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What we by is determined by what our market is at any given time. Typically, we are looking for scholarly books, academic books, antiquarian books, standard titles within any area, and general fiction.

We will look at any books! We can come to your house (typically if you have over 100 titles, with some exceptions). We usually ask that you bring them to the store. While you do not need an appointment, the store owner must be present. We advise that you call first. When you call, it is very helpful to have the amount of books and some representative titles on hand. It is also be helpful to email (manchesterbythebook@gmail.com) pictures of the books you're looking to sell.

Books cannot be left in the store to be looked over later. Please call ahead to make sure Mark, the store owner, will be available to buy books.​

Below are a few guidelines for what to include so we can get the best sense of what books you are looking to sell. It is perfectly fine to have multiple books in one image.

1. Clear picture of the spines of each book.
2. Clear picture of front cover.
3. Clear picture of any condition issues.
4. Notable aspects of the book (limited edition, first edition, signed, inscribed, etc.)
5. Location of the books. Where are you from?
6. Contact information. What is the best way to contact you?

For large collections, it is helpful for us to see photographs of the spines, but there's no need to take individual photos of each volume (unless there's something particularly special you'd like to highlight).

We look forward to hearing from you!