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Quintin's Local History Centre
and
Family History Centre

All Quintin Publications CD-ROMs are Mac and Windows compatible.

Program | Scope | Benefits | Costs | Rationale and Methodology | Fully Searchable CD-ROMs | Quality | Production Time | Research | Delivery | Order Inquiries | CancellationReturns | List your book | Sell your book | Have a book scanned | Book and CD production |
Local Histories Catalog | Family Histories Catalog | More Information | Non-Payment

Program

This service - Quintin's Local and Family History Centre - is an extensive collection of custom- produced genealogical books (family and town histories as well as all types of vital records)  reprinted on demand for the amateur and professional genealogist. What makes this service unique is the fact that you have your choice of either printed version or electronic version (CD). All CD-ROMs produced by Quintin Publications are in PDF® format.  Each CD-ROM contains actual page images of the book. Unless stated to the contrary they are not text searchable but if you will allow us some time we will OCR it for you for free. Each CD-ROM includes Acrobat Reader® which is the program needed to read these CD-ROMs.  All CD-ROMs are both PC and MAC compatible.


SEARCHABLE
CD

Some, but not all, of our CDs from Quintin's Local and Family History Centre can be made into fully searchable CD-ROMS. This is done on a case-by-case basis depending on the quality of the original scan. Using Adobe Acrobat's Paper Capture program we are able, in most cases, to attain an accuracy rate of 95%. The degree of accuracy is dependant on the quality of the printing of the original book.  The "Capturing" process can take a bit of time so we ask for your patience. 

Quality

Quintin Publications makes every effort to create our products from the best available original. Some of our products are made from photocopies. Please note that some of the titles will have handwritten marginal notes which only serve to enhance the value of the book.  In most cases these are present on the printed and electronic versions. In rare cases there are missing pages in the original books. We normally use our other sources to locate these pages and, when found, will either send you the missing pages or replace your product. The reproduction of  photos depend entirely on how they were originally printed. Line drawings and maps usually reproduce well. Most of our products are scanned from original copies including color coats-of-arm. Others are scanned from photocopies, microfilm or microfiche of varying quality acceptable by most. We do not produce copies that are not readable. 

Scope

Quintin's Local and Family History Centre is proud to offer a constantly growing collection of thousands of genealogical titles including family histories, town histories and vital records of all types. 
  • Thanks to an aggressive acquisitions policy and our network of strategic partnerships, Quintin Publications is able to offer an extensive catalog of long out-of-print and hard-to-find genealogical and historical titles. 
  • Browse our catalog (currently containing only Family Histories - Local History catalog is in the planning stage) to view our ever increasing list of important titles
  • Custom photocopies or CDs are not returnable for reasons 
    other than damage
    .

Benefits

All books or CDs ordered through Quintin's Local and Family History Centre are custom produced for you when you select from our extensive catalog of genealogical titles. Can't find a book you need? Thanks to Quintin Publications your search might be over and that elusive title is now in print and available to all!
  • Each printed volume is printed on acid-free paper , designed to last a lifetime. Plastic spiral binding is standard and free. Library (hardcover) binding can be done ($20.00 additional per volume, add 3 weeks to production time) at your request. Please note that some of the titles will have handwritten marginal notes which only serve to enhance the value of the book.  In most cases these are present on the printed and electronic versions. The reproduction of  photos depend entirely on how they were originally printed. Line drawings and maps usually reproduce well. Most of our products are scanned from original copies including color coats-of-arm. Others are scanned from photocopies of varying quality acceptable by most. We do not produce copies that are not readable. There is a minimum price of $10.95 for each printed, spiral bound volume. 

Rationale 
and
Methodology

As a young boy I often thought of being able to turn on the TV and read any or all the books in the Library of Congress!  Far fetched idea at best.... in 1955!! With the coming of computers and advanced digital technology it is now not only possible but a reality. To this end Quintin Publications has devoted much time and effort. 

Because of our location we have access to some of the academic and genealogical world's best libraries. As a result we are able to continue to produce 100's of new CD-ROMs and custom photocopies each month. This program has succeeded so well we constantly have a 6 to 8 week backlog of orders.

