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Expertise in 19th and 20th Century Literature
We specialize in the acquisition and sale of rare and collectible first editions, with a particular focus on significant literary works from the 19th and 20th centuries. Each volume in our inventory is selected for its historical importance, condition, and bibliographical significance.

Meticulous Cataloging and Description
Every book is physically inspected and described with professional rigor. We provide detailed condition reports noting any specific flaws, previous ownership marks, or restorative work. For first editions, we prioritize the identification of "points" and issue states to ensure our customers receive exactly what is described.

Authenticity and Provenance
Authenticity is the cornerstone of our business. We guarantee the stated edition and printing of every item. Where notable provenance exists, it is clearly documented within the listing. Collectors can purchase with the confidence that each item has been vetted against standard bibliographical references.

Commitment to the Physical Object
We understand that for the serious collector, the dust jacket, binding, and paper quality are as important as the text itself. We aim to preserve the integrity of these objects through archival-grade storage until the moment they are dispatched to their new homes.

Se sei un consumatore puoi recedere dal contratto in conformità con quanto segue. Per Consumatore si intende qualsiasi persona fisica che agisce per scopi estranei alla propria attività commerciale, imprenditoriale, artigianale o professionale.

Informazioni sul diritto di recesso

Diritto legale di recesso

Hai il diritto di recedere dal presente contratto entro 14 giorni senza fornire alcuna motivazione.

Il periodo di recesso scade dopo 14 giorni dal giorno in cui tu o una terza parte, diversa dal vettore e da te indicata, acquisisce il possesso fisico dell'ultimo bene o dell'ultimo lotto o pezzo.

Per esercitare il diritto di recesso, compila e invia elettronicamente una dichiarazione esplicita sul nostro sito Web, alla voce “I miei acquisti” nella sezione “Mio account”. Ti comunicheremo senza indugio una conferma di ricezione di tale recesso su un supporto durevole (ad es. via e-mail).

Per rispettare il termine di recesso, è sufficiente inviare la comunicazione relativa all'esercizio del diritto di recesso prima della scadenza del periodo di recesso stesso.

Effetti del recesso

In caso di recesso dal presente contratto, ti rimborseremo tutti i pagamenti ricevuti, compresi i costi di spedizione (ad eccezione dei costi supplementari derivanti dalla tua eventuale scelta di un tipo di spedizione diverso dal tipo meno costoso di consegna standard da noi offerto).

Potremo effettuare una detrazione dal rimborso per la perdita di valore dei beni forniti, qualora tale perdita sia il risultato di una manipolazione non necessaria da parte tua.

Eseguiremo il rimborso senza indebito ritardo e non oltre 14 giorni dal giorno in cui saremo informati della tua decisione di recedere dal presente contratto.

Il rimborso sarà effettuato utilizzando lo stesso mezzo di pagamento da te usato per la transazione iniziale, salvo che tu non abbia espressamente concordato altrimenti; in ogni caso, non dovrai sostenere alcun costo quale conseguenza di tale rimborso.

Possiamo trattenere il rimborso finché non avremo ricevuto i beni oppure finché non avrai fornito la prova di averli rispediti, a seconda di quale condizione si verifichi per prima.

Dovrai rispedire i beni o consegnarli a Alexander David Fine Books, Ashtead, United Kingdom, senza indebito ritardo e, in ogni caso, entro 14 giorni dal giorno in cui ci hai comunicato la tua volontà di recedere dal presente contratto. Il termine è rispettato se rispedisci i beni prima della scadenza del periodo di 14 giorni. I costi diretti della restituzione dei beni saranno a tuo carico. Sei responsabile solo della diminuzione del valore dei beni risultante da una manipolazione diversa da quella necessaria per stabilire la natura, le caratteristiche e il funzionamento dei beni stessi.

Eccezioni al diritto di recesso

Il diritto di recesso non si applica a:

1. La fornitura di giornali, periodici o riviste ad eccezione dei contratti di abbonamento; e
2. La fornitura di contenuto digitale non fornito su un supporto materiale (ad es. su un CD o DVD), se al momento dell'invio dell'ordine hai accettato l'inizio dell'esecuzione e hai riconosciuto che non avresti potuto recedere una volta iniziata l'esecuzione.

