Lock Picking by David Val (4 results)

Laminated Card. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: N/A. First Edition. b/w. frontis. photo. of the author; illustrated throughout by b/w. drawings; "Books and manuscripts over the years change hands. Unfortunately, in the case of this type of work, it could fall into the wrong hands. However, the person who is merely curious will soon find this work tiresome and unpalatable, leaving the true enthusiast to explore the teasing allure of the lock. This unique animal, who has the ingenuity and patience to follow through the fascinating study, will be rewarded in the knowledge that he is in the elite company that I salute in this work. For the people who argue that books on the subject should not be written, I would like to point out that a villain who wishes to gain entry into a property is happier with a brick than a pick."; an informative booklet covering many types of locks & the tools & techniques used to open them; 27 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Crafts & Hobbies; Crafts & Hobbies. ISBN: 1871067006. ISBN/EAN: 9781871067002. Inventory No: CFT00017. …

Spiral. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shows wear from use but no major flaws. Some browning to paper edges and a few minor marks to covers.

Condition: Very Good. Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 28; 32 pp + covers with precise and clear monochrome illustrations throughout. Both in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. MAGIC & CONJURING.

Offerton David De-Val 1987 Stapled, 27pp., 15x21cm., ills. in b/W., in very good condition. Rare. ISBN 1871067006. Books and manuscripts over the years change hands. Unfortunately, in the case of this type of work, it could fall into the wrong hands. However, the person who is merely curious will soon find this work tiresome and unpalatable, leaving the true enthusiast to explore the teasing allure of the lock. This unique animal, who has the ingenuity and patience to follow through the fascinating study, will be rewarded in the knowledge that he is in the elite company that I salute in this work. For the people who argue that books on the subject should not be written, I would like to point out that a villain who wishes to gain entry into a property is happier with a brick than a pick.…