Rare Books & Antique Catalog Collection
Sale Starts
Jun 1
9amSale Ends
Jun 14
7pmTerms & Conditions
Absentee Bids Accepted without Penalty, Download Forms at BraunandHelmer.com
13% On site (live) Buyers Premium if using credit cards, Note: 3% discount for Cash or Michigan Check with I.D.
CRITICALLY IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ We know you are anxious to begin bidding, however it is critical that you fully understand and agree to the following terms and conditions of this online only auction. By participating in this auction, you agree to the following terms and conditions. If you need to Contact us at any time, please call: David Helmer (734) 368 - 1733 or email us directly at: mdonat94@gmail.com
Disclaimer: All lots sell as is, where is, with all faults. Braun and Helmer Auction Service and the seller does not give or make any type of guarantee or warranty regarding the lots to be sold, implied or otherwise. Doug Dalton Auctioneer has attempted to provide accurate descriptions of all items, however, it is your exclusive responsibility as a bidder to determine the condition and suitability of each lot.
Printed statements, descriptions and counts by Doug Dalton or Braun and Helmer Auction Service staff are provided in good faith and are matters of opinion.
Buyer's Premium:
A Buyers' Premium will be Added to all Lots Sold under the following:
13% On site (live) Buyers Premium if using credit cards, Note: 3% discount for Cash or Michigan Check with I.D.
No checks outside of the state of Michigan are accepted (unless prior approved).
NO AMERICAN EXPRESS
Merchandise becomes the full responsibility of the buyer at time of payment and the buyer assumes all risk of loss and damage to property at that time. Braun and Helmer Auction Service reserves the right to resell any property not paid for in full by the conclusion of the stated pickup period. In any such event, the Buyer will still be responsible for payment for the original purchase and the costs of collection of this payment and/or damages resulting from the resale of the property.
NO AUCTION PREVIEW - Multiple Photos and Condition Reports are in the Auction Listing
Personal Pickup of Won Lots will be Fri. June 16, 10am to 2pm Sat. June 17, 10am to 2pm Pickup Location: 5121 Michigan Ave, Tipton, MI 49287 Any Bidders Needing Shipping will need to call after receiving emailed Invoice.
Any day after: by Appointment only! Pickup Location: Braun & Helmer Auction Gallery, 5121 Michigan Ave, Tipton, MI 49287 (Home of the SUPER AUCTION)
Pickup for Shipping to be arranged by "Your" Shipper, Braun and Helmer Auction Service can arrange shipping for you and can arrange for a Shipper to contact you. All Shipping must be paid directly to the Shipper you choose. All Auction Items must be paid for separately from the Shipping Cost. These cannot be combined.
**Very important: With exception of previous arrangements with Braun and Helmer Auction Service, you MUST pick up your items on the specified date(s). If your items are not picked up within 10 days Braun and Helmer Auction Service reserves the right to forfeit your items. Auction Ending: Beginning at the stated closing time, the auction software will conclude competitive bidding in catalog order. The Online Auction will start & run at the same time as the "Live" Auction. The top bidder will be announced live & indicated on the HiBid Platform with indications of whether a Floor bidder or Online Bidder is Successful.
Debt Collection and Interest Charges: The buyer agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and other costs incurred by Braun and Helmer Auction Service in its efforts to collect unpaid funds from the buyer. The buyer agrees that a fee of 10% of the outstanding balance per month be added to any unpaid balance due Braun and Helmer Auction Service. Limitation of Liability If, for any reason, Braun and Helmer Auction Service is unable to make available or deliver any Purchase, or portion thereof, or documentation required in respect of any Purchase, the sole liability of Braun and Helmer Auction Service, if any, shall be the return of monies paid in respect of such Purchase upon its return by Purchaser. Non Paying:
In addition to the above, Understand that we are working for our seller. We have zero tolerance for non-paying bidders and we will proceed aggressively to rectify such situations. In addition, non-paying bidders information will become public information and distributed through multiple venues. Age Requirement All bidders must be 18 years of age or older.
Bidder Information and Security: All registration information the bidder provides to Braun and Helmer Auction Service shall be current, complete, and accurate. All bidders are responsible for any bids placed under their bidding numbers and passwords. The security of bidder information is the responsibility of the bidder. Bidders must notify Braun and Helmer Auction Service if they believe that their bidder number and password have been compromised.
Thank you for your interest and participation. We are easy to work with and reasonable. Do not hesitate to communicate with us as we want you to have a seamless auction experience with our long established professional auction firm.
If you need to contact us at any time, please call: David Helmer (734) 368 - 1733 or email us directly at: mdonat94@gmail.com
Thank you and happy bidding!

Doug Dalton Auctioneer
Description & Details
Rare Books & Antique Catalog Collection
ONLINE ONLY AUCTION
Wed. Night, June 14, 7pm Start
45 Year – One Owner - Lifetime Reference Collection from Retired Certified Antique Appraiser
186 Lots with 1300+ Photos & Condition Reports
Section 1: World’s Fair & Related (In Chronological Order) 39 Lots covering 1878 Paris Exhibition, 1893 Chicago, 1901 Pan-American Expo, 1904 Saint Louis World's Fair, 1907 Jamestown Exposition, 1915 San Francisco Exposition, 1929 Barcelona Exposition, 1933 & 1934 Chicago World’s Fair, 1939 New York World’s Fair.
