2015 Item Restrictions and Clarifications

3. Little Palm Island Resort Getaway and Signed Federer Racquet — Expires Dec. 15, 2015, and cannot be extended. Certificate must be presented at time of redemption and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Not valid on holidays or special events. Valid for two-night midweek (Sunday through Thursday) stay in Island Escape Suite from July 1 to Dec. 15, 2015. Includes valet parking, welcome cocktail, motor yacht transfers, Island Escape Suite accommodations, water sport amenities, and tax. A $50.00 resort fee (per night), any food, beverage, and incidental charges will be additional. Subject to availability, and some blackout dates might apply. Air and ground transportation is not included. To schedule your vacation, follow instructions on the certificate.

5. Photographs From North Africa — captions

“SANDCASTLES” Southern Morocco’s spectacular villages and landscapes include palm oases, rich river valleys and mud-built castles.

“KASBAH GATE” A fascinating piece of Moroccan architecture is the kasbah, a walled fortress village inside the city. Kasbahs, like other important sites of significance, are preceded by traditional arched entrance gates.

“MEKNES VALLEY” Meknes, called the Versailles of Morocco, was the creation of Moulay Ismail, a ruthless Sultan during the 17th and 18th centuries.

“MUD-BRICK HOMES ON THE NILE” Colorful mud-brick homes on the west bank of the Nile near Luxor, Egypt, cling to survival as modernization takes over with new building plans.

7. VIP Evening in Atlanta — Date of event is July 22, 2015. Air travel is not included.

16. Vail Resort Getaway — Subject to availability, certain restrictions apply. Air and ground transportation

is not included. Please follow instructions on award certificate to redeem. The certificate expires March 31, 2016, is non-transferrable, and cannot be resold. Reservation restrictions apply, including but not limited to the weeks of Christmas, New Year’s, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and President’s Day.

19. Fly Fishing Fantasy — Winner will be responsible for coordinating additional guests (up to seven)

whom they wish to bring. The dates of Oct. 15–17, 2015, are firm. Guests must depart immediately after lunch on Oct. 17. Neither air nor ground transportation is included.

29. Destin, Florida, Vacation — Vacation is subject to availability and excludes holidays and Wine Fest weekend. It is recommended that you make your reservations well in advance of your preferred travel dates. Follow instructions on award certificate to schedule your vacation.

Airline certificates will be emailed to you following the auction, and tickets must be booked separately. Please take note of air travel dates and restrictions in message. Offer cannot be extended beyond expiration date. Each certificate is valid for travel for one person within the continental United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada on Delta Air Lines. Bag fees are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Governmental taxes and security fees may apply and will be determined at time of ticketing.

33. Atlanta Braves and 2009 All-Star Game Package — Tickets cannot be resold. Please follow

instructions on the certificate to claim tickets. When ready to redeem, be sure to have at least three games in mind that you would like to attend. Tickets must be used during 2016 regular season.

35. Photographs By Mark Tuschman — captions

Educate Girls works in the rural areas of Rajasthan, India, where the female illiteracy rate is extremely high. This young girl was not allowed to attend school; instead she has to babysit her younger sister and tend to the family goats.

Nazia is 21 years old. She has been married for two years. Her husband’s family demanded a motorcycle as part of the dowry, for which her parents gave 50,000 rupees ($10,000). The husband decided this wasn’t enough and demanded a car, but the cost was more than Nazia’s parents could afford. One day when Nazia was riding with her displeased husband on the new motorcycle, he pushed her off. His intent was clearly to kill her and cover up the murder as a traffic accident. Nazia was seven months pregnant at the time.

After she survived the “accident,” her husband tricked Nazia into taking some medicine to help her recover. Instead of feeling better, however, she became ill and went to the hospital, where she delivered a stillborn child. After Nazia was discharged from the hospital (which required her husband to sign some papers) her husband left without her. Nazia has been living with her mother for the past five months. She wants a divorce and the return of her dowry. She broke into tears shortly after I photographed her.

Kala Raksha, a design school for tribal women, is the first institution of design for traditional artisans. Kala Raksha produces some of the most exquisitely hand-embroidered and appliquéd products made in Kutch. I have seen firsthand the work created here, and it is beautiful and heartfelt. The women use only natural fibers and dyes whenever possible, and their work bears the stamp of uniqueness and of well-crafted artistry that appeals to a discerning audience. The women I photographed with their work have the joyous obsession to create every day. They are proud of their work and are empowered by both maintaining their tradition and earning a decent livelihood.

I photographed Kuvarben working on a new piece. I was amazed how much fine work they can get accomplished in an hour!

