SOLD
3,500.00USD+ buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2006 May 21 @ 14:53UTC-5 : EST/CDT
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BABE RUTH AUTOGRAPH, Jean Grindell's autograph book, each page 5 1/2"x4 1/2", one page signed boldly by Ruth during visit to her residence, includes photo of Grindell and her obit from 1940, note: 30 day guarantee on this lot for authentication, PACKING
Auction Location:
53 Church Hill Road, Newtown, Connecticut, United States
Previewing Details:
Friday and Saturday prior, 1-6pm each day, 9-11am auction day
6% CT sales tax applies to all sales- even out of state- unless a Connecticut resale certificate for antiques is completed. Out of state dealers can use their local resale numbers on the Connecticut License form. See our website for form, www.fairfieldauction.com
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| ST |
6% |
State Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
20% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
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Payment Details:
Bank Wire and Personal Cheques. We do not accept Credit Cards.
Accepted Payment Methods:
- Check/Cheque
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1) A buyer' premium of 20% is added to the price knocked down by the Auctioneer. Connecticut sales tax of 6% is applied to all purchases- for purchases where delivery is taken in Connecticut- unless a valid resale number is on file. Resale numbers from any state are acceptable, but a Connecticut resale certificate must be completed. This is required by the State of Connecticut. A link to the form is available on our website at http://www.fairfieldauction.com/links/5june25.htm. A completed resale certificate AND a photocopy of the original resale license must accompany payment for any payments not including Connecticut sales tax. Payment should be made to,
Fairfield Auction,LLC
53 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
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