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Ramona on Jan 16, 2021
5 out of 5 starsIt was very well packaged and arrived quickly . I've been looking for this item to replace since the 80's . I love it. Thank you so much .
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Nathan on Jan 4, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAn impressive, curated collection of quality books – and with the personal, detail-oriented service that exceeded my expectations. Couldn't be happier with my purchases and will definitely be returning for more. Many thanks!
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Michelle on Jan 2, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful book! Natalie is such a sweetheart and always helps me with whatever I ask! Love her books!
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Mary on Jan 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsExactly as described and shipped quickly and carefully. Happy to introduce this title to a new generation.
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Chad on Dec 31, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful book. Arrived exactly as pictured and shipped with care. This is the second time I’ve purchased from this store and will do so again!
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Eve on Dec 29, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThis item was the perfect Christmas gift for my fiance who is a book collector. It shipped on time, and it was in great condition especially considering the book's date. Natalie is awesome! I will be back to shop!
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jacqueroseo on Dec 24, 2020
5 out of 5 starsArrived before Christmas and in quality packaging that ensured a safe transit for such a fragile book. Thank you so much, I am very happy with this first edition.
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Andrew on Dec 23, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe magazine is beautiful and shipped fast, I would buy from this seller again. Thank you!
About themodernfirst
You won't find an association copy of the Mayflower Compact on our shelves, but you will find a refined mélange of collectible modern literature. We have thousands of titles in the fields of fiction, poetry, philosophy, history, art, science, biography, and more. We ship all of our books in boxes and we always pay for shipping* If you don't see the title you want, let us know—we probably have it in our inventory.
*excluding international or expedited orders
Shop members
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Brian
Book Buyer
Brian manages acquisitions and appraisals. His favorite book question is, "Have you read all these books?" The answer is yes. He has.
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Cozey Bones
Book Scout
Cozey bones, with his keen senses and urbane sensibilities, relentlessly tracks down the finest first edition quarry.
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Natalie
Customer Service, Marketer
Natalie is the smiling face behind The Modern First's customer service and marketing departments. She is happy to field any questions you may have about our shop and/or our books, Natalie is really into Botticelli and the player piano right now.
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Zobert
Guru
Zobert provides the office with a zen like, magisterial aura that is vital to our work here at The Modern First.
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for: