The pair were packed extremely well. Not only were they in really tough cardboard packaging but within they were also covered in bubble wrap. I know the bubble wrap seems an obvious addition however as most book collectors would be aware this is not the norm. Many booksellers deem cardboard packaging enough protection leaving the book to slide around inside resulting in random damage during transit. Perhaps they should take a leaf from these two booksellers; no damage occurred here.
The first book is a US paperback of Kim Sherwood's "Double Or Nothing" which was the opening novel in her Double-O trilogy. I purchased this book through Reading's Books here in Australia. Not the cheapest source of this edition but I knew I could trust them. Published by William Morrow with an ISBN 9780063236523.
The second book is also by Kim Sherwood, a UK hardback of "A Spy Like Me" published by Hemlock Press. This is the second and latest in her aforementioned trilogy. I purchased this edition online from Topping & Company Books in the UK. This edition is also signed by the author which makes it even more exciting. It has an ISBN 9780008495435. I think the cover looks fantastic too.
And finally, here's the two together:
