The Black Book

Terms of Trade

All books are offered subject to prior sale.
While every effort is made to maintain accurate inventory records, occasional errors may occur. If an item is unavailable after an order has been placed, a full refund will be issued.
Descriptions
All books are described in good faith and to the best of our knowledge.
Condition descriptions, bibliographical details, and other information are provided to assist prospective purchasers and are not intended to constitute an exhaustive account of every aspect of an item.
Customers are encouraged to request additional information, photographs, or condition reports prior to purchase if required.
Photographs
Where photographs are provided, they form part of the description of the item.
Colours and appearance may vary slightly depending on individual screens and devices.
Pricing
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Payment
Payment is due at the time of purchase.
Orders will not be dispatched until payment has been received and cleared.
Ownership of all goods remains with Carmela's Books until payment has been received in full.

Shipping

Customers are responsible for providing accurate delivery information at the time of purchase.
All books are carefully packed to ensure they arrive safely and in the condition described.
Particular care is taken with rare, antiquarian, and higher-value books, which may receive additional protective packaging where appropriate.
Shipping Destinations
Carmela's Books ships within Australia and internationally.
Dispatch Times
Orders are generally dispatched within 2–5 business days of payment being received.
Where there may be a delay in dispatch, we will contact you as soon as possible.
Delivery Times
Delivery times vary depending on destination and shipping method. Any delivery estimates provided are indicative only and cannot be guaranteed.
Customs and Import Duties
International customers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, import charges, or other fees imposed by the destination country.
Risk and Delivery
Risk of loss or damage passes to the purchaser upon delivery to the shipping address provided at the time of purchase.
If an item arrives damaged, please contact us promptly and retain all packaging materials where possible.

Returns
We want our customers to purchase with confidence and stand behind our descriptions and condition reports.
Books Not as Described
If a book has been materially misdescribed, you may return it within 14 days of receipt for a full refund.
Please contact us before returning any item.
Change of Mind
Requests for returns due to a change of mind will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are at the sole discretion of Carmela's Books.
Any approved return must be received in the same condition in which it was supplied.
Return Shipping Costs
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the purchaser unless:
•The item has been materially misdescribed;
•The incorrect item was supplied; or
•The item was damaged prior to dispatch and the damage was not disclosed.
Refunds
Refunds will be processed once the returned item has been received and inspected.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding shipping, delivery, or returns, please contact us before placing your order. We are always happy to provide additional information, photographs, or condition reports to help customers make informed purchasing decisions.

Selling Books

We are always interested in buying books of the type listed in the seller's description: Australian studies, history, philosophy, photography, literature, rare and antiquarian books, signed books and first editions. Please see contact details below to discuss books you are interested in selling.

Contact Us
If you have any questions, please send an email to matteo@carmelasbooks.org or call/text 0468 377 312.

Australian Business Number (ABN): 60176838204
Registered address:
12 Coleridge St
Leichhardt NSW 2040
AUSTRALIA

If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.

Information regarding the right of withdrawal

Statutory right to withdraw

You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.

The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.

To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.

To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.

Effects of withdrawal

If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).

We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.

We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.

We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.

We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.

You shall send back the goods or hand them over to Carmela's Books, 12 Coleridge Street, 2040, Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.

Exceptions to the right of withdrawal

The right of withdrawal does not apply to:

1. The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
2. The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.

Customer information obtained during the process of selling on AbeBooks sites is only used for the purpose of fulfilling orders and is not used for any other purpose.