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PRICES

As I'm primarily a collector who operates almost entirely on the internet my costs are lower than dealers who have the added expense of a shop to run. I can therefore offer you very competitive prices. In fact, before I put a book up for sale I check the prices on a lot of different internet sites. However, apart from 18:56:01 10/23/06s, if I have made a mistake and you find any of these books on the internet in a similar or better condition, I'll try and match the price. If on the other hand I've under-priced a book, don't tell me - just order it and hope I don't notice!

RESERVING BOOKS

Due to having been let down in the past, books can be reserved for 2 working days only. Thereafter the first to pay gets the book!

The books......
Because of the large number of books available on this site, this page of 'all books for sale' is now split into a categorised list. Click on a category name below to see only books in that category.
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POST & PACKING

To avoid delays and to make it easy for you to work out the total cost I charge according to the number of books you buy. Lightweight books have been reduced in cost to reflect this. I also charge for the first 3 books only, the rest go free.

1 book 2.65 2 books 5.30 3 or more books 7.95

To keep your costs down, packages up to 1250gms are sent 2nd class post, those up to 2kgs via parcel post. THIS PROVIDES UP TO ONLY £30 AND £20 INSURANCE RESPECTIVELY. IF YOU'D LIKE EXTRA COVER AGAINST LOSS OR DAMAGE PLEASE E-MAIL ME FOR A QUOTE.

For maximum safety choose City Link as I find them more reliable than the Royal Mail. The cost is a flat rate of 7.95. This is a signed-for service with a guaranteed next working day delivery. Full insurance cover is included in the price plus it also offers tracking on the internet as to the whereabouts of your package. I automatically send packages over 2kgs via City Link at no extra cost to you.

For any special arrangements or to send overseas please e-mail me.

PAYMENT Please check availability before ordering, and also note that, due to having been let down in the past, books can be reserved for 2 working days only. Thereafter the first to pay gets the book!

I accept cheques on a UK bank, UK Postal Orders, UK cash, credit or debit cards. When sending cash, for your own protection please send it insured (not just Recorded Delivery). Please put your card number on the back of all cheques. All cheques should be made payable to Steve Burke. My address is 20 Downs Way, Sellindge, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6EZ. All credit and debit card transactions have to be done via Paypal. To setup a PayPal account if you haven't already got one is quick and easy, just go to www.paypal.com. Paypal will ask for my email address which is fishingbooks@uk2.net.

CONDITION

Mint: as new
Fine: almost as new, with minor signs of use
Very Good: showing some signs of use
Good: showing more obvious signs of use
Fair: worn
Poor: very worn, reading copy only

Age isn't taken into account when describing the condition. This means that the average 50 year old book is likely to be in good condition, whilst 5 year old books are most likely to be in fine condition etc.

D/w = dust wrapper. Price clipped dust wrappers and minor inscriptions aren't noted.
Foxing = brown spots due to age.

GUARANTEE

If you're unhappy with your purchase for whatever reason I offer a no-quibble money back guarantee. To qualify books must be returned within 7 days, and if damaged in transit you must keep the packaging. Claims for books lost or damaged in transit must be made within 7 days of despatch otherwise I can't guarantee that you'll be covered by insurance. To be on the safe side I recommended you always put "unchecked" against your signature when signing for a package.

SELLING YOUR OWN BOOKS

I'm always after buying/swapping fishing books. If I'm buying books to add to my own collection I'll give you a particularly good price. Even if I'm buying to sell on I'll almost certainly offer you more than a dealer who has the expense of a shop to run.

I'm mainly after the more advanced books plus the classics, rather than beginner's books or obscure titles. On the other hand I'm often happy to buy suitable books such as ex-library copies or late editions that I can add to my own collection as reading copies. I can sell sell my better copy on - which is what a lot of the books listed here are.

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