When this idea was first conceived we gave much thought as to how to make these items available through our website. Should be begin scanning books at random hoping that someone, someday would order one? Should we list as many books as possible, wait for an order and then process the book?  We decided on the later as more cost efficient and allowing a greater number of products to be listed. 

Please keep in mind we do not physically have possession of all our listings. This listing you see is a combination of books that we have, or have access to through local libraries. If you are the first to order a particular book or CD it is probable that you will have a 6 to 8 week wait. If you are the second or subsequent person to order it you will not have to wait because the first person who ordered it has already done that for you! 

How do I know if this item is ready for immediate delivery?  Books that have already been processed (as of 24 Sept 2007 - 10,174 genealogies and counting!) may be found are located on our parent site Quintin Publications. This database is updated weekly. 

Costs Production Time

Since all of the titles offered through Quintin's Local and Family History Centre are custom produced for your order. If a title has not already been processed (digitized by Quintin Publications [see above paragraph]) we ask an average of 40 working days to fulfill each request. This time will allow us to produce a quality assured product for you. CDs usually go out within 3 working days and photo duplications usually in 10-12 days.
  • Printed Version. The cost of each custom-produced title is little more than it would cost to photocopy each volume - only 11¢ per page ( 9¢ per page for books over 1,000 pages)  for a professionally photocopied volume. A 250 page book would cost you only $27.50. There is a minimum price of $10.95 per title. We think that you'll agree that's a reasonable price for custom printing of an out-of-print title. 

  • Digital Version.  If you prefer to have your chosen title on CD-ROM, the cost is only 5¢ per pageThere is a minimum price of $10.95 per title.  
  • Unpriced Items:  In several cases it was  impossible to determine an accurate price for a genealogy because of a lack of bibliographic information. In general, these  books can run from 10 pages to more than 900 pages per volume. Such genealogies are priced with  "XXX". By ordering these items you agree to pay the per page cost of the volume(s) based upon the pricing structure as explained above. Because of the peculiarities of our online "shopping cart" the prices for these items turn up as "Free" on the shopping cart. Please be advised that these books and CD-ROMS are not free. 
  • Price Adjustments. Most genealogies and histories contain unnumbered pages of  photos, illustrations, 5-generation charts, etc. We have no way of knowing how many of these pages exist in each volume, and, as such, are not listed accurately in the pricing of many of our books. We will adjust the final price of the book to reflect the true number of pages (images) in your selection. In most cases this will only amount to a few dollars but in some rare cases there can be several hundred additional pages of photos and charts. Prices are always subject to change without notice.

Discounts: Quantity discounts are applicable to Quintin Publications titles only. Items published by other companies are indicated with an asterisk (*) after the item number.

All discounts will be calculated when your order is processed for shipping. Discounts will also be granted for multiple copies of the same item.  All discounts are applied when shipment is made. 

Order 3 - 5 items (printed or digital)            10% discount 
Order 6 to 10 items (printed or digital)        12% discount
Order 11 or more (printed or digital)           15% discount

Inquiries

Having had the benefit of a Catholic education ( all good nuns, no knuckle banging or terrorizing, no molestation etc) I was taught that there was a correct way to inquire (complain) about something and an incorrect way. I was told that it is always less offensive to begin your statement with something such as; "I think a mistake was made" or, "would it be possible for you to look into my order". This always gets our attention. We often get "WHERE IS MY BOOK, YOU CHARGED ME (of course, we never charge a card before the item is shipped but obviously the customer never read this page!) FOR IT AND I DON'T HAVE IT. THIS IS A SCAM" This is unkind and uncalled for. Please keep this in mind. 

Library
Binding
*
UPDATED*
(10/7/05)

Library Binding (hard binding) is available for any custom photo duplication. The price for each volume is $20.00 and will require an additional 4 weeks production time. To order books with this type of cover please place a note in the Special Instructions section of the order form and just ask for Library Binding: Please select your choice of color from the following.


Red


Black


Blue

* Digital swatches are not exact color matches to the actual products. 

Research

Due to lack of manpower and time Genealogical Publications cannot perform any research whatsoever in any book listed in the Quintin's Local and Family History Centre. We suggest that you visit the Family History Library and search for the desired title as you will find more useful information about most of our titles. 

