Saturday, December 4, 2004 5:15PM ASIA/US/WW PUBLIC AUCTION 98 MICHAEL ROGERS INC. 660 W. Fairbanks Avenue Suite 4 Winter Park, Florida 32789-4779 407-644-2290 Offices 1-800-843-3751 TOLL FREE 407-645-4434 FAX www.michaelrogersinc.com [email protected] All Bids must be received by 2PM Dec. 4 Please enter the following bids in the Asia/US/WW Public OFFICE USE Auction. I understand that you will buy these lots for me below my bids if possible. I have read and agree to the Conditions of Sale. NAME (Please Print): DATE: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, (COUNTRY), ZIP: SIGNATURE: PHONE: (Bids will not be accepted WITHOUT signature) CONFIRMATION OF PHONE BID: I AM A NEW BIDDER All cost of mailing lots will be paid by buyer. We normally PHILATELIC REFERENCES - NEW BIDDERS mail lots via Certified Mail to US buyers (minimum $6) and (Societies alone are not sufficient) by registered mail to foreign buyers (minimum $12). For successful foreign bidders with lot totals exceeding $1000, items will be shipped via Express Mail unless otherwise specified (minimum $19). For US bidders, lots can be shipped via second-day FedEx (minimum $9) on request. Use your American Express, Visa or MasterCard when US and Foreign Delivery to successful winners can bidding and your lots can be shipped at once. be sent by regular airmail at customer's risk on request. BIDDING INCREMENTS Up to $30.00........................................$1.00 Expiration Date Use credit card $30.00 - $75.00....................................$2.50 on file: $75.00 - $150.00..................................$5.00 $150.00 - $300.00..............................$10.00 $300.00 - $750.00..............................$25.00 $750.00 - $2,000.00...........................$50.00 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM ADDED $2,000.00 - $3,000.00......................$100.00 $3,000.00 and up.............................$250.00 LOT #LIMIT $ LOT # LIMIT $ NOTE: If you bid in amounts or increments other than those listed, your bid will be lowered to the next normal increment and will not take precedence over normal level bids received earlier. MINIMUM BID is one-half ECV Name: Sale 98 LOT # LIMIT $ LOT # LIMIT $ LOT # LIMIT $ LOT # LIMIT $ Sale 98 NO BIDS ACCEPTED: --less than 50% ECV + --"buy" or "unlimited" --unsigned or undated MICHAEL ROGERS INC. Asia/U.S./Worldwide Public Auction SALE #98 Saturday, December 4, 2004 5:15 P.M. AT The Florida State Stamp Show ORLANDO EXPO CENTER & MARRIOTT 500 W. Livingston Street Orlando, Florida 32801 Welcome to Michael Rogers' US, Asia and Worldwide Public Auction held in conjunction with FLOREX, the Florida State Stamp Show. After the great success of last year's Auction, and in response to our clients' recommendations, we have combined the Asia and Worldwide material into one catalogue, starting with US and continuing with the rest of the world listed alphabetically. Some of the scarcer items in the country listings include US Blackjacks with 'Z' grills, the 1917-1919 5c, Washington errors in NH block of 12, modern with the 1989 Prehistoric Animals black engraving omitted in block of 4, pair, singles. There is a beautiful 1857 Canada 7 1/2d. green, so lightly cancelled it appears unused; the good 1917 Cayman Islands 2 1/2d. Deep blue War Tax stamp; 1925 Ceylon 50R.--1000R. GV issues ovpt. Specimen; many Portugal & Colonies working color proofs ex Waterlow archives and more. An ancient dealer's stock of British Empire QV issues only has been broken into country lots and we have packed the Auction with collections, accumulations and hefty 50 pound large lots to satisfy the growing demand for this type of material. China/Asia abounds with a dynamic range of Shanghai Large Dragons, China, rare PRC and Hong Kong. Of special note are the PRC Liberation Area gems certificated, Cultural Revolution Mao unfolded NH strip & 1964 15th Anniversary S/S, and great collection (lot #309A). Exceptional Japan & Ryukyu Island opportunities are within. Our December public auction is especially well rounded for all. Everything from single country collections to mystery boxes abounds. Make sure you take the time to search for your specialty, it's probably here! Happy hunting and good luck with your bids! REMEMBER: We are constantly purchasing material and accepting consignments for upcoming general and specialized auctions, both Asia and Worldwide. If you are thinking of 'slimming down' your holdings in order to start a new area or simply to make room in the house, give us a call to discuss the best way of achieving the maximum return on your philatelic holdings. VIEWING Monday-Thursday, Nov. 29 - Dec. 2: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at our Office, or by appointment 660 W. Fairbanks