Kala lives in a rural district of Rajasthan, India, where child marriage is widely practiced. To avoid payment of a dowry, she was married when she was three months old. Kala is now 13 years old and in the 7th grade.

Both her parents are manual laborers and were not at home when we visited. Kala will continue to live with her parents until she is ready to have children. She will then move to her husband’s home. I was not allowed to photograph her with her husband.

Kala had a certain elegance and brightness, and I could not help but feel saddened by the fact that her destiny was determined when she was only three months old.

In the Masai countryside of southern Kenya near the border of Tanzania, two young girls, Linet Sision and Sharon Nabulu read to each other after school. They are part of a program run by Il’laramatak Community Concerns (ICC), whose goal is to educate and empower Masai girls and encourage them to finish school rather than get married and have children when they enter their adolescent years.

The Kutch region in the state of Gujarat, India, is well known for the quality of its textiles. Young girls start sewing as soon as they can hold a needle.

An hour outside of Kaduna, Nigeria, the Bixby Girl Child Education Project works to improve access to education for girls in rural areas. For a few hours once a week, an instructor meets with these young girls in a mud-floored hut, where the girls take turns reading from a single text.

When the instructor brought out a single laptop computer, which seemed out of place amidst the water-drenched mud hut, all of the girls jostled with each other to get a view of the image on the screen.

Ruth is the 13-year-old daughter of Jane. They live in the Mukuru slum in Nairobi, Kenya. Ruth is a primary school student who was born and is living with HIV. She is being treated, and courtesy of the FANIKISHA program, she now understands the importance of adherence to her medication. She is in a support group that gives her the motivation to live as normal a life as possible. Her peers in class do not know that she is HIV positive—only the few that are in her support group. She is confident about her future, and the smile on her face attests to her unshaken optimism.

36. Martha’s Vineyard Vacation— Offer for one week vacation is available October 2015; May 1–26,

2016; June 1–29, 2016; July 10–31, 2016; or Sept.11–Oct. 30, 2016; subject to availability. Please follow instructions on certificate to redeem. Air and ground transportation are not included. Reservations for 2016 must be made by November 2015.

40. VIP Visit to New York — Certificate expires April 30, 2016, and visit is subject to a mutually agreed upon date and filming schedule. No photographs or video can be taken on set, and there is no guarantee of a “meet and greet” with cast members.

Airline certificates will be emailed to you following the auction, and tickets must be booked separately. Please take note of air travel dates and restrictions in message. Offer cannot be extended beyond expiration date. Each certificate is valid for travel for one person within the continental United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada on Delta Air Lines. Bag fees are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Governmental taxes and security fees may apply and will be determined at time of ticketing.

Certificate for Roger Smith Hotel expires July 1, 2016. Reservations must be made separate from set visit and are based on availability. Standard terms and conditions apply.

American Museum of Natural History SuperSaver tickets include admission to the Museum and Rose Center for Earth and Space plus all special exhibitions, LeFrak Theater Films, and the Hayden Planetarium Space Show. Tickets will expire Feb. 19, 2016.

43. National Geographic Expedition to Alaska in 2016 — Departures are offered every Saturday and

Sunday from mid-May to August. Space is subject to availability. Reservations are currently being accepted for the 2016 season. Please book early for best chance at preferred dates. Offer will not be extended. Winner will also be responsible for all personal charges such as alcoholic beverages, spa services, and Internet usage.

Airline certificates will be emailed to you following the auction, and tickets must be booked separately. Please take note of air travel dates and restrictions in message. Offer cannot be extended beyond expiration date. Each certificate is valid for travel for one person within the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada on Delta Air Lines. Bag fees are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Governmental taxes and security fees may apply and will be determined at time of ticketing. National Geographic Books

World’s Best Cities: Celebrating 220 Great Destinations Discover the greatest cities on earth. Welcome to the world’s greatest urban destinations. You’ll find an astonishing array of metropolitan meccas, massive and minute, ancient and spanking new, united in their originality and energy. The expert editors and award-winning photographers of National Geographic have selected the world’s most captivating cities, with tips on the best food, shopping, local secrets, urban oddities, and icons, all presented with unparalleled imagery.

