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From the people who bought our books

Described honestly.
Packed with care.

Every book we sell is researched, described plainly, flaws and all, and packed as if it were our own. Here is what buyers have written about us on eBay, quoted word for word.

100%positive feedback on eBay
245items sold
59written reviews of our books
138more marked “delivered on time with no issues”

In their words

What buyers notice

Accurate descriptions, careful packing and fast shipping come up again and again.

★★★★★
Excellent transaction from start to finish. The book arrived exactly as described, in great condition, and was packaged very securely with clear care taken to protect it in transit. Shipping was prompt and reasonably priced, making the overall value outstanding. Very pleased with the purchase and would gladly buy from this seller again. Highly recommended.
Verified eBay buyerBought: William Christenberry, Aperture 2006
★★★★★
A wonderful and early first edition book by Harriet Beecher Stowe, A childrens book I was completely unaware of. Packed very carefully and arrived quickly and safely, A trusted and recommended seller!
Verified eBay buyerBought: Little Pussy Willow, Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1870
★★★★★
Item arrived on time as as described, cover had a little wear on it which is consistent with the description that the seller post. Really appreciate the care taken in packing the book for shipping, and the pricing was more reasonable that other listings for this out of print item. Would definitely buy from them again.
Verified eBay buyerBought: World War Cthulhu: The Darkest Hour
★★★★★
Quick, personal and wonderful transaction. Thank you so much for putting all the effort you did into the handling and care of the item.
Verified eBay buyerBought: The Greater Key of Solomon, 1914
★★★★★
Beautifully wrapped with hand-written thank you. Shipped quickly. As described!
Verified eBay buyerBought: Fatal Interview, Edna St. Vincent Millay, 1931 first edition
★★★★★
My book is as described. The shipping was quick. My book was packed with care. I absolutely love it! AAA +++ seller. Highly recommend.
Verified eBay buyerBought: Memoirs of the Rebellion in 1745 and 1746, 1822
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★★★★★
Outstanding transaction. The books were shipped almost instantaneously with purchase, and arrived quickly and securely packaged. Highly recommended seller. A+++
Verified eBay buyerBought: Grote’s Greece, 12 volumes
★★★★★
Five stars for emporia-collectio. The SWAMI MUKTANANDA Collection was accurately described, well packed, and timely mailed.
Verified eBay buyerBought: Swami Muktananda collection
★★★★★
Great seller, great value, fast shipping. Items were as described and the packaging was done with care. Highly recommend.
Verified eBay buyerBought: Franklin Library, 17 leather-bound volumes
★★★★★
Fast delivery, great communication and the book is in a really good condition, just as described. Very happy with my purchase.
Verified eBay buyerBought: What Is Life?, Erwin Schrödinger, 1946
★★★★★
Book was as described, no dissapointments. Very well packaged to avoid damage in shipping. Promptly shipped. Reasonable value. Good communication. A+
Verified eBay buyerBought: Romans, Anchor Yale Bible Commentary
★★★★★
The item was delivered exactly as described; securely packaged for shipping. I would recommend this seller to other book buyers. Thank you.
Verified eBay buyerBought: Edith Wharton by Hermione Lee, uncorrected proof
★★★★★
Awesome! Book was in great condition. Packed very well! Would definitely buy from again!! Thank you!
Verified eBay buyerBought: A Chronological Harmony of the Gospels, 1948
★★★★★
Extremely well packaged. Fast delivery. Exactly as described. Would do business again.
Verified eBay buyerBought: The Age of Roosevelt, 3 volumes
★★★★★
Superb merchandise, expertly packed and shipped.
Verified eBay buyerBought: Liber Null & Psychonaut, Peter J. Carroll, 1987
★★★★★
Quick shipping. Books are in great condition, exactly as described. Good price for the lot.
Verified eBay buyerBought: Kurt Vonnegut paperbacks, lot of 6
★★★★★
Great book in condition as described...perfect transaction...great seller!
Verified eBay buyerBought: Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi
★★★★★
Excellent transaction, super fast shipping, item was packed very nicely, A++++++
Verified eBay buyerBought: Harry Arthur Hopf, signed, 1940
★★★★★
excellent rule book, shipped promptly and packaged very securely. thank you!
Verified eBay buyerBought: Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad Book of Rules, 1904
★★★★★
Prompt shipping, very good packaging, accurate description. Thank you!
Verified eBay buyerBought: These Foreigners, William Seabrook, 1938 first edition
★★★★★
Really fast shipping, packaged with care! So, so good!
Verified eBay buyerBought: Tanglewood Tales, Hawthorne, 1899
★★★★★
Great item, quick ship, excellent communication. Thanks!
Verified eBay buyerBought: Advanced Labyrinth Lord
★★★★★
Tutto perfetto! Grazie tante!

Everything perfect! Thank you so much!

Verified eBay buyerBought: Giacomo Leopardi, Tutte le Opere, 1949
★★★★★
Excellent seller. Fast delivery from U.S.A . Thank you.
Verified eBay buyerBought: Bruce Dern, signed
★★★★★
Great transaction. Exactly as expected. Thanks
Verified eBay buyerBought: Mitch Albom, 5 signed books
★★★★★
Promptly shipped and very well packaged. Good transaction.
Verified eBay buyerBought: Street Cops, Jill Freedman, 1981
★★★★★
Item was as described. Shipped promptly and well packaged.
Verified eBay buyerBought: Magic World: Advanced Sorcery
★★★★★
Very polite seller and I appreciate the fast delivery
Verified eBay buyerBought: BattleTech Classic TechManual
★★★★★
Perfect—thank you
Verified eBay buyerBought: Opera and classical music history, 7 books
★★★★★
AAAAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++ Seller!!!
Verified eBay buyerBought: Nassau Street, Herman Herst, signed 1960

These are buyer-written reviews of books we sold on eBay, shown as written, with buyer names left out. Short notes such as “Thanks!” are left out here. See every rating on our eBay feedback profile. Figures as of November 2026.

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