Lot 183: Roy DeCarava: Photographs

Welcome to TAMARKIN RARE CAMERA AUCTION

Please read the "General Instructions" and the "Terms and Conditions of Sale":


I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:


1. BUYER'S PREMIUM

The Buyer's Premium is 17.5%.


2. CONDITION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

All items are offered "as is." There is no return privilege, and all sales are final.

We have sought to express carefully in our catalogue a useful, general guide to the condition of each Lot. We have also attempted to describe any damage or restoration, but our descriptions cannot be accepted as absolutely definitive and complete. The absence of such a reference does not imply that a Lot is free from defects nor does any reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Such information is given for guidance only and the condition of any Lot, and the nature and extent of any damage or restoration, should be confirmed by examination prior to the sale.

In terms of function, common sense should prevail. While we have tried to call attention to conspicuous mechanical or optical problems, one should assume that many of the Lots have seen little recent use and, therefore, have not recently been cleaned, lubricated, or adjusted. This means that some Lots, especially older camera gear, might have shutter speeds and/or light meters, that might need adjusting, and that lenses and other optical items might require lubrication and/or cleaning.


3. GUIDE TO RATINGS OF CONDITION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

Mint Like new. No signs of use or wear.

Near Mint Only one or two insignificant signs of use.

Excellent ++ Excellent. Only very slight signs of use.

Excellent + Better than average. Used, but not abused.

Excellent Average condition, signs of normal use.

Very Good Well?used but working.

Good Heavily used.

Poor Bad condition. Probably only useful for parts.


4. CONDITION OF BOOKS

All property is sold "as is".

There is no return privilege, and all sales are final.

There is no warranty or guaranty of any kind whether expressed, implied or statutory including without limitation any warranty or guaranty as to character, fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, physical condition, or rarity.

Prospective buyers must rely solely on their own inspection and knowledge before bidding to determine such issues as age, quality, character, physical condition, and rarity.


5. GUIDE TO RATINGS OF CONDITION OF BOOKS

Fine Outstanding condition, approaching "like new" but without being crisp.
The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages.

Excellent Excellent condition, a book that shows some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper.

Good Good condition, average, a used worn book that has all pages or leaves present.

Fair Fair condition, worn, complete, but well-handled and well-read.

Poor Poor condition describes a book that is very worn.
Pages might be soiled, scuffed, stained or spotted and may have loose joints, hinges and pages.


6. ESTIMATES & RESERVES

The estimated prices in the catalogue descriptions are the approximate prices expected to be realized, excluding Buyer's Premium. They are prepared well in advance of the auction sale and are subject to revision. Furthermore, they are not definitive and meant only to represent general guidelines. Every item in the auction has a private "reserve" price.


7. INTERNET ON-LINE BIDDING

You will be able to bid, if you choose, in "real time" during the auction. Bidders pay a 17.5% Buyer's Premium.


8. VIEWING

All lots are available for inspection prior to the sale. Please note the viewing schedule. Our staff will attempt to answer questions and give advice, but the final decision to bid, and the amount to bid, is at your discretion and liability.


9. LOCAL TAXES

A 6.35% tax is due on all deliveries made in Connecticut. However, all lots that are delivered outside Connecticut are not charged any local taxes.


10. SHIPPING OF PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

All lots are available to the buyer at the end of the auction. Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions undertakes the shipment of auction purchases only as a courtesy to buyers. The Buyer pays all freight and insurance costs and plus a modest additional fee for packaging and handling. Insured USA shipments are made by UPS and the US Post Office. Foreign shipments are made by insured USPS International Priority Airmail, or, by arrangement, by courier services such as UPS, Fedex, and DHL. Insurance is available for foreign shipments up to $5,000 by USPS mail and up to $75,000 by UPS, FedEx, or DHL. Note that some countries have limits of insurance and therefore all liability for shipments above a country's limit will lie with the Buyer. All risk of loss, theft, and damage passes to the Buyer upon dispatch by the freight company or postal service.


11. SHIPPING OF BOOKS

All lots are available to the buyer at the end of the auction. Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions undertakes the shipment of auction purchases only as a courtesy to buyers. The Buyer pays all freight and insurance costs, plus a modest additional fee for packaging and handling.