Discover small finds in the world’s largest city, Tokyo, and grand secrets of the planet’s smallest metropolis, Vatican City. From the back alleys of San Francisco to the cosmopolitan streets of Cape Town, immerse yourself in what’s new, what’s hidden, and what’s irresistible about these extraordinary cities. Alaska: A Visual Tour of America’s Great Land A blend of armchair planner, travel narrative, and practical guide, this authoritative and richly illustrated book on Alaska takes readers on a memorable journey across America’s vast and beautiful state, known as the Great Land. From the glaciered peaks of the southeast to the icy solitude of the Arctic, Alaska’s untamed lands and rich history come alive in 352 color-filled pages. Space Atlas: Mapping the Universe and Beyond Remarkable color imagery, captured from the most advanced space missions and observatories—including infrared and x-ray telescopes—and groundbreaking, never-before-published maps of the planets, their moons, and more, come together in this unparalleled journey through the heavens.

National Geographic The Covers: Iconic Photographs, Unforgettable Stories National Geographic The Covers is the definitive cover collection from the world’s most beloved magazine. Featuring more than 600 unforgettable magazine covers, and including two spectacular eight-page foldout galleries, this volume brings together for the first time the images that have transformed our understanding of the world, from the far corners of the universe to the kingdom of microbes, and shares the amazing stories behind them. Simply Beautiful Photographs In a stunning exploration of photographic artistry and of what is loveliest in our world, National Geographic Simply Beautiful Photographs showcases spectacular imagery from one of the richest photo archives on Earth: National Geographic Image Collection. A celebration of light and color movement and wonder, this volume is a treasure to give and to receive. Blue Hope: Exploring and Caring for Earth’s Magnificent Ocean Blending personal narrative, inspiring quotes, and specially commissioned maps—along with incomparably stunning photographs and powerful commentary—Blue Hope takes the reader on a memorable journey of the world’s ocean. From polar seas to the mighty Pacific, from Atlantic waters to the Indian Ocean, discover Hope Spots—special places that are critical to the health of the ocean. In 224 color-filled pages, the story of renowned oceanographer Sylvia A. Earle and her quest to save Earth’s ocean comes alive, expressing the author’s message for the world: Life depends on the ocean, and to save it we must love it. Women of Vision: National Geographic Photographers on Assignment A tribute to the spirit of a forward-thinking generation of photojournalists who have created riveting experiences through the strategic and sensitive use of a camera, Women of Vision explores the realities of our world—and the depths of what it means to be human in the century. Bird Watcher’s Bible: A Complete Treasury Have you ever gazed in wonder at the perfect V-formation of a migrating bird flock? Delighted in the morning birdsong of spring? Marveled at a parrot’s plumage or the prowess of a swooping gull? If you have, maybe it’s time to get to know birds a little bit better. National Geographic’s Bird-watcher’s Bible introduces you to the amazing world of birds—creatures so ubiquitous, they have flown through human history for millennia. Touching on art, science, history, culture, and whimsy, from bird name derivations and “bird brain” facts to attracting and feeding birds in your own backyard, this is a treasury of knowledge that belongs on the family bookshelf or kitchen table—preferably near a window—in every home. The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World’s Healthiest People In this revolutionary book, best-selling author and National Geographic fellow Dan Buettner reveals what the world’s longest-lived people have eaten over the past 100 years to help you lead a healthier, more fulfilling life. Drawing on his decade-long study of five “Blue Zones”—longevity hot spots around the globe—Buettner and his team of dietitians have created a diet for a new generation that emphasizes ways to look beyond your plate, showing you how to engineer healthy choices into your daily routine.

Filled with new research and time-tested advice from the world’s leading experts, The Blue Zones Solution is a pioneering plan for taking charge of your health, refreshing the way you eat, and adding more vital years to life. Getting Your Shot: Stunning Photos, How-to Tips, and Endless Inspiration from the Pros National Geographic experts send you out on assignment, with exciting ideas and hundreds of useful tips to help you shoot like a pro. Inside you’ll find: More than 200 stunning photos Hundreds of how-to photography tips for all skill levels Inspiration and advice from the world’s best photographers Insight into what makes a great photo and how to get your dream shot Creative ideas about how to photograph wildlife, landscapes, family, self-portraits, food, black-

and-white images, and much more

National Geographic Atlas of the World – Tenth Edition With a magnificent collection of world, continental, and regional maps that represent up-to-the-minute political and physical geography, this Tenth Edition showcases Earth in stunning detail. Throughout the Tenth Edition, state-of-the-art cartographic technologies deliver accuracy and exceptional quality. Innovative and engaging design makes the wide-ranging content easily accessible and user friendly. Topical world themes address the most compelling issues of today. Discover:

The most stunning, current, and comprehensive atlas of the world available, with tens of thousands of updates and an index of more than 150,000 place names providing readers with incredible detail and ease of navigation.

Dozens of meticulously compiled world, continental, and regional political and physical maps fully covering every populated and remote area of the globe.

