thefirstedition web store FAQ section

The First Edition are experienced international book dealers specializing in antiquarian (ie antique) out-of-print books; children’s illustrated books; and modern first edition books. We have another website, Collecting Collectables, where we sell a wide range of collectibles including Advertising, Postcards, Film Memorabilia, Rock and Pop Memorabilia, Disney collectibles, and much more. You will find books and collectibles in our eCRATER store.

Yes. We are proud of the first and early edition books that we supply to collectors and dealers around the world. We also appreciate that these collectable books are old and may have defects. We take great care to ensure that we offer accurate descriptions and photographs for each book sold. We guarantee that all the books that we sell are as described, and actively encourage our Clients to ask questions before making a purchase. We will be only too pleased to answer any questions Our images and descriptions are detailed and accurate for the wide range of collectibles that we sell.

Yes, we offer images on each book that we sell. In fact, we take pride in offering possibly the greatest number of images (on average) per book. The thumbnail images on The First Edition web site are enlargeable to clear & large images that show many aspects of the book being offered, and are part of the whole description of the book. If you wish any further images to those of offer please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always very pleased to assist wherever possible

The First Edition (the-first-edition.com), together with its sister web site: CollectingCollectables.com, accepts payment via PayPal, for which a PayPal account is not necessary.

Whether you are from the UK or overseas we pack in the same way. We use the highest standard of materials to ensure that your order is received in the same condition as it was sold. All books are placed in film-fronted archive bags which are sealed, then carefully bubble wrapped and then placed in either a purpose bought-out box or bag dependent upon the value and size of the order and then taped up using clear and FRAGILE tape. All address labels are typed

We at The First Edition (TFE) appreciate that our Clients wish to receive their orders as quickly as possible (even though we must work to the courier’s terms and conditions and are unable to guarantee delivery) we look to have your order turned around and despatched very quickly - on the same day or next business day from receipt of cleared payment. Note: What we regard as ‘cleared payment’ is payment (albeit on-line or cheque payment) that has cleared into our account and where there is no outstanding queries. We will also attempt to despatch on Saturdays wherever possible

The First Edition (TFE) uses the UK’s Post Office (Royal Mail) as its preferred courier which we have experience of being reliable. And, we always use a trackback service. For UK inland deliveries we use the Royal Mail’s Recorded ‘Signed For’ service for orders valued upto £35.00; for inland orders in excess of £35.00 we use Royal Mail Special Delivery which is delivery next working day by 1pm (there is an additional charge to receive a delivery guaranteed for Saturday). For international orders we use the Royal Mail Recorded ‘International Signed For’ service. For more information on Royal Mail services and their terms and conditions please visit their web site at: http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm

Yes. If you have a more valuable order, or wish to have the order delivered quicker then we would recommend that you use an express service such as DHL or Federal Express (FedEx). If you have an account with these courier companies then simply give us their account number and we will arrange for the order to be collected by them at no additional charge by us.

Yes, The First Edition (TFE) has a strict policy on the protection and privacy of all your information that you provide to us. The First Edition (TFE) will not under any circumstances divulge or sell in anyway whatsoever your information onto any third party

For The First Edition website please go to: www.the-first-edition.com For the Collecting Collectables website please go to: www.collectingcollectables.com