Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA

Arroyo Seco Books, Pasadena, Member IOBA

Post Office Box 94292
Pasadena, CA, U.S.A. 91109

+1 626-372-3863

Joined August 25, 1999

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About this seller

We offer about 26,000 used books in all fields, including physics, art, philosophy, social science, history, literature, science fiction, etc. We stock modern and antiquarian prints and other art. Most items are listed in 100 catalogs, titled by subject matter, and available on this site. We purchase interesting private libraries. Member of IOBA. Shipping by US media mail at stated rates but large or heavy items may require additional postage. Shipments valued over $200 may be sent with insurance, and/or with signature confirmation, required. International shipments sent only by insured USPS mail (Priority Mail or Priority Express Mail or Express Guaranteed). Sales within California and many other states are subject to sales tax. International shipments may be subject to Customs duties or fees and/or VAT, which are the responsibility of the buyer. Postage will not be refunded for items returned as "package not accepted"; please review your order for correct addressing. Contact: Stephen Clauser, 626-372-3863.

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Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.
Seller catalogs

Science History of Science, and Philosophy of Scie

Primarily 1875-1985, many in first or best editions.
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Science Fiction, some selections from our stock

Science Fiction, primarily first printings circa 1926-1985, often in exceptional condition, many signed. We have a large stock of SF pulp magazines 1928-1975, including long early runs.
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Terms of Sale

  1. All items are guaranteed to be fully described as to condition, with defects noted. Items are returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt, or later by mutual agreement; for returned items, prior telephone or e-mail notice is required, as well as proper packing and, if appropriate, insurance. When items are found to not be as described, we will pay reasonable return shipping costs from the country to which we originally sent the item or, if returned from the US, the actual return postage...
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Shipping Terms

Postage, handling and insurance are extra, at estimated cost and processing fee. Shipment at standard rates is for small to standard sized books via media mail within U.S., or via Priority Mail envelope overseas, with tracking. Standard shipping costs are based on books of standard size with shipping weight of 4 pounds or less; if a book order is heavier or oversized, extra shipping costs may be charged. Non-standard and higher-valued international shipments are charged estimated postage and shipping costs, including full insurance for all shipments valued over $200. The full purchase price is always indicated on the Customs statement.