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  • The Present State of Europe: or, the Historical and Political Monthly Mercury Newsbook Containing Report of the Siege of St.
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 1

    The Present State of Europe: or, the Historical and Pol...

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Pennsylvania Gazette, French and Indian War-Era Issue Containing News about the Albany Congress
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 2

    Pennsylvania Gazette, French and Indian War-Era Issue C...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • French & Indian War, Manuscript Orderly Book, Recorded by Captain Nathaniel Perry, 1755-1756
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 3

    French & Indian War, Manuscript Orderly Book, Recorded ...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • The Scots Magazine Containing Maps of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham and the Taking of Quebec City
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 4

    The Scots Magazine Containing Maps of the Battle of the...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • The Pennsylvania Gazette Reporting on the French and Indian War in Canada Following the Battle of Quebec
    Estimate
    $500 - $600
    Lot 5

    The Pennsylvania Gazette Reporting on the French and In...

    Est.
    $500 - $600
  • Maryland Land Grant Signed by Horatio Sharpe, 1760
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 6

    Maryland Land Grant Signed by Horatio Sharpe, 1760

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • The Boston Chronicle Reporting on the British Tax on Tea and Enforced Custom Duties
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 7

    The Boston Chronicle Reporting on the British Tax on Te...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Rare Revolutionary War Newspaper, Rivington's New-York Gazetteer; or, the Connecticut, Hudon's River, New-Jersey, and Quebec
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 8

    Rare Revolutionary War Newspaper, Rivington's New-York ...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • John Hancock Autograph Document Signed, 1784
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 9

    John Hancock Autograph Document Signed, 1784

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • John Morton, Signer, DS Appointment by the Committee of Safety
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 10

    John Morton, Signer, DS Appointment by the Committee of...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Nicholas Gilman, New Hampshire Patriot & Revolutionary War Veteran, Sword and Bible
    Estimate
    $40,000 - $60,000
    Lot 11

    Nicholas Gilman, New Hampshire Patriot & Revolutionary ...

    Est.
    $40,000 - $60,000
  • John Jay, George Clinton, and Morgan Lewis Militia Appointments Signed
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 12

    John Jay, George Clinton, and Morgan Lewis Militia Appo...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Signers of the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution, Autograph Group
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 13

    Signers of the Declaration of Independence and US Const...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Anthony Wayne Revolutionary War ALS, 1777
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 14

    Anthony Wayne Revolutionary War ALS, 1777

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Revolutionary War-Era Newspaper Reporting on Election of Benjamin Franklin as President of the American Philosophical Society
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 15

    Revolutionary War-Era Newspaper Reporting on Election o...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Signing of the Treaty of Paris Reported in Connecticut Courant, November 1783
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 16

    Signing of the Treaty of Paris Reported in Connecticut ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Pennsylvania Journal and the Weekly Advertiser Containing Act Granting Steamboat Monopoly to John Fitch, 1786
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 17

    Pennsylvania Journal and the Weekly Advertiser Containi...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Ratification of the US Constitution by Massachusetts, Detailed Report Published in the Pennsylvania Packet
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 18

    Ratification of the US Constitution by Massachusetts, D...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Ratification of the US Constitution Reported in The Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser, 1788
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 19

    Ratification of the US Constitution Reported in The Pen...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Columbian Centinel, Two Issues, 1791 & 1792, Incl. Ratification of the Bill of Rights
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 20

    Columbian Centinel, Two Issues, 1791 & 1792, Incl. Rati...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • The Connecticut Courant Containing Account of the Famous Indian Captivity Narrative of Massy Herberson, 1792
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 21

    The Connecticut Courant Containing Account of the Famou...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Rule as to the Sailing of Vessels of War of the Belligerent Nations from the United States, 1794 Broadside
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 22

    Rule as to the Sailing of Vessels of War of the Bellige...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • The Launching of the USS Constellation Reported in New York Newspaper, 1797
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 23

    The Launching of the USS Constellation Reported in New ...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Official Seaman's Protection Certificate, Dated 1806
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 24

    Official Seaman's Protection Certificate, Dated 1806

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • The Lowell Mercury, Telegraph, & Compend--Extra, Andrew Jackson's Proclamation Regarding the Nullification Crisis with South
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 25

    The Lowell Mercury, Telegraph, & Compend--Extra, Andrew...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • The Address of the People of South Carolina Assembled in Convention, to the People of the Slaveholding States, Rare Confedera
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 27

    The Address of the People of South Carolina Assembled i...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • The Year of Secession, 1861, Exceptional Confederate States of America Collection
    Estimate
    $35,000 - $45,000
    Lot 28

    The Year of Secession, 1861, Exceptional Confederate St...

