Located on the ground floor of John Mills Himself, a heritage-listed building in the heart of Brisbane, Archives Fine Books is one of the largest second-hand and antiquarian bookstores in Australia. Our size means we are like a number of specialty stores in one: art, poetry, literature, philosophy, politics, sport, military history, westerns, Australiana, esoterica, religion, law, business, science, science fiction, fantasy, popular fiction, biography, music, quilting?the list goes on?and on.
Established in 1985 by the well-remembered Emmanuel Mescher, the store has been cared for by a handful of unique personalities, each one contributing to its reputation as a Brisbane icon. Hamish Alcorn and Dawn Albinger bought the business in 2008 and have since organised more than half a million books, weathered the Global Financial Crisis, the e-book revolution, and survived freak storms and floods. Since 2013 we have been building the antiquarian and ?Fine? end of the business. We plan to keep the doors open for decades to come, contributing to the intellectual, cultural, and aesthetic life of our city, our country, the world.
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Seller's business information
Archives Fine Books Pty Ltd
40 Charlotte St, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
Sale & Shipping Terms
Terms of Sale
All items are guaranteed as described and prices are in Australian dollars. Returns are accepted within 30 days of estimated delivery if the item is not as described. Returning items must be packed, shipped and insured as received. Institutions may receive deferred billing and duplicates will be considered for credit. Postage and insurance are extra and will be via Australia Post unless otherwise requested.
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Shipping Terms
The shipping prices quoted on ABEBooks reflect what we have found to be the "average book". Of course in reality there are many books that do not weigh what an "average book" weighs so there are times when we need to requote shipping, just as there are times when we are in position to refund some of the shipping. Please rest assured we try to get your order to you for a reasonable price, as quickly and as well packed (we carefully pack all of our parcels in book boxes) as possible.
- Shipping speeds are estimates based on the carriers' delivery times and cannot be guaranteed. If your order will pass through Customs, please expect a delay. Any applicable Customs duties or brokerage fees are the responsibility of the buyer. If local sales taxes apply, or if the book is heavy or oversized and requires additional shipping, the bookseller may contact you directly about extra charges.
Shipping rates from Australia to U.S.A.
Shipping rates from Australia to U.S.A.
| Order quantity |
14 to 28 business days |
8 to 14 business days |
| First item |
US$ 25.00 |
US$ 37.50 |
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.