Section 2: Male Related Material - Catalogs & Books – 39 Lots incl. 1926 Winchester Repeating Arms catalog, 1927 Kennebec Canoe catalog, Early Watch and Jewelry Supply catalogs, 1925 "Old Hickory Furniture Co." Catalog, Many Early Catalogs of Home Building Supplies & Structural Plans, Woodworkers Catalogs, 1918 "Lord & Burnham Co." catalog of Greenhouses, RARE 1919 International Harvester General catalog #20, 1924 "Chas Weiland, Inc." Automobile Accessories Catalog, 2 Early Musical Instrument Catalogs, 1882 "History of Muskegon and Ottawa Counties, Michigan”, 1907 "History of Allegan County, Michigan", 1859 and 1879 Property Tax Treasury Returns for Ottawa County & More!
Section 3: GENERAL MERCHANDISE CATALOGS – 15 Lots Incl. Montgomery Ward & Company catalogs from 1889, 1901, 1918, 1924, 1924/25, 1927/28, 1930, 1932, Sears Roebuck and Co. Catalogs from 1912, 1933/34, 1908 SS Kresge Co. Catalog of 5¢ & 10¢ merchandise, Spiegel catalogs from 1936, 1938, 1959.
Section 4: RARE BOOKS ETC. – 18 Lots Incl. 3 versions of “Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam” (1930, 1937, 1946), 2 “Confessions of an English Opium-Eater”(1900 & 1950), 26 Booklets on Magic techniques, Ventriloquism & Magicians Supply catalogs plus 3 books on Houdini, 1965 “The Lord of the Rings” by Tolkien, (3 volumes in slip-case) Plus more!
Section 5: MORE MISC. CATALOGS INCL. HARDWARE – 15 Lots Incl. C/1920 Office Equipment and Supply Co. catalog from Gregory Mayer & Thom Co. Detroit, C/1930 Hardware catalog from Morley Brothers, 2-1919 Wallpaper Sample catalogs (Saginaw MI), 1924 "Rochester Fur Dressing Co." catalog of Fur Clothing, accessories and Taxidermy, 1937/38 Annis Furs, Detroit Fine Furs Catalog, 1919 Rare Butter-Kist Pop-corn Machine promotion lg. brochure & More!
Section 6: FASHION CATALOGS - MOSTLY LADIES – 30 Lots Incl. 1915 & 1916 "W&H Walker", 1916 "Standard Mail Order Co.", 1917 "The Bedell Co.", 1917 "Newcomb - Endicott Co." (Detroit), 2-1919/20 "Kirschbaun Clothes", 1917/18 "Philipsborn" Fall and Winter, 1918 "Philipsborn" Spring and Summer, 1919/20 "Hirsh Wickwire Co." Fall and Winter, 1919/20 "Hart Schaffner & Marx", 1924/25 "Steuart & Co., NY", 1925 "Damschroder - Berry Co., Toledo, OH", 1925 "Franco-American" Beauty Brochure/Catalog, 1929 "Lydia E. Pinkham Co." booklet/Catalog, 1930 "Warren Featherbone Co.", Three Oaks Mi, "Excella" Clothing Pattern Catalogs for 1933/34/35, Plus Many More!
Section 7: ODD BOOKS & MISC. 19 Lots Incl. 1908 "The Art of Retouching (Photographs), Multiples on How to Draw, Paint & Cartoon, C/1915 “Kitecraft and Kite Tournaments”, 1911 hardbound “Arts-Crafts Lamps”, 1924 "Mah Jong" complete manual, 6-1960’s/70’s Sci-Fi paperbacks & So Much More! https://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/3812642.html
ALL CATALOGING & PHOTOGRAPHS BY DOUG DALTON AUCTIONEER
AUCTION PICKUP LOCATION: 5121 Michigan Ave, Tipton, MI 49287 Directions: Take Michigan Ave (US-12) to Auction. The Auction is West of Clinton, MI and East of Brooklyn and Onsted, MI. Auction is on the South side of US 12 - look for signs. Tipton is located in the Irish Hills area
TO BID & SEE All OF 1300+ PHOTOS & THE DETAILED CATALOG LISTING ON HIBID.COM, GO TO: https://braunandhelmer.hibid.com/catalog/457036


























































































































































































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