We normally ship via United States Postal Service by Media Mail for domestic shipments, and by International Priority for foreign shipments. Please note, Media Mail can be used for books only, not with photographic equipment.

Note that some countries have limits of insurance and therefore all liability for shipments above a country's limit will lie with the Buyer. All risk of loss, theft, and damage passes to the Buyer upon dispatch by the freight company or postal service.


12. PAYMENT

Payment must be made in U.S. Dollars ($) within five (5) days after the close of the sale. Acceptable payment may be made in any one of the following: credit card or debit card via PayPal link on invoice, bank draft or bank wire transfer. There is a $15.00 fee for accepting payment by wire transfer. Acceptable credit cards are VISA, MASTERCARD, or AMERICAN EXPRESS. All checks and other payments must clear before delivery of purchases unless prior arrangements have been made. Bank wire transfer details will be available upon request.

Note that Stan Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions is a division of Tamarkin Photographica, LLC.



II. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE:

The following provisions constitute the entire agreement by and between Stan Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions, a division of Tamarkin Photographica, LLC (Tamarkin), the Consignor, and the Buyer and will govern the sale of all property sold through bidding at the Tamarkin auction to be conducted in Woodbridge, Connecticut.

1. BUYER'S COMMISSION

INTERNET BIDDERS WILL PAY TAMARKIN A COMMISSION OF SEVENTEEN AND A HALF PER CENT (17.5%). THIS COMMISSION IS PAYABLE IN ADDITION TO THE WINNING BID PRICE.


2. CONDITION OF PROPERTY

All property is sold "as is" without warranty or guaranty of any kind whether expressed, implied or statutory including without limitation any warranty or guaranty as to character, fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, physical condition, or rarity. Prospective buyers must rely solely on their own inspection and knowledge before bidding to determine such issues as age, quality, character, physical condition, mechanical and electrical function and rarity.

There is no return privilege, and all sales are final.

The property being offered at the auction is mostly used and to be sold as collectors' items. Bidders should note that some lots have mechanical problems or optical problems. Buyers should assume that most lots have shutters in need of repair and/or light meters that are in need repairing or adjusting, and that most lenses and other optical items require lubrication and/or cleaning. Most of the cameras and lenses have not been recently used and have been sitting on a shelf in a camera collection. Moreover, the ratings below refer to cosmetic condition and are not meant to describe either mechanical or optical condition.


3. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPERTY

Tamarkin and Consignor reserve, in their unfettered discretion, the right to withdraw any property from auction before sale.


4. DISPUTES

Any disputes between bidders shall be resolved by Tamarkin who may re offer and resell any property over which there is a dispute.


5. BIDS, REJECTION AND RESERVES

The Buyer shall be the highest bidder. Tamarkin may reject any opening bid he deems too low and withdraw the property from sale.

Likewise in the course of bidding he may reject any advance as being too low. Generally, Tamarkin will require that all bids advance the price by not less than 10%. All items of property will be sold with a reserve which may be confidential. Tamarkin may bid on behalf of the Consignor to effectuate the reserve.

Responsibility for bidding is ultimately the prospective Buyer's and Tamarkin assumes no responsibility or liability with regard to bidding.


6. POSSESSION, TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS

Buyer will receive possession of the property only when payment has been made in full and all funds have cleared. Title and risk of loss or damage will pass to the Buyer when the Buyer has made full payment and the purchase is shipped.


7. TERMS OF PAYMENT AND REMEDIES

Payment must be made in U.S. Dollars ($) within five (5) days after the close of the sale. Acceptable payment may be made in any one of the following: credit card or debit card via PayPal link on invoice, bank draft or bank wire transfer. There is a $15.00 fee for accepting payment by wire transfer. Acceptable credit cards are VISA, MASTERCARD, or AMERICAN EXPRESS. All checks and other payments must clear before delivery of purchases unless prior arrangements have been made. Bank wire transfer details will be available upon request.

