Large Independent Bookshop of great character, selling new and secondhand books, including children's books, musical scores and books in foreign languages. We have a cafe and are open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Sundays. We close only on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and open at noon on New Year's Day. Please telephone 01629 823272 or e-mail if you wish to bring books for sale or view rare books.

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Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Scarthin Books ABA, ILAB.
United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Books are supplied on a firm sale basis, payment with order, but may of course be returned for full refund if found to be not as described or otherwise unsatisfactory, but in such cases please contact us first. Contacts for queries: Kathy Mitchell, Gareth Hills, Charlotte Lunn or Sophie Barkerwood.

Shipping Terms

Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing up to 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized or requires extra insurance, we may contact you to request extra payment and may have to refuse the order if extra payment for shipping cannot be negotiated.

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