Climbing Complete Reference by Child Greg (24 results)

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. VG+ in glossy illustrated wrappers, as issued. Oversized paperbound publication. 264 pp. Covers lightly rubbed with scattered surface scratches. Spine tight, square, uncreased. Interior very clean, bright. No marks. Very nice reading/reference copy.

Condition: Good. illustrated edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Climbing: The Complete Reference This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

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Condition: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Flat signed by the author on the title page. Text and images unmarked. Boards show small bumps to corners and edges. Light soiling to page block edges. The dust jacket is shelf worn with two short edge tears and light handling, in a mylar cover. Signed by Author.…

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. This book is a comprehensive and visually rich guide that spans the full spectrum of climbing disciplinesfrom alpine ice to indoor walls. Soft Cover, slight curling on corner, clean unmarked pages.

1997 Child, Greg (ed) CLIMBING: THE COMPLETE REFERENCE TO ROCK, ICE AND INDOOR CLIMBING NY: Facts on File, c1995 264pp, 4to, b/w ill and photos, new softcover.

Hardcover, in dust jacket. dj. First edition, first printing. Signed by Child on the title page. Fine in fine dust jacket, in mylar cover. Signed.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. translation edition. 339 pages. Spanish language. 11.00x8.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. Facts On File Inc, 1997. 1st Edition . New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 22.2 x 1.9 x 28.6 cm- Climbing: The Complete Reference is an indispensable guide for those fascinated by the image of an individual standing at the edge of the world, amateurs looking to familiarize themselves with the sport and its history, and experts searching for a one-stop source of facts and information. Compiled by Greg Child, a seasoned climber and expert in the field, this fact-filled guide features more than 1,000 extensively, cross-referenced A-to-Z entries that: -- Define the equipment unique to the sport, including pitons, parapentes, birdbeaks, bolts, and skyhooks -- Provide detailed definitions of all terms, such as anchor, belay, bailing up, dinner-plating, objective danger, and self-arrest -- Distinguish all types of climbing, from aid climbing, bouldering, and ice climbing to mountaineering, sport climbing, and solo climbing -- Explore the great peaks and mountain ranges of the world, including the Andes, the Matterhorn, K2, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Mont Blanc, as well as the major rock-climbing cliffs -- Offer biographical information on individuals who made significant contributions, including Sir Edmund Hillary (the first man to reach the summit of Mount Everest) and Stacy Allison (the first American woman to reach the top of Mount Everest) -- Identify the best places to climb in all 50 states and many other countries, including Kenya, Kashmir, and Britain -- Interpret technical jargon and foreign terminology -- Detail proper safety precautions -- Explain the international rating system that measure the comparative difficulties of climbs. Climbing also includes eighty photographs and line drawings that detail different types of equipment, techniques, andfamous peaks. Three appendices illustrate terms used to describe mountains and glaciers, identify standard climbing symbols and abbreviations, and display the international rock climbing rating systems by country. 304 pp.…

Quarto hardcover (VG) in d/w (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.…

Paperback. Compiled by an expert in the field, & comple mented by more than 60 illustrations & photos, this is the u ltimate guide for everyone from the amateur climber & genera l reader who want to familiarize themselves with the sport a nd its history. '. These are USED books. Please only purchase if you are happy with that. Images & Editions We use stock images and database descriptions based on the ISBN. The image shown may NOT be the actual book cover you will receive. Covers, editions, printings, and publishers may differ. If you need a specific cover, edition, or printing, please contact us before purchasing. What "Used" Means Because these books are pre-owned: Colouring books may be coloured in Textbooks may have answers filled in, highlighting, notes, or underlining Workbooks may have writing inside Access codes, download codes, CDs, DVDs, or online content are usually missing or already used Books that originally came with toys, inserts, maps, cards, or bonus items will usually NOT include them Pages may be folded, marked, or show normal signs of use If you are buying a book for anything other than reading (e.g. colouring, study use, collecting, gifts, specific covers, bonus items, or digital access), used books may not be suitable. Condition All books are listed as Used - Good Books are clean and readable but not new Some books may have: Writing, highlighting, or markings Folded pages or minor wear A small warehouse or inventory sticker on the spine Original retailer stickers (we do not remove them) Our Process We purchase books by the pallet and scan thousands at a time. For this reason, we cannot photograph or individually inspect every book. Acknowledgement By purchasing, you acknowledge that: You understand the book is used You accept the condition and limitations described above Stock images and descriptions may not exactly match the item received Thank you for supporting Oak Books and helping give books a second life.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. First Edition First Printing. 4to, 264pp, more than 60 b/w photos & sketches, index. black cloth, gilt lettering spine. FINE (but crinkle & folded tear in corner of rear pastedown from production error -- see photo, & small publisher's mark on bottom fore-edge) in FINE DUST JACKET. SIGNED by Child on title page. Over 1000 alphabetized entries: equipment, climbers, mountains, techniques. Superior in the write-ups of the leading climbers active in the last 25 years since author has met or climbed with them, and with numerous, excelle nt entries by E. Echevarría relating to South America (which is usually one of the weakest subjects in climbing reference books). Signed by Author(s).…

reprint hardback with dust jacket Fine large octavo 264pp., b/w pls., maps, diags., appends., bibliog., index, Uncommon in hardcover. Tiny closed tear to jacket o/w 'as new'.

First Paperback. 4to. original printed paper wraps (slightly rubbed, a little creasing to final leaves); pp. [viii], 264, with illustrations. A near fine copy.