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A Caving Manual
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A Caving Manual
A Caving Manual by James Lovelock was published in 1969 and was the caving techniques manual of its day. Jim, as the author was better known, covers topics such as speleohistory in Britain, vertical and horizontal techniques, cave diving, cave photography (for its time, this has extensive coverage), where to find caves and plenty more. Please see the cover image and under 'Data' for details of the condition of this second-hand book.
The one copy available is assigned to UK stock. If you require a different post destination please contact us so that stock may be moved and you can place your order.
VAT is not charged on UK publications. Orders to the EU are posted without tax paid: you are responsible for VAT and any other charges on delivery
Data sheet
- Binding:
- Hardback
- Dustjacket:
- Good condition, surface scuffs, price clipped: Tear in back dj (repaired)
- Size:
- 190mm x 255mm approx
- Pages:
- 168
- Illustrations:
- Numerous, in b&w
- Publication date:
- 1981
- ISBN:
- 978-07134-19040-7
- Detailed condition:
- Pages clean, binding good, almost as new
- Condition:
- Very good
- Availability:
- One copy available. Price includes UK postage. Please contact us direct for other destinations
- Stock no:
- sh1233
- Author:
- James Lovelock
- EU delivery
- Deliveries to EU countries are despatched without tax paid. You are responsible for paying any VAT or other charges on delivery. Do not place an order if this is not accepted.
- Postage costs
- UK postage is included in the price. Additional postage costs for overseas destinations are calculated by adding the difference between UK and international postage prices
Second-hand books
As well as a detailed description of their condition, used books are assigned one of several set categories. This enables you to filter the result of any search and can also help to decide whether to make a purchase or not. If something is not clear or you simply wish for more information, please get in touch.The standard book conditions are, in descending order of quality:
Almost as new
Cover may have minor scuff marks, but is clean and unmarked. Binding is good, pages are clean; this is almost the quality of a new book.
Very good
Minor scuff marks may exist, with possible wear to corners or edges. Pages are clean unless otherwise noted, for example with an owner signature. Foxing will be noted, if present (foxing may show as spots or browning - it is an unfortunate feature found in older paper and card). Take note of the 'detailed description' under 'product details'. Descriptions are given separately for books and dustjackets, if present. Overall, 'very good' indicates a book of higher than average quality that will be a pleasure to read.
Good
Defects are more prevalent than those designated as 'very good'; the detailed description will reveal more information. In general, these books are less well cared for or show significant signs of having been read and used. They are priced accordingly.
Reading copy
Very poor quality. Defects are significant, for example binding is poor, pages are loose or other problems noted under the detailed description, such as physical damage. These books are made available for readers who only wish to have access to the text, not to sit the book proudly on a shelf alongside other volumes. The book is priced accordingly.
In all cases the cover image, unless specifically noted in the detailed description, may not be of the actual book; it represents the edition only. Additional factors to quality, such as scarcity and presence of added historical interest (a signed copy or annotations by a caver using, say, a guidebook) will also be taken into account when setting a price. These always include postage, which is increasingly high so please bear this in mind.
Non-UK orders
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