In the event Buyer fails to pay for property, Tamarkin may in its sole discretion and in addition and without prejudice to any other right or remedy available to it in law or equity, exercise one or more of the following rights and remedies:

A. bring an action against Buyer seeking damages for breach of contract including court costs and attorneys fees.

B. rescind the sale of the property or any other lot sold to the Buyer.

C. resell the property at auction or private sale and bring an action to recover any deficiency between (i) full amount owed by Buyer plus court costs and attorneys fees and (ii) the net proceeds, after payment of all expenses, received from the resale. If there is a surplus, the surplus will be paid to Consignor.

D. store the property and release it to Buyer only upon payment of the full purchase price plus all direct and indirect costs of storage.

E. to charge interest at 18% per annum commencing immediately after failing to pay on time.

F. to retain any other lot sold to Buyer at auction.

G. to apply any amount owing from Tamarkin to Buyer against the purchase price and all expenses due and owing by Buyer to Tamarkin. Tamarkin is likewise be deemed to have a security interest in any property of the Buyer in Tamarkin's possession to secure payment of the purchase price and all expenses due and owing from Buyer to Tamarkin.

H. to apply any payment made by Buyer to Tamarkin for any purpose and despite any instructions by Buyer as to application, against the purchase price and all expenses due and owing.


8. SALES AND USE TAX

The total purchase price of all property will be subject to all sales or use tax which Tamarkin is obligated by law to collect.

The tax due on deliveries in Connecticut is 6.35%.

Tamarkin is not obligated to collect tax on any item that is delivered outside the state of Connecticut.


9. TERMS OF ADHESION

By bidding at the auction, the Buyer acknowledges and agrees:

A. that the foregoing terms and conditions will represent the entire agreement of the parties, provided that the terms may be altered or amended by Tamarkin prior to or at the time of auction by oral or written announcement or posted notice.

B. that the rights and obligations of the parties will be construed and governed by the law of the State of Connecticut.

C. that jurisdiction for the resolution of any dispute between the parties related to the auction, will be exclusively in the State of Connecticut and consents to the jurisdiction of the Connecticut State Courts and federal court for the District of Connecticut.


10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Tamarkin's and Consignor's liability to a Buyer shall not exceed the purchase price actually paid.


11. TAMARKIN AS AGENT ONLY

Except as otherwise specifically stated in writing, Tamarkin is acting only as an agent for the Consignor. Tamarkin will have no liability for any breach by either a Consignor or Buyer. Further, the Buyer will be responsible for the expenses of handling, insurance, and shipping. Tamarkin shall not be responsible for any loss or damage or theft after the sale or after the shipment is executed on the behalf of the Buyer.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE:

The following provisions constitute the entire agreement by and between Stan Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions, a division of Tamarkin Photographica, LLC (Tamarkin), the Consignor, and the Buyer and will govern the sale of all property sold through bidding at the Tamarkin auction to be conducted in Woodbridge, Connecticut.

1. BUYER'S COMMISSION

INTERNET BIDDERS WILL PAY TAMARKIN A COMMISSION OF SEVENTEEN AND A HALF PER CENT (17.5%). THIS COMMISSION IS PAYABLE IN ADDITION TO THE WINNING BID PRICE.


2. CONDITION OF PROPERTY

All property is sold "as is" without warranty or guaranty of any kind whether expressed, implied or statutory including without limitation any warranty or guaranty as to character, fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, physical condition, or rarity. Prospective buyers must rely solely on their own inspection and knowledge before bidding to determine such issues as age, quality, character, physical condition, mechanical and electrical function and rarity.

There is no return privilege, and all sales are final.

The property being offered at the auction is mostly used and to be sold as collectors' items. Bidders should note that some lots have mechanical problems or optical problems. Buyers should assume that most lots have shutters in need of repair and/or light meters that are in need repairing or adjusting, and that most lenses and other optical items require lubrication and/or cleaning. Most of the cameras and lenses have not been recently used and have been sitting on a shelf in a camera collection. Moreover, the ratings below refer to cosmetic condition and are not meant to describe either mechanical or optical condition.


3. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPERTY

Tamarkin and Consignor reserve, in their unfettered discretion, the right to withdraw any property from auction before sale.


4. DISPUTES

Any disputes between bidders shall be resolved by Tamarkin who may re offer and resell any property over which there is a dispute.


5. BIDS, REJECTION AND RESERVES

The Buyer shall be the highest bidder. Tamarkin may reject any opening bid he deems too low and withdraw the property from sale.

