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Lot 681: HAWKING (S), A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME, signed by Stephen Hawking with an ink thumb print and witnessed by Sue Masey, 1991 reprint (twice), Bantam Press. The book was donated from Professor Stephen Hawking in 1992 to Daniel Burgess as a form of persona

Est: £2,000 GBP - £2,500 GBPPassed
Adam Partridge AuctioneersMacclesfield, United KingdomOctober 31, 2024

Item Overview

Description

HAWKING (S), A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME, signed by Stephen Hawking with an ink thumb print and witnessed by Sue Masey, 1991 reprint (twice), Bantam Press. The book was donated from Professor Stephen Hawking in 1992 to Daniel Burgess as a form of personal encouragement to Daniel who has cerebral Palsy . At the time fundraising was taking place to raise money for specialised computer equipment for Daniel to help with his communication skills. Eddie Glendan , then editor of the Chester Chronicle, arranged for a telephone conversation between Daniels Mum & Professor Stephen Hawking to take place, which at the time was recorded . The tape recorded message does not accompany this book. Sold with copies of the press release.

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Auction Details

Day One - Asian Art, Musical Instruments & Books (Macclesfield)

by
Adam Partridge Auctioneers
October 31, 2024, 10:00 AM GMT

The Cheshire Saleroom Withyfold Drive, Macclesfield, CHS, SK10 2BD, UK

Terms

Buyer's Premium

25.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
£0£99£5
£100£299£10
£300£999£20
£1,000£2,999£50
£3,000£14,999£200
£15,000+£500

Auction conditions of business

ADAM PARTRIDGE LTD
AUCTION CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS A - GENERAL CONDITIONS
1 - Definitions
1.1 - In these conditions: the "Auctioneer" means the representative of Adam Partridge Ltd conducting the auction.
The "Buyer" means the bidder (including a commission bidder under Condition 30) whom the Auctioneer has accepted by the fall of the auctioneer's hammer.
The "Catalogue" means any advertisement, brochure, price list or other publication relating to the auction published on behalf of the Auctioneer.
"Dangerous Substances" means any natural or artificial substance capable of causing harm to any living organism supported by the environment or damaging the environment or public health or welfare.
"Environmental Law" means all laws, regulations, codes of practice, circulars, guidance notices and the like (whether in the UK or elsewhere) concerning the protection of human health or the environment of the conditions of the work place or the generation, transportation, storage, treatment or disposal of Dangerous Substances.
"Expenses" means the Auctioneer's charges for illustrations, special advertising, insurance, import, packing and freight and any other expenses and VAT on these amounts.
"Hammer Price" means the price at which a Lot is knocked down by the Auctioneer to the Buyer.
"Lot" means any item or items of any kind accepted by the Auctioneer with a view to its or their sale at auction.
The "Purchase Price" means the Hammer Price in pounds sterling together with any premium inclusive of VAT chargeable and additional charges and expenses due from a defaulting buyer under Condition 35.
The "Reserve" means the minimum Hammer Price set by the Vendor at which a Lot may be sold and otherwise subject to Condition 12.
The "Sale Proceeds" means the net amount due to the Vendor, being the Hammer Price less commission at the Stated Rates and Expenses and any other amounts due to the Auctioneer.
The "Vendor" means the seller or prospective seller of any Lot.
"Special Goods" means boats, motor Vehicles, firearms and mechanical and electrical goods.
The "Stated Rates" means the Auctioneer's published rates of commission for the time being and VAT.
"Storage Charges" means charges imposed by the Auctioneer in respect of the removal, storage and transportation of any Lot.
"VAT" means Value Added Tax.

