Specializing in Literature, Periodicals, 19th & 20th Century, First Editions (19th & 20th Century) of English & American Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery/Detective Fiction, Children's Books, Illustrated Books & Select Non-Fiction from the 16th through the 20th century.

The Fine Books Company

The Fine Books Company, which began purchasing rare and collectible items in 1976 and selling same in 1979, is located everywhere a computer may be accessed. A 36 year member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and The International League of Antiquarian Booksellers, we have traveled to, purchased and sold books on, every continent (save Antarctica as we are unaware of any commercial book activity there). Although we have been biased towards the fields of creativity, namely all genres of fiction in first edition, we have branched out to include many areas of non-fiction published over the last 500 years as well so that our stock of over 40,000 items, which includes books, periodicals, letters and manuscripts, is now more balanced than it has ever been before. We issue occasional virtual catalogs (which only reveal a small portion of our newest inventory), quickly reply to all inquiries, do appraisals upon request and somehow have managed to publish 19 books along the way. A "Heritage" member of AbeBooks as well, our specialty is service.

Available for general purpose appraisals

Terms of Sale

PAYMENT WITH ORDER; $12.50 FOR THE FIRST BOOK,

$1 FOR EACH SUCCEEDING ITEM; SHIPMENTS OUT

OF THE COUNTRY WILL BE MORE AND MUST BE SENT

INSURED OR SENT UNINSURED AT THE BUYERS RISK.

PLEASE SUPPLY COVER LETTER WITH EACH ORDER

STATING WHAT YOU ARE PURCHASING AND WHERE

YOU WANT ORDER SHIPPED (We will ship to P.O.

Boxes but prefer to ship USPS where possible)

BOOK-PLATES, PREVIOUS OWNERS SIGNATURES,

REMAINDER MARKS & PRICE CLIPPED DW'S NOT

ALWAYS NOTED. PLEASE INQUIRE IF IMPORTANT

TO YOUR PURCHASE.

ALL BOOKS STATED "FIRST EDITION" ARE FIRST

PRINTINGS AS WELL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

ALL BOOKS OFFERED WITH DUST-WRAPPER OR SLIP-CASE WHEN

DUST-WRAPPER OR SLIP-CASE IS READ IN THE DESCRIPTION.

BOOK DESCRIPTIONS TAKE PRECEDENT OVER ANYTHING

ABE MAY INDICATE. FOR EXAMPLE: IF AN ITEM IS SIGNED

OR INSCRIBED, THAT IS ONLY ACCURATE IF ONE READS

SIGNED OR INSCRIBED IN THE ITEMS ACTUAL DESCRIPTION.

MICHIGAN RESIDENTS ADD 6% SALES TAX PLEASE

ALL ITEMS RETURNABLE FOR ANY REASON WITHIN 7 DAYS OF

RECEIPT AS WELL AS FOLLOWING ABEBOOKS STANDARDS ( Courtesy of notification of item to be returned appreciated and desired).

IF PAYING BY CHECK IN U.S. FUNDS,

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

THE FINE BOOKS COMPANY.

VISA & MASTERCARD ALSO ACCEPTED,

BUT PAYPAL PREFERRED (AND ANY &

ALL CREDIT CARDS THEY MAY ACCEPT).

A SMALL SURCHARGE MAY THEN APPLY.

IF YOU PLACE AN ORDER OR HAVE AN INQUIRY,

BUT HAVE A BLOCK ON YOUR EMAIL FOR A RESPONSE,

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT OUR EMAIL IS REMOVED FROM

BLOCKED STATUS.

THANK YOU.

With the recent proliferation of internet auction sites and massive databases, we suggest you look for the insignia of the ABAA, the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, now celebrating over 50 years and/or the ILAB, the International League of Antiquarian booksellers. These organizations, composed of the leading booksellers worldwide, require their member booksellers to have a proven track record of experience and to abide by a detailed code of ethics.

The Fine Books Company