A rich series of 20 topical world thematic spreads, addressing—and connecting—pressing global concerns such as urbanization, biodiversity, and interconnectivity as well as population, human rights, health, cultures, climate, technology, and much more.

New maps and more pages than any previous National Geographic atlas, including the intricate geography of the Mediterranean Sea and the turbulent areas of northern Africa and the Middle East, as well as brand-new coverage of the British Isles, southern Africa, and Australia.

Unique coverage of all corners of the world and beyond, revealing new information from Mars, the moon, and the northern and southern night skies.

Dramatic and specialized sections dedicated to the Poles, oceans, geographic superlatives, and a captivating review of country flags and facts.

The Paintings of N. C. Wyeth (A brief history) In 1926, John Oliver La Gorce, the National Geographic Society’stenth president, commissioned artist N. C. Wyeth to paint five large canvases for Hubbard Memorial Hall, at the Society’s Washington headquarters. The series, entitled “The Romance of Discovery,” depicts exploration by land (“The Discoverer”), sea (“Beyond Uncharted Seas Columbus Finds a New World”), and air (“Through Pathless Skies to the North Pole”). Completing the series are these two stylized maps—“The Map of Discovery (Eastern Hemisphere)” shows the routes of some of the Western world’s most famous explorers, while on the “The Map of Discovery (Western Hemisphere),” Poseidon and a mermaid guard the seas. One of the most acclaimed American illustrators, N. C. Wyeth created more than 2,000 paintings and illustrated 112 books, among them Treasure Island, Robinson Crusoe, Kidnapped, and The Last of the Mohicans. His son Andrew Wyeth and grandson Jamie Wyeth also went on to become prominent American artists.

47. CHAIR-MAKING CLASS AND INSTRUCTION BOOK — Class is scheduled for 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

starting on Monday and ending on Friday of the same week. Please make reservations early to ensure preferred dates. To make arrangements for the class, follow the instructions on the certificate. Certificate for lodging is valid at the Omni Hotel in downtown San Diego. Hotel reservation must be made well in advance and is subject to availability based on restrictions for holidays and other demands. Package does not include ground transportation or meals.

Airline certificates will be emailed to you following the auction, and tickets must be booked separately. Please take note of air travel dates and restrictions in message. Offer cannot be extended beyond expiration date. Each certificate is valid for travel for one person within the continental United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada on Delta Air Lines. Bag fees are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Governmental taxes and security fees may apply and will be determined at time of ticketing.

53. Vail Cascade Resort and Fly Fishing Vacation — Certificate for hotel stay expires June 30, 2016, and

cannot be extended beyond this date and is not redeemable for cash. Reservations are subject to availability and exclude holiday periods. Tax and resort fee are included.

Separate reservations are required for the fishing trip and are based upon availability and trip minimum requirements. Additional costs include gratuity, insurance, and $6 forest service fee. Certificate expires Sept. 1, 2016.

Air and ground transportation are not included.

56. THE PLAYERS Championship Vacation — Certificate is valid for four week-long Hospitality House tickets and a week-long preferred parking pass for THE PLAYERS Championship, TPC Sawgrass, May 3–8, 2016, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Not redeemable for cash. Please follow instructions on the award certificate to redeem. Offer cannot be extended past these dates. Ground transportation is not included.

62. Hawaiian Paradise Vacation — Home is available during the months of September 2015 and May

2016. Offer expires May 31, 2016. Rental car may be needed and is suggested.

Airline certificates will be emailed to you following the auction, and tickets must be booked separately. Please take note of air travel dates and restrictions in message. Offer cannot be extended beyond expiration date. Each certificate is valid for travel for one person within the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada on Delta Air Lines. Bag fees are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Governmental taxes and security fees may apply and will be determined at time of ticketing.

66. Private Concert by Peter Yarrow — The winning bidder will need to provide lodging for Yarrow and

cover additional costs associated with the performance (microphone, speakers, etc., if needed). Please follow directions on the certificate to schedule concert. It is recommended that you call well in advance of your desired date and have alternate dates in mind. When calling, keep in mind that the concert is subject to Yarrow’s availability.

Airline certificate will be emailed to you following the auction, and ticket must be booked separately. Please take note of air travel dates and restrictions in message. Offer cannot be extended beyond expiration date. Certificate is valid for first-class travel for Yarrow within the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada on Delta Air Lines. Bag fees are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Governmental taxes and security fees may apply and will be determined at time of ticketing.

