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Where can I get Tom Shepard's book Vehicle Dependant Expeditions

Hello all,

This book appears to be the bible for planning an overland trip, and yet I cannot find it anywhere apart from on amazon 'New and Used' for a hundred pounds.

If this is the fair price can any one tell me is it worth that?

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Hello all,

This book appears to be the bible for planning an overland trip, and yet I cannot find it anywhere apart from on amazon 'New and Used' for a hundred pounds.

If this is the fair proce can any tell me is it worth that?
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I recently picked this up [1998 edition] at a college book sale here in Sharjah. I didn't know I was getting such a bargain. If you are going to Lumb Farm I'd be happy to bring it along so you can peruse it at your leisure over the 3 days and decide if it's worth the high price. I'm not looking to sell it though.
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PS I've just noticed my copy cost 179 dirhams which is about 26 pounds. I'll see if it's still on sale here in the UAE.
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Not going to Lumb Farm :(

Hi Stephan,

Thanks for the kind offer. I'm not going to Lumb farm, mainly because I don't know what it is! I've only been reading this forum for about a month or so, and so aren't up with the finer details .......

I might try my library ......

Thanks again

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I might try my library ...... Thanks again. Ollie
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There is one copy on Ebay UK right now. Starting bid 35 pounds and no bidders so far. Bidding ends on 11th June. Good luck.
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Thanks Stephan - I'm there!

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I got mine from the Royal Geographical Society in London. they had them on the shelf (this was a few years back now though)
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Just keep an eye on eBay , that's where I got mine for a bargain price .

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I have one which is propping up my computer monitor. If you have no luck then drop me a line.
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I just looked on Amazon.... 2nd hand prices from £99!!!! Geez!!!!
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Hi there. If this is the isbn number you are looking for, i suggest you try any bookshop who will be kind enough to order it for you. Mine cost £7.50!!!

ISBN 0-907649-15-7. Desert Expeditions by Tom Sheppard.

Or you may want to email the R.G.S. on eac@rgs.org

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Hi there. If this is the isbn number you are looking for, i suggest you try any bookshop who will be kind enough to order it for you. Mine cost £7.50!!!

ISBN 0-907649-15-7. Desert Expeditions by Tom Sheppard.

Or you may want to email the R.G.S. on eac@rgs.org

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I'm afraid it's a different publication, Vehicle Dependant Expeditions instead of Desert Expeditions, which you can find downloadable on the internet as a .pdf file (86 pages).

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Desert Expeditions, Royal Geographical Society 1982, ISBN 0-907649-15-7
Vehicle Dependant Expedition Guide, Desert Winds 1998, ISBN 0953232409 1st Edition / ISBN 0953232417 2nd Edition
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Just did a eBlag search, and found one here for only £29.999 UKP + shipping.
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Better than having an auto search :)

Why thank you Jim. I'm in the game again .......

How long till someone out bids my £98 ........

Well since getting into the "Going on a long trip in a car" game a few months ago, I've gotta say its kept me busy ..........
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Panic Over!

Don't Panic!

I have one, and a new 14 year old 200tdi 110! And lots of other toys!

Its like all my christmases rolled into one
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