When we place an order, we should be able to provide you with a fairly detailed description of the condition of the book. Any defects or qualities such as a missing dust jacket, underlining, edition, library marks, etc. will be noted before the order is placed. We guarantee that you will be satisfied with the condition of the book and it will be in the condition you expected when ordered. If it arrives and is not as described, we will return it to the dealer and attempt to order a replacement copy for you. There are many factors that affect a book's availability.
Books are almost always subject to prior sale until payment is received.
If the book is in our stock we will hold it for you for ten days awaiting payment. If a book is listed on the in print search, it may suddenly go out of stock and have to be backordered. We will usually know within 48 hours of the order whether a book is in stock or back ordered, and will let you know as soon as we do. If it is in stock and payment has been received, then the book is available, guaranteed, and you should receive it right away. A backorder means that the wholesaler who listed the book does not have it in stock at present.