Ordering Information.
TERMS: All items are guaranteed as described and may
be returned with notice, within ten days of receipt for any reason for
refund of purchase price less postage and insurance.
Payment may
accompany your order, or we accept MC/Visa/AMEX. Please make checks payable to Kenrick A. Claflin
& Son. Prices are net, in U.S. dollars and do not include postage
or insurance. For books in general, please add
$6.00 for the first
book and $2.00 for each additional book. For other items please ask for
proper postage. Any excess postage will be returned with your
order.
We offer a 10% discount to all active
duty U. S. military personnel on most items. (Does
not apply to items that we have on consignment, which are indicated by
capitol letters before the
inventory number. ie. RA-, etc.)
Procedure to order items:
1. I suggest that you call us or
email to check
on availability of any item that you would like other than recent books. As items go quite quickly, please call and leave a message
to reserve items that you would like. I will return your call, hold the
items and await your letter or credit card information. We will also weigh
the items and advise postage.
2. You may then call or email credit
card information, or forward a check in the mail.
Most items are mailed US Priority Mail or UPS depending on
weight and destination.
Massachusetts
residents must add 6.25% sales tax.
We issue catalogues on an
occasional basis.
We are
always interested in purchasing old books or other items relating to the
Services, whether single items or entire libraries. Please call or write with a
description of items offered.
I am constantly finding additional
items, so please indicate the particular areas or stations that you might
be interested in and I will contact you as I find items. We can work with
you to locate specific items or to develop your
collection.
Restoring a lighthouse or life-saving station. or need
information about a particular wreck ? I can also research items for you.
Let me know your needs.
Thank you for
your interest and I look forward to hearing from you again.
What customers have said about us:
"I just wanted to let you know that the “Why
Worry?” fisherman plate arrived today, safe and sound. It looks
great. The post office crushed the box a bit, but your excellent
packing kept it safe. Many thanks!" Randy. Hollis, NH.
"Thank you for your quick response to our flag order. We
were very pleased with its quality." Frank. Redondo Beach, Ca.
"I received the Assistant Keeper's uniform today and I am
very pleased with the quality and the craftsmanship that went into it... I will
wear it proudly." Richard. Muncie, In.
"My shipment arrived in perfect condition. Thanks a ton, my
dad loves the mugs." George. Bear, De.
"The hat and badge arrived today and looked
wonderful." Kat. Reisterstown, MD.
"It is a rare day and time and very refreshing to do
business with someone who is truly customer oriented." Ben. Roanoke,
Va.
"I am delighted with the items that I ordered from
you." Roberta. Wadley, Ga.
"The cap arrived in fine condition. You were right, the
condition is superb for its age. Thank you for your prompt service. Dale.
Burley, Wa.
"Thanks so much for your "instantaneous"
response! What great customer service! Your customer service is
unparalleled!" Joe. South Haven, Mi.
GRADING
Below are the descriptions
which are the most accepted and used in the industry:
AS NEW or
MINT (M): The book must appear as if it had just come off the end of
the bindery, with absolutely no defects whatsoever. The dust jacket, if
issued with one, will be crisp and colors bright. The term AS NEW is
preferred, but MINT is used by many dealers.
FINE (F): While
the book itself is not the pristine AS NEW condition, it must be close,
with no defects. Any minor defects such as small tears or rubbing to the
dust jacket must be noted.
VERY GOOD (VG): Book is used and
shows some wear, but doesn’t have any pages torn, although there will be
some tears on the binding or dust jacket.
GOOD (G): The
average used book. All its pages are intact, any defects must be
described.
FAIR (FR): Book is worn, but it has all its
pages. If the endpapers and half-title pages are missing, it should be so
noted. All defects must be described.
POOR: A book that is
good for reading or research only, due to the fact some pages are soiled,
scuffed, or stained; and it might also have a loose binding and pages.
However, the rest must be complete.
EX-LIBRARY: Any copies
in this category must be described as such, regardless of
condition.
BOOK CLUB: As with the above, these editions must
also be described as such, regardless of their overall
condition.
BOOK SIZES:
Folio 13 inches or taller
8 VO/Quarto
11 - 12 inches
4 TO/Octavo 9 - 10 inches
12 Mo 7 - 8 inches
16 Mo
6 - 7 inches
24 Mo 5 - 6 inches
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Page updated March 27, 2012
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How to reach us:
Kenrick A. Claflin & Son Nautical Antiques
1227 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602
Phone (508) 792-6627
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text and illustrations on web site Ó
James W. Claflin . 03/27/2012
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