Auction Date:2017 Apr 12 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:236 Commercial St., Suite 100, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Extraordinary complete presidential autograph collection from George Washington through Barack Obama, consisting of a variety of formats including documents, letters, free franks, signatures, and more; many of them are signed as president. The collection is contained within two large binders, with several of the items affixed to their backing sheets. In overall very good to fine condition.
Aside from a complete collection of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, which has become virtually impossible to assemble, a complete presidential collection represents an apex of autograph collecting. Rarely are we privileged to offer such a fine, complete collection of every former president of the United States.
The Collection
1. George Washington
Address panel accomplished in Washington’s hand as president, 4.5 x 3, addressed to “Colo. Will’m A. Washington, Westmoreland Cty, Virginia,” and signed in the lower left, “Care of the Postmaster, Leeds Town, President U. S.” In fine condition. William Augustine Washington was the second cousin of George Washington, and served as a cavalry officer in the Continental Army during the Revolution.
2. John Adams
Partial partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 10.5 x 8.5, March 8, 1798. The bottom portion of a ship’s pass, signed at the conclusion by President Adams and countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering. In very good to fine condition, with toning along folds, and two small holes at fold intersections.
3. Thomas Jefferson
Third-person ALS, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, May 10, 1785. In full: “Mr. Jefferson will hope the honor of Mr. Ruston’s company to dinner tomorrow after the conclusion of the review.” Addressed on the integral address panel in Jefferson’s hand to “A Mons., Mons. Ruston, Hotel d’Orleans, Pennsylvania.” in very good to fine condition, with an area of restored paper loss to the corner of the integral address leaf.
4. James Madison
Full free frank, measuring 9.75 x 7.5 unfolded with a center panel of 5.25 x 3.25, addressed in Madison’s hand to “General Js. Breckinridge, Richmond,” and franked in the upper right, “Free, James Madison.” Dated in another hand, “Orange, 23 Jany 1820.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light toning, heaviest along folds.
5. James Monroe
Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 16 x 10, November 13, 1822. President Monroe grants Armstrong Davidson a parcel of land “in the district of Delaware, and State of Ohio, containing One hundred and Sixty Acres.” Signed at the conclusion by President Monroe and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office John McLean. In fine condition, with Monroe’s signature just a shade light.
6. John Quincy Adams
Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 13.75 x 9.25, April 1, 1825. President Adams grants James M. White a parcel “containing Eighty acres of the Lands directed to be sold at Franklin, Missouri.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Adams and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office George Graham. An unusual example from less than a month into Adams’s term, as his predecessor’s name was crossed out at the top, and corrected to “John Quincy Adams” in another hand. In very good to fine condition, with light staining to left side and light toning along one of the vertical folds.
7. Andrew Jackson
Manuscript vellum DS as president, one page, 14.5 x 12.5, April 10, 1835. A land grant bounty for service in the military, in part: “In consideration of Military Service performed by Adam Wallace a Captain for three years to the United States in the Virginia Line on Continental Establishment…There is granted by the United States…a certain Tract of Land containing one thousand acres situate between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers north west of the river Ohio.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by President Jackson and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Elijah Hayward. In very good to fine condition, with a trimmed top edge, two small holes near the top, and scattered overall light creasing and soiling.
8. Martin Van Buren
Partly-printed DS as president, signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 21.25 x 16.75, June 26, 1839. Four-language ship’s paper issued to “Samuel H. Tuber, master or commander of the Ship called Friendship…laden with Provisions, Staves and Utensils for a whaling voyage.” Signed in the center by President Van Buren and countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsyth. In very good to fine condition, with light show-through from old reinforcements along the side edges and central vertical fold, and light circular seal offsetting over the first half of Van Buren’s signature.
