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Greetings! It's been quite some time since I've listed, and frankly -- 'real life' intervened and I've been 'embedded' in those nasty little circumstances over the last couple of months. Not only did they significantly impact my auction listings, but -- unfortunately -- also my service to my customers. My communication and shipping also slipped -- and the resulting feedbacks rightfully reflect that. The personal issues are resolved (hopefully), and I hope you feel confident enough by reviewing my 1000+ positive feedbacks to participate in my auctions. I guarantee you I will ship within 5 business days of confirmed payment, and for the next while I'm going to offer FREE SHIPPING (to the 48 contiguous United States only) on many items. Thanks.
Almost all the items I list have never seen the shelves of an antique shop -- they are 'finds' that I purchase directly from, or sell on consignment for, individuals who have had them for years. I do not sell in any antique shop -- ebay is my only source for disseminating the items. I've had some wonderful and distinctive items come in lately, and I'll be listing heavily in the coming weeks.
This auction is for a 1902 book entitled 'THE NORTH AMERICANS OF YESTERDAY -- A Comparative Study of North-American Indian Life Customs, and Products, on the Theory of the Ethnic Unity of the Race' by Frederick S. Dellenbaugh. It was published by 'G. P. Putnma's sons -- The Knickerbocker Press'.
Be sure to take a close look at photo that I've included of the 'CONTENTS' page -- very comprehensive and interesting look at early American Indian life -- customs, rituals, architecture, etc. An interesting piece for historians, anthropologists, archaeologists -- but if you just enjoy the history and artistry of the early Americans -- a great overview.
The book is 'ex-library', and you can see the markings regarding that in the photos. It''s not a primo condition -- the spine wrap has torn partially, some of the pages have small chips and tears, there is some yellowing to ends of the pages, and the binding has let loose from the body of the text -- but all the pages are accounted for and you just can't beat the wonderful illustrations.
NOTE THAT THERE IS FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM. Thanks for looking -- have a good week.
AUCTION CONDITIONS:
1. Have some fun with this -- invest well in items that will not depreciate. Your antiques and art are as good investments as are homes and stocks nowdays -- and you get to enjoy these investments on a daily basis!
2. I will ship all items within 5 business days of confirmed payment. I use DHL Delivery for larger and heavier packages, and the USPS (parcel post) for smaller, lighter packages. I use packing materials recycled from neighborhood businesses -- please do your best to recycle them too. I try to get as close to possible on actual shipping costs, and I just can't help it that those costs continue to rise.
3. Quick payment is appreciated, but not necessary. I'm pretty comfortable receiving the payment within 5 days of the purchase date.
4. I will require insurance on fragile items, and if you're purchasing one it's best to wait to pay until I send you an invoice (within 48 hours of purchase) including insurance. You can see by my feedbacks that I pack well -- but there simply is no guarantee with any carrier. Purchasing insurance also gives you a USPS tracking number, and that can be critical if a package needs to be tracked.
5. Be sure to ask your questions early. I do not have a comupter at home (by choice), so it may take me 2 or 3 days to get back to you.
6. If you find any item is significantly not as described -- I'll gladly refund your purchase price. Out of 1,500+ ebay transactions (not everyone leaves feedbacks), I maybe have had -- at most -- 5 or 6 returns. I've been in the antiques business for 25 years, so I can usually make a pretty reasonable call on items, and if I can't -- I research them to provide you with as much information as I can dig up.
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