Great Central Railwayana Auctions

The John Bourhill Railwayana Collection

This sale includes a variety of items from the collection of the late John Bourhill, a life-long railway enthusiast and collector who specialised in items from and connected with the LMS. Further items from this unique collection will be offered during 2009 and will include much choice and remarkable material.

Selling Your Railwayana

Information for Vendors

We are now inviting entries for our forthcoming sales on 18th July and 3rd October 2009.

Commission Rate: 10% + VAT (Total 11.5%)

We offer a guaranteed payment date for vendors with cheques posted seven working days following the Auction (second Tuesday after the sale).

Entries can be delivered to Stoneleigh on 25th April. However, please forward a list or phone us beforehand with brief details. Alternatively, items can be delivered to Woodford Halse or Banbury by arrangement. In some cases collection can be arranged.

It is to your advantage to enter items at the earliest possible opportunity to enable us to advertise in The Railway Magazine and many other periodicals in which we have a full page monthly advert, undertake any research necessary and photograph and catalogue your lots.

A reserve or guide price can be placed (agreed with the Auctioneer at the time of entry) on items for which we estimate a value of £100 or above. Please note, however, that we can sell almost any Railwayana and that with over 3000 catalogues distributed your entries will receive maximum exposure.

Vendors Who Have Entered Items in this Sale

We wish to express our appreciation to the 122 Vendors who have provided us with the excellent selection of material included in this catalogue. Your statement listing your entries in this sale is enclosed with your catalogue. Your settlement cheques will be posted on Tuesday 5th June. We of course welcome entries for our future sales.