In our auctions you can bid on rare, important and collectable maps, antique prints, atlases and Medieval Manuscripts.
In order to bid you need to be registered and a 15% buyers commission will be added to the final bid. We warranty the authenticity of all old maps, prints, medieval manuscripts described in this catalogue. There is no time limitation to this garantuee.

Reserve price
This is the price for which the seller is willing, and obligated to sell the item. As a general rule a reserve price is set at 20% under the low estimate.
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Buyers commission
The buyer pays, on top of the hammer price, a premium of 15% on the first $30,000 and 10% on the excess.

Florida Sales Tax
Buyers from within the State of Florida pay a 7% sales tax on the hammer price plus buyer's premium and shipping cost.


My Control Panel
In My Control Panel you find all you need when you are serious in buying in our auction.
-Here you may check out and update your personal details.
- You are able to see your placed bids on one convenient page!
- Auction Watch (Keeps an eye on items pertaining to your keywords.)
- See your online invoices available 12 hours after auction close.


Zoomable images
Paulus Swaen was one of the first auction houses using high resolution zoomable images. Our images are still one of highest used in the auction industry.
Click on the icon and you are able to zoom into the image.
The zoomfeature 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.


What happens with the unsold items?
Lots that were not sold during the auction are available for sale at the consignors reserve plus 15% commission.
The unsold auctions are listed (for 3 days after close of an auction) in the unsold catalogue and in your My Bid Page !.
Simply click on the button to add the lot to your purchases.
These lots are available on a first come basis.
Please keep in mind that the high (but under reserve) bidder does not have a hold on the lot - anyone can purchase it at the reserve.

The day following the auction we contact all our consignors and give them the option of accepting offers below their reserves.
If accepted, we will change the reserve and the item status will change to show you as the winning bidder.
These items will than automatically be added to your bill.

Please note consignors are under no obligation to accept bids below the reserve and typically they do not lower their reserves.
On the other hand you have no obligation to buy if your under-reserve bid is accepted in the after sale period by the seller.

Yahoo ! Widgets 4
With Swaen.com you stay always up-to-date! After being the first introducing zoomable high resolution scans of our maps, we are still one of the few auction sites who have auto refresh of the bidpages, so no need to push your reload button constantly !
Now we are again one step ahead with the use of "Yahoo widgets". Stay up-to-date with live updates of the latest bids received delivered right at your desktop. The little widget stays visible at your desktop and clicking the tumbnail image shows you directly the item.
Step 1 : Get and install Yahoo ! 4 Widgets for windows.
Step 2 : Get the Swaen.com Last bids widget.
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Condition rating
Splits, tears, discolouration and other defects in our maps, prints and manuscripts are carefully noted. In addition we use a condition rating system
Any lot differing from the catalogue description may be returned for a full refund.
A certificate of authenticity is provided for each acquired item.

FAQ
Many answers are likely to find in the help section: , or use our on-line support service during office hours.
For more details about buying in our Auction, click here.

Paulus Swaen Internet Auction is the first internet auction specializing in old maps, Medieval manuscripts and prints. It is a unique place for buying and selling old maps, atlases, books, and medieval manuscripts.
We have been in the map business for 30 years! [+more]

Paulus Swaen Old Maps and prints
POB 1238, Indian Rocks, FL 33785, USA
tel. + 1 (727) 388 0253
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