All collectors know the condition of literature is important and, if it lasted this long in good condition, keeping it in good condition is important. Although we cannot control the handling and storage of literature in your possession, we do try to provide helpful information (See "Robert's Tips"). When it comes to purchasing literature, we try to involve ourselves by suggesting packing procedures. We have received boxes where all four corners were smashed in or seams split open with contents oozing out — beautiful literature reduced to trash. Please discuss packing and shipping with us before sending your "valuables".

If you have bought from us in the past you know we emphasize that we set ourselves apart from other dealers and swapmeet vendors by selling literature that is in excellent condition. There are exceptions for rare or desirable literature when we feel it needs to be offered. In such cases we describe the problems it has. All literature is guaranteed and we depend on our reputation for maintaining repeat buyers. Our climate-controlled, dirt-free warehouse doesn't even have windows (prevents fading).

This pristine literature needs to arrive in your hands in the same condition it is sent. So how do we accomplis this when there are obstacles like the U. S. Post Office, U. P. S., FedEX and overseas carriers who couldn't care less about what is inside the box?

We start with a box. No envelopes — not even padded envelopes. A postcard is not mailed in an envelope, not even with cardboard reinforcement. It is mailed in a small box — not a used box, but a small new box. We have new boxes of various sizes but one, in particular, is good for most shipping. It was designed by a professional box manufacturer, to my specifications, many years ago. We have the dye and they hold the patent in our name. We buy them by the thousands and they are built to withstand abuse.

The following photos illustrate the steps we go through in shipping: