ASCENDANCIES (Pristine First Edition)

ALL ITEMS are subject to prior sale. Items may be reserved for a period not exceeding seven (7) days, pending receipt of payment.
CONDITION: We pride ourselves on the exceptional quality of our stock in terms of ¿condition¿. The vast majority of our books are ¿very fine¿ or 'as new'. The qualitative differences of those items that do not conform to the ¿very fine¿ criterion are described accurately and in great detail. We are happy to supply digital photos of any item we stock, subject to availability (and the co-operation of a functioning scanner or digital camera).
PACKING: It is our aim that the books we ship reach you in exactly the same condition they are in when processed at our end. To this end, we pack, pad and protect them in such a way that, even if the shipment is dropped, the books will remain untouched and unblemished. We do not subscribe to the absurd, false economy of minimal padding. On the contrary, each book is wrapped in multiple layers of bubble wrap ¿ as many layers as it takes to ensure that the book remains completely untouched if dropped. Larger, boxed consignments enjoy the support of additional padding. The objective is to protect the books at all times against all likely mishaps. There is no charge for packing or padding materials.
RETURNS: We are assuming that you have made up your mind about the desirability of acquiring a specific item by the time you place the order. However, we do, of course, accept returns if the book you receive fails to conform to the description as provided by us on ABE and as kept on record by the digital photo in our stock library. It is in the interest of both parties that you place an order only if you are entirely certain that it is what you wish to do.
PAYMENT: Payment with order. Payment must be cleared before books are despatched. Payment by check or money order is subject to our prior approval. CREDIT CARDS: Only payment by Mastercard or Visa can be processed. We are using ABE¿s credit card payment processing facility for Mastercard and Visa, which attracts a not insubstantial charge. PRICES AND DISCOUNTS: All prices are net.
POSTAGE: Unregistered and uninsured shipments are made entirely at the buyer's risk. We, therefore, urge our customers to use a service of registered mail, with the option of additional insurance, depending on the shipment's value. In March 2014 the 'International Signed For' (registered mail) service - used in connection with overseas surface mail shipments - was withdrawn by the overseas postal authorities, meaning that surface mail shipments can no longer be registered or insured. To enjoy the security of registered/insured mail, the air mail AIRSURE service must be used at the appropriate additional cost. Although air mail is more expensive than surface mail, it is also a great deal safer and faster.

POSTAGE: Unregistered and uninsured shipments are made entirely at the buyer's risk. We, therefore, urge our customers to use a service of registered mail, with the option of additional insurance, depending on the shipment's value. In March 2014 the 'International Signed For' (registered mail) service - used in connection with overseas surface mail shipments - was withdrawn by the overseas postal authorities, meaning that surface mail shipments can no longer be registered or insured. To enjoy the security of registered/insured mail, the air mail AIRSURE service must be used at the appropriate additional cost. Although air mail is more expensive than surface mail, it is also a great deal safer and faster.
PLEASE NOTE THAT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION RECEIVED FROM ABEBOOKS WITH REFERENCE TO THE CHANGES IN THE COMPANY'S RETURN POLICY EFFECTIVE 23 JULY, 2015, ALL FUTURE SHIPMENTS FROM US TO DESTINATIONS OUTSIDE THE UK WILL BE SENT BY TRACKED AIR-MAIL AT THE APPROPRIATE EXTRA COST. THE ADDITIONAL POSTAGE WILL BE QUOTED.