9. William Henry Harrison
ALS signed "Willm H. Harrison," one page, 8 x 12.75, October 14, 1811. Letter to General John Gibson, written as Governor of the Indiana Territory, from Battaille des Illinois. In full: "Finding it problematical whether I shall be able to reach Vincennes or not by the 28th inst. I have enclosed you a proclamation postponing the meeting of the Legislature until the 2d Monday of November. As soon as you receive this I wish you to put the seal on the Proclamation & take it to Stout & get some copies printed, one of which you will please to enclose to each member & send some by the Post now to be struck up a long road. I hope you will not fail to send them on by this mail as it is important that the members should receive it as soon as possible. I must refer you to Mr. Wallace for the news of the Camp." A few partial separations to intersecting folds, one fold passing through a single letter of signature, old repairs to folds on reverse, scattered toning and soiling, slight reinforcement to right edge, and left edge affixed to an album leaf, otherwise very good condition. Provenance: The Presidential Autograph Collection of Alfred L. Baker, sold at Bonhams in December 2006. In very good condition, with splitting to two vertical folds folds, old repairs to folds on reverse, scattered toning and light staining, and the left edge affixed to an album leaf.
As governor of the Indiana Territory in 1811, Harrison was authorized by Secretary of War William Eustis to march against Tecumseh's nascent confederation as a show of force. As hostilities rose, Harrison wrote this letter to one of his cabinet members with instructions for the postponement of the Indiana Territory's Legislature meeting: the impending conflict was unavoidable and required Harrison's full attention. Just weeks later, with 1,000 troops behind him, the General marched north to Prophetstown in an attempt to intimidate the Shawnee into making peace. But when the tribes launched a surprise attack on the morning of November 7th, battle ensued and Harrison defeated the tribal forces at the Battle of Tippecanoe. He was hailed a national hero, and earned the nickname 'Old Tippecanoe,' a name that he would underscore in his successful campaign for the presidency years later. This letter, sent at a crucial time, as the general put official business on the back burner to give heed to the conflict at hand, marks the beginning of the battle that would become the highlight of his career.
10. John Tyler
Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 11.75 x 15, June 24, 1844. Scallop-topped ship’s pass issued to “the Ship Huntress, Edward T. Shearman master or commander.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Tyler and countersigned by Secretary of State John C. Calhoun. In very good condition, with light show-through from old mounting traces along the left edge, light overall soiling, staining, and creasing, and the handwritten portions of the document quite faded, Tyler’s signature being the exception.
11. James K. Polk
ADS as president, signed “J. K. P.,” penned across the front of an envelope addressed to him, one page, 3.5 x 8.5, November 16, 1847. In part: “Recommendations of Dr. John Parshall of Athens, Tennessee, as surgeon to the…Regiment of Volunteers. Let Dr. Parshall be appointed in place of Dr. J. G. M. Ramsey.” In fine condition, with light toning along the fold at the bottom.
12. Zachary Taylor
Bold ink signature, “Very respectfully sir, Your obt. servt., Z. Taylor, Major Genl., U. S. Army,” on a light blue 4 x 2 slip. In fine condition.
13. Millard Fillmore
Free-franked mailing envelope, 5 x 3, addressed in another hand to “Daniel Phillips, Esq., Marshfield, Mass’tts,” and franked in the upper right, “M. Fillmore.” In very good to fine condition, with light overall mottled foxing and a small stain to Fillmore’s last name.
14. Franklin Pierce
Free-franked mailing envelope, 5.25 x 3, addressed in another hand to “Mr. H. E. Armington, Boston, Ms.,” and franked at the top, “Free, Frank. Pierce.” In very good condition, with a vertical fold and light toning along the edges from being affixed to a same-size sheet.
15. James Buchanan
Partly-printed DS, one page, 11 x 17, no date but circa 1846. Official passport issued to Mary Wiley, providing instructions to "permit safely and freely to pass, Miss Mary Wiley, a Citizen of the United States." Filled out along the left side with her physical description. Signed at the conclusion by Secretary of State Buchanan. In very good condition, with scattered light staining and show-through from stamps and endorsements to reverse.
16. Abraham Lincoln
Crisp ink signature, “A. Lincoln,” on a 4.75 x 1.75 slip. In fine condition, with edge toning very easily matted out.
17. Andrew Johnson
Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17.75 x 13.75, March 21, 1866. President Johnson appoints W. Martin Jones as “Consul of the United States of America at Clifton, Canada.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Johnson and countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. Light irregular over toning, and archival repairs on the reverse to several fold splits and a tear to the upper edge. A highly unusual document.
18. U. S. Grant
Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 16 x 10, March 18, 1873. President Grant appoints James D. Howell as “Deputy Postmaster at Fair Haven, in the State of Connecticut.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Grant and countersigned by Secretary of State Hamilton Fish. In fine condition, with several additional intersecting folds.
