Purvis, M.A.MareMagnum
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175 pages. Profusely illustrated with archival black and white photos. The local history of this rural Saskatchewan area. Extensive coverage of local school districts and geneaology. Tramping Lake news clippings affixed inside back board. Prior owner's names neatly atop title page, otherwise clean and unmarked with light wear. Attractive gilt lettering and decoration upon front board. A nice copy. Book
247 pages. Map inside back board. Reproductions of dozens of archival black and white photos. Contents include: History of the Tiefengrund Church; Church Organization; Special Committies and Activities; Christian Life - Special Occasions; Church members and their families and adherents of 1980. Considerable documentation of births, weddings, baptisms and burials. Gift greetings upon front free endpaper otherwise unmarked aside from several discreet handwritten corrections/additions. Moderate wear. Binding tight. A quality copy of this superb genealogical reference. Book
x, 270 pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. "A pictorial history of the growth and development of Winkler, Manitoba and the activity and ingenuity of her people." - Foreword. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A handsome copy. Hackett (2) 952. Book
viii, 591 pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Maps. Index of family names. Listing of names at rest in the Melville Cemetery. "We hope this book will be both interesting and valuable to those who carry on in this community. We hope that through the glimpse into the past which this book provides, we may be made appreciative of the rich legacyy left to us by those who toiled long and hard and suffered much. We are also proud to have been able to include a tribute to those who served in the armed services." - Preface. Bound in illustrated red cloth. Average wear. Moderate lean to spine. Bits of writing and liquid paper upon photographic front free endpaper which has two small peeled spots where a label was removed. A worthy copy of this excellent local history and genealogical reference. Book
xi, 694 pages. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of wonderful archival photos of local scenes and residents. Prior owner's name and date upon front free endpaper, otherwise contents clean and unmarked. Binding tight. Light wear to red illustrated cloth-covered boards. A quality copy of this very informative Saskatchewan local history and genealogical reference. Arora 3625. Book
PARIS. Chez Jean de Bonnot. 1978-1992 - 7 trés forts volumes In-4, 21,5 X 27,5 cm - Reliure éditeur pleine basane noire , dos lisses à blasons dorés , plats estampés de blasons - CDXLII + 412 + CCCXXXVIII + 525 + CLXIV + 196 + 499 + XXI + 238 + 640 + XCVI + 1.000 + DCLXXXVII + 850 + CCXXXV + 1140 pages - Très beaux exemplaires - Réf. 20328 Edité sous le contrôle de l'Ordo nobilitatis sous la direction de Maurice Roux, avec la collaboration de Michel Sauvageot et de Violaine de Vlieger Tirage spécial, exemplaire de tête de cet ouvrage monumental consacré à la noblesse européenne. Chaque volume commence par une notice retraçant l'origine et l'évolution de maisons souveraines, de la noblesse de chaque état, complétée d'une bibliographie, et comprend une liste des familles enregistrées avec une courte notice pour une grande partie d'entre elles, des sources et renvois aux autres volumes.
Signed (Paul) and inscribed by author upon front free endpaper. 147 pages. 8vo. Bibliography. Black and white reproductions of archival photos and documents. "Will satisfy the curiosity of any reader who has wondered about his own family name, the accomplishments of his ancestors, and the difficulties and rewards of a journey through the past. Confirms the importance of ancestral values and heightens our awareness of human dignity and strength." - dust jacket. "The tale of a family lovingly told by its son who finds his roots in Como, Italy." - M.F. Sullivan. Book clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding tight. Above-average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A sound copy of this genealogical gem. Book
541 pages including index. Copiously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Undated but appears to be circa 1979. Presents the history of Sceptre, Saskatchewan and district. Slight damp stain to bottom edge of text near spine else as new. Gilt lettering upon blue cloth-covered boards. A beautiful copy of this invaluable local history and genealogical reference. Book
x, 798 pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Photo endpapers. "There are two compelling reasons for this history: to remember and honor those parents, grandparents and great-grandparents who built our corner of Canada; and to give those of you who never knew them a glimpse and understanding of their times." - Robert Collins. Contents include: Shamrock Park; Cemeteries; Agriculture; Housing; Health Care; Law Enforcement; Politics; Schools; Churches; Towns; Transportation and Communication; Sports; Entertainment; Clubs and Organizations; The (World War) Honour Roll; Fashions of the Past; Family Histories. Unmarked. Moderate wear to forest green boards adorned with gilt lettering and illustration. Binding intact. Several drops of soiling to title page. A sound copy of this sensational local history. Book
viii, 568 pages. Index of names. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Local history of Southey, Saskatchewan, located north of Regina. Few tiny marks to index, otherwise unmarked with moderate wear to publisher's illustrated brown cloth. Binding intact. A sound copy of this wonderful local history and excellent genealogical reference. Book
431 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival black and white photos. "The area covered by this book extends from the Kananaskis on the west to the Little Bow on the east of Stavely as the nucleus." - from page four. Former library markings. Gift greetings upon front free endpaper. Above-average wear. Binding intact. Decorated yellow cloth-covered boards. A worthy reading copy of this very informative local history compilation. Book
