The Common Reader (2nd edition)

Antiquariaat Berger & De Vries is a bookshop that works in the full breadth of the (modern) antiquarian book world.

We sell both modern and (very) old books and prints, in our physicall store, at fairs and via digital channels. We are well versed in the world of the antiquarian book, in manuscripts and in prints but we also appreciate the 'normal' second-hand book. We are interested in topics such as literature, philosophy, history, topography, biology and et cetera. Special interests lie in art books, artist books, typographic design, advertising publications and company catalogs.

The store was founded in 1994 and is managed by Alie Berger and Michel de Vries, assisted by a permanent club of employees. Alie followed the Vocational Training Bookstore. Michel was chairman of the Bond van Handelaren in Oude Boeken (BOB) for six years and involved in the committee of the Amsterdam Antiquarian Book, Map & Printfair.

Alie and Michel were chosen as Antiquarian Booksellers of the Year in 2011 by Boekenpost, magazine for book and print lovers.

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 Antiquariaat Berger & De Vries, Groningen, Netherlands, +31 0503188591, 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.

Shipping is at bookseller’s risk. The bookseller may decide, in consultation with buyer, to register or insure shipment. This will be added to the shipping costs.
Returns within 7 working days. Previous notification by email or phone will be appreciated. The price of the book (not the shipping cost) will be restituted.
In case the return results from an incomplete description full restitution will be made. Returns should arrive at the bookseller in the same condition as received. Shipping is at sender's risk.