    Est.
    $35,000 - $45,000
  • Secretarial Copy of Letter from Jefferson Davis
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 29

    Secretarial Copy of Letter from Jefferson Davis

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Jefferson Davis Autographed CDV, Plus
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 30

    Jefferson Davis Autographed CDV, Plus

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Jefferson Davis Autographed Cabinet Card
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 31

    Jefferson Davis Autographed Cabinet Card

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Jefferson Davis ALS, March 1857
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 32

    Jefferson Davis ALS, March 1857

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Famed Confederate Map Maker, Albert Campbell, Archive
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 33

    Famed Confederate Map Maker, Albert Campbell, Archive

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Confederate CDV Collection Compiled by CSA Mapmaker Albert Campbell, Incl. Davis, Lee, Jackson, McCulloch, & More
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 34

    Confederate CDV Collection Compiled by CSA Mapmaker Alb...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Appomattox Court House Relic Acquired by Albert H. Campbell, Twigs from the Apple Tree Under Which Lee Sat Before Surrenderin
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 35

    Appomattox Court House Relic Acquired by Albert H. Camp...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Civil War Broadside, There are now but Two Parties in this Country, the Friends and the Enemies of the Government
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 36

    Civil War Broadside, There are now but Two Parties in t...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Pennsylvania Civil War Recruitment Broadside, Once More for the Country!, August 1861
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 37

    Pennsylvania Civil War Recruitment Broadside, Once More...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • The War Has Already Begun!, New York 13th Regiment Recruitment Broadside, November 1861
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 38

    The War Has Already Begun!, New York 13th Regiment Recr...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Wadsworth Guards, Civil War Recruitment Broadside for the 104th New York Infantry
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 39

    Wadsworth Guards, Civil War Recruitment Broadside for t...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Harris' Light Cavalry, New York, Outstanding Illustrated Recruitment Broadside
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 40

    Harris' Light Cavalry, New York, Outstanding Illustrate...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Civil War Recruitment Broadside for Colonel Gregory's Regiment, the Cressman Guards Plus
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 41

    Civil War Recruitment Broadside for Colonel Gregory's R...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Civil War Broadsides Recruiting Volunteers to Serve Under Command of Colonel John D. Rust, 8th Maine Infantry
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 42

    Civil War Broadsides Recruiting Volunteers to Serve Und...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Massachusetts 19th Rifle Regiment, Civil War Recruitment Broadside
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 43

    Massachusetts 19th Rifle Regiment, Civil War Recruitmen...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Civil War Textile Broadside Recruiting Soldiers for the 32nd Massachusetts Regiment
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 44

    Civil War Textile Broadside Recruiting Soldiers for the...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Massachusetts Recruitment Broadsides, Group of Four, Ca 1862-1863
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 45

    Massachusetts Recruitment Broadsides, Group of Four, Ca...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Major General John A. Dix, Proclamation to the People of Accomac and Northampton Counties, VA, November 1861
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 46

    Major General John A. Dix, Proclamation to the People o...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Proclamation Issued to Clarksville, Tennessee Inhabitants Upon Suggestion of Cave Johnson
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 47

    Proclamation Issued to Clarksville, Tennessee Inhabitan...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • The New York Herald Reporting on the Progression of the Battle of Gettysburg, July 6, 1863
    Estimate
    $600 - $700
    Lot 48

    The New York Herald Reporting on the Progression of the...

