Theodore Bruce
Timed Online Auction | Fine & Rare Books from the Library of John Whittle | Part 1 - 138 lots
Timed Online Auction | Fine & Rare Books from the Library of John Whittle | Part 1
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Auction House:
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Reference:#IT2543
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Description:THEODORE BRUCE AUCTIONS' INTRODUCTION:
Mr John Whittle SC. was a notable collector of rare and unusual books, the books were always in very good condition and often with a significant provenance. Most books will have his name written in pencil, the date & place of purchase.
His collection will be disposed of over several auctions. This offering Part I includes Ornithology, Antarctica, Australian History, Australian Politics, Sydney Harbour Bridge documents & Federation items. Part II to be offered on the 29th October includes Military & Naval History, Wellington, Napoleon, US History, Biography & Books about Books.
ABOUT THIS AUCTION:
This is a timed online format auction, meaning that bidders can participate in the auction via computer only. Bidding for the first lot closing at 2pm, with a 1 minute delay between subsequent lots.
Please be aware that it is possible to bid on Theodore Bruce's sales through two websites, which attract different fees. If you bid through Theodore Bruce's site, there is no additional fee to bid online, however, if you bid through Invaluable's website, there is an additional 3% fee (on top of the buyer's premium) which is charged by Invaluable.
To bid online, through Theodore Bruce's website, go to:
https://www.theodorebruceauctions.com.au/auction-catalog/fine-rare-books-from-the-library-of-john-whittl_Q2CKOL3BYK#56B42A28D8
Please remember to allow time to register, so don't leave your bidding to the last minute ! In fact, we recommend that you register to bid a minimum of 24 hours prior to the auction.
If you are unable to view the items in which you are interested, we encourage you to request a condition report. To do this, use the "Ask a Question" button on left hand side of the page of the lot in which you are interested (this enquiry will go directly to the auction house), or contact Tori Page for condition reports, extra pictures or to ask any other question. The contact details are:
phone: + 61 2 8212 4100 or
email: t.page@theodorebruce.com.au
Please note that collection of your successful purchase/s is from Theodore Bruce's rooms, by appointment, and should be completed within 5 days of the auction date, with payment needing to be received within 2 working days after the auction. The address for collection is:
118 Parramatta Road (Note: Ground Floor on Parramatta Road, NOT in Corunna Lane)
Stanmore
Please note that the buyer's premium is inclusive of GST and does not include Invaluable's bidding fees. This is the amount you would pay if bidding though Theodore Bruce's website. -
Sale(s):24 Sep 2023 ~ 2pm (AEST)
In order to bid online, go to: https://www.theodorebruceauctions.com.au/auction-catalog/fine-rare-books-from-the-library-of-john-whittl_Q2CKOL3BYK#56B42A28D8
Stanmore, NSW Australia -
Viewing:22 Sep 2023 ~ 10am - 3pm
Parramatta Showroom - Ground Floor
118 Parramatta Road
Stanmore, NSW 2048
Australia
Prices realised in this sale include buyers premium of 25.000%.
