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We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Carte Bleue. We provide descriptions and photographs of our books that enable a buyer to make an informed purchase. The grading standards we use are provided below (click the "More Information" link below for details). If you have questions about one of our books or would like different photographs, click the "Contact this seller" link on the left and we will gladly respond.

When describing our books, we adhere to book grading standards posted by FIRSTS: The Book Collector’s Magazine, as listed below. We attempt to describe all flaws, whether minor or serious, and we supplement these narrative descriptions with detailed photographs so buyers can best determine if the book meets their standards. If you would like to see more images of any book, please contact us using the “Contact this seller” link to the left of this section and we will gladly provide them. We infrequently use “Very Fine” as few used books are completely flawless. We also do not use “+ (Plus)” or “- (Minus)” in our grading (e.g., Very Good Plus, etc.) for the simple reason that we prefer to leave it to the buyer to determine where, in their opinion and based upon the description and the photographs provided, the book falls along the continuum within a given grade. We rarely offer books that are not at least Very Good, and even then only if they are scarce or have particular value (e.g., signed, presentation copy, etc.). We provide grades for both the book and the dust jacket, when applicable, or slipcase.

Very Fine: A crisp, fresh book, admits no flaws.

Fine: A book that is without visible flaws, but one that may lack the pristine crispness of a very fine book, allowing for the normal effects of time, handling, shelving, etc. Any minor blemishes in the book or the dust wrapper are noted in the description.

Near Fine: a copy approaching Fine, but with a couple of defects or faults that are beyond the normal effects of time, handling, or shelving, and are beyond minor.

Very Good: A book showing some signs of wear and that is no longer fresh. Such books may show signs of wear, with obvious faults, but is still sound and appealing. Books with flaws such as previous owner signatures or markings, bookplates, or remainder marks as well as dust jackets with serious rubbing, chips, or tears, or that are price-clipped are examples of flaws that would warrant

Good: A book that is worn, that is totally complete (as issued) and intact.

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 Brothers' Fine and Collectible Books, IOBA, Frisco, Texas, U.S.A., 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.

Orders shipped promptly. All purchases are shipped in well-padded boxes. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Books may be returned in the same condition as shipped within 14 days of receipt. Please email intentions prior to return. All items are subject to prior sale.

Brothers' Fine and Collectible Books ensures that our use of customer data complies with all applicable laws, including laws regarding the protection of personal information and privacy, and unsolicited communications.