1.2 - The heading and divisions in General Conditions, Vendor's Conditions and Buyer's Conditions in these Conditions are for convenience only and shall not affect their interpretation.
1.3 - In these Conditions the singular includes the plural and the masculine indicates the feminine and neuter.
2 - General
2.1 - The Auctioneer acts as agents for the Vendor (except where it is expressly stated to be selling as principal) and is not responsible for any default by the Seller or Buyer.
2.2 - The Auctioneer has the right to refuse admission to its premises or attendance at its auction by any person. All persons are admitted to the Auctioneer's premises to attend an auction on the basis that they have Notice of these Conditions.
2.3 - The copyright in all illustrations and written matter (including the Catalogue) relating to each Lot is the absolute property of the Auctioneer and no person may use or copy the same without the prior written consent of the Auctioneer.
2.4 - The Auctioneer makes every effort to ensure that the Catalogue and description of the Lot are accurate but the Auctioneer makes no warranty to that effect.
2.5 - All Statements whether made verbally or in the Catalogue are statements of opinion only and neither the Auctioneer or its employees or agents will be responsible for the accuracy of any opinion given. Each Lot is sold by the Vendor with any and all errors of description, faults and imperfections.
2.6 - The Auctioneer has the right to divide any Lot or combine two or more Lots, refuse any bid, withdraw any Lot from auction or (in the case of dispute) put any Lot up for auction again. The Auctioneer shall have the right to advance the bidding as he may decide.
2.7.1 - The Auctioneer shall be under no liability for any damage or loss sustained by any person while on the Auctioneer's premises or while attending auctions conducted by the Auctioneer except for death or personal injury caused by the negligence of the Auctioneer, its employees and agents.
2.7.2 - The Auctioneer shall not be liable for any damage caused by the Vendor or the Buyer to third parties or their property while on the Auctioneer's premises or on any other premises from which the Auctioneer is conducting auctions.
2.8 - In the event of a sale after the auction of any Lot by private treaty the Vendor and the Buyer agree to be bound by these Conditions and any agreed special conditions of sale.
2.9 - These Conditions shall be the only terms applicable to the sale of any Lot at an auction conducted by the Auctioneer.
2.10 - Any notice by the Auctioneer to a Vendor, prospective Vendor, consignor, prospective bidder or Buyer may be delivered by hand, sent by first class mail or air mail or facsimile to the address last notified to the Auctioneer and shall be deemed to be received:
2.10.1 - if hand delivered, at the time of Delivery.
2.10.2 - if sent by facsimile within 8 hours of transmission during business hours.
2.10.3 - if sent by mail within 48 hours of posting if posted to an address within the UK and 7 days of posting if posted to a country outside the UK.

2.11 - All transactions to which the Conditions shall apply shall be governed by English Law. In the event of any dispute between the Auctioneer, the Vendor and the Buyer concerning the sale of any Lot at an auction conducted by the Auctioneer, the matter shall be referred to a single arbitrator to be agreed upon by the parties.
B- VENDOR'S TERMS & CONDITIONS
3 - Default
The Auctioneer disclaims responsibility for either the Buyer or the Vendor because they act as agents for the vendor only and do not pay the vendor until payment is received from the buyer.
4 - Warranty of Title
4.1 - The Vendor warrants to the Auctioneer and to the Buyer that he is the true owner of the Lot or is properly authorised by the true owner to sell the Lot and is able to transfer good and marketable title to the Lot free from any liens, charges or third-party claims. When the Vendor is authorised by the true owner to sell the lot, the Vendor must name the owner and produce such written evidence of his authority as the Auctioneer may request.
4.2 - The Vendor warrants to the Auctioneer, its servants and agents and the Buyer against any loss or damage suffered in consequence of any breach of the above on the part of the Vendor.
4.3 - The Vendor warrants that all information supplied to the Auctioneer in connection with the Lot is accurate to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
5 - Instructions
As the Auctioneer is the auctioneer, all goods delivered to their premises will be deemed to be delivered for sales by auction unless otherwise stated in writing. All goods will be entered in those sales which the Auctioneer considers suitable and sold at the auctioneer's discretion. All goods are accepted by the Auctioneer and subject to their conditions of sale. By delivering goods to the Auctioneer, each Vendor acknowledges that he or she has accepted and agreed to be bound by all conditions of sale of the Auctioneer.
6 - Collection
6.1 - The Auctioneer do not themselves usually undertake the collection of goods but will, if required, instruct a contractor on the vendor's behalf in their capacity as agents. The Auctioneer disclaim all responsibility for loss or damage to goods or for unauthorised removal of goods and for damage to premises caused by the contractor who should be insured for such risks. Unless written instructions are received to the contrary these services will be deducted from the proceeds of sale.
6.2 - The Auctioneer will not collect goods for sale unless otherwise agreed and where the Auctioneer agrees to collect any such goods, the risk in such goods remains with the Vendor.
7 - Loss or Damage
The Auctioneer disclaim all responsibility for loss or damage to goods unless caused by the direct negligence of their employees.
8 - Storage
8.1 - The Auctioneer reserve the right to store or arrange for storage of delivered goods delivered to them for sale either on their own premises or elsewhere at their sole discretion. The Auctioneer

