Used Books at Dove

We keep an appealing selection of used books on hand which falls into 3 groups:

1. In-print books -- which we offer at lower prices than new copies, even at our normal discount prices.
2. Out-of-print, yet standard works still in common use and commonly referenced.
3. Very rare out-of-print books. Although we are not primarily interested in antiquarian books, there are many classics that are very hard to obtain and we scour the world for these as time and opportunity allow.

7 Day Used Book Return Policy.

You have 7 days to decide if you agree with our condition assessment and description. As book buyers ourselves, we know how hesitant we might be to buy if we couldn't return books if they were not as described. This policy does not apply to used book(s) ordered in error or other non-condition reasons.

Getting the Books You Want

We put new stock out continually … usually every day. Rare books are always sold quickly. You have two ways to keep track of new arrivals.

1. Check the 'New Arrivals' listings. You can display the new arrivals by entry date and see exactly when books were added to our stock.
2. Subscribe to our email list and make sure that you do not opt-out of Used Book offers. You'll get notices of new arrivals, at times including detailed listings of the books and information on price reductions and special shipping discounts.
3. Want List Service We keep a want list for customers who would like us to search more aggressively for their most needed titles. For more information on this service click here.

We have structured our site so that if someone orders a used book, it disappears to other viewers. This helps to eliminate frustration, and helps to ensure that all the books you see are really available to you.

If you order used books via telephone or email you may miss some of the books you want. This is because they continue to be available for sale to others until we can process your order in our office, which might be the next business day. Ordering used books through the web site is the safest way to be sure you get the books you want.

Occasionally you may see a used book displayed on the site and place it in your shopping cart, yet when you receive your email confirmation, you see that the book you ordered has been cancelled. This is a rare occurrence, but can happen if another shopper has placed an order for the identical book just before your checkout. (This also applies to limited markdown items.)

Sell your used books to Dove

We buy academic books in any quantity. Whether you want to free up shelf-space or sell your entire library we are an important resource for you.

For small-medium lists.

• We pay among the highest prices in the industry, usually much higher than a general used bookstore.
• We can offer cash or credit as you wish.
• We pay the cost of media-mail shipping unless we specify otherwise.

To obtain a quotation on a used book list, remember to specify whether you’d like cash or trade.

Send a letter of inquiry if you like, or list your books and send it via the mail or as an attachment via email to the address below.

For larger collections, we have several different options and services.

• In most cases, we will travel to your location to assess your books.
• We can, if justified, arrange for your books to be picked up at your house or office.
• We can sometimes arrange for the sale of your entire library via our institutional contacts.
• Depending on your wishes, we can offer your books grouped and identified as your personal collection.
• We have other plans that can allow you to keep a greater portion of the revenue generated through the sale of your books.

Since there are so many possible options and ways we can be of service with larger libraries the best way to begin is to have some preliminary discussions. Once we have a good idea what and where your books are we can custom tailor a purchase plan to best meet your needs. A simple letter or email will start the process.

Email: Book Buyer at Dove