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Our BuyNow catalog offers a fine selection of items available for immediate purchase. No buyer's commission is added to the listed price.
If you want to order an item, please click the order button on the item page. If you are a registered user, an invoice is created automatically.
For items with an Inquiry button, we have to double-check availability first, and you will be contacted within 12 hours.
Invoices are shown in the Your Invoices section. We accept US$ and Euros by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal or bank wire. After payment, the item(s) will be mailed by fully insured, registered mail, usually within the next two business days.
Paulus Swaen Old Maps is one of the longest-established dealers (since 1978) in antique maps, atlases, globes, books, and rare decorative prints. All items offered are fine original examples.
We do not sell reproductions.
We warrant the authenticity and condition of each lot described in this catalog. Items are published at or around the date mentioned in the catalog. Defects in lots offered for sale have been carefully noted.
However, any lot differing from the catalog description may be returned within one week of receipt. Please notify us before returning.
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Yes, a certificate of authenticity is provided for each acquired item. You can download and save the certificate (in PDF format) on your computer. Then, you can print the certificate at your convenience.
We advise printing an extra copy and keeping 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 will print the certificate for you and include it with your shipment.
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We usually ship flat between sturdy cardboard. Large maps are rolled and shipped in solid tubes.
Shipping costs are 25$ for Europe, America. Other areas are 40$.
Shipments are fully insured.
We ship to all parts of the world.
Purchases from European buyers will be sold in the European VAT system, and VAT is included, and no extra customs duties are payable.
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Shipping costs are 25$ for Europe, America. Other areas are 40$.
Shipments are fully insured.
We ship to all parts of the world.
Purchases from European buyers will be sold in the European VAT system, and VAT is included, and no extra customs duties are payable.
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For European buyers, please note that items are invoiced, sold and shipped within Europe. Items are sold in the European Margin Scheme and VAT is included but not reclaimable.
In accordance with the European Consumer Rights Directive, a buyer habitually residing in the European Union has the right to cancel the contract for the purchase of a lot without giving any reason.
The cancellation period will expire 14 calendar days after the day you or a third party (other than the carrier and indicated by you) acquires physical possession of the lot. To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform Paulus Swaen, which is offering to sell the lot either as an agent for the seller or as the owner of the lot, of your decision to cancel this contract by a clear statement (e.g. a letter sent by post, or e-mail (paulus.swaen @ gmail.com).
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In accordance with the European Consumer Rights Directive, a buyer habitually residing in the European Union has the right to cancel the contract for the purchase of a lot without giving any reason.
The cancellation period will expire 14 calendar days after the day you or a third party (other than the carrier and indicated by you) acquires physical possession of the lot. To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform Paulus Swaen, which is offering to sell the lot either as an agent for the seller or as the owner of the lot, of your decision to cancel this contract by a clear statement (e.g. a letter sent by post, or e-mail (paulus.swaen @ gmail.com).
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Many of our users are looking for guidance about map collecting or have questions about old maps and prints.
Many answers are found on our FAQ page.
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Many answers are found on our FAQ page.
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We carefully describe the items we sell, based on 48 years of experience in the map and print business.
Color is done by hand. 'Original colors' means that the item was colored at or about the time of publication. 'Colored' means that the map is colored in this century or at the end of the last century.
Measurements are given in millimeters and inches; height is given first, excluding margins.
The condition report states all condition issues, such as staining, foxing, and repairs.
If no issues are mentioned, you may rest assured that the item has no condition issues. Please note that we have been dealers in high-quality maps. We do not sell reproductions.
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Color is done by hand. 'Original colors' means that the item was colored at or about the time of publication. 'Colored' means that the map is colored in this century or at the end of the last century.
Measurements are given in millimeters and inches; height is given first, excluding margins.
The condition report states all condition issues, such as staining, foxing, and repairs.
If no issues are mentioned, you may rest assured that the item has no condition issues. Please note that we have been dealers in high-quality maps. We do not sell reproductions.
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NO we stopped our auctions in 2024. We offer a comprehensive BuyNow catalog offering thousands of rare maps, prints, atlases, globes, posters, and medieval manuscripts that are available for immediate sale
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