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Whaleman's Adventures in the Sandwich Islands and California. 1871 Book by WM. H. Thomas, Boston. Hardcover 8” x 5”, 444 pages.
This book is from a series, The Ocean Life Series, detailing many different “adventure” activities from the middle 1800s. This book details the “whaleman’s” experiences surrounding the whaling industry in and around the Sandwich Islands (Hawaiian Islands). It also includes experiences in California between the whaling adventures.
Auction Location:
650 Iwilei Road, Unit 104, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817, United States
Previewing Details:
No onsite preview for this auction
Hawaii General Excise Tax of 4.712 will be added to the invoice.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| GET |
4.712% |
General Tax |
| RET |
0.5% |
Reseller Exemption Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
15% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
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Payment Details:
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Invoices will be e-mailed the night the auction ends. 15% Buyer's Premium will be added to the bid amount, plus 4.712% Tax. All items are sold “as is” and “where-is” with no implied warranties or guarantees of any kind.
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(ix) to take such other action as Oahu Auctions deems necessary or appropriate.
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Damage to the premises or facility.
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Injury to themselves, other buyers, third parties, or auction staff resulting from their actions.
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Items that are not picked up within the specified scheduled pick-up dates/times are subject to forfeiture, in which case, items will be considered abandoned and you will lose all claim to the property. No refunds will be provided. All items not claimed by the specified pick-up deadline date/time published on the auction page summary and details, will be subject to forfeiture and will be disposed of, resold or donated.
7. Oahu Auctions’ Liability
a. Internet Services. Oahu Auctions offers internet services as a convenience to Oahu Auctions’ clients, but neither Oahu Auctions nor the seller will be responsible to you for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet or on your mobile device, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by: (i) any loss of connection to the online-only auction; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software; and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with any internet connection, computer, mobile device or system. Execution of on-line and mobile internet bids is a free service and neither Oahu Auctions nor the seller accepts liability for failing to access the bidding site or to execute an online or mobile internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity. In addition, any condition reports are free services and neither Oahu Auctions nor the seller is responsible to you for any error or breakdown in these services.
b. Extent of Liability.
(i) Neither the seller nor Oahu Auctions, nor any of their officers, employees or agents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement of whatever kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lot. Neither the seller, nor Oahu Auctions, nor any of their officers, employees or agents, give any representation, warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, value, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, exhibition, history, literature or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind whatsoever is excluded by this paragraph;
(ii) Neither the seller nor Oahu Auctions, nor any of their officers, employees or agents, is responsible for any loss caused by or resulting from confiscation of a shipment of purchased property to any state or foreign country or risks of restricted transportation by government or public authority;
(iii) In addition to the other rights of cancellation contained in this agreement, Oahu Auctions can cancel a sale of a lot if we reasonably believe that completing the transaction is or may be unlawful or that the sale places us or the seller under any liability to anyone else or may damage our reputation; and
(iv) Translations of certain documents relating to the sale, including but not limited to lot descriptions and these General Terms and Conditions, may be provided as a convenience to our clients. Neither Oahu Auctions nor the seller makes any representation as to the accuracy of such translations and will not be held responsible for errors in bidding arising from inaccuracies in translation.
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Oahu Auctions do not have access to or retain any Credit Card information details.
10. Changes to General Terms and Conditions. Oahu Auctions may modify these General Terms and Conditions at any time, in our sole discretion. If Oahu Auctions does so, we will inform you by posting the modified General Terms and Conditions or our website or through other communications with you. It is important that you review the General Terms and Conditions whenever Oahu Auctions modifies them because if you continue to sign into any online auction with your existing username and password and then subsequently register for the auction after Oahu Auctions has posted or otherwise informed you of the modified General Terms and Conditions, you are indicating to Oahu Auctions that you agree to be bound by the modified General Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to be bound by the modified General Terms and Conditions, then you may not participate in the bidding process in any Oahu Auctions’ online auction.
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a. The bidder agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Oahu Auctions harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, whether direct or indirect, which may arise from or be related to the actual or alleged acts or omissions of the bidder respecting (i) its participation in the auction, (ii) its performance under these General Terms and Conditions, or (iii) any other transaction in which the bidder participates to which these General Terms and Conditions relates.
b. The bidder expressly waives and releases Oahu Auctions from any liability for: (i) any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, whether direct or indirect, which may arise from or be related to any auction, these General Terms and Conditions, or any other transaction to which these General Terms and Conditions relate, including without limitation the conduct of the auction, the quality or availability of the auction site or any tools or materials provided by Oahu Auctions, any disturbance in the technical process, the receipt, storage and/or security of bids; and (ii) any incidental or consequential damage, lost profits or lost opportunity which may arise from or be related to any auction, these General Terms and Conditions, or any other transaction to which these General Terms and Conditions relate.
12. Attorneys’ Fees and Costs. If any action at law or in equity is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of these General Terms and Conditions, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled.
13. Severability. If any part of these General Terms and Conditions is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.
14. Law and Jurisdiction. The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these General Terms and Conditions, the conduct of the auction and any matters connected with any of the foregoing shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the State of Hawaii.
Please contact Dave at (808) 371-6055 with any questions.