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  • The Secrets of Conjuring and Magic
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 336

    The Secrets of Conjuring and Magic

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    $250 - $350
  • The Secrets of Stage Conjuring
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 337

    The Secrets of Stage Conjuring

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    $200 - $300
  • The Sharper Detected and Exposed
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 338

    The Sharper Detected and Exposed

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    $300 - $500
  • Spirit Slate Writing and Kindred Phenomena
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 339

    Spirit Slate Writing and Kindred Phenomena

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    $200 - $300
  • Extraordinary Mystical Novelties
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 340

    Extraordinary Mystical Novelties

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    $300 - $500
  • New Era Card Tricks
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 341

    New Era Card Tricks

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    $150 - $250
  • Sleight of Hand
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 342

    Sleight of Hand

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    $100 - $150
  • Sleight of Hand
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 343

    Sleight of Hand

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    $150 - $250
  • Philosophy of Magijc, Prodigies, and Apparent Miracles
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 344

    Philosophy of Magijc, Prodigies, and Apparent Miracles

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    $300 - $500
  • Scheidler's Art of Conjuring Simplified
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 345

    Scheidler's Art of Conjuring Simplified

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    $300 - $400
  • The Discovery of Witchcraft
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    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 346

    The Discovery of Witchcraft

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    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 347

    Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft

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    $300 - $500
  • Two Books by Selbit
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 348

    Two Books by Selbit

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    $100 - $200
  • The Seven Circles
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 349

    The Seven Circles

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    $100 - $200
  • Skeptical Inquirer
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    $300 - $500
    Lot 350

    Skeptical Inquirer

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    $300 - $500
  • Zetetic Scholar
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 351

    Zetetic Scholar

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    $200 - $300
  • The Sociable, or One Thousand and One Home Amusements
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 352

    The Sociable, or One Thousand and One Home Amusements

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    $100 - $150
  • The Art Of Magic
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    $700 - $900
    Lot 353

    The Art Of Magic

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    $700 - $900
  • A New Handy-Book of Magic
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    $700 - $900
    Lot 354

    A New Handy-Book of Magic

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    $700 - $900
  • Sports and Pastimes of the People of England
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 355

    Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

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    $200 - $300
  • Bewitched Music Vol. 1: Sonata
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 356

    Bewitched Music Vol. 1: Sonata

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    $100 - $150
  • The History of Playing Cards, with Anecdotes of Their Use in Conjuring, Fortune-Telling, and Card-Sharping
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 357

    The History of Playing Cards, with Anecdotes of Their U...

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    $100 - $200
  • Higher Magic
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 358

    Higher Magic

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    $200 - $300
  • Thought Reader, (The), with Tricks in Second Sight So-Called Spirit Manifestations, Etc.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 359

    Thought Reader, (The), with Tricks in Second Sight So-C...

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    $200 - $300
  • This History of Magic and Experimental Science
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 360

    This History of Magic and Experimental Science

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    $100 - $200
  • My Life of Magic
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 361

    My Life of Magic

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    $250 - $350
  • Group of Nine Vintage Magic Books and Booklets
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 362

    Group of Nine Vintage Magic Books and Booklets

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    $150 - $250
  • Popular Scientific Recreations
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    $150 - $200
    Lot 363

    Popular Scientific Recreations

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    $150 - $200
  • Rudimentary Treatise on the Construction of Locks.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 364

    Rudimentary Treatise on the Construction of Locks.

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    $100 - $200
  • A Bibliograph of English Conjuring 1569-1876
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 365

    A Bibliograph of English Conjuring 1569-1876

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    $150 - $250
  • Two German Books on Magic
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 366

    Two German Books on Magic

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    $150 - $250
  • Lot of 10 Books on Ghosts, Superstitions, ESP, and Related Subjects
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    $250 - $400
    Lot 367

    Lot of 10 Books on Ghosts, Superstitions, ESP, and Rela...

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    $250 - $400
  • Faces of the Living Dead: Rememberance Day Messages and Photographs
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 368

    Faces of the Living Dead: Rememberance Day Messages and...

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    $200 - $300
  • The Science Behind Ghost
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    $50 - $100
    Lot 369

    The Science Behind Ghost

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    $50 - $100
  • Tarbell Course in Magic Vols. 1-3
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 370

    Tarbell Course in Magic Vols. 1-3

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    $200 - $300
  • Rogues and Vagabonds of the Racecourse
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    $500 - $750
    Lot 371

    Rogues and Vagabonds of the Racecourse

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    $500 - $750
  • Magia Adamica, or The Antiquitie of Magic
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    $500 - $750
    Lot 372

    Magia Adamica, or The Antiquitie of Magic

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    $500 - $750
  • Ventriloquism Explained: And Juggler's Tricks, or Legerdemain Exposed
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    $250 - $350
    Lot 373

    Ventriloquism Explained: And Juggler's Tricks, or Leger...

