Purchase Information

Reserving Items

When you add a product to your shopping basket, it will be reserved for 20 minutes. Please check out within this time to ensure your purchase or the book will be returned to stock.

Postage information

Free standard shipping on all items within the UK. Free standard overseas shipping on orders of over £200. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Additional shipping options are detailed below.

Description First Item per item (after 1st) Delivery terms
UK only First Class £0.00 £0.00 1 - 2 days
UK only Next Working Day (signed for) £6.50 £3.00 guaranteed by 1pm the following working day
(Europe, except Germany) Air Mail £24.00 £4.00 4 - 6 days
Germany (DHL) £25.00 £5.00 1 - 3 days
(USA and Canada) Air Mail £28.50 £8.50 2 - 6 days
(Rest of the World) Air Mail £28.50 £12.00 4 - 14 days
Worldwide Courier - DHL £32.00 £0.00 Most countries in 1-2 days

  • Postage and packaging are charged at cost price and include insurance.
  • We endeavour to post all orders within 24 hours of receipt.
  • Next Working Day is a UK Signed For service guaranteed by 1pm the next day.
  • Please enquire if you require postal options such as courier or signature deliveries using the space when checking out.
  • Postage prices are given for standard book sizes and weights.
  • In some instances postage for large or heavy items exceeds this amount: If your purchase will require an additional postage charge, we will contact you with details. Please be assured we will not charge your card until we have received your authority for this extra amount.
  • For time sensitive orders we offer an express fully trackable courier delivery service operated by UPS. Price advised on request or receipt of order.

General Purchase Information

All items are offered subject to being unsold. Books may be returned for any reason if done so promptly, with prior notice and on condition they arrive in the same condition as originally dispatched. All items are guaranteed to be authentic and as described.

Reciprocal trade terms apply to bona fide booksellers. Customers new to us are requested to send payment on confirmation of item availability. All goods remain the property of Lucius until payment has been received in full.

Postage and packing is extra, and is charged at cost. Any item can be viewed or collected in person at our shop. Prior notice may be required for items not stored on site.

Payment is accepted by any of the following methods:

  • Sterling Cheque made payable to 'Lucius Books'.
  • US$ Cheque (please ask for details).
  • Credit Card, Visa, Mastercard, Switch or Delta.
  • Wire transfer to our Sterling or US dollar bank account.
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