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550.00USD+ (96.25) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2015 Aug 22 @ 14:32UTC-4 : AST/EDT
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Ringo Rare Coin Auctions, Mike. THE MIDNIGHT SALE. PRIVATE AUCTION SALE TO BE HELD IN THE LUXURIOUS ROBERT MARTIN ROOM OF THE 57 PARK PLAZA HOTEL, APRIL 28, 1991, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE 1991 EAC CONVENTION Pre-publication materials, including: 1) Typewritten computer printout of the catalogue draft. 5 sheets of 8.5 by 11 inch paper, printed on one side and stapled in corner. Undated. Catalogued by Walter Breen and Jeff Rock. 2) Photocopy of the laid-out draft with most photos in place and with original handwritten notes from Jim Trethewey to Rob Retz (both of whom worked on the catalogue production). 45 sheets of 8.5 by 11 inch paper, printed on one side. Loose. 3) Color printout proof. 64 pages. 8.5 by 11 inch paper, printed on both sides and stapled in corner. General wear; very good or better. Pre-publication materials of this famous/infamous/notorious private auction. Occasioned by the purchase of one Virginia and twenty-four Connecticut coppers by Mike Ringo shortly before the 1991 Early American Coppers Convention in Boston, the auction took place in Robert Martin's hotel room late on the evening of April 28, 1991. The twelve attendees, all captured in a color photograph reproduced in the catalogue, were Walter Breen (resplendent in tie-dye), Ed Sarrafian, Jeff Rock, Jim Goudge, Don Mituzas, Steve Tanenbaum, Tom Rinaldo, Robert Martin, Mike Ringo, Dave Townson, Rob Retz and Dr. Michael Spencer. Cleverly composed, anyone reading the catalogue will themselves soon be in stitches. The fourteen terms of sale are all amusing; number 10, for example, states that the "losing party in any dispute arising as a result of this sale will be subject to arbitrary binding--unless he likes it." The coins were catalogued by Walter Breen and Jeff Rock, with each lot description written in their hands in black and blue ink on a small Howard Johnson note slip (reproduced, some in reduced format, in the catalogue). Enlarged illustrations of some of the coins are also present in the catalogue. There were no great rarities here; lot 17 brought the highest price of $310, and lot 21 brought only $25. The commentary, however, is priceless. After lot 1, it is noted that "This coin has been submitted numerous times to Breen's Braille Grading Service." Lot 3: "There is no truth to the rumor that a young Bob Vlack posed for this coin, and we really wish collectors would stop referring to it as the 'Vlack Head' variety." Lot 9: "Noted collector William Anton, Jr. observes that a specimen of this variety in his collection is double-struck, off-center and clipped, over a New Jersey copper (Maris 69-W) partial brockage cap, itself struck over a counterstamped Low-145 Hard Times token, proving that the Elizabethtown mint operated well into the 1830's. Or, it could be a piece of charcoal." Lot 16: "This is a hitherto unknown specimen of an extremely common variety." The bid sheet notes that "A 10% buyer's premium will be added to all lots, successful or not."
Auction Location:
141 W. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, Ohio, 43230, United States
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| OHIO |
7.5% |
OH State Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
17.5% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
All postage, insurance and shipping charges will be added to the buyer’s invoice. There will be a $3.00 charge per lot for processing. Unless exempt by law, the buyer will be required to pay 7.5% sales tax on the total purchase price of all lots delivered in Ohio. Purchasers may also be liable for compensating use taxes in other states, which are solely the responsibility of the purchaser. Foreign bidders may be required to pay duties, fees or taxes in their respective countries, which are also the responsibility of the bidders. See Terms of Sale for full details.
Payment Details:
This sale is conducted in U.S. dollars. Payment may be made by check, money order, credit card, PayPal or wire transfer. All checks must be in U.S. dollars, drawn on U.S. banks and have electronic encoding. Our bank account details will be provided on request for wire transfers, and any bank charges must be paid by the sender. Invoices may be paid by credit card or PayPal, but the bidder agrees to pay a 3% bank fee for doing so. See Terms of Sale for full details.
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1. This is an online and mail-bid sale. Absentee bids will be accepted by mail, fax, email and phone until the day before the first session of the live online sale. On the day of the live online sale, only bids placed via the live online platform will be accepted: no phone, fax, email or mail bids can be entered on the day of the sale.
2. All lots will be sold to the highest bidder. All bids (whether placed online or by mail, fax, email or phone) will be treated as limits and lots will be purchased below these limits where competition permits. Lots will be sold on the date of the online sale.
3. Absentee bidders should be mindful that bids submitted in irregular increments may be rounded to a lower bid to comply with the online platform’s established bidding increments.
4. Unless exempt by law, the buyer will be required to pay 7.5% sales tax on the total purchase price of all lots delivered in Ohio. Purchasers may also be liable for compensating use taxes in other states, which are solely the responsibility of the purchaser. Foreign bidders may be required to pay duties, fees or taxes in their respective countries, which are also the responsibility of the bidders.
5. This is not an approval sale. Any claims for adjustment by bidders must be made within three days after receipt of lots purchased. No lots may be returned without our written permission. By submitting bids you agree to the Terms of Sale.
6. Bidders unknown to us must, upon request, supply acceptable credit references or a 25% deposit to assure entry of their bids. Registration of unknown bidders on the live online platform will constitute approval only when the bidders provides an acceptable credit card number with registration.
7. This is a reserve auction. The estimates of value are intended solely as a guide. Starting prices for this sale are at approximately two-thirds of estimate, though this may vary. Kolbe & Fanning reserve the right to purchase items in this sale for customers or stock at their discretion.
8. A buyer’s premium of 17.5% will be added to the cost of all lots purchased. There is no additional charge or commission for executing
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9. We reserve the right to withdraw any lot prior to sale for any reason.
10. All postage, insurance and shipping charges will be added to the buyer’s invoice. There will be a $3.00 charge per lot for processing.
11. A late payment fee of 2% per month will be charged on accounts remaining unpaid 30 days after the sale.
12. This sale is conducted in U.S. dollars. Payment may be made by check, money order, credit card, PayPal or wire transfer. All checks must be in U.S. dollars, drawn on U.S. banks and have electronic encoding. Our bank account details will be provided on request for wire transfers, and any bank charges must be paid by the sender. Invoices may be paid by credit card or PayPal, but the bidder agrees to pay a 3% bank fee for doing so.
13. 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, postal insurance will be obtained. Packages covered by private insurance will be so covered at a cost of 1% of total value, to be paid by the buyer.
14. Title of all items sold is warranted by the auction firm as clear and firm attests to the right to convey title; title remains with the firm 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.
15. All lots 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.
16. Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers LLC are licensed by the State of Ohio Department of Agriculture (license 2011000028) as an auction firm, and are bonded as required by law in favor of the State of Ohio.
BOOK SIZES
Folio: over 13 inches
4to (quarto): 12 inches
8vo (octavo): 9 inches
12mo (duodecimo): 7–8 inches
16mo (sextodecimo): 6–7 inches
24mo (vigesimoquarto): 5–6 inches
32mo (trigesimosecundo): 4–5 inches
The above sizes are intended for modern books; antiquarian books are described based on page format.
BOOK CONDITIONS
As new — no signs of wear or defects.
Fine — nice clean copy, slight signs of use.
Very good — some wear, no serious defects.
Good — average used and worn book, complete.
Reading copy — poor but readable.
Ex-library — with library identification marks.
All serious defects are noted.
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.