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    $250 - $350
  • Ancient and Modern Magic
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 374

    Ancient and Modern Magic

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    $100 - $150
  • The History and Art of Ventriloquism
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    $100 - $150
    Lot 375

    The History and Art of Ventriloquism

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    $100 - $150
  • The Encyclopedic Dictionary of Magic (Galley Proof)
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    $200 - $400
    Lot 376

    The Encyclopedic Dictionary of Magic (Galley Proof)

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    $200 - $400
  • Whell of Fortune, (The), or Mother Shipton's Book of Fate.
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 377

    Whell of Fortune, (The), or Mother Shipton's Book of Fa...

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    $200 - $300
  • A Rich Cabinet with a Variety of Inventions
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    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 378

    A Rich Cabinet with a Variety of Inventions

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • The Book of Wonderful Characters
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    $200 - $250
    Lot 379

    The Book of Wonderful Characters

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    $200 - $250
  • The Young Man's Book of Amusement
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    $300 - $400
    Lot 380

    The Young Man's Book of Amusement

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    $300 - $400
  • Four Books on Witchcraft
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    $150 - $250
    Lot 381

    Four Books on Witchcraft

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    $150 - $250
  • Extra Catalog of Novelties, Mr. Bland
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    $500 - $600
    Lot 382

    Extra Catalog of Novelties, Mr. Bland

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    $500 - $600
  • Catalog General Illustre … De Vere
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 383

    Catalog General Illustre … De Vere

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    $200 - $300

Auction Description

Winter Magic Sale by Potter & Potter Auctions

In our final sale of the year, Winter Magic: The Rex Conklin Library and Other Fine Conjuring Collections, we offer the remarkable library of the late Rex Conklin, whose collection is highlighted by rare blow books, a copy of Dean’s Hocus Pocus among other antiquarian titles, and unique signed copies of books by Houdini bearing related photographs and ephemera. The library is complemented by uncommon apparatus, posters, and magic-related ephemera from other fine collections.

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Potter & Potter Auctions
Chicago, IL 60613
United States

potterauctions@gmail.com

Phone:(773) 472-1442

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 23.00

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$100 $25
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$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 20%, and the applicable sales tax added to the final total. BIDDERS THAT SUCCESSFULLY BID DIRECTLY WITH POTTER AUCTIONS, THROUGH IN PERSON, ABSENTEE OR TELEPHONE BIDS, SHALL also be subject to a 20% buyer's premium.

Payment - The buyer must pay the entire amount due (including the hammer price, buyer's premium, all applicable taxes and other charges) no later than 5 p.m. on the seventh (7) business day following the sale. Payment in U.S. dollars may be made with cash; bank check or cashier's check drawn on a U.S. bank; money order; or wire transfer unless other arrangements are made with Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. a handling charge of $50 for any check dishonored by Bank.

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

Non-Payment - If we do not receive payment in full, in good cleared funds, within seven (7) business days following the sale, we are entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the following measures, in addition to any additional actions available to us by law: (1) to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per thirty (30) days of the total purchase price, prorated to commence on the date of the sale; (2) to hold the defaulting buyer liable for the total amount due and to begin legal proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law; (3) to rescind the sale; (4) to resell the property publicly or privately with such terms as we find appropriate; (5) to resell the property at public auction without reserve, and with the purchaser liable for any deficiency, cost, including handling charges, the expenses of both sales, our commission on both sales at our regular rate, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted us a security interest in, and we may retain as collateral security for such purchaser's obligations to us, any property in our possession owned by such purchaser. At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds represented by checks, or in the case of bank or cashier's checks, we have confirmed their authenticity; (6) to offset against any amount owed; (7) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auction by or on behalf of the buyer; (8)to take other action as we find necessary or appropriate.

LIABILITY

Condition Reports - Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. is not responsible for the correctness of any statement of any kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lot. Neither the seller, ourselves, our officers, employees or agents, give any representation, warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, completeness, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, prior ownership history, or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind whatsoever is excluded by this paragraph.

Purchased Lots - If for any reason a purchased lot cannot be delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, mis-delivered or lost prior to delivery, Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. shall not be liable for any amount in excess of that paid by the purchaser.

Legal Ramifications - The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these Conditions of Sale, the conduct of the auction and any matters connected with any of the foregoing shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the jurisdiction in Illinois. If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Discretion - Any and all of the conditions may be waived or modified in the sole discretion of Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc.

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