    Est.
    $600 - $700
  • Very Rare Proclamation ... to the People of...Texas, July 1863, After the Fall of Vicksburg
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 49

    Very Rare Proclamation ... to the People of...Texas, Ju...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000

Auction Description

American History: Live Salesroom Auction by Cowan's Auctions

Cowan’s November 17 American History Auction Auction is comprised of a wide range of early photography, autographs, manuscripts, broadsides, imprints, flags, and ephemera representing the French & Indian War and Revolutionary War through the Civil War, Late Indian Wars-era, and beyond. The auction features a Rare French & Indian War Manuscript Orderly Book Recorded by Captain Nathaniel Perry, 1755-1756 (Lot 3), as well as a Sword and Family Bible identified to Nicholas Gilman, New Hampshire Patriot, Revolutionary War Veteran, and Signer of the US Constitution (Lot 11). An exceptional Confederate States of America Collection featuring documents, broadsides, imprints and relics dating from the Year of Secession in 1861 is the centerpiece of the Civil War offerings (Lot 28), accompanied by numerous Civil War cased images, CDVs, archives, and artwork, as well as additional broadsides and pipes from the Property of N. Flayderman & Co. 

Cowan’s is proud to offer several exceptional CDV Albums, most notably: Abolitionist Family CDV Album Containing Photographs of Slaves, Views of Port Royal, South Carolina (Lot 193), and an Album Containing Photographs of Mormon Elders, American Indians, Salt Lake City, Stage Stations, and More (Lot 329). 

An exceptional Photo Album and Archive Documenting Rev. W.C. Roe's Mission to Fort Sill, Incl. Many Photographs of Geronimo, Quanah Parker, and Others is also featured (Lot 308).

Other highlights from the auction include: Sir Edmund Loder, Naturalist, Horticulturist, Traveller, and Sportsman, Exceptional Photo Book Featuring A Visit to the World's Astronomical Observatories (Lot 185); Important Record of American Citizens Listed in the The American Artists Manual Manuscript Order Book, Ca 1812-1813, Incl. Thomas Jefferson (Lot 201); Lincolniana (Lots 208-224), including 2 rare CDVs of Lincoln Assassination Conspirator Lewis Powell (Lots 220-221); Strobridge Litho Co. posters and advertising cards (Lots 269-274); Extraordinary Quarter Plate Tintype of Jesse Gray, Noted Indiana Frontiersman, Indian Fighter, and War of 1812 Veteran (Lot 282); and so much more.

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$250,001 23.00
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$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
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$100,000 $10,000

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By registering and bidding in an auction conducted by Cowan's Auctions, Inc. ("Cowan's"), bidders (whether present in person, by telephone, by agent, by written or telephone absentee bid instruction, or through a live internet connection) agree to be bound by these terms. These are the complete and only terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. Cowan's retains the right to bar any bidder from participating in any auction and to exclude or reject any bid.

1) REGISTRATION. All bidders must register their name, permanent street address (no P.O. Boxes), and telephone number prior to the auction. Unless known to Cowan's, all registrants are required to present two forms of identification, at least one of which must include a current photograph. Bidders may be required to present a valid Visa or MasterCard. By registering with Cowan's or submitting an absentee bid form, an individual registrant authorizes Cowan's to obtain a copy of his or her consumer credit report and authorizes Cowan's, at its sole discretion, to use the information contained therein to make business decisions regarding the registrant's participation in the bidding process.

2) ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS. Bidding on any item, whether in person, by phone, by absentee bid or via a live internet auction indicates the bidder's agreement to be bound by these Terms and Conditions for Bidders. Any right of bidder under this agreement shall not be assignable and shall only be enforceable by the original buyer. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by the laws of the state of Ohio. All bidders submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Ohio.

3) TERMS OF SALE. Announcements made the day of auction take precedence over any previous communication. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot at any time before its final sale and to reject any bid for any reason. The highest bidder for each lot acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the "buyer." If any dispute arises as to any bidding, or between two or more bidders, at the sole discretion of the auctioneer, the successful bidder will be determined or the disputed lot shall be put up again at the last undisputed bid and resold.

4) BUYER'S PREMIUM. (a) Buyer's Premium for "Antique and Modern Firearms" auctions: The Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 20% of the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 15% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000.