exempt themselves from any liability for loss or damage of goods delivered to their salerooms or other premises without sufficient sale instructions, unless the loss or damage is caused by he direct negligence of an employee of the Auctioneer.
8.2 - Storage charges may apply at the rate of £5 plus VAT per lot per day. 9 - Unsaleable Goods
Unless otherwise instructed by accompanying or previously received written notice, all goods delivered to their premises which in the Auctioneer's opinion have no saleable value will be disposed of at the Auctioneer's discretion, either to a charity or by consignment for destruction. A charge will be made for this service.
10 - Right To Sell
Vendors will be charged at a rate of £5 plus VAT per lot per day for lots left on the Auctioneer's premises after the vendor has been requested to remove them. This charge is backdated to the date of sale and if the goods are not removed within 21 days of such request the Auctioneer reserves the right to sell the goods at their absolute discretion without further notice in order to defray costs and storage charges.
11 - Risk or Loss or Damage
11.1 - The Vendor shall be responsible for insuring their goods until they arrive at the premises of the Auctioneer.
11.2 - Unless otherwise instructed in writing, all goods on the Auctioneer's premises and in their custody will be held insured against the risks of fire, theft following forcible entry, and water damage, but not against damage caused by humidity or temperature changes, inherent conditions or detects, error in processing, war, nuclear radiation or radioactive contamination. The value of the goods so covered shall be the gross amount realised, or in the case of unsold lots the reserve. In the absence of a reserve or in the case of goods withdrawn prior to sale that which the specialist staff of the Auctioneer shall in their absolute discretion estimate to be the auction value of such goods.
11.3 - The Auctioneer shall not be responsible for accidental breakage, loss or damage unless caused directly by the negligence of their employees. In no event will the Auctioneer be liable for damage to glass or picture frames (or cleavage of stones) whether forming the whole or part of any Lot, or depreciation in value following repairable damage to any lot.
11.4 - In respect of any article delivered to the Auctioneer, if the vendor has in force a policy or policies of insurance in which the article is specifically mentioned as being insured, whether or not for an agreed sum or value, the vendor shall notify his insurers of and shall himself note the Auctioneer's interest as bailees in such policy or policies.
12 - Reserves
12.1 - All goods are offered for sale WITHOUT RESERVE at the Auctioneer's discretion unless written instructions as to reserves are received by the Auctioneer prior to the commencement of the sale. Where requested, advice on reserves will be discussed and agreed. Reserves placed by telephone are accepted at the sole risk of the vendor and must be confirmed by the vendor in writing to be received by the Auctioneer prior to the commencement of the sale.

