Press Gang Books
 
Exploration Books
"For the Finest collector Books on the Web"
 We specialize in books on Military, Historical, Heraldic, Martial Arts subjects.
If we don't have it, ask us and we will try to find it for you.


Rare and unique Collector books
The arms of the Marquis of Londonderry
Explore the world!

Enjoy a wonderful adventure with any of the the worlds explorers.
Explore the Jungles of Borneo, clime Everest or travel down the Nahanni by
canoe.

You can enjoy unlimited excitement and meet some of the most interesting
characters.And you won't even have to leave your library!
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Terms of Sale: Our normal shipping charge is $6 for surface shipping within North America. Heavy books and sets may cost more. Mass market paperbacks $4. Overseas shipping at cost. We guarantee safe delivery. Types of Payment Accepted: Certified Cheque or Money order.

Return Policy: All books returnable for any reason within 10 days of receipt. If not as described we will refund postage as well as the cost of book.

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We are a new online shop based in Sidney,Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Canada. We take pride in our books and offer you high levels of service and customer satisfaction.

A sample of our Exploration & Other Books

The War Office
MANUAL OF MAP READING AND FIELD SKETCHING 1921 London: Published By His Majesty's Stationary Office, 1921. Official Copy issued with army orders for November 1921. (Issued by Command of the Army Council...signed by H.J.Creedy.) Book Good Plus. 232pp+1 unpaginated. The contents offer twenty-two chapters: "Map Readings".."Principles of Survey".."The Use of Aeroplane Photographs".."Approximate Determination of True North and Night Marching," etc, etc. Appendices and a list of plates provided (32). Seventy-five figures present. Numerous pull-out maps..some in color..all present and in excellent condition..no tears..no foxing. Red cloth boards with black title print to front board and spine. Boards show soiling..darkened spine..title print to spine clear. No ownership markings.

Price: US$ 75.50

 

Lewis, A.C.
NAHANNI REMEMBERED NuWest Press. 1st ed. 248pp., Softcover issued without d.j.
black & white pictures and map. Al Lewis and Harry Vandaele were considered legends in their own time for surviving the great South Nahanni River at its most turbulent time-spring breakup

Price: US$ 20.00

Borneo

 

Pelton, Robert Young,
FIELDING'S BORNEO The Adventurous Guide to the Island of Borneo, Covering Brunei,
Kalimantan, Sabah, and Sarawak (Fielding Travel Guides, series) Illustrated by Color Photographs Redondo Beach, CA: Fielding Worldwide, Incorporated, 1995. Paperback. Very Good. First Edition.
Used. 8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" tall. light curling to front wrap. ISBN:1569520267


Price: US$ 6.50

Five Black Ships
PONCE DE LEON, Napoleon Baccino
FIVE BLACK SHIPS
New York:
Helen & Kurt Wolff/Harcourt Brace & Co. 1994. Cloth. Fine/Fine. In Mylar First U.S. Edition. 8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" tall. 347pp. A novel of Magellan translated by Nick Caistor. The author's first novel. ISBN:0151562962

Price: US$ 19.00
The Old West Road
OLDFIELD, J.E.
THE OLD WEST ROAD Sidney, B.C.
Peninsula Printers 1998
First . Edition. Soft cover 6"x 9" tall. 89pp.
This story describes people, places and times on Southern Vancouver Island during the years of the Great Depression. It is told from the perspective of
a member of a pioneer family and includes an intimate view of Norfolk Lodeg, a historic Saanich home.

Price: US$ 12.00
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