Likewise in the course of bidding he may reject any advance as being too low. Generally, Tamarkin will require that all bids advance the price by not less than 10%. All items of property will be sold with a reserve which may be confidential. Tamarkin may bid on behalf of the Consignor to effectuate the reserve.

Responsibility for bidding is ultimately the prospective Buyer's and Tamarkin assumes no responsibility or liability with regard to bidding.


6. POSSESSION, TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS

Buyer will receive possession of the property only when payment has been made in full and all funds have cleared. Title and risk of loss or damage will pass to the Buyer when the Buyer has made full payment and the purchase is shipped.


7. TERMS OF PAYMENT AND REMEDIES

Payment must be made in U.S. Dollars ($) within five (5) days after the close of the sale. Acceptable payment may be made in any one of the following: credit card or debit card via PayPal link on invoice, bank draft or bank wire transfer. There is a $15.00 fee for accepting payment by wire transfer. Acceptable credit cards are VISA, MASTERCARD, or AMERICAN EXPRESS. All checks and other payments must clear before delivery of purchases unless prior arrangements have been made. Bank wire transfer details will be available upon request.

In the event Buyer fails to pay for property, Tamarkin may in its sole discretion and in addition and without prejudice to any other right or remedy available to it in law or equity, exercise one or more of the following rights and remedies:

A. bring an action against Buyer seeking damages for breach of contract including court costs and attorneys fees.

B. rescind the sale of the property or any other lot sold to the Buyer.

C. resell the property at auction or private sale and bring an action to recover any deficiency between (i) full amount owed by Buyer plus court costs and attorneys fees and (ii) the net proceeds, after payment of all expenses, received from the resale. If there is a surplus, the surplus will be paid to Consignor.

D. store the property and release it to Buyer only upon payment of the full purchase price plus all direct and indirect costs of storage.

E. to charge interest at 18% per annum commencing immediately after failing to pay on time.

F. to retain any other lot sold to Buyer at auction.

G. to apply any amount owing from Tamarkin to Buyer against the purchase price and all expenses due and owing by Buyer to Tamarkin. Tamarkin is likewise be deemed to have a security interest in any property of the Buyer in Tamarkin's possession to secure payment of the purchase price and all expenses due and owing from Buyer to Tamarkin.

H. to apply any payment made by Buyer to Tamarkin for any purpose and despite any instructions by Buyer as to application, against the purchase price and all expenses due and owing.


8. SALES AND USE TAX

The total purchase price of all property will be subject to all sales or use tax which Tamarkin is obligated by law to collect.

The tax due on deliveries in Connecticut is 6.35%.

Tamarkin is not obligated to collect tax on any item that is delivered outside the state of Connecticut.


9. TERMS OF ADHESION

By bidding at the auction, the Buyer acknowledges and agrees:

A. that the foregoing terms and conditions will represent the entire agreement of the parties, provided that the terms may be altered or amended by Tamarkin prior to or at the time of auction by oral or written announcement or posted notice.

B. that the rights and obligations of the parties will be construed and governed by the law of the State of Connecticut.

C. that jurisdiction for the resolution of any dispute between the parties related to the auction, will be exclusively in the State of Connecticut and consents to the jurisdiction of the Connecticut State Courts and federal court for the District of Connecticut.


10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Tamarkin's and Consignor's liability to a Buyer shall not exceed the purchase price actually paid.


11. TAMARKIN AS AGENT ONLY

Except as otherwise specifically stated in writing, Tamarkin is acting only as an agent for the Consignor. Tamarkin will have no liability for any breach by either a Consignor or Buyer. Further, the Buyer will be responsible for the expenses of handling, insurance, and shipping. Tamarkin shall not be responsible for any loss or damage or theft after the sale or after the shipment is executed on the behalf of the Buyer.

Internet bidders will pay Tamarkin a commission of seventeen and a half per cent (17.5%). This commission is payable in addition to the winning bid price.

Note that Stan Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions is a division of Tamarkin Photographica, LLC.

CONDITION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

All items are offered "as is." There is no return privilege, and all sales are final.

