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Open Resource Book Sale 2025
Listing ID#: 814535
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Rushville, IN 46173 |
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Bidding Starts: Wednesday Aug 20 Bidding Ends: Tuesday Sep 30 |
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Halderman Real Estate Services Contact: Russell Harmeyer Phone: 800-424-2324 Email: rustyh@halderman.com Website: www.halderman.com EstateSale.com ID#: 6755 View company information and listings |
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Harmeyer Auction & Appraisal Co., LLC. retains the right to govern goods and services sold to clients and to maintain the level and integrity of our business. Harmeyer Auction & Appraisal Co., LLC. has the right to terminate the auction at any time; withdrawal from sale of any item; to sell at this auction items not listed; to group one of more lots into one or more selling lots or to subdivide into two lots or more selling lots. The auction company also reserves the right to sell all of the items listed in bulk.
Payment: a) All payments will be required to be paid for with the credit card on file after auction is complete. b) Buyer's Premium is 15% Online c) Buyer specifically waves the right to dispute or deny payment for any purchases made with a credit card. d) No items will be removed until they have been paid for. Purchaser is responsible for removal of all purchased goods. No abandonment of purchased items is allowed. All abandoned items will be sold for storage and moving fees. e) Any gold & silver coins, precious stones and fine jewelry that are to be shipped anywhere will require wire transfer for payment. Loading Equipment: a) Buyer is responsible for their own removal of all items. Please bring any packing material and boxes that you may need. Please bring assistance to move heavy items to your vehicle and any tools for dismantling. Pick up of Items: a) All items must be on the scheduled pick up-date. b) Outside of the Base Road Location-All Items must be picked up on the scheduled pick-up times. If they are not, they will be considered abandoned and become the possession of Harmeyer Auction, No Refund will be issued (12/30/2022) c) Base Road Location: Any item remaining in our building 7 days after the scheduled auction pick up will be considered abandoned and become the possession of Harmeyer Auction, No Refund will be issued (12/30/2022) No Liability: a) Harmeyer Auction & Appraisal Co., LLC. assumes no liability for your purchases. The buyer assumes and does agree to indemnify and hold the auction company and seller harmless from any future claim that shall pertain to fitness or use of the asset being purchased. b) Persons attending during exhibition, sale or removal of goods assume all risks of damage or loss to person and property and specifically release and indemnify the Auction Company from liability therefore. Neither the Auction Company nor his principal or seller shall be liable by reason of any defect in or condition of the premises in which the sale is held. Consignors & Bidders: a) All consignors must fill out a contract with Harmeyer Auction & Appraisal Co., LLC., sign forms and abide by our terms listed. b) All bidders must register for bidder's numbers using proper ID or proper information. c) Any employee of Harmeyer Auction & Appraisal Co., LLC. may bid at any auction if they wish to purchase an item. d) All items become the sole responsibility of the purchaser when the auctioneer confirms your bid as the successful winner. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. e) If there is any dispute between two or more bidders, the auction company or its' auctioneer, may decide the successful bidder. The decision of the auction company, or its' auctioneer, shall be final and absolute. Loss of Bidding Privileges: a) If you have failed to pay for an item your bidding privileges will be revoked. Your privileges may be restored by paying for the item or repaying for the loss of the revenue due to the items not having been sold and by placing a credit card on permanent file whereby future purchases will automatically be charged. Delinquent Accounts: a) The bidder that has not paid for, or has not removed their items from the auction site, will be subject to the cost of storage, trucking, re-sale, deficiency balances, collection fees, and any legal fees for recouping a loss due to the bidder's