Auction Information

 

Current Auction Catalogues
Auction Date	No.	Title (click on title to get to download page)
March 20, 2008	105	The Dan Koppersmith Library, Alan Meghrig Library Part III, and Other Properties

Future Auctions
Auction Date	No.	Title	Accepting Consignments Until
Sept. 18, 2008	106	Important Numismatic Works	Please inquire
	107	Important Numismatic Works	Please inquire

*NOTE: All catalogs are in Adobe Acrobat Reader Format (PDF) Version 7 (Version 5 compatible).

General Terms Of Sale:
1.	This is an auction sale. Lots will be sold on the date indicated. Seven and three fourth percent state sales tax will be added to the cost of all lots delivered in California.
2.	All lots will be sold to the highest bidder. Bids will be treated as limits and lots will be purchased below the maximums where competition permits. Generally, bidding will start at two-thirds of estimate. In no case will lots be sold for less than 50% of estimate.
3.	Mail bid auction sales are not approval sales. No lot may be returned without written permission, and such permission must be requested within three days after receipt of lots purchased. By submitting bids you agree to the Terms of Sale herewith set forth.
4.	Bidders unknown to us must supply acceptable credit references or a 25% deposit to assure entry of their bids.
5.	A fifteen percent buyer's premium will be added to the cost of all lots. There is no additional charge or commission for executing your bids.
6.	All postage, insurance and shipping charges will be added to your invoice. There will be a charge per lot for packing and processing.
7.	Terms of this sale are strictly cash in United States funds. Foreign payments must be made in dollars. All checks must be drawn on United States banks and must have electronic encoding. Payments may also be made directly to our bank: Bank of America, Branch #0189, 28200 St. Hwy. 189, Bldg. "G", Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352. Account No. 01895-02376. Checks drawn on foreign banks will not be accepted.
8.	Lots to be mailed to addresses not in the United States or its Territories will be sent only at the risk of the purchaser. When possible, insurance or registration will be obtained. There will be a charge of $1.00 per $100.00 of value for international shipments covered by private insurance.
9.	Title to all lots remains with the cataloguer until paid for in full. Payment must be made immediately upon notification or upon receipt of material. The discretionary right to withhold delivery of lots until full payment has been received is reserved.
10.	All books are as described. We acknowledge the possibility of errors or typographical mistakes, and any errors on our part will be cheerfully corrected. We cannot be responsible for your errors; please check your bid sheet carefully.

BOOK SIZES	BOOK CONDITIONS
F° (folio) over 13"	As new/Mint - no signs of wear or defects.
4to (quarto) over 11"	Very fine - near new, minimal signs of use.
8vo (octavo) over 8"	Fine - nice clean copy, slight signs of use.
12mo (duodecimo) over 7"	Very good - some wear, no serious defects.
16mo (sextodecimo) over 6"	Good - average used and worn book, complete.
24mo (vigesimoquarto) over 5"	Reading copy - poor but readable.
32mo (trigesimosecundo) over 4"	Ex-library - with library identification marks.

Unless stated otherwise, all books are bound; all periodicals and auction sale catalogues are in the original paper covers.

Books without descriptions of condition may be assumed to be nice clean copies in the octavo range.

Sizes are not always noted for auction catalogues and periodicals. All serious defects are noted.

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