12.2 - All reserves are subject to 10% auctioneer's discretion. An unsold fee will be charged on items entered with unagreed reserves - this charge is 20% of the reserve with a minimum charge of £20 plus VAT.
13 - Special Goods and Dangerous Substances
13.1 - The Vendor of any Lot containing Special Goods or Dangerous Substances warrants and undertakes to the Auctioneer that on the date on which the same are consigned to the Auctioneer or put under the Auctioneer's control that;
13.1.1 - they are safe (if used for the purpose for which they were designed) and free from any defect which might cause personal injury or death; and
13.1.2- they comply with all applicable legislation such as (but not limited to) the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 as amended from time to time, Health and Safety Regulations and Dangerous Substances Regulations.
13.2 - The Vendor of any Lot containing Dangerous Substances warrants and undertakes to the Auctioneer that as at the date when the same date put under the Auctioneer's control;
13.2.1 - the Vendor has obtained all requisite environmental licences and approvals required by Environmental Law; and
13.2.2 - the vendor has complied with all the Environmental Law and Environmental licences, which are applicable to the dangerous substances.
13.3 - The Vendor agrees to indemnify the Auctioneer, its employees or agents against any loss or damages suffered by any or all of them as a result of any breach of any of the warranties contained n this condition 13 or any negligence of the Vendor, its employees and agents.
13.4 - The Vendor acknowledges that the Auctioneer are the Vendor's agents and for the purposes of all legislation applicable to Special Goods and Dangerous Substances, including but not limited to, Health and Safety legislation and regulations and Consumer Protection Act 1987, the Vendor acts as consignor and supplier.
13.5 - The Auctioneer reserve the right to make a minimum charge of £5 plus VAT per item to have electrical goods checked by an electrician if required.
14 - Indemnity
The vendor shalt duly indemnify the Auctioneer against any claim in connection with any goods sold by the Auctioneer on the vendor's behalf.
15 - Value Added Tax
A vendor who sends for sale by auction any chattels which is an asset of his business must disclose to the Auctioneers whether or not he is a registered person for Value Added Tax purposes, and, if so, his registered number and whether or not he intends to operate the special scheme covering works of art and antiques. This information must be supplied to the Auctioneer on or prior to delivery of the goods.
16 - The Auctioneer's Margin Scheme

The Auctioneer's Margin Scheme allows auctioneers to sell items without VAT on the Hammer Price. Under the Auctioneer's Margin Scheme an amount equivalent to VAT at the current rate is added to the Buyer's Premium. This amount cannot be refunded. The VAT element will not be shown separately on the Buyer's invoice.
17 - Commission
The Vendor authorises the Auctioneer to deduct Commission & Expenses at the Stated Rates from the hammer price and acknowledges the Auctioneer's right to retain premium payable by the purchaser. Vendor's commission is charged at the rate of 20% including VAT with a minimum charge of £5 plus VAT per lot.
18 - Photographs and Illustrations
The vendor gives the Auctioneer full and absolute right to photograph and illustrate any lot and to use such photographs and illustrations and any photographs provided by the vendor at any time at its absolute discretion, whether or not in connection with the auction. The Auctioneer have absolute discretion on the illustration of any lot in the catalogue at the Vendor's expense up to a maximum of
£50 for black and white and £150 for colour (with any VAT chargeable thereon). 19 - Payment of Sale Proceeds to the Vendor
19.1 - The Sale Proceeds received from the buyer in cleared funds will be forwarded to Vendors no later than 28 days after the auction by bank transfer. If the Vendor opts for a cheque payment, there is an administration fee of £10.00 plus VAT should that cheque require cancelling and reissuing, which will be deducted from the proceeds of the sale. Where the Buyer makes a payment more than 23 days after the auction we shall send to the vendors the Sale Proceeds within 5 working days of receipt of cleared funds. The Sale Proceeds are the hammer price less commission and expenses set out in the terms of business. The vendor waives any right to interest that may be earned during the period from payment by the buyer to receipt of the net sale proceeds by the Vendor.
19.2 - Vendors should note that notwithstanding any other terms of these conditions, the Vendor may on certain circumstances be liable to the Buyer(s) in respect of disputed catalogue descriptions, even though they have been made innocently and in good faith.
19.3 - If the Buyer fails to pay the Purchase Price within 28 days of the auction the Auctioneer will notify the Vendor who will instruct the Auctioneer as to the appropriate course of action to take and if in the opinion of the Auctioneer such action is practicable, it will endeavour to assist the Vendor to recover the Purchase Price, but the Auctioneer shall be under no obligation to institute proceedings against the Buyer in its own name. If the Auctioneer do not receive instructions from the Vendor or if in the opinion of the Auctioneer such proposed course of action is not practicable for whatever reason then the Auctioneer shalt be entitled to:
19.3.1 - agree terms with the buyer for payment of the Purchase Price.19.3.2 - where necessary, rescind the sale of the Lot and refund any monies paid by the Buyer.
19.4 - If not withstanding that the Buyer fails to pay to the Auctioneer the Purchase Price, the Auctioneer remits to the Vendor the Sale Proceeds, the ownership of the Lot shall pass to the Auctioneer.
20 - Buyer's Premium
20.1 - The Buyer shall pay the Hammer Price together with a premium of 20% of the Hammer Price plus VAT. This premium is payable by all purchasers. The amount invoiced will be premium plus VAT (where VAT is chargeable) but this VAT will not normally be recoverable by the buyer. Any lot