Professional Archival Packaging

We understand that rare books are fragile and often irreplaceable. To ensure your investment arrives in the exact condition described, every order undergoes a rigorous four-stage packaging process:

1. Archival Protection: Each book is fitted with a fresh, removable Mylar sleeve to protect the dust jacket (where applicable).
2. Acid-Free Barrier: The volume is wrapped in premium acid-free tissue paper to prevent any chemical transfer or scuffing.
3. Moisture & Impact Shield: The book is enclosed in a dedicated bubble-wrap pouch to provide a cushioned, moisture-resistant barrier.
4. Structural Defense: Your order is finally secured in a heavy-duty, corrugated book-wrap featuring "crumple zones" designed to absorb impact during long-distance transit.

Shipping Methodology & Insurance

• Domestic (UK): All orders are sent via tracked services to ensure secure delivery.
• International: We ship worldwide via tracked and signed-for options.
• Insurance: High-value items (£100+) are provided with full insurance coverage as standard.

Weight Basis
Our shipping rates are calculated based on allowing for an average book weight of 400g to 1kg. For exceptionally heavy volumes, multi-volume sets, or oversized folios, we may contact you to request additional postage via the AbeBooks system.

Customs and International Transit
We provide accurate customs declarations for all international shipments to ensure smooth transit through border controls. For items sent to the EU, we utilize the IOSS system where applicable to streamline the import process.

If you have any specific requirements regarding your shipment or need a bespoke courier quote, please contact Alexander David through the "Ask Bookseller a Question" link.

Privacy Policy: Alexander Porter t/a Alexander David Fine Books

1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Alexander Porter t/a Alexander David Fine Books ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you purchase an item from us, contact us, or otherwise use our services through AbeBooks.com or its related sites and services.

2. Personal Information We Collect
To fulfill your order, you must provide us with certain information (which you authorized AbeBooks to provide to us), such as:

Your name and email address.
Your shipping address and phone number (for delivery and customs purposes).
The details of the book(s) you are ordering.

Note: We do not see or store your credit card or payment details; these are handled exclusively by AbeBooks.

3. Why We Need Your Information and How We Use It
We rely on a number of legal bases to collect, use, and share your information, including:

Contractual Necessity: To provide our services, such as fulfilling your order, settling disputes, or providing customer support.

Legal Obligation: To comply with tax, customs, or trade laws (e.g., retaining records of sales for HMRC).

Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure the security of our transactions, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights or interests.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
Information about our customers is important to our business. We share your personal information for very limited reasons and in limited circumstances, as follows:

AbeBooks: We share information with AbeBooks as necessary to provide you our services and comply with our obligations under the AbeBooks Seller Policy.

Service Providers: We engage certain trusted third parties to perform functions and provide services to our shop, such as shipping companies (Royal Mail, DHL, UPS). We share your personal information with these third parties, but only to the extent necessary to perform these services.

Tax & Customs Authorities: We may share information with customs or tax authorities (including IOSS reporting for EU orders) to comply with international trade laws.

Compliance with Laws: We may collect, use, retain, and share your information if we have a good faith belief that it is reasonably necessary to: (a) respond to legal process or government requests; (b) enforce our agreements, terms, and policies; (c) prevent, investigate, and address fraud and other illegal activity, security, or technical issues; or (d) protect the rights, property, and safety of our customers or others.

5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as described in our Privacy Policy. However, we may also be required to retain this information to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations (e.g., UK tax law typically requires keeping records for 6 years).

6. Transfers of Personal Information Outside the UK
We may store and process your information through third-party hosting services in the US and other jurisdictions. As a result, we may transfer your personal information to a jurisdiction with different data protection and government surveillance laws than your jurisdiction. We rely on UK/EU "Adequacy Decisions" or "Standard Contractual Clauses" as the legal basis for these transfers.

7. Your Rights
If you reside in certain territories, including the UK and the EU, you have a number of rights in relation to your personal information:

Access: You may have the right to access and receive a copy of the personal information we hold about you by contacting us using the contact information below.

Change, Restrict, Delete: You may also have rights to change, restrict our use of, or delete your personal information. Absent exceptional circumstances (like where we are required to store data for legal reasons), we will generally delete your personal information upon request.

Complain: If you reside in the UK and wish to raise a concern about our use of your information, you have the right to do so with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

8. Contact Us
For purposes of the UK GDPR/Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, Alexander Porter is the data controller of your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact us at:
Email: mail@alexanderdavidfinebooks.co.uk
Address: 18 bowyers Close, Ashtead, Aurrey, KT21 1LF