Chelonia books - where to buy

justmeandmytortoise · 04-08-2010, 04:33 PM

You often find second hand book shops ... are there any that sell/specialize in second hand chelonia books? Many people buy books then decide they no longer want them. Any ideas? Thanks.

ClareandCo · 04-08-2010, 04:38 PM

We always look on Amazon and their second hand book sellers' links, plus of course good old eBay!

justmeandmytortoise · 04-08-2010, 04:40 PM

Good idea ... but you pay P&P. I wondered if there might be any shops to cut the cost further?

Thanks Clare.

ClareandCo · 04-08-2010, 04:43 PM

Very true, but sometimes you can get the second hand ones from Amazon for as little as 1p so when the p&p is added - normally £2.75 it doesn't seem too bad!

ClareandCo · 04-08-2010, 04:46 PM

Try this:

http://www.nhbs.com/

Kirkie found it originally and said just put tortoise in the search.

justmeandmytortoise · 04-08-2010, 04:52 PM

Fantastic link ... but couldnt find second hand. Have you ever bought second hand books from internet book site? Are they in good condition? The other advantage of a shop is that you can see the book before you buy.

Kirkie · 04-08-2010, 07:48 PM

I get most of mine from amazon.com. ( not co.uk). They list second hand dealers who have copies. They are usually so cheap (ex library for example) that even with international postage its worth while. I got all of David Carrolls books for about £20 after paying £30 for his first one in the UK.

**egyptiandan64** · 04-08-2010, 08:43 PM

You can also find rare and out of print chelonia books here Wendy.

www.zoobooksales.com as well as new books.

Danny

justmeandmytortoise · 04-08-2010, 08:47 PM

Thanks everyone ... Just off to read more of The Last Tortoise and then will check out your links.

Geomyda · 10-07-2011, 10:34 AM

I attended a meeting of the British Herpetological Society yesterday which was held up at ZSL. Though, the program of speakers were not particularly Chelonia orientated. The foyer of the meeting rooms, had an excellent book stand. JG Natural History Books. Aside a great selection of newly published works, he also had a stock clearance section with amazing bargins to be had.
Many of these were rarely seen texts and a good selection of Chelonia related topics.
J G Natural History Books, are always worth checking for titles in this subject!
I came away with a newly published book on The Indian Flap Shelled Turtle, by Dieter Gramentz.

04-08-2010, 04:33 PM	#1
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	Chelonia books - where to buy You often find second hand book shops ... are there any that sell/specialize in second hand chelonia books? Many people buy books then decide they no longer want them. Any ideas? Thanks. __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

04-08-2010, 04:40 PM	#3
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	Good idea ... but you pay P&P. I wondered if there might be any shops to cut the cost further? Thanks Clare. __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

04-08-2010, 04:52 PM	#6
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	Fantastic link ... but couldnt find second hand. Have you ever bought second hand books from internet book site? Are they in good condition? The other advantage of a shop is that you can see the book before you buy. __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

04-08-2010, 08:43 PM	#8
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	You can also find rare and out of print chelonia books here Wendy. www.zoobooksales.com as well as new books. Danny __________________

04-08-2010, 08:47 PM	#9
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	Thanks everyone ... Just off to read more of The Last Tortoise and then will check out your links. __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

04-08-2010, 04:38 PM	#2
ClareandCo Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,350	We always look on Amazon and their second hand book sellers' links, plus of course good old eBay!

04-08-2010, 04:43 PM	#4
ClareandCo Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,350	Very true, but sometimes you can get the second hand ones from Amazon for as little as 1p so when the p&p is added - normally £2.75 it doesn't seem too bad!

04-08-2010, 04:46 PM	#5
ClareandCo Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,350	Try this: http://www.nhbs.com/ Kirkie found it originally and said just put tortoise in the search.

04-08-2010, 07:48 PM	#7
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	I get most of mine from amazon.com. ( not co.uk). They list second hand dealers who have copies. They are usually so cheap (ex library for example) that even with international postage its worth while. I got all of David Carrolls books for about £20 after paying £30 for his first one in the UK.

10-07-2011, 10:34 AM	#10
Geomyda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 2,094	Chelonia Books I attended a meeting of the British Herpetological Society yesterday which was held up at ZSL. Though, the program of speakers were not particularly Chelonia orientated. The foyer of the meeting rooms, had an excellent book stand. JG Natural History Books. Aside a great selection of newly published works, he also had a stock clearance section with amazing bargins to be had. Many of these were rarely seen texts and a good selection of Chelonia related topics. J G Natural History Books, are always worth checking for titles in this subject! I came away with a newly published book on The Indian Flap Shelled Turtle, by Dieter Gramentz.

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