Unbolted: Your specialist pawnbroker
Pawn your antiquarian collections (rare books and manuscripts) for a short-term loan
If you have spent years researching and investing in first editions books or rare manuscripts, they could now be key in allowing you to release much needed cash against them. No edition is too rare, no manuscript is too unusual. As long it has an open market value, we will happily lend you up to 70% of this figure.
We understand that specialist knowledge in this field is paramount, which is why we work closely with the leading experts in order to complete your valuation. In order for our partners to provide you with an accurate valuation we will need to know the following information where appropriate:
- Author, Title, Publication details
- Comments on binding and dustjacket
- Overall condition
- Provenance
- Detailed photographs of the front cover, back cover, inside front cover and any other relevant information
Secure and confidential process.
Borrow from the comfort of your home, with a simple online process or visit us at our offices in London.
- Fully authorised and regulated by the FCA.
- No credit checks. A private and confidential transaction.
- Fast process with loans disbursed within 24 hours.
Ready to apply? It's fast and simple.
Receive funds within 24 hours.
- Apply Online: Fill out our simple form with details about your asset.
- Get a Quote: We will make an initial assessment and indicative loan offer within hours.
- Deliver Your Asset: Use Royal Mail Special Delivery or visit our London store.
- Receive Your Loan: Funds transferred to your account within 24 hours.
Lower interest rates. Guaranteed.
We believe that you cannot find a better offer but if you do we will beat it.
Minimum APR: 18.8%. Maximum APR: 63.1%.
All loans are for a fixed term of 6 months. You can repay early at any time without penalty.
Representative Example: Total credit: £4000. Set-up fees: £120. Loan term of 6 months. Annual Interest rate: 40.2% (fixed). Interest for 6 months: £828.12. Amount repayable in one installment: £4,948.12. Representative APR: 53%.
Risk Warning: If the loan is not repaid, the assets may be sold.
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Representative APR: 53%
Valuing Your Books and Manuscripts
We understand the personal and financial investment you have made in building your collection of books and manuscripts. Whether it is a small collection or world renowned, we will ensure a fair and transparent process of valuation takes place.
Specialists in Books and Manuscripts
Our partners Forum Auctions have dedicated teams of Rare Books, Manuscripts and Map specialists. They are not only experts in books and manuscripts but also on current market conditions which are critical to establishing an accurate secondary market value.
Storage and Shipping of your Books and Manuscripts
We understand the importance of proper care and control of the environment your books and manuscripts are exposed to. We can arrange for specialist handlers to pick up your items or alternatively, you may drop them off directly at one of the locations of our valuation partners.