19. Rutherford B. Hayes
Ink signature, “R. B. Hayes,” on an off-white 4.75 x 1.5 slip. In fine condition.
20. James A. Garfield
Free-franked mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3, addressed in another hand to “Numismatic & Archaeological Society, New York, N. Y.,” and franked in the upper right, “J. A. Garfield, MC.” In fine condition.
21. Chester A. Arthur
Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 19.5, January 30, 1884. President Arthur appoints Robert H. Hall as “Major of the Twenty second Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Arthur and countersigned by Secretary of War Robert Todd Lincoln. In fine condition, with restored paper loss to lower right corner.
22. Grover Cleveland
Official Executive Mansion card, signed in ink as president, “Grover Cleveland, Sept. 9, 1893.” In fine condition, with scattered light soiling.
23. Benjamin Harrison
ALS in pencil as president, signed “Benj. Harrison,” one page, 5.75 x 8.5, February 22, 1890. Letter to Hon. C. C. Hines, in full: “If you want to sell make me an offer by letter giving me the dimensions of the lots and cost to us.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining and an irregularly trimmed top edge.
24. William McKinley
Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 21 x 16, August 30, 1899. President McKinley appoints Conant S. Buttrick as “First Lieutenant in the Forty-sixth regiment of Infantry, United States Volunteers.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President McKinley and countersigned by Secretary of War Elihu Root. In very good to fine condition, with creasing and toning to side edges, a few stains, and damage to the blue wafer seal; McKinley’s unaffected signature can only be described as pristine.
25. Theodore Roosevelt
Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 20 x 16, April 4, 1908. President Roosevelt appoints Stanislaus M. Neisser as "First Lieutenant in the Philippine Scouts, in the service of the United States." Neatly signed at the conclusion by President Roosevelt, and countersigned by Acting Secretary of War Robert Shaw Oliver. The embossed blue seal affixed to the lower left remains crisp and fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with toning to the edges from prior display.
25. William H. Taft
Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 15.25 x 19.25, June 8, 1911. President Taft appoints Lewis Foerster as “Captain of Cavalry in the Service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Taft, and countersigned by Henry L. Stimson as secretary of war. Blue War Office seal remains affixed to lower left. In fine condition, with expected light overall rippling.
27. Woodrow Wilson
Treasurer of the United States check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Woodrow Wilson as president, payable to James C. Parrish, Jr., for $1, January 28, 1919. Affixed to a larger backing sheet, otherwise fine condition.
28. Warren G. Harding
TLS as president, one page, 6.5 x 8.5, White House letterhead, September 25, 1922. Letter to Lewis Strauss, in full: “You wrote me early in the month relative to the bestowal of a distinguished service medal upon our good friend Julius Rosenwald. I made acknowledgment of your letter and then submitted the matter to the Secretary of War. I am enclosing herewith his reply. In view of the fact that it has been the policy of the War Department throughout this administration to limit the bestowal of service medals to military officers I should be reluctant to change the policy without the approval of the Congress. I am rather sorry that such is the case, because I know something of the eminent and useful services which Mr. Rosenwald so patriotically and ably bestowed.” In fine condition.
29. Calvin Coolidge
Ink signature, “Calvin Coolidge,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 Vice-President’s Chamber card. In fine condition.
30. Herbert Hoover
Vintage sepia matte-finish 9 x 13 seated portrait of Hoover by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Frearas Hoag, with kind regards of Herbert Hoover." In fine condition.
31. Franklin D. Roosevelt
TLS as president, one page, 7.5 x 9.75, White House letterhead, December 9, 1937. Letter to Charles F. Ernst, president of the American Public Welfare Association, in part: “The development and maintenance of sound principles and the effective administration of public welfare are of such incalculable importance to our national well-being that I am gratified indeed to learn of plans for the Second Annual Round Table Conference of the American Public Welfare Association…The problems before you are many and so complex in nature that their solution will demand the exercise of all the resources we possess or can command of experience and judgment…In sending the conference my hearty greetings, may I express the hope that your deliberations will be fruitful of constructive results in the great field to which you and your devoted fellow-workers are directing your efforts.” Accompanied by the original White House mailing envelope. In fine condition, with some light soiling to the right side.
32. Harry S. Truman
TLS, one page, 6.75 x 8.5, personal letterhead, August 30, 1958. Letter to Oklahoman Senator Mike Monroney, in full: “I am enclosing the cards you sent to me for signature on June 30th. Unfortunately, they were at the bottom of the great pile of mail that accumulated here while I was gone. Miss Anna Elgin’s letter is being returned too so you can have it where it will do the most good. I apologize for the delay, but circumstances made it unavoidable.” Truman adds a brief postscript in his own hand, “When things like this happen I’m not sure I’m as efficient as I was in times past.” In fine condition, with a small stain touching the postscript.
33. Dwight D. Eisenhower
TLS as president, one page, 7 x 10, White House letterhead, July 6, 1959. Letter to Robert Dechert, in part: “It is with considerable reluctance that I accept your resignation as General Counsel of the Department of Defense, where you have served your country with such distinction and ability for the past two and a half years. It must be a source of deep satisfaction to you to realize how important your contribution has been. I am happy that you have agreed to serve as a consultant to the Secretary of Defense through the present session of Congress. Because of certain of your commitments in the Department of Defense, I am accepting your resignation with your own acquiescence as of the fifteenth of July, instead of the first of July, with the understanding that you will assume thereafter the consultant status.” Accompanied by the original White House mailing envelope. In fine condition.
34. John F. Kennedy
Kennedy reactivates the National Labor-Management Panel
Rare partly-printed DS as president, one page, 22.5 x 18.5, May 23, 1963. President Kennedy appoints J. Curtis Counts of California as "a Member of the National Labor–Management Panel for a term of two years." Signed at the conclusion by Kennedy and countersigned by Acting Secretary of State George W. Ball. Beige wafer seal remains affixed to lower left. In fine condition. Three days after signing this document, President Kennedy released a statement on his decision to reactivate the National Labor-Management Panel authorized by the Labor-Management Relations Act of 1947, also known as the Taft-Hartley Act. Working in an advisory capacity with the Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, the duty of the panel focuses on 'avoidance of industrial controversies and the manner in which mediation and voluntary adjustment shall be administered, particularly with reference to controversies affecting the general welfare of the country.' Kennedy appointed six persons for each labor and management panel, with Counts, a manager of employee relations at Douglas Aircraft Company, as part of the management team. A crisp and boldly signed document from JFK.
35. Lyndon B. Johnson
TLS as president, one page, 6.5 x 8.5, White House letterhead, July 6, 1967. Letter to Norma Cousins, editor of the Saturday Review, in full: “I welcome your kind and encouraging analysis of our response to recent foreign crises. Your own experienced judgments of these matters strengthen my convictions that calm, constructive initiatives will yet yield the enduring stability all men of conscience and vision seek. As ever, I welcome your support in that purpose.” In fine condition, with light edge toning.
36. Richard Nixon
TLS as president signed “RN,” one page, 6.75 x 7, White House letterhead, December 5, 1970. Letter to Californian Senator George Murphy, in full: “The book enclosed with this note is a token of my appreciation for the important contribution you have made toward the cause of good government. As you know, I will always be grateful personally to you for the great help you have given to my efforts, and I though that these collected speeches might serve to point out the paths this Administration is taking us to achieve the goals all of us are seeking—for our country, for ourselves, and for our children.” Accompanied by the original White House mailing envelope. In fine condition.
37. Gerald Ford
TLS as president signed “Jerry Ford,” one page, 6.5 x 8.5, White House letterhead, December 6, 1974. Letter to former New York Congressman Abraham J. Multer, in full: “Your good letter has been at hand for some time now and I regret the delay in response. As you know, I have announced the appointment of Frank Zarb to be Federal Energy Administrator. I appreciated knowing of your high regard for Robert K. Multer and his qualifications for service. With warmest personal regards.” In fine condition.
38. Jimmy Carter
TLS as president signed “Jimmy,” one page, 7.5 x 8.75, White House letterhead, April 11, 1978. Letter to California Congressman John E. Moss, in full: “Rosalynn and I join in sending you bets wishes on your birthday. May you enjoy a successful and happy year.” In fine condition, with faint toning to the top.
