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Phone: 319 351-3166
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“... the cookbook I ordered is on point and peachalicious!
Thank you!"
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Anne D.
October 5, 2023
Oklahoma
"... Also, can confirm, the previous peaches cookbook is a winner.
The first recipe came out exactly as indicated, which is not always the case
especially with small press or self-published."
Anne D.
October 13, 2023
Oklahoma
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“I just received the book in excellent condition. Thank you!
Your shipping and customer service has been impeccable."
Ted W.
August 11, 2022
Illinois
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“Thank you for honoring my desire to get this book quickly.
Of the four books I ordered at the same time,
paying premium shipping for them all,
you are the only bookseller to comply.
I appreciate your professionalism and wish you much success."
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A.T. Lynne
September 21, 2019
South Dakota
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“Placed an international order.
Jeff was absolutely fantastic and kept in constant contact until the safe delivery of my book.
I am extremely happy with my purchase and highly recommend The Captains Book Shoppe."
Jennifer Roberts
April 30, 2019
Canberra, Australia
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"This company knows the value of rare and old books
and it shows in the care that is taken
in the packaging and shipping.
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The communication after my order was placed was wonderful
and there were no questions about when I would get my ordered book.
Will be doing more business with your company and recommending your business to everyone."
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Jimmy Thomas
July 17, 2017
Lumberton, Texas
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“My husband purchased 1st edition Harry Potter books
to replace books I lost during a military move.
I was completely shocked to see each book
individually wrapped to protect the dust covers
and they were packaged specifically to prevent any damage.
The box was taped EXTREMELY well to prevent damage.
They were in excellent condition
and looked as if they had never even been opened
and I am assuming they weren't based on condition.
Zero damage occurred in transit.
I couldn't be happier.
Most 1st editions of the Harry Potter series are in terrible condition
with dog eared pages and cracked spines.
These were perfect.
They also were NOT book club editions and were in fact the edition that was released in stores.
(Most copies I found on my own were Book Club editions and I didn't want this edition,
I wanted actual first editions and that is exactly what I received, First Editions.)”
Rebecca Marie
December 29, 2019
Oklahoma
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Showroom is Open:
Monday: 12 Noon - 5 PM
Tuesday: 12 PM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 12PM - 5 PM
Thursday: 12 PM - 5 PM
Friday: 12PM - 5 PM
Saturday: 10AM - 2 PM
Sunday: Closed
Showroom is closed on major holidays.
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1570 South First Avenue
Suite H
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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(319) 512-3166
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The Captain's Book Shoppe
uses the
"Independent Online Booksellers Association" (IOBA)
Condition Definitions and standards.
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IOBA CONDITION DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS:
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AS NEW; FINE; MINT: Without faults or defects.
NEAR FINE: a book approaching FINE (or AS NEW or MINT) but with a couple of very minor defects or faults, which must be noted.
[NOTE: From here on, there may be “+ (Plus)” or “- (Minus)” in a grade, which will mean that it is above the grade noted but not quite to
the next higher grade for “+”, and that it is below the grade noted but not quite to the next lower grade for “-“, i.e., Very Good + (or Plus)/Very Good – (or Minus). Which means the book is better than Very Good and the dust jacket grade is less than Very Good.]
VERY GOOD: A book showing some signs of wear. Any defects or faults must be noted.
GOOD: The average used book that is totally complete (as issued) and intact. Any defects must be noted.
FAIR: A worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title page, etc. Any defects or faults must be noted.
POOR or READING COPY: A book that is sufficiently worn that its only merit is the complete text, which must be legible. Any missing maps or plates must be noted. May be soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted, and may have loose joints, hinges, pages, etc.
EX-LIBRARY: Must always be designated as such no matter what the condition of the book.
BOOK CLUB: Must always be noted as such no matter what the condition of the book.
BINDING COPY: A book in which the text block, including illustrations, is complete but the binding is lacking, or in such poor condition it is beyond realistic restoration efforts.
REMAINDER MARKS, BOOKPLATES, PREVIOUS OWNER’S NAME: These are faults and must always be noted, if they apply.
Additional book terminology can be located at the IOBA website at:
https://www.ioba.org/pages/resources/book-terminology/
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Shipping Information.
Tracking numbers for all U.S. domestic shipments. Standard domestic delivery time is generally 3 - 11 days (weather dependent.)
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Next day air is available upon request. Call us for rates.
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If you have a question about shipping transit times and wish to do a cost comparison concerning speed versus cost, please call us:
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(319) 351-3166
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International customers may wish to email at jeffrey@captainsbookshoppe.onmicrosoft.com.
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