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80 pages. Contents: The Apprentice Assassin; The Well-Adjusted Husband; The Girl Who Did Everything Wrong; Showdown in Death Canyon; I'm Always Surprising Myself; The Face of America - The Young Rocketeers (2 page colour photo); I Played (Baseball) Without Eating - Bob Cerv of the Kansas City Athletics played 28 games with a broken jaw!; Mr. Astor Outfits the Army - with several old black and white photos; Colossus on Broadway - The Story behind the $75 million effort to establish New York's new Lincoln Center project; This Dirt is Worth Millions - Powerful U.S. aluminum companies encountered many problems when they undertook to mine the valuable bauxite on the racially complex island of Jamaica; I Married Murder;. Above-average but not excessive wear. One by two inch chip from bottom edge of back cover which features colour ad for Camel cigarettes. Binding intact. Worthy copy. Book
xl, 451, 4 [ads] pages. Two large colour fold-out maps of North American drainage basins by J.G. Bartholomew; Black and white photographic plates and diagrams. "In the following pages an attempt has been made to set forth in order the chief facts relating to the discovery and exploration of the northeastern part of the continent of North America." - Preface. Professionally rebacked using original cloth. Unmarked with average wear. Small tape repair to first fold-out map. Second fold-out map loose but present with minor loss to one corner. A sound copy. MORLEY [Ontario] p.7, MORLEY [Atlantic] p.3. Book
56p. + Plus frontis photogravure of a painting showing a Sheppard and the Three Wise Men in front of a fire. Tissue guard. Uncut. Top edge gold. Small 8vo. Original full green cloth binding, heavily embossed and lettered in gold. Spine faded. First Edition. Nice copy. Fine books from earlier Christmas seasons make great gifts today. CHRISTMAS/W70
235 pages. The story of the life and times of the Whitby Rotary Club. "The Rotary Club of Whitby and its members, justly deserve to be recognized, and this solitary record of fifty long years of service may make the citizens of Whitby aware of how much Rotary has done to make life richer and more satisfying for everyone, in this wonderful community we call home." - from epilogue. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy. Book
96 p. (1) [Advertisement for this book]. 12mo. Original blue printed wraps, spine slightly darkened. "An inspirational story with international excitement. Esther was born in Russia; married in Constantinople; labored for years in London, and later in Canada; and at last has made her home in the U.S. The author, Olive Finestone, was the daughter-in-law of Esther (Mrs. Esther Kendal); and wife of Daniel Finestone, is a Gentile Christian with a great love for Israel." JUDAICA BOX 4
331 pages. Topics include: They Who Mine the Ground; Richfield Miner; Lee Cheung; Cass Kilkot, Consulting Miner; Incident at the Dollar a Day Cabin; Long Bar; The Love Story of the Blue Danube and Yosephine; Rafe Oswik's Mine Shaft; The Lost Blue Grouse Gold Mine; The Bear Claim Cabin; Usual library markings. Modest wear. Tight and square. A sound copy. Book
288 pages including select bibliography and index. The story of Canada's encounter with the bicycle in the late nineteenth century, set in the context of the cultural moement known as 'modernity.' Covers the bicycle's history from about 1869, when the first bicycle appeared in Canada, until about 1900, a date that marks the end of the era when bicycles were a recognized symbol of modernity and social status. - from back cover. Charming black and white reproductions of archival photos and illustrations. Average wear. Considerable high-lighting to contents. A worthy reading copy. Book
A thoroughly delightful bird book, story book and picture book, all in one! Usual library markings. Front endpaper removed. binding intact. Undated. Circa 1970? Book
8vo., First Edition, with numerous photographs (a number full-page) throughout; pictorial wrappers, backstrip lightly sunned else a near fine copy.
84 pages. Features: Snowmobile Exhibition; Burgeo story; Rodeo Queen; DHC-3 Otter Aircraft; Burnaby's NWMP Outpost; Biggest ever registered pistol match in Ottawa; Frightening Experience - Cpl. D.K. Price; New Toronto Headquarters; The Lyalls of the North; Sounding Lake Detachment; Prince Rupert Story; Grain Theft Solved; A Rafting Experience; Staff Sergeant Mundy; The Recruit - 50 years ago; High Priced Stove Wood; and more. Stroked out name and faint ink stamp upon title page else unmarked with moderate wear. Quality copy. Book
80 pages. Features: Young Narwhal; Mississauga COPS; They Got Their... Ghost?; A Crude Mace in Surrey, B.C.; "Ursus Horribilis"; Rogue Sheep Killer: A Story of K Troop 1959; Poetic Justice; Derek Thomas Ivany; The "Pierce" Touch; Barrage of Bullets in Nanaimo; Barbados Drug Seminars; A Page From the Old West; "Thank-You" Christmas Card - Jasper National Park; Ingenuity Pays Off; and much more. Moderate wear. Prior owner's details blacked out upon title page else unmarked. Sound copy. Book
144 pages. Index. Footnotes. Black and white photographic plates. "A book about some of the outstanding figures in railway construction; the Foley Brothers, Peter Larson, Patrick Welch and John W. Stewart (whose) contributions to the development of railways in Canada was significant." - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A high-quality copy. Book
325 pages including, index, archival black and white photographic plates and several fold-out maps. An excellent history of Canada's national capital. Average wear. Some soiling to bottom edge. Prior owner's name atop front endpaper. Book
183 pages including index. What is a solemn undertaking when there are millions to be made? What is Truth worth when it can be sold off to the highest bidder? This astonishing book reveals how the Press Barons faced these quesitons - and chose hard cash. The consequences of that choice will be felt for years to come. Remainder mark upon top edge. Price sticker remnant atop front cover. Average wear. Unmarked. Solid copy. Book
75p. Title page printed in red and black. Printed on Japan vellum. Partially unopened. Small 24mo. Original stiff printed Japan vellum wraps with large red initial on front cover. Slightly soiled. Limited Edition of only 425 copies. Third Edition. Nice example." The story is about an attempt to uncover the identity of Mr W.H., the enigmatic dedicatee of Shakespeare's Sonnets. It is based on a theory, originated by Thomas Tyrwhitt, that the Sonnets were addressed to one Willie Hughes, portrayed in the story as a boy actor who specialized in playing women in Shakespeare's company. This theory depends on the assumption that the dedicatee is also the Fair Youth who is the subject of most of the poems. The only evidence for this theory is a number of sonnets (such as Sonnet 20) that make puns on the words 'Will' and 'Hues." - Wiki. Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish writer and poet. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, he became one of London's most popular playwrights in the early 1890s. Today he is remembered for his epigrams, his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray, his plays, and the circumstances of his imprisonment and early death. - Wiki. PRESS/W39. **PRICE JUST REDUCED!
