Type & Forme ABA, PBFA, ILAB
Grantham, LINCS, GBR
About Type & Forme ABA, PBFA, ILAB
¶¶¶Type & Forme ABA, PBFA, ILAB, established by Mark James FLS and Anke Timmermann PhD (Cantab.), FLS, specialises in rare and antiquarian books and manuscripts relating to travel; natural history; science and medicine; food and drink; English and international literature; early printing; private press and artists' books; performing arts; and bibliography. We also advise on auctions and undertake commission bids, and assist with collection development and management. ¶¶¶Mark James was formerly an Associate Director in the Book Department at Christie's, Head of General Book Sales at Sotheby's, and Head of Travel Books at (successively) Henry Sotheran Ltd and Bernard Quaritch Ltd. ¶¶¶Dr Anke Timmermann was the Munby Fellow in Bibliography at the University of Cambridge (2013-2014). She was previously Senior Historian and then Associate Director of the Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry (Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia, 2007-2009), and then co-editor of Glasgow University's edition of 'The Letters of Bess of Hardwick', and curator of the exhibition 'Unsealed: The Letters of Bess of Hardwick' (Hardwick Hall and The National Archives, 2011-2012). In 2014 she moved from academia into the rare book trade, and was an antiquarian bookseller at Bernard Quaritch Ltd until 2017. ¶¶¶We only list a selection of our stock online -- please do not hesitate to contact us with your desiderata. ¶¶¶Correspondence in English and German. ¶¶¶For more information and additional photographs, please contact us at enquiries@typeandforme.com or visit our website: www.typeandforme.com.
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About Type & Forme ABA, PBFA, ILAB
Office No 4, Grantham Museum, St Peter's Hill
Grantham, LINCS GBR NG31 6PY
Tel: +44 7933597798
Specialty:Antiquarian and rare books and manuscripts
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Terms of sale
We observe the highest professional and ethical standards, and abide by the ABA Code of Good Practice. All items are offered subject to prior sale. We ship internationally, expertly packed, and fully insured.
Prices are given, and payments are to be made, in British Pounds. Any exchange rate information on this site is for guidance only. Payment may be made by VISA, Mastercard, bank transfer, and PayPal. Payment is due before items will be sent. For institutional customers (e.g. libraries and museums) we are happy to send items on approval. All items remain the property of Type & Forme until paid for in full.
Please note that all transactions are subject to our regular terms and conditions of business; please contact us for full details. All transactions are subject to, and shall be governed and interpreted by, the laws of England.
Information regarding the right of cancellation
If you are a consumer you can cancel 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 CANCELLATION
Statutory Right to cancel
You have the right to cancel this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The cancellation 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 the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform us, Type & Forme, 6A Avenue Road, NG31 6TA, Grantham, United Kingdom, +44 7933597798, of your decision to cancel this contract by a clear statement (e.g. a letter sent by post, fax or e-mail). You may use the attached model cancellation form, but it is not obligatory. You can also electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". If you use this option, we will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a cancellation on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the cancellation deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right to cancel before the cancellation period has expired.
Effects of cancellation
If you cancel 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 cancel with 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 us or Type & Forme, 6A Avenue Road, NG31 6TA, Grantham, United Kingdom, +44 7933597798, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your cancellation 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 cancellation
The right of cancellation does not apply to:
- the delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- the supply of digital content (including ebooks) 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 cancel it once delivery had started.
Model withdrawal form
(complete and return this form only if you wish to withdraw from the contract)
To: (Type & Forme, 6A Avenue Road, NG31 6TA, Grantham, United Kingdom, +44 7933597798)
I/We (*) hereby give notice that I/We (*) withdraw from my/our (*) contract of sale of the following goods (*)/for the provision of the following goods (*)/for the provision of the following service (*),
Ordered on (*)/received on (*)
Name of consumer(s)
Address of consumer(s)
Signature of consumer(s) (only if this form is notified on paper)
Date
* Delete as appropriate.
Shipping terms
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on a packed weight of 1.5-2kg (3.3-4.4 lb), and shipping via Royal Mail (tracked, signed for and insured to value).
Costs may, however, vary depending on the courier, destination country, and the value of the book, as well as its weight and size. If your order is of high value, heavy, or oversized; if we think another courier is more suitable for your parcel; or if your destination address requires special shipping consideration, we will contact you to confirm adjustments to the shipping price with you.























