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Solander

Centipede Press

A Centipede Press Anthology

Various

#88/300 · signed


Centipede Press fine press book

US$420asking

Fine in Fine

Condition, by component

ComponentGrade
BookFinelooks essentially new, no marks
SlipcaseFinelooks essentially new, no marks

Each part is graded on its own — the enclosure is the most damage-prone, so it never hides inside the book’s grade.

Disclosed flaws

No flaws disclosed. The macro slots remain in the photo set so any wear would be visible.

Seller

gilt_edge

New to Solander · United States

  • New to Solander

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The Shipping Pledge

gilt_edgehas signed this copy’s pledge

A signed, binding commitment for this copy: dispatched within 5 business days of cleared payment, arriving in the condition described. If it’s late or doesn’t match, that is a Goods & Services dispute you can win.

  • Dispatch ≤ 5 business days
  • Condition locked to grade
  • Tracked
  • Insured

Carrier: USPS · Signed 2026-05-25 · read the full pledge

Shipping & customs, before you buy

Ships from United States

Typical transit
7–14 business days
Indicative shipping
US$45–US$90
Import tax (buyer pays)
On arrival, see below

Printed books are zero-rated for UK VAT (0%) — a genuine advantage for book buyers. No VAT or customs duty is owed on books regardless of value. The carrier may still charge a handling/clearance fee if the parcel is held for inspection; for books this is uncommon but possible.

Threshold: £135 is the general goods threshold below which VAT is collected at checkout by the seller. Books are zero-rated, so the threshold has no practical effect on tax owed — but above £135 general goods attract import-collected VAT plus a carrier clearance fee of roughly £10–£20.

What to expect

  • Even though books are zero-rated, some carriers run parcels through customs screening, which can add 3–7 days.
  • A commercial invoice showing 'printed books' (HTS Chapter 49) helps customs release the parcel quickly.
  • USPS First Class International is cheaper but slower (up to 4 weeks) and typically untracked end-to-end; use a tracked courier for anything over US$200.
  • Currency conversion adds unpredictability to the apparent landed cost when buying in USD.

Indicative figures for a tracked, insured book parcel — confirm exact carrier rates and current tax rules before committing. Solander is non-custodial; shipping is arranged between buyer and seller.

How you pay

PayPal Goods & Services

Pay the seller directly through PayPal Goods & Services — the only PayPal option with buyer Purchase Protection. Don’t use Friends & Family — it protects no one. Solander never touches your money.

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