176 pages including index and bibliography. Loaded with archival black and white illustrations. Commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Toronto Cricket, Skating, and Curling Club. Makes available a readable history of the development of cricket, curling and skating through those years. "Canadian reference libraries contain very little background on Canadian sport, and it is hoped that this history will be of interest and value to those who are interested in this field." - from dust jacket. Many gift signatures upon front flyleaf and half-title page else book clean, bright and unmarked. Moderate wear with some small tears to dust jacket. Nice copy. Book
10 page board book. Prior owner's name atop page one else unmarked. Average to above-average wear. Binding sound. Undated - circa 1970? Book
197 pages. A book about television in Canada, particularly the CBC and particularly as seen through the eyes of one who has been involved in television for a dozen years. A gifted raconteur, Barris shares the experiences of his association with the CBC, partly because "I have always enjoyed telling a story, sharing a yarn, passong on an anecdote. Combines humour with thoughtful analysis in discussion of the CBC's inner machinations, personalities, attitudes and policies, producers, stars, visiting celebrities, television critics, and the viewing public. Discard stamp upon front endpaper else unmarked. Very light wear to book. Small tears and chipping to dust jacket. Book
32 p. Double column. Paper browning but not brittle. Softcover. 190 mm. Original tri-color printed pictorial wraps. Covers very slightly soiled. Volume One, Number seven. Very good. Edward Lytton Wheeler (1854-1885) was a professional 'Sensational Novelist' whose "Deadwood Dick" was the most popular hero of the dime novel era at the end of the 19th century. Through 'Dick' he greatly influenced boys (and men) to view the West as eternally exciting and heroic. W8RtRear
200 pages. A story about the triumph of the human will and the follower of Christ's responsibility to stand against false political ideology. A story each of us could someday be asked to relive. Book shows light wear and is clean and unmarked. Average wear to dust jacket. Overall, a nice copy. Book
Limited edition #720/1280; signed by George Moore. Light wear and smudges to cover. Age-toned pages and foxing.
1st edition. Hardback in a protected dust jacket. VG/G+ (price clipped). 19950. eng
Pages 147-246 plus approximately 50 pages of ads, front and back. Contents: The Church and the People; The Adventure of Being Human; The Passing of a Brigadier; Judson Harmon - His Record and His Views; Savings or Efficiency? - second article on home making series; The Woman Spoke - article on native americans with quote by Chief Iron Eye of the Omahas; Art and the Average Man; Teaching Our Soldiers to Shoot - photo-illustrated article; The Story of Karl Witte - first of a series of articles on the progress and training of the child; Yankee Doodle in the style of the classical composers; From Stage Coach to Motor Car - great photo-illustrated article on early motoring. Many wonderful vintage ads including a great one-page ad for Rexall "93" Hair Tonic; Heinz Soup, Post Toasties, 2-page ad for R.M. Owen & Co. / Reo Motor Car Co. featuring Reo the Fifth, Quaker Oats - with photo of Prof. A.P. Anderson "The Man Who Invented Foods Shot From Guns", Educator Crackers, Van Camp's Pork and Beans, Dioxogen, Cheney Silks, Strathmore Paper, Hotel Chamberlin (Virginia), Santa Fe California Limited, Hamburg American Line ad for West Indies Cruise, Pebeco Toothpaste, Ostermoor Mattresses, Mott's Plumbing, The Columbia Buggy Company - featuring the self-starting 1912 Model 68-D, The Buick Model 35, Diamond Tires, American Woolen Company, and many more. Two library ink stamps to front cover, otherwise unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
Keyes Marian The Other Side of the Story. , Penguin 2012-08-02, Libro complessivamente in buonissimo stato. Buono (Good) . <br> <br> Copertina flessibile <br> 688<br> 978-0-241-95932
Book is in excellent condition with unbumped corners in green cloth, black print at spine. Pristine. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. 725 pages. Authors represented include Samuel Beckett, William S. Burroughs, J. P. Donleavy, Jean Genet, Frank Harris, Henry Miller, Raymond Queneau, the Marquis de Sade. Illustrated throughout in b&w photos and illustrations. "First Printing" is on title page.