Delivery

Domestic  
CD-ROM.
Unless otherwise requested we ship all CD-ROM only orders by United States Postal Service First Class Mail. . This is usually the fastest way and the least expensive. Unlike UPS, we have no way of tracking the whereabouts of in-transit First Class Mail. This mail is usually delivered in 1 to 3 days but can take longer to the West Coast. Please do not report a missing shipment until 10 working days have elapsed since your order was shipped.

Custom Photocopy. Books are normally sent by MEDIA MAIL unless requested otherwise or the address given is a Post Office Box. UPS shipments can be tracked in-transit. Media Mail normally takes 1-3 weeks to deliver but it can take longer.  Please do not report a missing shipment until 20 working days have elapsed since your order was shipped.

Canada
CD-ROM or Custom Photocopy . Shipped by Air Mail as this is the least expensive manner. Keep in mind that shipments of books (heavy) to Canada is expensive.

Overseas
CD-ROM or Custom Photocopy . Shipped by Global Priority Air Mail (3-8 days with no guarantee that they will be delivered by that time). For CD-ROMS this price is usually less than $9.00. Books are heavy and Global Priority packages, especially to Australia,  are very expensive. Please expect this or request surface shipment which can take 2 months or more. Abnormal delays at customs of the destination country are not unheard of. 

Cancellation or Order

We at Quintin Publications go through a great deal of work bringing our customers the best possible products.
 
Once order is submitted customer has until open of business the following day (M-T 9AM to 5PM F 10AM to 5PM EST) to cancel in writing (email sales@quintinpublications.com or fax 904-375-1115) containing order number and full name

Returns

Because of the nature of the product - custom made photocopies and CD-ROMs from Quintin's Family History Centre and the upcoming Quintin's Local History Centre are not returnable unless damaged. All damaged items will be replaced at no cost to you.

List Your Book

Do you own the copyright on an out-of-print genealogical title? Do you have copies of out-of-print family genealogies not listed on our site? Quintin's Local and Family History Centre provides the perfect opportunity to get your work back in print.  Please call us for details

Want to Sell your Book on our Site?

Quintin Publications is always interested in adding new titles to our ever-growing catalog. If you have produced or published a genealogical title, whether it be book or CD-ROM, we will happily list it on our site at no charge to you.  

We would be happy to do the following for you and your book:

  • List it on our website with an appropriate, professional description which may include a scan of the cover for added effect.
  • Assign a free ISBN number to each title if one does not exist assuring inclusion in Books-in-Print an international clearing house for listing new publications and more importantly giving your title exposure to every library and most bookstores in not only the United States and Canada but, indeed, the entire World! Libraries and bookstores will have a quick and easy method of not only finding your title but ordering it!
  • Warehouse, sell , and distribute your book through Quintin Publications -  "America's Genealogy Store"  

Have a Title
not
Listed Here?
 

Genealogists the world-over seem to have one common thread - books! Do you have one or more interesting titles that are not in our catalog? Would you like to make them available for others through Quintin's Local and Family History Centre ?  Please give us a call at 1-904-375-1113

Wish to Have a 
Book/CD
Produced?

Books. Do you or your organization wish to have a book printed? Published? Quintin Publications might be in a position to help. We can be of help if your publication falls within the following guidelines:
  • A production run of no more than 3,000 copies
  • Size no greater than 8 1/2" by 11". 
  • Camera-ready copy only. This means that the manuscript is ready for making masters. 

Quintin Publications offers:

  • Quick turn around (usually 4 weeks or less!) 
  • Perfect binding. 
  • Free full color laminated cover quantities of  50 or more with a page length of at least 150 pages 

We are most anxious to discuss any such project with you. We are sure you will find our price list to be most attractive for short-run printing. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

CD. Whether you want 1 or 10,000 Genealogical Publications has the knowledge and experience to turn your book into a CD-ROM in a timely and professional manner. Production and duplication requirements vary widely from client to client. We would recommend that you contact us to discuss your project. At this time we are only accepting CD products within the discipline of history or genealogy. 

More Information

Many customers have asked questions concerning the contents of many of our products. Many of these questions concern the particular families discussed in the books. Time does not permit us to do any research of this type. A good source of information concerning our titles contents is the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. We recommend that you go to this site as it will probably answer most of your questions.

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