A collection of autographs/ diaries- dating back to 1901 a collection of autograph books filled with

PLEASE REMOVE ALL FURNITURE LOTS FROM THE SALEROOM WITHIN 3 DAYS AND ALL SMALL ITEMS WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE SALE. AFTER 7 DAYS STORAGE CHARGES, WILL BE INCURRED AT UP TO £10 PER DAY AS PER OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BIDDERS.  SHOULD THIS EXCEED THE ITEMS VALUE, THE ITEM WILL BE SOLD BY THE AUCTIONEER TO COVER THE COSTS INCURRED.

 Please Note:  

Collections in person are strictly by appointment only 

We also offer an in house postage service for smaller unbreakable items alternatively you can arrange a courier by appointment.
In terms of consigning lots for future sales, please email us with images of the items or contact us to discuss your requirements.

We are still carrying out professional written valuations for Probate, Insurance & Family division.

If you have any questions please contact our offices on 01366387180 or email info@barryhawkins.co.uk for any enquiries for this auction.

 Good luck and keep safe

Care is taken to ensure that any statements as to authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, provenance and condition are reliable and accurate, but all such statements are statements of opinion and are not to be taken as statements or representations of fact. Barry L Hawkins reserve the right, in forming their opinion, to consult and rely upon any expert or authority reasonably considered by them to be reliable. All clients are advised they are entering into a contract with Barry L Hawkins Independent Auctioneers and Valuers under English Law and Jurisdiction.

1. The Buyer 
The highest bidder to be the buyer. If any dispute arises, the auctioneer shall have absolute discretion to settle it and to put any disputed lot up again for sale. 

2. Buyer Identification 
Buyers are requested to register in advance of the sale in order to avoid delay in clearing purchases. Goods will not be removed from our premises until full payments have been received or cheques cleared. Barry L Hawkins will not accept commission bids for any unregistered buyers. 

3. Buyer’s Premium 
The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a buyer’s premium at the rate of 20% plus VAT.  Internet bidding incurs an additional 5% plus VAT charge. Or 3% internet surcharge if you bid online via our website. VAT is charged on Barry L Hawkins’ services NOT on the goods and is payable at the standard rate set by the UK government. 

4. Payment 
Immediately on the fall of the hammer, all lots shall be at the sole risk and expense of the respective purchasers. All Bidders need to pay and arrange collection of smalls within 5 working days of the auction. Furniture buyers need to pay and collect within 3 working days of its sale day. Failure to pay for goods within two weeks of the auction will result in the sale being rescinded. The defaulting buyer will also be blocked from bidding at future Barry L Hawkins auctions. 

5. Methods of Payment 
Cash, debit card, credit card or direct bank payment. UK Debit cards incur no extra charge. All credit and international debit cards incur an additional 3% charge. Personal cheques will only be accepted at the discretion of Barry L Hawkins and on the understanding that NO goods will be released until bank clearance of the cheque has completed. 

6. Collection / Shipment of Goods 
If you are successful in winning a lot, you have 5 working days after the auction sale to pay and collect your lots.  

7. Loss or Damages

All buyers / couriers must check their purchases prior to departure from the auction. Barry L Hawkins will accept no claims for loss or damage thereafter. 

8. Third Party Liability 
Every person at Barry L Hawkins Auctions shall be deemed to be there at his own risk. They shall have no claim against Barry L Hawkins in respect to any accident which may occur or injury, damage or loss howsoever caused. 

9. Rights of Admission 
The right is reserved to refuse admission to the auction premises and may be used by Barry L Hawkins without giving a reason. 

10. Selling Rate 
Lots are sold at approximately 150 lots per hour