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Ultimate 1970s Canadian UFO Research Archives: Wilbert Smith Manuscripts, Letters to C.W. Fitch, & R
Currency:CAD
Category:Collectibles
Start Price:25.00 CAD
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PREVIEW: Nov. 27 (10am-5pm) in-person.
PICK UP DATES: Nov. 29-30, Dec 01 (10am to 5pm)
PICK-UP LOCATIONS: 2635 LILLOOET STREET, VANCOUVER, BC V5M 4P7
Archival Collection documenting the profound historical intersection of early Canadian government UFO Research and civilian ufology, stemming from the work of Wilbert B. Smith - the senior Canadian Department or Transport engineer who headed the top-secret, government-sanctioned Project Magnet.
Auction Location:
2635 Lillooett Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5M 4P7, Canada
Previewing Details:
November 27 (10am-5pm) in-person and video calls.
Previewing Address: 2635 LILLOOETT STREET, VANCOUVER, BC. V5M 4P7
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Items must be paid in full on the day of the sale.
PREVIEW: Nov. 27 (10am-5pm) in-person.
PICK UP DATES: Nov. 29, 30 and Dec 01 (10am to 5pm)
PICK-UP LOCATIONS: 2635 LILLOOET STREET, VANCOUVER, BC V5M 4P7
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Canadian taxes charged:
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Taxes:
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5% |
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| PST |
7% |
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| GST |
5% |
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| GST |
5% |
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| GST |
5% |
GST |
| HST |
13% |
HST |
| GST |
5% |
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| GST |
5% |
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| GST |
5% |
GST |
| GST |
5% |
GST |
| HST |
15% |
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| HST |
15% |
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| HST |
15% |
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| HST |
15% |
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Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
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18% |
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