(b) Buyer's Premium for "Decorative Art," "Fine Jewelry and Timepieces," "American History," "American Indian and Western Art" and any other specialized auctions. The Auctioneer will collect and retain from the Buyer, as additional commission, a premium equal to 23% of the Sale Price of each Lot up to and including $200,000, plus 18% of the amount by which the Sale Price exceeds $200,000.

5) ESTIMATES AND RESERVES. Presale estimates are intended to be guides and may or may not reflect the ultimate hammer price of a lot. Cowan's retains the right to change estimates on any lot up to time of sale. A reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the seller of the lot and Cowan's. In the case of reserved lots, the seller has authorized Cowan's to bid on seller's behalf until the reserve price is reached. In no case will the reserve be higher than the low presale estimate.

6) WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS. Cowan's makes a limited warranty only to the original buyer of record concerning the authenticity of each lot for a period of 14 days after bidder's receipt of the purchased lot. If a buyer is not satisfied that the lot purchased is genuine, the buyer may, at his or her own expense, obtain the opinion of two mutually agreed upon recognized experts in the field of the disputed lot. If these experts determine that the item is not genuine, the buyer's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the rescission of the sale and refund of the amount paid for the item. It is specifically understood and agreed that the rescission of the sale and refund is exclusive and in lieu of any other remedy which might otherwise be available as a matter of law or in equity, and such remedy is conditioned upon the buyer returning the property in the same condition as at the time of sale. Cowan's shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. All sales are final, with no returns or refunds except as provided in this limited warranty.

Except as provided in the immediately preceding paragraph, EVERY LOT IS SOLD "AS IS," without any representations or warranties by Cowan's or the seller as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, condition or value of the property, or the correctness or completeness of the catalogue or other description of the property, and no statement, whether written or oral, shall be deemed such a representation, warranty or assumption of liability. Cowan's makes no representation or warranty that the buyer of manuscript material, photographs, prints or works of art will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights. Cowan's does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given in the catalogue descriptions may be approximate.

7) DEFINITIONS OF AUTHORSHIP.

 "By" or "Maker/Artist" - in our opinion, the work is by the artist or maker stated

 "Attributed to" - in our opinion, the work is probably, but not definitely, by the artist or maker stated

 "Signed" or "Marked" - in our opinion, the signature or mark is that of the stated artist or maker

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 "Circle of" - in our opinion, the work is of the period and by an artist or maker closely associated with the stated artist or maker

 "School of" - in our opinion, the work is by a pupil or follower of the stated artist or maker

 "Manner of" - in our opinion, the work is of the period and done in the style of the stated artist or maker

 "After" - in our opinion, the work is a copy of a work by the stated artist or maker

8) INSPECTION. Except for On-Line Only Auctions, all lots are available for inspection prior to the auction. Condition reports for most items can be found online at Cowan's website, and prospective bidders are encouraged to contact Cowan's directly for additional information regarding the condition of any lot. Cowan's does not warrant the condition of any item. Buyers interested in the condition of an item are encouraged to contact Cowan's and, to the best of our ability, we will document for the prospective bidder the condition status on any lot. Condition is always a subjective evaluation and final responsibility rests with the buyer to assess the condition of any item sold by Cowan's.

ABSENTEE, TELEPHONE AND INTERNET BIDDING

Absentee and telephone bidding is offered as a free service to our customers and prospective bidders. Cowan's shall not be responsible for any errors or failures in executing bids, either absentee, telephone or via the internet.

9) ABSENTEE BIDDING. Absentee bids are accepted via mail, fax, email and on Cowan's website. Such bids will be posted with the time and date of arrival, with ties being awarded to the earliest bidder. Absentee bids that are faxed or emailed to Cowan's need to be in the office at least 2 hours before the sale begins.

An absentee bidder unknown to Cowan's may be required to submit a bank letter of credit prior to the auction, or, using a credit card, deposit with Cowan's a fee equaling 30% of the absentee bid.

