Books for sale ~ how to order

Our stock lists are available here as pdf files which can be viewed onscreen or downloaded on to your computer to be read later. The lists are updated periodically as our stock lists change. If you have any problems accessing the pdfs please contact us and we can send them in another format. 

The list is divided into sections and books are listed with details of the author, title, year of publication/edition and a brief assessment of their condition. All books are in a nice condition, largely reflected by their age, and many recent titles are 'as new'. Generally previous owner’s signatures/addresses, gift inscriptions, bookplates and price clipped dust jackets are not noted. Details of the books contents are not listed, so if you would like more information about this, or if you have any other questions about any books of interest, please contact us. 

          

STOCK LIST - October 2026 - click here

REDUCED LIST - October 2026 - click here

Are you looking for a particular title? 

With a regular turnover of stock, we are happy to look out for that elusive title that you are searching for and we can carry out book searches. Wants lists are welcomed and if a book is found it will be offered with a price, including postage, with no obligation to buy. 

Books wanted ~ do you have books to sell?

We are always looking to buy in stock covering all aspects of natural history and can offer a cash price or a part-exchange value. We would be pleased to receive a list of any books you have to sell either with your asking price or we can make an offer. Books should be in a very good/fine condition with dust wrappers where issued. For larger collections we can usually travel to view / collect - for smaller collections we make an allowance for delivery.

How to Order / Payment Options:

1: Contact us to check that the book(s) are still available - by email, telephone or post. We will reply with a price (including delivery) or will advise you if they have been sold. 

2: Once we have replied to you, please confirm that you would like to place the order and we will send you an invoice. 

3: The book(s) will be reserved for seven days to await your payment... they will be dispatched once your payment has cleared. 

We accept payment by the following methods (the details will be on the invoice sent to you): 

1: Bank transfer (BACS - preferred method). 

2: UK£ cheque, postal order or bank draft. 

3: Paypal. 

4: Credit/debit card over the phone - THIS OPTION IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. 

Delivery costs: WITHIN the UK 

Please let us have your post code so that we can check the correct postage rates [courier charges may be higher for services to Channel Islands / Northern Ireland / Scottish Highlands & Islands]. 

The cost of delivery will be added to your invoice. If you are passing through the Morpeth-Ashington area of Northumberland (NE61), books may be collected from us by arrangement. For small parcels up to 2.0kg or medium parcels weighing 2.0kg-20kg (size restrictions may apply) we use the Royal Mail's 48-hour Tracked Service (but low weight/low value items may be sent by Royal Mail's 2nd Class untracked Service). For larger/heavier parcels (20kg+) we use a Courier Service through our account with www.interparcel.com (usually sent, depending on the weight, by Parcelforce48 but other couriers may be used). 

Our standard delivery rates to UK addresses:  

1: Large Letter, up to 750g (Royal Mail)... £3.00 (max) 

2: Small Parcel, under 2.0kg (Royal Mail)... £4.00 

3: Medium Parcel, 2kg-10kg (Royal Mail)... £8.00 

4: Medium Parcel, 10kg-20kg (Royal Mail)... £12.00 

5: Large Parcel, exceptionally large or heavy over 20kg (Courier)... £ to be advised 

Delivery by courier services (within the UK):

1: A telephone number is required to enable us to book the courier. 

2: Once booked we will advise you when the parcel will be picked up from us and the expected delivery date. Standard deliveries usually take around 3-5 working days (after pick up) to arrive. Next day deliveries (after pick up) are possible at an additional cost. 

3: Deliveries can be made at any time during the day and you may be required to sign for the parcel (if you miss the delivery, the parcel may be left in a porch, a secure location, with a neighbour or you may have to arrange another delivery time with the courier). 

4: Most courier services are tracked (but the quality of the service can vary!) - you can contact us if you require an update. 

Delivery costs: OVERSEAS

We regularly send books overseas but please be aware that the cost of doing so can be expensive... especially outside of the EU.  In the first instance it is advisable to contact us so that we can advise you of the services available and their cost. In general, if a parcel weighs under 2kg we will use the Royal Mail's standard international service. For parcels over 2kg we may use Royal Mail's standard international service or a courier service. Please note some destinations, i.e. Europe, come with tracking, but destinations outside of Europe are generally not tracked but we can quote a price for a tracked service). 

PLEASE BE AWARE: if any customs duties or additional courier charges are incurred within the receiving country these are the responsibility of the BUYER and will need to be paid locally. 

Delivery by courier services (to non-UK addresses):

1: A telephone number is required to enable us to book the courier. 

2: Delivery dates vary widely depending on the service used and the destination country. 

3: Deliveries can be made at any time during the day and you may be required to sign for the parcel (if you miss the delivery, the parcel may be left in a porch, a secure location, with a neighbour or you may have to arrange another delivery time with the courier). 

4: Most courier services are tracked (but the quality of the service can vary!) - you can contact us if you require an update. 

Please note: 

  • All books remain the property of Calluna Books until payment is received in full. 
  • Any books not as described may be returned to us within 14-days for a full refund (but please contact us first before returning them). 
  • Once a parcel is in the hands of the Royal Mail or a courier, any advised delivery times are for guidance only - Calluna Books have no control on exactly when they will be delivered.

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Calluna Books are pleased to offer here a catalogue issued by Steve Holliday that specialises in bird reports & journals
( if you are interested in anything from this catalogue contact Steve directly:  birdreports@hotmail.co.uk ) 

BIRD REPORTS & JOURNALS

Catalogue No 139 - August 2026 - click here

After some consideration, Steve has decided to wind down on the main birding journals (British Birds, Birding World etc) side of things and to refocus on what he can offer in the future i.e. bird reports, less well-known journals etc. 

"I have, for several years, been helping collectors find those sought-after birding journals and bird reports. My aim has been to not make a loss during this time and to find good homes for those unwanted journals e.g. by making numerous donations to various individuals. Going forward, I will be maintaining a catalogue for reference purposes (see latest pdf attached), showing which reports & journals are available but I am also happy to try and assist in finding obscure reports and the like.
 
I will maintain a ‘wants list’ should you be seeking anything specific but, I will, in the main, not be purchasing any of the established journals, such as British Birds, Birding World, BTO Bird Study and The Ibis. I am however happy to be contacted should you require any help & advice on how to dispose of unwanted bird reports and the less mainstream journals." 

Steve Holliday 

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