Avenue, Suite 4 Winter Park, FL 32789 AND Friday-Saturday, Dec.3-4 10:00AM - 4:00PM at Please Note: The Orlando Expo Center & Mariott Dowtown Please Note: All bids by phone, All bids by phone, fax, or email must fax, or email must be received in our TELEPHONE be received in our office by 2:00PM on General information and to place bids office by 2:00PM on December 4, 2004. (407) 644-2290 or 1-800-843-3751 December 4, 2004. FAX (407) 645-4434 www.michaelrogersinc.com [email protected] 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM MRI: License AB 0000184 Francesca Lund Licensed Auctioneer #AU 0002595 Please do NOT call for winning bids before Dec. 8, 2004. Page 3 THE PLACING OF A BID SHALL CONSTITUTE ACCEPTANCE OF ALL CONDITIONS OF SALE. CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. All bids are per lot numbered in the catalog: the right is reserved to withdraw any lot prior to sale, or to act on behalf of the seller. Lots will be grouped only at the discretion of the auctioneer; his decision is final. 2. The auctioneer shall regulate the bidding and reserves the right to refuse any bid believed by him not to be made in good faith; in the event of a dispute, the decision of the auctioneer shall be final. Unreasonably limited bid sheets cannot be accepted; your "limit" should represent a significant percentage of your total bid sheet (i.e. bidding on 20 items for a total of $500 and limiting the total of your purchase to $50). 3. The highest bidder shall prevail at one advance over the second highest bidder. Unlimited or buy bids are not accepted. 4. There is a 15% buyer’s premium added to the hammer price. 5. Mail bids are accepted up until the day of sale. No bids are accepted for less than 50% of the ECV. In event of identical mail bids, the earliest received shall prevail. No unsigned bid sheets are accepted. Use the bid sheet in the catalog. Observe the bidding increments. Bid in US dollars. 6. All phone bids must be confirmed in writing. We will act on behalf of the mail bidder and will enter all bids via mail or telephone with due diligence. However, we accept no responsibility for errors in either understanding or executing bids. Phone bids made within 7 days of auction by bidders unknown to us must be secured by Visa, Master Card or American Express numbers and expiration date. You may confirm phone bids by sending your SIGNED bid sheet to our FAX # (407) 645-4434. PAYMENT (See Credit Rules on Page 6) 7. The terms of sale are strictly cash on delivery to the winner unless other arrangements have been made prior to the auction. State sales tax must be paid as appropriate; dealer Florida tax number must be on file. 8. Successful bidders are expected to make payment in full before lots are delivered, immediately upon notification. All foreign bidders must make payment in US funds drawable upon a U.S. bank. Bidders who have established credit or who supply acceptable philatelic reference may have lots forwarded in advance of payment, though first purchases from all new bidders must be prepaid. Bidders who have established credit are expected to remit on receipt. No claims or returns accepted for any reason (except authenticity) after 14 days of receipt. Proof by the auctioneer of receipt of sending at the address submitted with the bid sheet shall constitute delivery. Lots paid for by American Express, Visa or Mastercard are shipped at once, subject to credit verification. 9. Until paid in full, all lots remain the property of MICHAEL ROGERS, INC. on behalf of the seller. If payment is not received on time, we have the option to offer any lot to the underbidder. Auctioneer reserves the right to dispose of all lots without notice to the defaulting buyer if payment is not made under the terms specified herein, and the defaulting buyer agrees to pay the reasonable costs of such subsequent sales; should a lower price be obtained, the defaulting buyer further agrees to pay any such difference to the auctioneer. LATE REMITTANCE MAY BE CONSIDERED JUST CAUSE TO REVOKE ALL RETURN PRIVILEGES. 10. If purchase price has not been paid within the time limits agreed, a late charge of 1½% per month shall be imposed on overdue payments. If legal action is required, all expenses are to be paid by the bidder, and all matters arising on account of this auction shall be construed under laws of the State of Florida. Jurisdiction shall be in Orange County, State of Florida. 11. All cost of mailing lots will be paid by buyer. We normally mail lots via certified mail (minimum $6); foreign buyers, (minimum $12) registered. (For successful overseas bidders with lot totals exceeding $500, items will be shipped via Express Mail unless otherwise specified.) 12. All returned lots are at expense of buyer.