All absentee bids are executed competitively by a member of the auction staff. The auction staff will try to purchase the lot for the lowest price possible and will bid up to the amount designated by the absentee bidder only if necessary. Cowan's does not accept "buy bids," or absentee bids which have no limit. In the event of a tie bid between a floor and an absentee bidder, the floor bid will be honored.

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11) BIDDING INCREMENTS. The following increments are used at the auction. Absentee bids must fall within these increments. Cowan's will automatically reduce any absentee bid to the closest increment if the bid falls outside the published range of increments.

For Bids falling Between Bidding Increment

 $0 -     500  $25

 $501 - 1,000  $50

 $1,001-3,000 $100

 $3,001-5,000 $250

 $5,001 and up $500 or at the discretion of the auctioneer

Cowan's reserves the right to modify increments at any time during the auction.


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12) BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. Upon the fall of the hammer, title to the offered lot shall pass to the buyer and the buyer immediately assumes full risk and responsibility for the lot, including liability for loss or damage and is liable for payment of the Purchase Price (as defined below) to Cowan's. It is the buyer's responsibility to ask specific questions on condition related concerns prior to the auction.

13) PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT. The discounted "Purchase Price" for each lot shall equal the hammer price, buyer's premium, sales tax and, if applicable, all packing, handling, insurance and shipping costs. U.S. bidders may pay with cash, personal check, money order, bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. Credit cards are accepted on an auction-by-auction basis - please contact the office prior to bidding in the auction to confirm payment options. Bidders unknown to Cowan's may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information. Cowan's reserves the right to hold a purchased lot until a check has cleared.

PLEASE NOTE: A surcharge of 3% will be assessed to all credit card transactions. This surcharge is not greater than our cost of acceptance.

Buyers who are present at the auction must pay the full Purchase Price at the time of the sale. Buyers who bid by telephone, by internet, or who are absentee bidders will be invoiced within 5 days after the close of the auction and must pay the full Purchase Price for each purchased lot within 14 days after the date of the auction. No property will be released by Cowan's unless the Purchase Price has been paid in full.

Institutional billing may be available, and should be arranged prior to the auction.

Cowan's may impose late charges of 1.5% per month (or the highest interest rate allowed) on any amount owed to Cowan's that remains unpaid after 30 days. Buyer shall be liable for any collection costs or attorney's fees incurred by Cowan's to collect payment, to the extent permitted by law.

14) SALES TAX. Buyers are required to pay any applicable state and local sales tax.

15) SHIPPING. At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items, which usually ship within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS or Fed-Ex Ground. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion of Cowan's. Cowan's is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.

ADVICE TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Jewelry can be shipped internationally but cannot be insured.

Property made of or containing certain plant or animal materials, such as coral, crocodile, ivory, whalebone, baleen, tortoiseshell, etc., may require a license or certificate before exportation from the United States and importation to another country. If you are purchasing items that contain these materials, you need to check the government wildlife import requirements in the countries from which and to which the item is being shipped prior to bidding. Since the export and import licenses are independently issued by the countries of origin and destination, obtaining one does not guarantee that you can obtain the other. Purchasers are responsible for making timely payments on items won at auction, even if a license is delayed or denied.

Cowan's is happy to provide a shipping estimate in advance of the auction. Please contact Cowan's Auctions by email at shipping@cowans.com, or call 513.871.1670 (ext.219).

16) SHIPPING CHARGES. Buyers are required to pay for all packing, shipping and insurance charges. Overseas duty charges are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Be aware that for larger and/or valuable items, shipping charges can be substantial.

17) REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY. If purchased property has not been removed, or Cowan's has not received shipping instructions within 21 days after the auction date, a $10 per item per day storage fee may be charged to the buyer.

18) CANCELLATION OF SALE. If purchased property remains in the custody of Cowan's for a period of 60 days following the auction, Cowan's may, at its option, cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages any payments made by the buyer, or resell the property at auction or by any other commercially reasonable means, for the account and at the risk of the buyer, and in such event, buyer shall be liable for the payment of all deficiencies plus all of Cowan's costs, including but not limited to storage and costs of both sales. This right of cancellation is in addition to any and all other remedies available to Cowan's.

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