negligence. Reserves: a) Any and all items that Harmeyer Auction & Appraisal Co., LLC. agrees to sell are subject to a reserve as per Indiana State Auction Law. Documents: a) All documents must be completed in full by buyers and sellers. For Example: Death Certificates, Letters of Authority, Creditor Leins, and UCC's when purchasing vehicles, firearms, etc. b) All gun buyers will be required to fill out a 4473 form and pass a background check. Out of state buyers will be required to have any and all guns shipped to an FFL (Federal Firearms License) Dealer. Compliance with the Terms of Sale: a) In default of payment of bills in full within the time announced for this auction the Auction Company in addition to all other remedies allowed by law, may retain all monies received as deposit or otherwise, as liquidated damages. b) Harmeyer Auction & Appraisal Co., LLC. is in complete accordance with Indiana statutes and Indiana Administrative codes, Title 25, Title 812, Department of Revenue Tax Bulletin #20, and Reference IC 6-2-4. Warranties: a) Everything is sold "AS IS/WHERE IS" with no warranties, representation or guarantees expressed, implied or otherwise given. All sales are final. Conditions of Items Sold: a) All information is believed to be accurate, but the auction company shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness of or defect in any lot, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance will be made or sale set aside on account of any incorrectness, error in cataloging or any imperfection not noted. No deduction will be allowed on damaged articles as all goods being exposed for public exhibition are sold "as is" and without recourse. Harmeyer Auction & Appraisal Co., LLC. requires any and all buyers to preview and make your own opinion of conditions. Auctioneers have the right to refuse service or eject any person obstructing the auction process. The record of sale kept by the Auction Company, the audio tape of the auction and the bookkeeper records will be taken as final in the event of any dispute. Shipping/Pick up a)All items must be paid for prior to pick up or shipping of the item b)Pick up will be scheduled the following day after closing of the auction unless otherwise noted c)If items are to be shipped the buyer will first pay for the item at the close of the auction. Then after payment has been made the items will be boxed and packaged for a minimum fee of $10 per box. Then the card will be charged again for the shipping & handling fees and the items will then be shipped. d)If the card is declined for the shipping fees the buyer will be notified and items will not be shipped until the shipping is paid in full. e) if items are not picked up on the scheduled pick-up day, they may be considered forfeited, and no refund will be made. f) If an item is shipped and damaged the buyer is responsible to file for all insurance claims g) if an item is to be returned that will be done at the buyer's expense. 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Get ready to dive into a treasure trove of literary wonders! The Open Resource, a dedicated 501(c)(3) literacy organization, invites you to its online auction�a vital fundraiser powered entirely by volunteers and the passion of book lovers like you. This year's collection features a vast and diverse selection of pre-owned and vintage books, each one holding a unique story, both in its pages and in its journey to you. While our dedicated volunteers have done their best to describe each item, we encourage you to explore the listings with an open mind, as you might just uncover a hidden gem waiting to find a new home on your bookshelf. Every bid you place directly supports our mission to promote literacy and ensures that our programs can continue to thrive. Happy bidding!
This is a client assisted auction. Contact Amy @ (765) 561-0668 for more information.
Auction Begins: Sunday, September 21, 2025, 8:00PM
Auction Closes: Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 6:30PM EST(soft close format)
