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Solander

Arion Press

An Arion Press Classic

Various

Subscriber copy

Arion Press fine press book

US$1,300asking

Fine, in publisher's box

Condition, by component

ComponentGrade
BookFine— looks essentially new, no marks

Letterpress crisp; unhandled.

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

marginalia

On Solander since the preview opened · United States

  • Long-standing
  • Packs to Standard
Listings completed
24
Condition accuracy
98% condition-accurate
Full seller profile — shipping, packing & ratings →

The Shipping Pledge

marginaliahas signed this copy’s pledge

A signed, binding commitment for this copy: dispatched within 2 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 ≤ 2 business days
  • Condition locked to grade
  • Packed to the Standard
  • Tracked
  • Insured

Carrier: USPS Priority / UPS · Signed 2026-05-01 · 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.

Trade buyers: PayPal’s protection may not cover purchases intended for resale.