purchased through the services of ATG Media (www.the-saleroom.com) will be subject to a further charge of 4.95% plus VAT of the Hammer Price. Any lot purchased through the live bidding services of www.adampartridge.co.uk will be subject to a further charge of 2% plus VAT of the Hammer Price.
20.2 - The Vendor authorises the Auctioneer to deduct commission and expenses at the stated rates from the hammer price and acknowledges the Auctioneer's right to retain the premium payable by the purchaser.
21 - Withdrawn Lots
21.1 - If the Vendor cancels his instructions for sale at any time, the Auctioneer reserves the right to charge a fee of 20% of either the Auctioneer's latest estimate of the auction price of the lot or the Reserve placed on the lot (if there is one), plus in either case VAT and expenses, with a minimum charge of £20 plus VAT.
21.2 - Upon withdrawal of the Lot(s), the Vendor shall arrange for the collection and removal of the same at his own expense on or before 2 working days after the date of withdrawal. If the Vendor fails to remove the lot within the specified time he shall pay storage charges at the rate of £5 plus VAT per lot per day backdated to the date of withdrawal.
21.3 - Any legal fees, expert's fees and any other expenses that the Auctioneer may incur investigating any claim concerning ownership of the Lot shall be borne by the Vendor, who shall reimburse to the Auctioneer all such fees and other expenses on a full indemnity basis.
22 - Rescission of Sale
22.1 - If the Buyer makes a claim to rescind the sale on the basis of condition 36.2 and in the Auctioneer's opinion that claim is justified, or the Auctioneer decides to rescind the sale on the basis of condition 19.3, the Auctioneer may rescind the sale without further reference to the Vendor and refund to the Buyer any amount already paid in respect of the Lot.
22.2 - If the Vendor has received any monies in respect of the sale of a Lot and that sale is rescinded as mentioned in condition.
22.1 - The Auctioneer has the right to recover such monies from the Vendor. 23 - Unsold Lots
23.2 - If any Lot fails to sell at auction the Auctioneer will notify the Vendor who will either arrange for its removal from the Auctioneer the day following the auction or instruct the Auctioneer to re- offer the Lot for sale.
23.3 - In the event that the Vendor fails to remove the Lot by the agreed time on the day following the auction. The Vendor shall pay to the Auctioneer the Storage Charges, as specified in conditions 8 & 10.
24 - Private Sales
If after 28 days of notification of any unsold Lot or withdrawn Lot the Vendor has failed to collect the Lot, the Vendor hereby authorises the Auctioneer to sell that Lot by private treaty and to deduct from the sale price any sums owing to the Auctioneer, including but not limited to commission up to one half of the stated rates, and expenses.
25 - Post and Packaging
The Auctioneer are not shippers or packers, but will, if you are unable to arrange your own packing and couriers service, be happy to help. We will pack and post small items, at a small administration charge and send the parcel with The Royal Mail Special Delivery Service or DHL. The Auctioneer disclaim all responsibility for loss or damage to the goods - any claims in this regard must be taken up with Royal Mail or DHL. We are unable to package or post clocks or barometers using our in-house postage as we are unable to professionally secure the movement whilst it is in transit. We are unable to post guns due to strict legislation on sending firearms. Check individual requirements for posting weapons.
C - BUYER'S CONDITIONS
26 - Inspection
26.1 - Buyers and prospective Buyers are deemed to have satisfied themselves before bidding by inspection or otherwise as to (but not limited to) the physical condition (including defects) of the Lot and its description in the Catalogue. Buyers and prospective Buyers should note the provisions of General Conditions 2.4 and 2.5 in relation to descriptions of the Lot in the Catalogue.