Auction Pick-up: Thursday, October 2, 2025, 12:00PM-6:00PM 1 Lenova 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen ONE New UNOPENED Chromebook. touchscreen 2 in 1 device with stylus and power adapter. Device in pictures is same model as device in the box, but not included in the lot. 2 Vintage parlor table wooden 21 1/2 " L. 30" W. 30" H. With porcelain casters 3 Vintage Victorian girl reading a book 11 1/2 " tall good condition 4 Indiana children's book very good condition 5 Hardy Boys paperback novels from the 90's sturdy condition with yellowing pages 6 Nancy Drew 90's paperback novels sturdy condition with yellowing pages 8 Collectible Betty Crocker cookbook reprint of 1880 Gold Medal Flour cookbook 9 Boxed set 12 Little Golden Books books like new condition, box has minor wear, 1992 re-issues 10 Disney fun to read 1 through 6 of 19 volumes 11 Disney fun to read 7 through 12 of 19 volumes, circa 1986 ith some markings 12 Disney fun to read 13 through 19 of 19 volumes, circa 1986,sound with some markings 13 Best Loved Songs of the American People 1975 1st edition, excellent condition 14 A Flame Called Indiana 65 Hoosier writers of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, paperback, very good condition I.U. Press 2023 15 Foxe Voices of the Martyis Christian collectible 2007, good condition 16 Lift Every Voice African American Oratory 1787-1900; For Black History fans, great book that reveals a lot of unknown great speeches from forgotten heroes and heroines in the African-American struggle 17 The Land Of Mist 1926 Rare 1st edition, very good for age, bumped corners 18 Practical Mathematics volumes 1 - 4, excellent condition for age 19 The Iliad paperback by Homer, good condition contains some notations by reader 20 Bertie- The Complete Prince of Wales Mysteries very good condition 21 Jaws novel possible 1st edition, hardback, very good condition, jacket tattered 22 33 rpm collectible albums Navy Music and Klts on parade 23 Tales of the Resistance hardbound book, like new, 1986 24 Hiking Indiana paperback, like new 25 English Past and Present 1905, good condition for its age 26 The Justics Riders hardback, excellent condition 27 Wayne County Bicentennial By the Numbers paperback, good condition, 2010 28 Mensa Mind Workout unmarked paperback, good condition 29 The Virginian excellent condition, Readers Digest, very tight binding, probably never read 30 Hidden History of Horse Racing in Kentucky paperback, like new 31 Gulliver's Travels hardback, 1936 edition, good condition for its age 32 The Great Controversy new hardback, still in shrink wrap 33 Historical Atlas paperback, vintage, possible from 1940's to early 1950's 34 Popular Science Monthly September 1927, paperback, fair condition 35 Harlan County, Kentucky Pictorial History Taproots 1987-88, 1995, 2000, beneficial for genealogical research 36 Your Traveler's Spanish Course 2 cassettes, 3 texts, like new 1980 37 Mystical Mountains Appalachian folklore, paperback, good condition 2012 38 Young People's Scrap Book hardback, very old, no date found,, probably from late 1800's hand sewn binding, fragile condition 39 Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates hardback, 1932, pages yellowing as would be expected but not brittle 40 The Shelter of God's Promises DVD -Bible Study by Shelia Walsh in original shrinkwrap 41 Great Mysteries 10 volumes, some copies worn more from public library usage 42 walt Disney's Pinocchio and His Puppet Show Adventure; excellent condition, 1973 43 Fury and the White Mare by Albert G. Miller 1962 juvenile fiction, some crayon markings on back hardcover, some yellowing pages 44 I Learned About Flying From That! Pilot's first-hand experiences, by the Editors of Flying Magazine, in original shrinkwrap 45 RCA Victor 80th Anniversary CDs volume 2: 1930-1939, volume 3: 1940-1949, Jazz 46 New Age Spiritual Spirit Guides 1985 paperback, Astral Projection 1984 paperback, Meditation: It's Practice and Results hardcover 1952 47 Treasure Island illustrated classic by Robert Louis Stevenson, excellent condition, 1996 48 American History Christian Viewpoint titles related to Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Articles of Federation 49 Boy's Fairy Tales hardcover 2014,like new 50 North American Indians 1965 hardcover, solid but we'll read 51 Juvenile History The Usborne Book of Explorers from Columbus to Armstrong paperback, Andrew Jackson paperback, Thomas Alva Edison paperback 52 The Underground Railroad American History Ink, graphic novel, paperback 53 Colonial Days American Kids in History, fun projects, games and recipes from the past, paperback, excellent condition, 1998 54 Chronicle of the 20th Century Traces the first 86 years of the 20th Century and describes important events in politics, industry, art, music, literature, religion, and sports 55 Southwest U.S The Story Behind the Scenery Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Petrified