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.

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.

• 1. The Evolution and Economics of Auction Sales ; 2. Auctioneers: Restrictions on Trading ; 3. Capacity and Authority ; 4. The Rights of an Auctioneer ; 5. Duties and Liabilities of the Auctioneer ; 6. Conditions of Sale Affecting Buyers and Bidders ; 7. Export Licensing ; 8. Criminal Practices at Auctions and their Consequences ; 9. Sales of Land by Auction or Tender ; 10. Vehicle Auctions and Specialized Auctions of Other Property ; 11. Sales by Vendors in Special Positions ; 12. Value Added Tax

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.

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.

• 1. The Evolution and Economics of Auction Sales ; 2. Auctioneers: Restrictions on Trading ; 3. Capacity and Authority ; 4. The Rights of an Auctioneer ; 5. Duties and Liabilities of the Auctioneer ; 6. Conditions of Sale Affecting Buyers and Bidders ; 7. Export Licensing ; 8. Criminal Practices at Auctions and their Consequences ; 9. Sales of Land by Auction or Tender ; 10. Vehicle Auctions and Specialized Auctions of Other Property ; 11. Sales by Vendors in Special Positions ; 12. Value Added Tax