26.2 - Condition reports. All condition reports given are statements of opinion only and subject to conditions 2.4 and 2.5.
26.3 - All gem stones are sold as synthetic/treated unless otherwise stated in the description.
27 - The Buyer
27.1 - Any dispute as to who is the Buyer of any Lot shall be settled by The Auctioneer.

27.2 - Every bidder at an auction run by The Auctioneer shall be deemed to act as principal unless prior to the start of the auction The Auctioneer has been given a written acknowledgment that a bidder is acting as agent for a named principal.
28 - Buyer's Premium
The buyer shall pay the Hammer Price together with a premium of 20% of the Hammer Price plus VAT. This premium is payable by all buyers. The amount invoiced will be premium plus VAT (where VAT is chargeable) but this VAT will not normally be recoverable by the buyer. Any lot purchased through the services of ATG Media www.the-saleroom.comwill be subject to a further charge of 4.95% plus VAT of the hammer price in addition to the Buyer's Premium (plus VAT). Any lot purchased through www.adampartridge.co.uk live bidding will be subject to a further charge of 2% plus VAT of the Hammer Price. The Buyer also acknowledges that The Auctioneer may receive commission from the Seller in accordance with Condition 17 hereof.
29 - VAT
Where VAT is payable by the Buyer on the Hammer Price this is indicated in the Catalogue by an asterix.
30 - Commission Bids
30.1 - The Auctioneer will, if so instructed, execute written bids up to a specified limit from prospective Buyers. The Buyer shall deliver any instructions regarding commission bids whether delivered by post, facsimile transmission, telephone or in person to the appropriate employee of The Auctioneer, being the Auctioneer or an employee authorised to accept such instructions. Neither The Auctioneer nor its employees or agents will be liable for any neglect, default or failure to act in connection with any commission bids or telephone bids.

30.2 - In the event that The Auctioneer has received commission bids on a Lot for identical amounts and at auction those commission bids are the highest bids for the Lot, subject to Condition 27.1 and to The Auctioneer's ultimate discretion it shall be sold to the person whose commission bid was received first.

30.3 - Telephone bids can be arranged for items with a minimum estimate of £200 and are accepted at the Auctioneer's discretion. No liability rests with The Auctioneer.
31 - Title and Risk
31.1 - Upon the acceptance of a bid (indicated by the fall of the hammer) by The Auctioneer.

31.2.1 - a contract of sale for the Lot in question is completed between the Buyer to which the Auctioneer is not a party and will not be liable for any breach thereof by either the Vendor or the Buyer.

31.2.2- the Lot will be at the sole risk of the Buyer who shall forthwith show his bidding registration card or give his full name and permanent address and if called upon to do so by the Auctioneer shall forthwith pay to the Auctioneer such proportion of the Purchase Price as the Auctioneer may require. Failure by the Buyer to do so may (at the Auctioneer's sole discretion) lead to the Lot being put up again and re-sold.

31.3 - Legal title to the Lot will not pass to the Buyer until the Purchase Price has been paid (and all monies cleared) in accordance with Condition 32.3. The Auctioneer shall be entitled to a lien on any Lot sold until the Purchase Price has been paid in accordance with Condition 32.3.
32 - Payment
32.1 - A prospective Buyer must if practicable prior to an auction register to bid and must then give the Auctioneer his full name and permanent address and if requested by the Auctioneer banking or other suitable references and proof of identity.

32.2 - The Purchase Price must be paid to the Auctioneer no later than 5.30pm on the Friday of the week following the auction.

32.3 - Full payment for all Lots must be made to the Auctioneer by means of banker's draft, cash, certified cheque, bank transfer, debit or credit card in pounds sterling. Where the Buyer wishes to pay by cheque, the Lot will not be released to the Buyer until the cheque has been cleared unless arrangements have been made with the Auctioneer prior to the date of the auction. We do not accept American Express OR credit card payments exceeding £200.