549 pages. 8vo. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Contents include churches, schools, villages, organizations, sports, land ownership records and past council members, but focus primarily on the histories of local families with over 300 pages devoted to them. Former library copy with average wear and usual markings. A sound reference copy of this wonderful genealogical reference. Hackett [2] 218. Book
vi, 508 pages. Map endpapers. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Local history of this Manitoba community located between Lake Winnipegosis and the Saskatchewan border. An invaluable genealogical reference. Unmarked with moderate wear to navy blue boards. Binding tight. A sound copy. Hackett [2e] 388. Book
376 pages. Photo endpapers. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Includes division maps listing the names of most landowners from homesteader to present. Presents the local history of this Saskatchewan R.M., complete with an extensive list of family histories. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding tight. A quality copy of this wonderful genealogical reference. Book
vi, 242 pp. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Map. "Thornhill is a warm-hearted, closely-knit community with a deep affection for its own and a sincere and friendly welcome for the newcomer. Our wealth lies in the land, in the acres of rich, productive soil of the farms surrounding the village; the land that attracted the early settlers in the 1870's and 1880's. This book is a tribute to those pioneers, particularly those first hardy souls, who braved the frontiers of a new land and were settled here, with their families, before even the 'ribbon of steel' had been laid across the prairies. It is hoped that the pictures and stories will remind us that we too, have a history of which we can be proud!" - Introduction. Includes 150 pages of family histories. Average wear to publisher's green cloth lettered in black. Binding tight. Gift greetings atop front free endpaper otherwise unmarked. A sound copy of this informative local history and important genealogical reference. Book
295 pages. A lovingly-prepared genealogy and history of this branch of the Wallace family. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Library ink stamps to top edge, otherwise clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy of this valuable genealogical reference. Book
"A pioneering work. No similar study exists in any language. Discusses the modern system of Russian surnames in both its morphological and its semantic aspects. Covers not only thousands of purely Russian surnames, but also the whole range of Russianized names of both Slavonic and non-Slavonic origin, i.e. Ukrainian, White Russian, Polish, Western European, Baltic, Finnic, Jewish, Armenian, Georgian, Oriental, etc." - dust jacket. Text in English. 529 pages. Index of surname-endings. Extensive index of surnames. Bibliography. Heavily-worn former library copy with usual markings. Front hinge taped. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A worthy reference copy of this exceptional reference. Book
Signed and inscribed by author upon back side of title page. 30 pages. Illustrated in black and white. "Contains an extensive display of heraldic devices. There are 167 illustrations, and diagrammatic drawings to bring new clarity to subjects that range from the major signs in the Middle Ages to the Arms of prominent Canadians. The final chapter covers the uses and place of heraldry in modern affairs - from corporate symbols and 'cachet heraldry' to national symbols and cigarette packs." - page 2. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy of this excellent reference. Book
Somewhat above-average wear to dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. Gift greetings upon title page. Hairline opening in binding a page 3. Hale & Barman 951. Edwards & Lort 3820. Book
viii, 545 pages. Index. Hundreds of black and white reproductions of archival photos. Map endpapers. Obituary news clipping taped beside table of contents. Unmarked with somewhat above-average wear to illustrated green cloth-covered boards. Partial lean to spine. A worthy reference copy of this informative local history and genealogical reference. Book
470 pages. Reproductions of dozens of wonderful archival black and white photos. This history of Walkheim, Saskatchewan and surrounding areas. Prior owner's name atop of photo-illustrated front free endpaper, otherwise unmarked. Average wear. Narrow three-inch opening to top of backstrip at front board. A worthy copy of this excellent local history. Book
313 pages. Index. Map endpapers. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival family photos. Includes well over 200 pages of histories of families from across this Saskatchewan region located west of Battleford. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this invaluable genealogical reference. Arora 5676. Book
131 pages. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Two-page map indicating landowners is undated but possibly circa 1925. "Dedicated to the memory of the pioneers of our district - the hardy men and women who braved the hardships and toil to establish this land upon which we proudly live." - Preface. Average wear to red card covers. Few markings to contents, including pages 101-102 where some people in photos have been identified. Binding tender but intact. A sound copy of this informative local history and genealogical reference. Hackett (2) 923. Book
x, 536 pages. General Index. Family Index. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival black and white photos. Photographic endpapers. A record of the first hundred years of this village and district. Prior owner names atop title page and handwritten notes to several properties on photo inside front board, otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. Binding sound. A quality copy of this wonderful genealogical reference. Book
295 pages. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of glorious archival photos. "It is about 75 years since the first settlers arrived in the area north of the Saskatchewan River. We have concentrated on the Victory Municipality. Our purpose was to pay tribute to the early pioneers and to provide the younger generation with a lasting record of the early development of this area." - Foreword. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy of this wonderful local history and genealogical reference. Book
