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 How to buy this antique map, print or Medieval manuscript 1. If you want to buy this item; you need to click on the "Buy it now icon" or the link "Inquire about this item" on the item description page. 2. This opens a new page and you have to fill in your name and email address. In the comment field you tell us you want to buy this item or any other question you have. Submit the form. 3. We double check the availability of this item and we will contact you within 24 hours. Meanwhile be sure you have registered with us. Items are usually shipped out a working day following your payment 4. Please be sure you have created an account with us. Create account now ! or use password or User name recovery in case you have misplaced your password. Paulus Swaen sells for more than 30 years antique maps, prints, atlases. We do not sell reproductions. We warranty the authenticity of each map and there is no time limitation to this guarantee. We use a condition rating system, we provide "certificate of authenticity", we have flat shipping fee, including international priority shipping, handling and the shipment is fully insured. You are able to see the invoice on-line and you will receive email updates about payment and shipping status. We have nothing to hide ! We use high resolution images to zoom into detail. Go to our Fix-sale Gallery catalogue. The item displayed is immediately available and no commission is charged. Sales are not subject to VAT or Sales Tax. Buyers from within the State of Florida a 7% sales tax will be added to you bill. Shipping fee is $25 per combined shipment, including handling and insurance. We accept checks, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, GoogleCheckout and bank transfers. 
WarrantyWe warranty the authenticity of each map, print, atlas or medieval manuscript described in this catalogue. There is no time limitation to this guarantee. Splits, tears, discolouration and other defects are carefully noted. In addition we use a condition rating system  A certificate of authenticity is provided for each acquired map, print, atlas or medieval manuscript. You are able to download and save the certificate (pdf format) on your computer. After this you can print the certificate at your convenience. We advise printing an extra copy and keep it with your insurance papers! You will find a link to generate the certificate on your online invoices.  . If you do not have a printer we are happy printing the certificate for you and include it with your shipment. In this case please follow this link and select "Yes" in "Include printed certificate" . The Swaen Condition rating system  Each item we offer for sale is in good condition, although some have the usual minor imperfections of early material. Individual flaws are noted. In addition we use our condition rating system. If we do not mention tears, folds, discolouration,; this means there are NONE. Any lot differing from the catalogue description in such way that it affects the value of the item, may be returned within one week of receipt, for a full refund of the purchase price. As a general rule we offer maps of a high quality standard Shipping Fees A flat shipping fee of $25.00 is added to each shipment. Multiple orders will be combined to one shipment. This fee covers : International REGISTERED Priority shipping, Packing and Insurance up to the invoice amount. You are able to update your shipping address and preferences online. Shortly before shipment we will email you a notification. The status of your shipment is noted in your invoice page. "Registered" mail has no online parcel tracking, however a signature is required at delivery and the postal system keeps track of your item. If you prefer online parcel tracking, you need to choose for Chronopost shipment. Maps are usually shipped in solid tubes, if your item can be shipped in an A3 size envelope, a reduced shipping rate of $15.00 will be added to your bill. For parcels of more than 1kg an additional fee applies. You are billed at nominal postal fees. We use Chronopost (2-3 day service, with online parcel tracking) for an additional fee of $ 50. If you have an account with Fedex, TNT, UPS we can send using your account and no shipping fee is added to your bill. In My control panel  you can update your shipping wants and ad special instructions.Go to our Fix-sale Gallery catalogue. High resolution zoomable images Paulus Swaen was one of the first auction houses using high resolution zoomable images. Click on the  icon and you are able to zoom into the image. The zoom feature needs installation of Flash Player 7. Click to see if you have the latest version installed. Free download of Flash version 7. Those who access the site from dial-up connections can click on  , for a 575 pixels wide image.FAQ Many answers are likely to find in help section, or use our on-line support service during office hours. Click for more details about bidding in our auction We are happy to answer questions by email If you need instantly help and the HELP ICON is on display, you can get instant help from a live person. Click on the icon and a pop-up window will appear. Note that you need to approve "pop-ups" from this site. You can tell us which language you prefer and we will try to help you instantly. We offer support in English and Dutch. Paulus Swaen Internet Auction and Gallery is the first internet auction specializing in old maps, Medieval manuscripts and prints. It is a unique place for buying and selling antique maps, atlases, books, and medieval manuscripts. We are in the map business for 30 years! more Go to our Fix-sale Gallery catalogue. Paulus Swaen Old Maps Auction and Gallery Pierre W.A. Joppen POB 1238 Indian Rocks, FL 33785, USA email : |