32.4 - Any payments by a Buyer to the Auctioneer may be applied by the Auctioneer towards or set off against any sums owing from that Buyer to the Auctioneer on any account whatever regardless of any directions of the Buyer or his agents whether express or implied.
33 - Removal of purchased Lots
33.1 - No Lot may be removed by the Buyer until the Purchase Price has been paid in full and the monies cleared in accordance with Condition 32.3.
33.2 - Subject to Condition 33.1, if the Buyer shall not remove (and arrange for transport/carriage) at his expense any Lot purchased by him by 5.30pm on the Friday of the week following the Sale, then the Buyer shall pay to the Auctioneer the Storage Charges.
34 - Responsibility for Purchased Lots
34.1 - As the risk in respect of a Lot will pass to the Buyer from the fall of the hammer (as provided by Condition 22.1), the Buyer will be responsible for any loss or damage to the Lot from that time.

34.2 - The Buyer of a Lot being a "motor vehicle" is responsible for complying with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and all relevant regulations made thereunder (including the Motor Vehicles Construction and Use Regulations 1986) and statutory modifications thereof and for ensuring that any necessary test certificate is in force.

34.3 - The Buyer shall be solely responsible for obtaining any export licence or any other certificate or authority (including but not limited to a firearm certificate) required in connection with a Lot. The Auctioneer will not deliver Lots (being firearms) to Buyers without production of evidence of compliance with all UK firearm regulations.

34.4 - The Purchaser of any Lot containing Dangerous Substances agrees to comply with all Environmental Laws and the terms and conditions of all environmental licences and approvals required by Environmental Law, which are applicable to Dangerous Substances.
35 - Non-Payment or Failure to Collect
If a Lot is not paid for in full and removed in accordance with Conditions 32 and 33, the Auctioneer as agents for the Vendor shall without further notice to the Buyer at its absolute discretion be entitled to exercise one or more of the following remedies (without prejudice to any other rights it may have):-
35.1 - issue legal proceedings against the Buyer for damages for breach of contract;

35.2 - Rescind the sale of the Lot and re-sell the Lot by auction, private treaty or any other means;

35.3 - charge the Buyer all the charges and expenses of the re-sale (including but not limited to) any commissions for the rescinded sale which remain unpaid and the deficiency (if any) between the Hammer Price of the resale and the Hammer Price of the rescinded sale;

35.4 - remove, store and insure the Lot at the expense of the Buyer;

35.5 - charge interest on the Purchase Price at a rate not exceeding 4% per month to the extent that it remains unpaid for more than 5 working days after the date of the auction;

35.6 - retain any Lot knocked down to the Buyer at the same time or any other auction until payment of a Purchase Price by the Buyer;

35.7 - exercise a lien on any other property of the Buyer in the Auctioneer's possession for any purpose;

35.8 - rescind the sale of that Lot or any other Lot knocked down to the Buyer at the same or any other auction;

35.9 - reject or ignore any bids made by or on behalf of the defaulting Buyer at any future auctions or obtain a deposit before accepting any bids from the Buyer in the future.
36 - Liability of the Auctioneer and the Seller
36.1 - Neither the Vendor, the Auctioneer or its employees or agents is responsible for errors of description (made either orally or in any Catalogue) or for the genuineness or authenticity of any Lot. No warranty whatsoever is given by the Auctioneer, its employees or agents by any Vendor to any Buyer in respect of any Lot and any express or implied conditions and warranties are hereby excluded.

36.2 - Notwithstanding any other terms of these Conditions, if within two months after the sale the Auctioneer has received from the Buyer of any Lot notice in writing that in his view the Lot is a deliberate forgery and within one month after such notification the Buyer returns the same to the Auctioneer in the same condition as at the time of sale then the sale will be rescinded and any amount paid in respect of the Lot will be refunded. Provided that the Buyer shall have no right under this Condition if;-
36.2.1 - the Buyer is not able to satisfy the Auctioneer that the Lot is a deliberate forgery on the basis of written evidence from experts;

36.2.2 - the only method of establishing at the date of publication of the Catalogue that the Lot was a deliberate forgery was by means of scientific processes not generally accepted for use until after publication of the Catalogue or a process which was unreasonably expensive or impractical, or;

36.2.3 - the Buyer is not able to transfer a good and marketable title to the Lot free from any third party claims;
36.3 - Any claim by a Buyer under Condition 36.2 shall be limited to any amount paid in respect of the Lot and shall not extend to any consequential loss suffered by him as a result of the Lot being a deliberate forgery.

