@philabooks|booksellers philadelphia+washington
Used, Rare, Antiquarian Books| 'A Life in Letters'
About Us
About Us @philabooks|booksellers::desde 1999
@philabooks|booksellers is a full-service, on-line bookseller. We deal in used, rare, antiquarian, and new books in specialised interest areas. Seek us out for books by and about the Duke of Windsor, equestrianism, fashion and etiquette, by Margaret Cabell Self, by and about John O'Hara, and about The New Yorker.
We also carry a general catalog, also available at half.com, amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and alibris.com. If you're looking for titles by Alan Clark, George Frazier, and other off-beat writers, give us a shout.
Special editions include signed editions and many first editions in numerous categories.
These listings are compiled on this site, and are being constantly reviewed. Return frequently for updates.
A Bit of History
@philabooks::booksellers was founded in Philadelphia by Richard Carreño and Ralph J. Carreño in 1999. The partners were early practitioners of Internet bookselling, understanding that the distribution of low-cost books in their specialised subject areas would be difficult, at best, in a free-standing, retail shop. Ralph Carreño, Richard Carreño's father, died in 2000, whereupon Richard, with the help of friends, pressed on, expanding the business to include niche venues at half.com, amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, alibris.com, and other portals.
More about Richard can be found at www.RichardCarreno.webs.com.
Now accepting PayPal. Safe. Simple. Fast.
Our Terms
Unless otherwise noted, or requested, all orders are shipped via USPS Media Mail. (First-class service will be selected, only if cheaper than Media Mail). All orders are shipped at cost, plus a small handling fee, that will be cited in your invoice. Additional services, including Priority Mail, international shipping, and UPS delivery, are extra. All orders of $49.99 or more will be involve charges for tracking and insurance. Buyers may request tracking and insurance for orders of less than $49.99. Payment can be made through our account at PayPal (philabooks@comcast.net) or by pre-payment by cheque or money order.
Confirm Before Ordering
Always check whether your order is in stock. It's not always possible to keep catalog items strictly up to date. Sometimes, items we thought were in inventory are sold out, awaiting restocking. By checking first, you save inconvenience; we save embarrassment. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. Contact @philabooks::booksellers via philabooks@comcast.net, or at +(00)1:267:253.1086.
Delivery & Pick Up
Cash-'n-carry sales and free pick-up services are available in Centre City, Philadelphia. To-door delivery in Centre City is also available for a modest fee.
Updated: January 2009
Free books @ Philadelphia Book ConneXion
The Philadelphia Book ConneXion, a non-profit affiliate of @philabooks::booksellers, distributes books at no cost to individuals and the school libraries. Some volumes at donated to the Philadelphia branch of the English-Speaking Union for distribution in the E-SU's book programme in India.
We accept donations of all hard-bound works of fiction and non-fiction in good condition. We pass on textbooks, encyclopediae, condensed books, and other like books.
For details regarding donations and other information, telephone +(00)1:267:253:1086, or e-mail via philabooks@comcast.net, with 'ConneXion' in the subject line.
We are not accepting monetary gifts at this time.
Updated: 2009
