 500 Virgil and Julie Photographs and Negatives.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 282

    Massive Archive of Over 500 Virgil and Julie Photograph...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Group of Virgil and Julie’s Magic Plaques and Awards.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 283

    Group of Virgil and Julie’s Magic Plaques and Awards.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • The Great Virgil.
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 284

    The Great Virgil.

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    $150 - $200
  • The Great Virgil’s Aerial Fishing.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 285

    The Great Virgil’s Aerial Fishing.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • The Great Virgil’s Cane to Umbrella.
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    $150 - $300
    Lot 286

    The Great Virgil’s Cane to Umbrella.

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    $150 - $300
  • Virgil’s Jumbo Find The Lady.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 287

    Virgil’s Jumbo Find The Lady.

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    $200 - $300
  • The Great Virgil’s Doll House Backdrop.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 288

    The Great Virgil’s Doll House Backdrop.

    Est.
    $400 - $600

Auction Description

The Magic Collection of John Daniel by Potter & Potter Auctions

Our first magic auction of 2018 features the collection of John Daniel. The consummate collector, Daniel was also a formidable performer, builder, mover and shaker in the magic world for decades.

His collection includes rarities from the shop and lathe of Floyd Thayer (for a time, Daniel owned the Owen Magic, successor to Thayer), vintage magic posters, spook show memorabilia, personal artifacts and relics from the show of Dante (Harry August Jansen), and illusions, tricks, trunks, theatrical material, and costumes from the Virgil & Julie show, among other curiosities.

Previews take place in our Chicago gallery March 1 - 2, from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

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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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$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.