39. Ronald Reagan
TLS signed “Ron,” one page, 8.5 x 11, State of California Governor’s Office letterhead, October 24, 1971. In part: “I’m sorry to be so late with my answer…at first I was deeply involved in tax reform meetings with our legislative leadership, and then I left for a two-week Orient trip on behalf of the President. We just got back and, while I have a lot of catching up to do, I didn’t want to postpone this note any longer. I have been most interested in the result of the primary race for town clerk. Since it’s almost impossible to get local news from other states out here, I hope you will give me the details soon. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.
40. George Bush
ALS as president signed “George,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 4.5, Bush–Quayle campaign stationery card, circa 1988. Letter to Ron, in full: “Here are a handful of buttons—I don’t know whether they work or not—many folks simply make their own since our $ goes for TV. Your friend in victory.” Collector’s ink notations to lower left indicate letter was obtained on October 3, 1988. In fine condition.
41. Bill Clinton
Traveling media pool ticket for the second presidential debate, No. 1335, 2.25 x 4.5, signed in blue felt tip by Bill Clinton, and vertically in black felt tip by Bob Dole. In fine condition.
42. George W. Bush
Felt tip signature, “Best wishes, George Bush,” on an off-white 7.5 x 9.25 sheet of White House letterhead. In fine condition.
43. Barack Obama
Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Barack and Michele Obama posing with four previous presidents and first ladies during the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas, on April 25, 2013, signed in the lower border in black felt tip by Barack Obama as president. In fine condition.
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RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive.
Payment:
Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction's premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than thirty (30) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder.
Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction's election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller's and Buyer's Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot.
All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements.
All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction's account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes "good funds": checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks.
In the event that a Bidder's payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder's bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment.
If RR Auction refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay attorney's fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney's time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys.
RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the “Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder's property in their possession.
All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC.
Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges:
Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction.
Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item'(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs.
Title:
Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper.
Rights Reserved:
RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone.
Conducting the Auction:
RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages.
RR Auction’s Discretion:
RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auction's record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale.
Reserves:
Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own.
Off-Site Bidding:
Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction's approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction's sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form.
RR Auction’s Remedies:
Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder's obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Warranties:
RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold "as is" and "where is". By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title.
All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices.
Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly.
All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot's usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “Certification of Authenticity”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The Certification of Authenticity inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction's records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the Certification of Authenticity, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. The Certification of Authenticity is valid from date of the Auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot (the “Auction Date”) until five (5) years after the Auction Date, without exception.
FIREARMS.
RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm.
Limitation of Damages:
In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Bidder, or Bidder is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of RR Auction, the liability, if any, of RR Auction, shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the amount actually paid for the property by Bidder. In no event shall RR Auction be liable for incidental, special, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, value of investment or opportunity cost.
Unauthorized Statements:
Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction.
Bidder’s Remedies:
Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid.
This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor's warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder's benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor's warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances.
If Bidder wishes to challenge the AC within the period of the Certification of Authenticity, Bidder must present written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If RR Auction agrees that the lot is not as represented, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be a refund of their purchase price, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable. If RR Auction does not agree with the claim by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale.
Any such challenge concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Bidder’s notice to RR Auction of Bidder’s contention that the lot was not authentic, or six (6) years from the Auction Date, whichever is sooner.
If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control. This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction.
NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE.
RR Auction’s Additional Services:
For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge.
Headings:
Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer.
Entire Agreement:
These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties.
If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.
Governing Law and Enforcement
The Parties agree that any agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location.
The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages.
The Parties consent to the enforcement of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in either the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.
The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties' agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000. The prevailing Party in such a proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the proceeding, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.
CONDUCT OF AUCTION
Estimate Prices:
In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).
Owned or Guaranteed Property:
RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction.
Before the Auction:
Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction's staff are available at viewings and by appointment.
Maximum Bids – All Auctions:
To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder's bid.
Successful Bids:
The fall of RR Auction's hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice.
Unsold Lots:
If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer's Premium, return rights, and disclaimers.
Bidding—Timed Auction:
Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.
To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.
Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion.
Bidding - Internet – Live Auction:
Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right.
To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.
Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.
During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www.liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector.com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium.
Miscellaneous:
Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction's Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer's Premium and Consignor a Seller's Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller's agreement.
Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with "do-not-call" regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.
Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.