We have sought to express carefully in our catalogue a useful, general guide to the condition of each Lot. We have also attempted to describe any damage or restoration, but our descriptions cannot be accepted as absolutely definitive and complete. The absence of such a reference does not imply that a Lot is free from defects nor does any reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Such information is given for guidance only and the condition of any Lot, and the nature and extent of any damage or restoration, should be confirmed by examination prior to the sale.

In terms of function, common sense should prevail. While we have tried to call attention to conspicuous mechanical or optical problems, one should assume that many of the Lots have seen little recent use and, therefore, have not recently been cleaned, lubricated, or adjusted. This means that some Lots, especially older camera gear, might have shutter speeds and/or light meters, that might need adjusting, and that lenses and other optical items might require lubrication and/or cleaning.


GUIDE TO RATINGS OF CONDITION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

Mint Like new. No signs of use or wear.

Near Mint Only one or two insignificant signs of use.

Excellent ++ Excellent. Only very slight signs of use.

Excellent + Better than average. Used, but not abused.

Excellent Average condition, signs of normal use.

Very Good Well?used but working.

Good Heavily used.

Poor Bad condition. Probably only useful for parts.


CONDITION OF BOOKS

All property is sold "as is".

There is no return privilege, and all sales are final.

There is no warranty or guaranty of any kind whether expressed, implied or statutory including without limitation any warranty or guaranty as to character, fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, physical condition, or rarity.

Prospective buyers must rely solely on their own inspection and knowledge before bidding to determine such issues as age, quality, character, physical condition, and rarity.


GUIDE TO RATINGS OF CONDITION OF BOOKS

Fine Outstanding condition, approaching "like new" but without being crisp.
The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages.

Excellent Excellent condition, a book that shows some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper.

Good Good condition, average, a used worn book that has all pages or leaves present.

Fair Fair condition, worn, complete, but well-handled and well-read.

Poor Poor condition describes a book that is very worn.
Pages might be soiled, scuffed, stained or spotted and may have loose joints, hinges and pages.

The total purchase price of all property will be subject to all sales or use tax which Tamarkin is obligated by law to collect.

The tax due on deliveries in Connecticut is 6.35%.

Tamarkin is not obligated to collect tax on any item that is delivered outside the state of Connecticut.

Note that Stan Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions is a division of Tamarkin Photographica, LLC.

SHIPPING OF PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

All lots are available to the buyer at the end of the auction. Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions undertakes the shipment of auction purchases only as a courtesy to buyers. The Buyer pays all freight and insurance costs and plus a modest additional fee for packaging and handling. Insured USA shipments are made by UPS and the US Post Office. Foreign shipments are made by insured USPS International Priority Airmail, or, by arrangement, by courier services such as UPS, Fedex, and DHL. Insurance is available for foreign shipments up to $5,000 by USPS mail and up to $75,000 by UPS, FedEx, or DHL. Note that some countries have limits of insurance and therefore all liability for shipments above a country's limit will lie with the Buyer. All risk of loss, theft, and damage passes to the Buyer upon dispatch by the freight company or postal service.


SHIPPING OF BOOKS

All lots are available to the buyer at the end of the auction. Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions undertakes the shipment of auction purchases only as a courtesy to buyers. The Buyer pays all freight and insurance costs, plus a modest additional fee for packaging and handling.

We normally ship via United States Postal Service by Media Mail for domestic shipments, and by International Priority for foreign shipments. Please note, Media Mail can be used for books only, not with photographic equipment.

Note that some countries have limits of insurance and therefore all liability for shipments above a country's limit will lie with the Buyer. All risk of loss, theft, and damage passes to the Buyer upon dispatch by the freight company or postal service.

Payment must be made in U.S. Dollars ($) within five (5) days after the close of the sale. Acceptable payment may be made in any one of the following: credit card or debit card via PayPal link on invoice, bank draft or bank wire transfer. There is a $15.00 fee for accepting payment by wire transfer. Acceptable credit cards are VISA, MASTERCARD, or AMERICAN EXPRESS. All checks and other payments must clear before delivery of purchases unless prior arrangements have been made. Bank wire transfer details will be available upon request.

Note that Stan Tamarkin Rare Camera Auctions is a division of Tamarkin Photographica, LLC.