Our aim is to make the end-to-end auction experience as straightforward and convenient as possible for our clients. To this end, shipping may be selected at the point of payment. Each e-invoice includes a link allowing clients to view and choose from the available shipping options before completing payment.
We regularly ship books and manuscripts worldwide. Clients who prefer to use their own nominated shipper or specialist book courier are welcome to do so; please notify us promptly after the sale so that collection arrangements can be coordinated.
Our shipping charges are competitive and clearly structured. Pricing details can be found here and will be confirmed on the invoice.
All items are packed in-house with great care by experienced staff to ensure they arrive in the same condition as when they leave us. Our shipping charges can be viewed here: (available from 4th February).
We know how frustrating it can be waiting to receive the beautiful books that you've won in auction. Our commitment to you is that we will despatch all books within 4 working days of payment receipt (which must be within 5 working days of the auction closing).
Shipping may be selected at the point of payment via the link provided on your e-invoice.
Yes. We regularly ship books and manuscripts worldwide. Available services and costs depend on the destination and will be shown at checkout.
Certainly. Clients may use their own nominated shipper or courier. Please notify us promptly so that collection can be arranged.
All consignments are dispatched using tracked services and include insurance cover up to the value paid, along with postage.
Books and manuscripts are wrapped in protective paper, cushioned with honeycomb kraft paper, and securely boxed. Additional materials are used where necessary to prevent movement and protect bindings and edges.
Rare, fragile, or high-value items receive enhanced packing appropriate to their condition and format. Upgraded shipping or insurance may be recommended.
Consignments are usually dispatched within four working days of payment and confirmation of shipping. Our shippers will notify you on the day of despatch with tracking.
Where practical, multiple lots will be combined into a single order, subject to weight, size, and safe packing considerations.
For international shipments, any customs duties, fuel surcharges, courier levies or any other incidental costs, import taxes, or local charges are the responsibility of the recipient.
All international shipments are accompanied by accurate customs documentation describing the contents as books or manuscripts, in accordance with international shipping regulations.
We will despatch books within 4 working days of receipt of payment (which must be within 5 working days of an auction closing). Whilst we can't guarantee courier performance (although we only use the most reliable couriers - knowledge of whom we've gained through years of shipping books), we can give you an idea of when books should arrive:
Parcel weight: 0.2 kg to 9 kg: Royal Mail
UK: 24 hour tracked, signed for. Arrival within 5 - 6 working days
US: Express, signed for. Arrival within 9 working days
Europe: Express, signed for. Arrival within 8 working days
Australia: Express, signed for. Arrival within 14 working days
For bulk shipments the courier will vary but the delivery timings should be very similar if not faster.