36.4 - The benefit of this Condition shall not be assignable and shall only extend to the Buyer, being the person to whom the original invoice was made out by the Auctioneer in respect of the Lot when sold and who has since the sale retained uninterrupted, unencumbered ownership of that Lot.
37 - Photographs and Illustrations
The Buyer gives the Auctioneer the absolute right to use its photographs and illustrations of Lots at any time at the Auctioneer's absolute discretion (whether or not in connection with the auction).
38 - Client Money
The Auctioneer will hold any money belonging to the Seller or the Buyer in separately designated client accounts.
39 - Droit de Suite Royalty Charges
From 14th February 2006 all UK art market professionals (which includes, but is not limited to; auctioneers, dealers, galleries, agents and other intermediaries) are required to collect a royalty payment for all works of art that have been produced by living artists. This payment is only calculated on qualifying works of art which are sold for a hammer price more than the UK sterling equivalent of EURO 1,000 - the UK sterling equivalent will fluctuate in line with prevailing exchange rates.

It is entirely the responsibility of the Buyer to acquaint himself with the actual EURO to UK sterling exchange rate on the day of the sale in this regard. The actual qualifying threshold will be calculated by the Artist's Resale Right Service Hub based on the European Central Bank reference rate published at 2.15pm on the day of sale, and can be found on www.dacs.org.uk.

All items in this catalogue that are marked with 'D' are potentially qualifying items, and the royalty charge will be applied for if the hammer price achieved is more than the UK sterling equivalent of EURO 1,000. The royalty charge will be added to all relevant invoices, and must be paid before items can be cleared. All royalty charges are paid to the Design and Artists Copyright Society ('DACS'), no handling costs or additional fees with respect to these charges will be retained by the auctioneer.

The royalty charge that will be applied to qualifying items which achieve a hammer price of more than the UK sterling equivalent of EURO 1,000, but less than the UK sterling equivalent of EURO 50,000 is 4% payable by the buyer. For qualifying items that sell for more than the UK sterling equivalent of EURO 50,000 a sliding scale of royalty charges will apply - for a complete list of the royalty charges and threshold levels, please see www.dacs.org.uk. There is no VAT payable on this royalty charge.

For all question relating to the regulations regarding Droit de Suite royalty charges, please see www.dacs.org.uk, telephone +44 (0)845 410 3410, or email [email protected].
40 - Money Laundering Regulations
In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations, no cash payment will be accepted in excess of the days sterling equivalent of EURO 10,000.

Packaging/Shipping and Collection

Postage

We are not professional packers or shippers but we can send out certain items. The fees for postage costs and the terms are on our website under the Postage section. Once you have paid your invoice, you will receive a payment confirmation email with a link to the postage request form where you can add additional information. We will then provide a quote for you. For full details and costs on our own in-house postage, please see our Shipping page

Collections

Collections are to be arranged by the Friday following the sale. Once you have paid your invoice, you will receive a payment confirmation email with a link to the online booking form so you can book your collection slot. If you are using a courier, please ensure they book in with your details.

Pack & Send

If we are unable to ship your items, we will refer you to Pack & Send who will collect the lots and arrange for them to the shipped directly to you. We do have a branch that is local to us and they are able to collect on a regular basis.

Premium & Taxes

Buyer's Premium 20% (plus VAT). Lots purchased online with www.invaluable.com & www.auctionzip.com will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 5% of the hammer price plus VAT at the rate imposed.

Payment

Payments to be made by the payment link in the email that the invoice is attached to, by bank transfer (using the invoice number as the payment reference) or over the phone with a debit card. Credit cards are only accepted on invoices under £200.00.