Cover rubbing, creasing and worn edges, with heavier wear around the spine and lower corners. Pages are age toned with scattered spotting.
The book pictured is the copy you’ll receive.
Tracked NZ delivery usually takes 2–3 working days. Allow extra for rural addresses and weekend orders.
Alan Villiers recounts his 1934–1936 voyage around the world aboard the Joseph Conrad. His account combines the work of handling a small square-rigged ship with encounters across the oceans, preserving the experience of deep-water sailing near the end of its commercial era.
Author-abridged Pan edition, with illustrations and charts.
Used. Cover rubbing, creasing and worn edges, with heavier wear around the spine and lower corners. Pages are age toned with scattered spotting.
A: All our books are stored, catalogued, and shipped from our bookshop in Kenepuru, Porirua.
Each listing represents a real, physical copy in stock. This is a photo of the actual book!
Orders within New Zealand usually arrive in 2-3 working days (allow extra for rural delivery). We use Aramex (Tracked), your parcel will be picked up by the Courier from our shop at 3.30pm (Monday to Friday) so if you order over the weekend, add a little extra time.
A: Yes — local pickup is available, we are at Unit 2, 55 Kenepuru Drive Porirua - we usually can have it ready within the hour.
A: Yes. Every title is pre-owned; the condition is written in the product description. If we got it wrong, or you are unhappy, let us know and we will make it right.
A: Yes, each book is photographed individually. If you want more photos, we would be more than happy to add them, just ask!
A: Each book is individually priced based on its current market value, condition, and availability. Most of our books are collectable, vintage, many are hard to find in the 'wild'. We use actual 'sold' prices as a benchmark (Trademe, Ebay & Dunbar Slone) We try to price below market average to encourage people to start to resell books as a side hustle! We love to do bulk deals, just drop us a message!