512: John Speed, "A New Description of Carolina," Start Price USD 500.00 Current Price USD 2,400.00 Time Left - Bid Count 26 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, September 13, 2008 End Time Saturday, September 13, 2008 Location Hillsborough, NC, United States See more about '512: John Speed, "A New Description of Carolina,"' Description click for larger image512: John Speed, "A New Description of Carolina,"John Speed, "A New Description of Carolina,"(London: Basset & Chiswell, 1676), copperplate engraving by Francis Lamb, early color, depicts southeastern coast from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay to St. Augustine, Florida, text on verso describes Oxfordshire in England, the map is one of four addenda to a reprint of an earlier Speed atlas. Professionally matted in gilt wooden frame. 16" x 21.5". Estimate $1000 - 2000Condition ReportA few scattered stains, overall light aging, old tape reinforcement t central crease, several pieces of tape on verso margin from previous mounting. Very good condition.Auction House Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales Ltd.246 S. Nash St.Hillsborough, NC United States 27278919.644.1243ContractYour bid is a contract.Place a bid only if you're serious about buying the item. If you are the successful and winning bidder, you have entered into a legally binding contract to purchase the property bid on from the seller. You should contact the seller to resolve any questions before bidding.Terms & ConditionsConditions: All items are available for examination and inspection prior to sale. Prospective bidders are encouraged to examine all items in which they have an interest.L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. has endeavored to accurately describe the items being sold, but all property offered for sale is strictly "as is" "where is" with all faults. All sales are final and no refunds are given. It is the bidder's responsibility to determine the exact condition/authenticity of each item. No statement in this catalogue or by representatives of L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. shall be considered as a warranty or assumption of liability. Written and oral descriptions given by L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. staff members are given as a courtesy to a client, are only an opinion, and should not be considered as a guarantee of age, composition, or authenticity. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear or imperfections. By bidding, you signify that you have either closely examined the items, have chosen not to examine them, or have hired an independent agent to examine the item(s) for you.Terms: All sales are subject to the terms and conditions of sale. Bidding is available by live in-house bidding, absentee, and telephone. There is a 15% buyer's premium, and live internet bidding is available on eBay Live Auctions with a 20% buyer's premium. Payment is due at the end of the auction by cash (In House Only), certified funds, approved check, Visa, MC, AX. North Carolina sales tax is 6.75%. Auctioneer: Leland J. Little, NCAL#6139; NCFL#7452.Absentee and Telephone Bids: Arrangements for absentee or phone bidding can be made by completing and submitting the Absentee Bid Form by 5:00 pm the day prior to sale day. All bids must be secured with a credit card number. All absentee bids will be executed in a fair, competitive and confidential manner. While every effort is made to execute and honor absentee and phone bids, L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. is not responsible for failure to execute a bid. All bids are time stamped. In case of identical bids, the first bid received will take precedence. Where appropriate, written bids will be rounded down to the nearest amount consistent with the auctioneer's bidding increments.eBay Bids: Live internet bidding is available during the auction. Current bids on the internet will be executed on your behalf during the auction by www.eBayliveauctions.com. However, L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. cannot be held liable for live internet bids that are not sent, received, or executed by the administrator. If you are bidding live, real-time on-line, please bid quickly because there is a time delay in receiving live bids.Payment: All items purchased in person must be paid for on sale day. All items purchased via absentee or phone bid must be paid for within five business days of sale date. If a buyer fails to contact L.L.A.E.S., Ltd. within 5 business days following the sale, the credit card used to secure the bid will be charged the amount of the invoice. 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