Shakespeare's Sonnets

Martin Seymour-Smith

a scholarly edition which follows the original text of the 1609 quarto   -with commentary

a well read copy - with creased covers

wt 194g

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Postage for  UK Buyers

To keep postage costs to a minimum books are usually sent via the cheapest method available (2nd class within the UK)- if you prefer an alternative method of delivery (such as recorded delivery) please enquire for a revised quote

Please also remember that UK postage prices are now quite complicated (large letters and parcels etc) I sometimes dont know what the final postage cost will be (until it is packed). I will quote an estimated p&p which includes packaging materials & other costs. If it ends up being a little cheaper or more expensive than expected I generally ignore. For large differences I may give a refund.

Postage for non UK buyers 

I now routinely only offer items for sale within Europe and only if delivered using AIRMAIL (delivery time 2-6 days) Potential buyers from outside Europe please contact me for estimated postage costs - once again I only use airmail since surface mail usually takes 6-8 weeks to arrive. Leaving feedback is a good way of letting me know the item has arrived safely

Combined postage

I always combine postage for multiple purchases and will pass the savings on to you. This can be significant - unless combined weight is above 1kg (and 2nd class postage is no longer possible). Above 1.25kg it is cheaper to send using Standard Parcels. 

Other Info 

I always obtain proof of postage for items I send- if it ends up lost or delayed in transit it really is not my fault! leaving negative feedback for this reason is completley unreasonable - far better to contact me and I will try and obtain a refund from the Post Office (may take a few weeks)

Please also note that E BAY is not my life - I have a full time job & family and can only 'do E-bay' a couple of days a week - usually on a Thursday or a Saturday. If I dont send out an invoice straight away or reply to an e-mail promptly - dont be offended. I do however promise to post all books within one week of my receiving payment. The flipside of this is that I also appreciate you have busy lives to lead and will not normally hassle you by sending out late payment e-mails until 2 weeks after purchase date.

Condition of books

Its in my interest to be as honest as possible about the condition of any book I sell - significant defects will be described using standard book trade jargon. The level of detail I use differs whether the item is collectible, valuable or just a trade paperback to be read and enjoyed (I won't waste my time describing in detail a cheap mass produced paperback).

If condition is critical to you please email for more details (or photographs) 

Mint - as new

Fine - almost as new,  slight signs of use or shelf wear.  A Fine Dustjacket has no tears and only minimal  rubbing to edges

VG - Very Good condition - this is usually relative to age and 'expected condition'. Item will have no major defects (other than those described). May have a small inscription from a previous owner. A VG Dustjacket may have rubbing to edges and some creasing.

Good - acceptible condition for its age - if its a paperback it will have creases to cover or spine. Book will be intact with tight spine but pages may be yellowed with age. A Good Dustjacket will be intact but will probably have tears and creases or be chipped - It may also be sun faded

Reference / reading copy - Intact and useable but showing major signs of ageing or usage  - however still useful as a reading or a reference copy - too good to throw away - will usually have a low starting price

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