UNWIN BROTHERS, THE GRESHAM PRESS, CHILWORTH AND LONDON.
ill represent the following classes of books:—
II. Though not its main intention—thisOLD SERIESwill comprise the largest number of forbidden or “obnoxious” English books ever brought together. Of which it will represent books burnt by the Romish hierarchy under Henry VIII; Brownist, Puritan, andMartin Marprelatetracts confiscated byElizabeth’s bishops; free-speech books obnoxious to the ministers of the Stuarts; “Divine right” sermons and other works burnt by the common hangman by order of Parliament; and lastly, works rewarded by the High Commission in the Star Chamber with slit nose, branded face, or cropped ears.
⁂For further particulars, including issues to date, see current List.
CONDITIONS OF ISSUE.
1. Prepayment is obligatory.
2.ONEPriceALONEis charged to every one.
3. That Price includesFREE DELIVERYanywherethrough the post.
4. These publications canONLYbe obtained bypostalapplication to Mr.Arber. Booksellers and Shipping Agents should thereforenotbe troubled in respect to them. They cannot get them any cheaper; and must, in all fairness, charge Carriage, Commission etc., in addition to the One Price in which Mr.Arberincludesfree delivery by post. Distribution by post is also quicker (if not more certain) than any other process of delivery that booksellers etc. can command. Applications should thereforeinvariablybe madedirectto the Publisher.
5. To avoid the recurrence of small payments; any sum can be sent in advance on Deposit, and will be accounted for.
6. The accurate postal address (as if addressing a letter to one’s self) is required.
7. All packets sent outside the United Kingdom are registered.
8. Inland remittances can be made in ½d., 1d., or 1½d.PostageStamps, when under 5s. 0d.: or by Postal Orders, Notes, or crossed Cheques when above that amount.Colonial, American, and Continental remittances can be made by Colonial or International Money Orders, Notes, etc., or by Bank drafts at sight “to order.” All Postal Money Orders are to be made onSouthgatePost Office,London, N.
9. Purchasers etc. are informed from time to time of the fresh issues.
10. The wide distribution of the current Catalogues will be very helpful.
Copies will be forwarded, as demanded, for that purpose.
⁂ Under these arrangements is it alone possible continuously to produce and distribute these most important Works: for the production of which, at the cheap rates here studied, or indeed at any price at all, there is, for the most part, no inducement to the ordinary Publisher.