Overview
This is the new edition of the leading work on the law and practice of auctions. The book looks at every aspect of auction practice from the economics of auction sales and restrictions on trading to criminal and other liabilities of the auctioneer. There is also a chapter on VAT. There have been important recent developments in the field of consumer protection and the book has been substantially revised to reflect these. In addition to general updating the new edition considers the practice of online auctions for the first time. There is also a section on looted art . The book continues to draw on case law from other common law jurisdictions.
Full Product Details
Author: Brian Harvey (, Former Solicitor and Professor of English Law, University of Birmingham School of Law) ,
Franklin Meisel (, Barrister and Senior Lecturer, University of Birmingham School of Law)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 16.20cm
, Height: 3.30cm
, Length: 24.20cm
Weight: 0.903kg
ISBN: 9780199266166
ISBN 10: 0199266166
Pages: 506
Publication Date: 23 March 2006
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
`Review from previous edition ...the authoritative work on English auction law. ... Unlike many legal books it is accessible to the layman and covers most questions asked by buyers, sellers and auctioneers. ...this book should be the first port of call for commentary on the present position.' Antiques Trade Gazette 13/4/1996
Review from previous edition ...the authoritative work on English auction law. ... Unlike many legal books it is accessible to the layman and covers most questions asked by buyers, sellers and auctioneers. ...this book should be the first port of call for commentary on the present position. Antiques Trade Gazette 13/4/1996
`Review from previous edition ...the authoritative work on English auction law. ... Unlike many legal books it is accessible to the layman and covers most questions asked by buyers, sellers and auctioneers. ...this book should be the first port of call for commentary on the present position.' Antiques Trade Gazette 13/4/1996
Author Information
Brian Harvey is a former solicitor and Emeritus Professor of property law at the University of Birmingham. He is an honorary member of the Society of Fine Art Auctioneers. Frank Meisel is a barrister and Senior Lecturer at the Aston Business School, Aston. He is an honorary member of the Society of Fine Art Auctioneers.
