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tact in the condition received by the purchaser. The following lots
are not returnable except at the discretion of Archives Interna-
tional Auctions: (i) lots from purchasers who attended the exhibi-
tion of the lots; (ii) lots examined by postal viewers; (iii) lots on
account of their appearance, if they are illustrated in this Cata-
logue; or (iv) lots described as having repairs, defects or faults
for any reason.
(d) Authenticity. Any lot which is declared otherwise than genuine by
a generally recognized authority is returnable, provided such lot
is received by Archives International Auctions within four weeks
of the date of the auction. Proof that a generally recognized au-
thority declines to express an opinion is normally grounds for the
return of a lot.
(e) Expenses incurred a purchaser in the submission and the return
of a lot under Conditions of Sale 7 are not subject to refund.
SALES TAX
8.
Unless presentation of satisfactory proof that it is exempted by law,
a purchaser shall pay to Archives International Auctions New Jersey
or New York State and local sales taxes, or any compensating use
taxes of any other State claiming jurisdiction. A purchaser shall in-
demnify Archives International Auctions and hold it harmless of and
from any claims of any jurisdiction for sales taxes relating to the pur-
chase of articles at the auction, whenever the same may arise.
APPLICABLE LAW, JURISDICTION, ETC.
9.
All matters arising out of this auction shall be governed by the laws
of the State of New Jersey without giving effect to the choice of law
principles thereof.
ARBITRATION
10. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this auction shall
be settled by arbitration in the City of New York, State of New York in
accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association
and judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator or Arbitra-
torsmay be entered in any Court having jurisdiction.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF ACTIONS
11. The purchaser at this auction (a) consents and submits to the juris-
diction of the Courts of the State of New Jersey or New York and of
the Courts of the United States for a judicial district within the territo-
rial limits of the State of New Jersey for all matters arising out of this
auction sale, including, without limitation, any action or proceeding
instituted for the enforcement of any right, remedy, obligation and li-
ability arising under or by reason thereof; and (b) consents and sub-
mits to the venue of such action or proceeding in the City of Hacken-
sack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey (or such judicial district
of a Court of the United States as shall include the same, and (c) fur-
ther consents that service of process in any action relating thereto
may be effected by registered mail, return receipt requested address
to the purchase at the address given to the auctioneer at the time of
the sale.
BIDDING STEPS
12. Bidding Steps shall be as follows:
BIDS BY TELEPHONE
(a) Must be confirmed in writing unless waived by the auctioneer.
(b) Any errors are the responsibility of the bidder.
(c) No bids accepted less than 1 hour before the commencement of
the sale.
BIDS BY FAX OR EMAIL
Bids must be received 1 hour before sale commences — be sure to use
FAX: (201) 871-4345 or EMAIL:
INFO@ARCHIVESINTERNATIONAL.COMPHONE BIDDING DURING THE SALE
Phone bidding space is limited and available on a first come, first served
basis.
The importance of reserving early cannot be overstated!
Please call us at (201) 944-4800 to reserve your phone bidding space
CONDITIONS OF SALE
THE PLACING OF A BID SHALL CONSTITUTE ACCEPTANCE OF THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE
BIDS INCREASE
Up to $100 $5.00
100-$300 $10.00
300-$750 $25.00
$750-$1,500 $50.00
$1,500-$3,000 $100.00
BIDS INCREASE
$3,000-$7,500 $250.00
$7,500-$15,000 $500.00
$15,000-$30,000 $1000.00
$30,000-$75,000 $2500.00
$75,000 and Up Auctioneer’s Discretion