Terms of Sale

For online ordering through our secure website, we accept payment from any major credit card via Paypal*. You do not need a Paypal account to use this method.

We also accept personal and business checks and money orders. These must be in USD drawn on a US bank or institution.

For our international customers we gladly accept wire transfers. Please contact us for details.
All items are guaranteed as described and may be returned within 7 days of receipt providing they are in the same condition as originally sent. Please contact us before doing so and we suggest all returns be fully insured.

*IF YOU ARE PAYING BY PAYPAL, PLEASE WAIT FOR OUR INVOICE TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY AND CORRECT SHIPPING CHARGES.

We are always pleased to answer any questions about any of our books, send photos or photocopies, or explain any item in greater detail via phone or e-mail.

All books with dust jackets are covered with mylar plastic covers.

Shipping Terms

Domestic shipments are sent via USPS Media or Priority Mail; International shipments are sent via Priority Mail. Upon request we can arrange shipping via commercial carrier at actual cost. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 lbs. or 1 kilo. If your book order is heavier or oversize we may contact you to advise of extra shipping costs. Insurance can be added at actual cost upon request.

Domestic orders:

For Media Mail, $5.00 will be added to the cost of a single book with an additional $3.00 being added for each additional book.

For Priority Mail, $10.00 will be added to the cost of a single book with an additional $5.00 being added for each additional book.

Maine Sales Tax of 5% applies to all orders shipped within the State of Maine; unless we have on hand an actual copy of a current re-sale certificate.

International orders:

Costs vary as to size and weight of books ordered:

CANADA:

For orders requiring a Priority Flat Rate envelope, $20.00 will be added.

For orders requiring a Priority Medium Size Flat Rate box, $40.00 will be added.

For orders requiring a Priority Large Size Flat Rate box, $54.00 will be added.

ALL OTHER INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS:

For orders requiring a Priority Flat Rate envelope, $24.00 will be added.

For orders requiring a Priority Medium Size Flat Rate box, $60.00 will be added.

For orders requiring a Priority Large Size Flat Rate box, $75.00 will be added.


We've been selling maritime and nautical books worldwide since 1992.

Your business is appreciated and satisfaction guaranteed.