I am an avid reader and collector, mainly of mysteries.

                        The books placed on this site are duplicates not rejects.

                        I suffer , as did my mother, from an inability to pass up a bargain.

                        This ailment works to your benefit.

Glossary of Terms

ARC - Advanced Reader Copy, sometimes noted as A/C.

Boards - stiff part of book binding; front and back covers.

Book Club Edition - usually not the 1st edition, 1st printing.  Usually is smaller in size and has cheaper paper.

First Thus - reissue of a book with a new preface, illustrations, revisions or newly edited.

Foxing - a chemical reaction, causing spots on page that are brown.

PBO - paperback only, true first.

Point of Issue - a change that occurs during the 1st edition's 1st printing.  It may be on the book or dust jacket.

Remainder - these books have been returned to publisher and sold in bulk.  Usually denoted by felt or other pen slash on top or bottom.

Review Copy - final, hardcover version that was distributed to reviewers in advance of publication. It usually has a letter inserted.

Trade Edition - the regular publisher's copy that is purchased at the local bookstore.

UP - Uncorrected Proof, sometimes noted as U/P.

Condition Rating

Very Fine (VF):  Book - would be defect free, structurally sound.  No cocking of the spine, remainder marks, library stamp, book plate, previous owner's name, tears, or missing pages.  Dust jacket -  would be bright, clean and without tears or nicks.

Fine (F):  Book - would show some wear in accordance with a read volume that was handled gently.  Dust Jacket - would show wear with tiny chips or very small closed tear.  It is still bright and clean.

Good (G):  Book - would have tears or chips on the boards, it may have a slight slant, pages would show foxing.  Dust Jacket - slightly dirty, price clipped, taped tears, creased, slightly discolored.

Poor (P):  Book - well worn copy, good for reading or bookend holder.  Dust Jacket - torn, discolored, raggedy looking.

Business Information

All prices are in US currency.

The buyer will be charged $15.00 shipping for the first item, each additional item will be $1.00.  US Postal mail is used for shipping.

I only accept Paypal, money orders or a cleared check.

My catalogue number is enclosed within brackets as exampled  [43].

You place an item on hold for 10 days by sending me an e-mail with your statement of  intent to purchase.  Please include the item number, your name, address and any other contact information.

Returns are accepted for 12 days after shipping.  Please contact me prior to returning an item.

All payments should be sent to:

    Nathan Fisher

    601 S. Greenthorn Ave

    Sterling, VA 20164

Paypal payments should be sent to nefty123@gmail.com.