Forest (includes Japanese translation) paperbacks, excellent condition, beautiful photos 56 Symbols of Power Napoleon and the Art of the Empire Style 1800-1815, excellent condition, 2007 57 Nineteen Nineteen by John Dos Passos hardcover, undated reprint, nice condition, novel of our country during a time that was a breaking point in American life 58 S. .M. Stirling Post Apocalyptic novels The Sword of the Lady, The Sunrise Lands, The Protector's War, hardcover, good condition, some yellowing pages 59 1916 The Progressive Music Series Teacher's Manuals, grades 1-8, very nice condition, private library stamp inside each, hardcover editions 60 Antique Song Booklets paperback, around 1913, good condition for their age 61 Peter Rabbit and. Other Stories written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, hardcover,1977, excellent condition 62 My First Picture Dictionary 1962, nice condition 63 Tarzan A Big Golden Book by Edgar Rice Burroughs, nice condition, 1964 64 The Happy Hollister's 1953, children's mystery/adventure no, very nice, vintage, dust jacket torn, hardcover 65 500 Guitars a definitive A-Z guide by Gavin Wilson, excellent condition, 2009 66 Life autobiography of Keith Richards (guitarist, songwriter, singer, and founding member of the Rolling Stones), 2010 hardcover, excellent condition, 67 Crossword and Word Search Booklets not used, 7 different booklets 68 Venezia beautiful vintage Italian souvenir book of 15 prints suitable for framing 69 Bed-Knob and Broomsticks 1st printing paperback 1971, fair to good condition, pages yellowing, inspired the Walt Disney movie 70 Children's Books 15 vintage Little Golden Books, fair condition with some markings, 1969 to 1980's and 1990's 71 Spanish workbooks paperback, fair to good condition, unused, 2000 and 1989 72 Kentucky History Books The Kentucky Derby Diamond Jubilee 1875-1949, Kentucky: A Pictorial History 1971, A Pictorial History of Harlan County, Kentucky 2005, Frank Cloud (oldest man in Kentucky 107 years old in 1990) biography 73 The Holy Qur-an English translation of the meanings and commentary, hardcover, excellent condition 74 Historical Fantasy novels Firebrand and The Shadow Matrix by Marion Zimmer Bradley, good condition 75 There's No Such Place As Far Away by Richard Bach, 1979, hardcover, 1st edition 76 The Godfather Movie 35th Anniversary Hardcover Book 2007; an unofficial look at Francis Ford Coppola's American Classics, slight tear in dust cover, 77 Rock On the illustrated encyclopedia of Rock N' Roll, hardcover, good condition with dustcover wear 78 Vintage Charlie Brown illustrated cartoons, paperbacks, 1960's, good condition for their age, yellowing pages 79 Mysteries of the Unknown Time Life, ex-library copies, 1991, fair to good condition 80 Alcott Collection Louisa May Alcott, hardcover, 1950's, very nice condition 81 P. G. Wodehouse Collier Collection 1930's, very good condition, hardcover 82 Masterpieces of Mystery Selected by Ellery Queen Blue Ribbon Specials, 1978, The Prizewinners, 1976, hardcover, fair to good condition 83 The "I AM" Discourses volume 3. some wrinkled pages, Ascended Master Saint Germain. (soft cover) Volume 10 Beloved David Lloyd (softcover), volume 9. Beloved Mighty Victory (hardcover), original 84 Ascended Master Discourses hardcover, good condition, 1992 printing by Saint Germain Press, Inc. 85 Ascended Master Light By the Great Cosmic Beings, soft cover, excellent condition, Saint Germain Press, Inc. 86 Metaphysical Miniature Booklets Thoughts Are Things by Edward Walker, and "I AM" Adorations and Affirmations part 1, Saint Germain Series, soft covers, good condition 87 Louis Bromfield Collection 1940's, hardcover, good condition with some scuffing on edges consistent with age, novels: Until the Day Break, What Became Of Anna Bolton, Night In Bombay, Mrs. Parkington, Pleasant Valley, WildIs The River 88 Virgil Stamps Collection Favorite Radio Songs softcover,1937, fair condition, well used, 220 Gospel songs 89 The Big Bang Theory and Philosophy describes TV series, soft cover, excellent condition, 2012, 90 Junior Music : Music Education Series hardcover, good condition, 1924 song book 91 Antique Music Writing Books softcover, 6 booklets from 1912-1913, and 2 booklets from1924 92 Children's Riddle Books Dr. Zuess beginner reading level, good condition 93 The Progressive Music Series Vol 1-3 ; 1915, very good condition, books 1, 2, and. 3, hardcovers 94 The Warren Report The Official