Yes, I am always interested in buying books! If you are looking to downsize your collection, are clearing a relative’s estate, or are selling for any other reason, please do get in touch - thepenguinchap@gmail.com.
In your email, please could you include details of the collection and if possible, photos of the books you have (spine shots are fine so long as titles are legible).
Once a total price is agreed upon, I can arrange payment by bank transfer or Paypal, whichever you prefer. I will then ask you to pack the books securely in preparation for a courier to collect on date suitable to you - so you won’t have to worry about taking boxes down to a post office. In some cases, I will make the collection myself.
I would love to have a conversation about your collection, so look forward to hearing from you!
I am often asked ‘Do you buy books?’…
I am chiefly interested in 1st editions published by Penguin, Puffin and Albatross (as well as various imprints such as Peacock, King Penguin etc.) from 1935-1970 (pre-ISBN era) in good, saleable condition. I am not buying any Pelican Books or Penguin Specials at present.
I cannot guarantee that I will be interested in every book I’m offered. There has to be sufficient appeal in your collection for my customers - who tend to be a mixture of ‘collectors’ and ‘casual readers’. I will offer a fair price for any I am interested in - one that factors in market value, my overheads and the courier charge for collections.