70. Carmel Valley Ranch, California, Vacation — Offer expires July 1, 2016. Valid for up to 10 people.

There are five bedroom suites available for use. Three have king-sized beds, the fourth has a queen-sized bed, and the last one has a full-size bed and bunk beds (two twins). Follow directions on certificate to make reservation.

78. Private Hollywood Reception and Film Screening — Travel and lodging are not included. Cocktail

reception/screening must be scheduled well in advance and is subject to Lansing's availability. The film will be a new release selected by Lansing. Please follow instructions on the certificate to schedule your screening. The schedules of the 12 participants must be coordinated by the auction winner.

79. Signed Vice Presidential Items Collection — Forty one vice presidents from Joe Biden to Aaron Burr

are represented in this unique signed collection of documents, books, and papers. Believed to be one of the most comprehensive sets ever assembled, the collection includes signatures from 11 of the 14 vice presidents who later became president. These remarkable documents are displayed in a green leather portfolio.

Below is a list, starting from the most recent to serve, of the signatures included and the name or a description of the item signed.

Ct. Vice President (Note bold type: VP became President)

Signed Item

1 Joe Biden “Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics” 2 Dick Cheney “In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir” 3 Al Gore “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change” 4 Dan Quayle “Standing Firm: A Vice Presidential Memoir” 5 George H.W. Bush “All the Best: My Life in Letters and Other Writings” 6 Walter Mondale “The Good Fight: A Life in Liberal Politics” 7 Gerald Ford “The War Powers Resolution: A Constitutional Crisis?”

Ct. Vice President (Note bold type: VP became President)

Signed Item

8 Nelson Rockefeller “Unity, Freedom and Peace: A Blueprint for Tomorrow” 9 Spiro Agnew “The Canfield Decision” 10 Hubert Humphrey “The Education of a Public Man: My Life and Politics” (and a signed

photograph) 11 Lyndon Johnson “The Vantage Point: Perspectives of the Presidency 1963–1969” 12 Richard Nixon “RN: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon” ( and signed family portrait) 13 Alben Barkley “That Reminds Me: The Autobiography of the VEEP” 14 Harry Truman “Harry Truman Speaks His Mind” (Original title “Mr. Citizen”) 15 Henry Wallace “Paths to Plenty” 16 John Nance Garner “Mr. Garner of Texas” 17 Charles Curtis signed letter on U.S. Senate letterhead 18 Charles Dawes “Notes as Vice President 1928–1929” 19 Calvin Coolidge “The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge” 20 Thomas Marshall signed calling card 21 James Sherman signed letter – Committee on Indian Affairs 22 Charles Fairbanks “The Life and Speeches of Hon. Charles Warren Fairbanks” 23 Theodore Roosevelt signed letter 24 Garret Hobart “Memories” (authored and signed by Mrs. Garret Hobart) 25 Adlai Stevenson “Something of Men I Have Known” 26 Levi Morton signed letter (L.P. Morton) 27 William A. Wheeler “The Medical and Surgical History of the War of Rebellion 1861–

1865” 28 Henry Wilson “The History of the Civil War in America” salesman sample-p.#3, 8

from top 29 Schuyler Colfax “The History of the Civil War in America” salesman sample-p.#4, 8

from top 30 Andrew Johnson signed letter 31 Hannibal Hamlin “The History of the Civil War in America” salesman sample-p.#1, 3

from top 32 John C. Breckenridge cut signature 33 Millard Fillmore “8th Census of the United States 1860 Population Census” 34 John Tyler signed letter as president 35 Richard Mentor

Johnson signed letter

36 Martin Van Buren written and signed N.Y. Supreme Court document 37 John C. Calhoun letter written to him and docketed by him with cut signature 38 Daniel Tompkins 1809 Officers Commission 39 Elbridge Gerry signed New York State document (signer of Declaration of

Independence) 40 George Clinton signed New York State indenture 41 Aaron Burr extremely rare signed letter (March 9, 1825)

82. Rome, Italy, Holiday — This offer is valid from Aug. 1–Aug. 30, 2015, and Jan. 4–March 19, 2016. Note restricted dates. To schedule vacation, follow instructions on the certificate. For best choice, schedule well in advance and have alternate dates in mind. Reservations are subject to availability. The apartment is on the third floor above street level, and there is no elevator.

Airline certificate will be emailed to you following the auction, and ticket must be booked separately. Please take note of air travel dates and restrictions in message. Offer cannot be extended beyond expiration date. Each certificate is valid for one business-elite ticket for travel between the United States or Canada and Europe on Delta Air Lines. Bag fees are the responsibility of the successful bidder. Governmental taxes and security fees may apply and will be determined at time of ticketing.