Report on the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, hardcover, worn binding on edges 95 Modern Sex Techniques 1959, by Robert Street, illustrated, hardcover, like new 96 A Volcano Beneath The Snow: John Brown's War Against Slavery; by Albert Marrin, nonfiction, soft cover, good condition, 2014 97 Books on Assassination of John F. Kennedy Legend: the secret world of Lee Harvey Oswald by Edward Jay Epstein (hardcover) and Case Closed by Gerald Posner (soft cover) 98 Nancy Drew Mysteries The Secret at Shadow Ranch 1931, The Ringmaster's Secret 1953, The Mystery of the Moss-Covered Mansion and The Quest of the Missing Map 1971, The Secret of the Old Clock and The Hidden Staircase 1959, hardcovers, good condition for their age 99 Mutiny on the Bounty by Charles Nordhoff and James Norman Hall, soft cover, reprinted from 1932, like new 100 The lost Dinosaurs of Egypt by William Nothdurft with Josh Smith, hardcover, like new 101 Assorted Piano Music pre 1960 piano study booklets, soft covers, fair condition, possibly 30 in the lot 102 The Fabulous Century, Time Life Books 6 volumes from 1900-1970, hardcovers, nice colorful cloth covers with strong binding, excellent condition 103 Trees of Indiana by Indiana DNR, 1921, hardcover but binding is loose, detailed descriptions of trees 104 Gardening Books The New Gardener, Gardening Essentials, and Perennials, hardcovers, excellent condition, late 90's 105 Mark Batterson's The Circle Maker and Participant's Guide and Draw the Circle; soft covers, guides to praying, some writings within 106 The Journey Back From Hell: an Oral History - Conversations with Concentration Camp Survivors; by AntonGill, hardcover, 1988, discarded high school copy 107 Webster's Complete Reference Dictionary and Encyclopedia; pre 1900's, probably a library copy, hardcover, fragile, yellowing pages 108 Illustrated Encyclopedia of World War II hardcover, good condition, 1972 109 Atlas of World History National Geographic Society, 1997, excellent condition, coffee table book 110 The legend of Mackinac Island 1999, by Kathy-jo Wargin, autographed copy, excellent condition 111 The American Revolution in the West 1996 reprint of George Macgregor Waller 1919, excellent condition 112 Lewis and Clark: Voyage of Discovery excellent condition, 1998, nice illustrations 113 Best of the West hardcover, nice illustrations, fasanating stories of America's last frontier, 1997 114 The Prison Camp at Andersonville: Civil War Series soft cover, excellent condition, 1995 115 Walt Disney Children's Books fair condition with some markings, 1980's 116 Walt Disney Children's Books fair condition with some markings, 1980's 117 Sesame Street Books hardcovers, fair condition, 1970's 118 Children's Books The Three Bears and Goldilocks 1962, Hansel and Gretel 1960, Peter Rabbit with 45 record 1971, Mickey and the Beanstalk with 33 1/3 record, 1970, Very First Dictionary 1983 119 The Reader's Digest Children's Songbook good condition,1985, hardcover 120 Waverly Novels by Sir Walter Scott hardcover, fragile condition due to age: published in early 1800's 121 Classic Novels hardcover, good condition for age: Cornell Series published 1898-1927 122 Assorted Children's Books hardcover, excellent condition, 123 The Casual Vacancy by J. K. Rowling (author of the Harry Potter series); soft cover, excellent condition. published 2012 124 Indiana Curiosities by Dick Wolfsie 2013, soft cover, excellent condition 125 The Nazi Officer's Wife by Edith Hahn Beer with Susan Dworkin; How one Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaust, paperback, good condition 126 The Lion & the Mouse by Charles Klein hardcover, 1906, fair condition for its age 127 Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott 1908, good condition for its age, hardcover 128 Civil War Curiosities by Webb Garrison paperback, good condition, 1994 129 Farm Festivals by Will Carleton 1881, hardcover, rebound edition, part of a library collection, good condition, antique book of poems with illustrations 130 O. Henry Complete Collection 12 volumes antique book set 1917; hardcover, plus Heart of the West In a different binding 131 Assorted Cookbooks paperbacks, one hardcover 132 Secret Food Cures & Doctor-Approved Folk Remedies by Joan and Lydia Wilen, hardcover, good condition,2007 133 Blue Bonnet's Ranch Party by C. E. Jacobs & Edyth Ellerbeck Read, 1912, loose binding but good condition for its age |
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