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Unread. As new. Number 216 of limited edition of 350 copies. Signed by co-author R.E. Gosnell. "Few publications, if any, of similar size and excellence have been produced in Canada." - From Editor's Foreword. Part I includes 210 pages and eighteen chapters which constitute "a survey of events from the earliest times down to the Union of the Crown Colony of British Columbia with the Dominion of Canada." Part II is "a history, mainly political and economic, of the Province since Confederation up to the present time." Part I is preceded and followed by dozens of tissue-protected black and white portraits of individuals influential in the early history of the province, complete with their brief biographies upon the tissue. Part II comprises eighteen chapters over 226 pages plus 5 pages of addenda followed by dozens of tissue protected portraits of "some of the men conspicuous as present day factors in development." Top edge gilt. Gilt lettering upon backstrip. Marbled endpapers. Exceptionally clean, bright, and unmarked with zero wear. Brown suede exterior appears as fresh as the day it was applied over 100 years ago. This majestic fourteen pound tome measures 13" x 10.5" x 4". A magnificent acquisition for any serious collector of British Columbia history. A better copy will not be found. [Lowther 1607, Hale 2523, Edwards & Lort 3177, Strathern 495] Book
280 pages. Signed and inscribed upon front free endpaper by author to Roman Fast in June of 1949. Gouzenko was the Soviet embassy cipher clerk whose defection in 1945 marked the beginning of the Cold War. His revelations resulted in major investigations and dozens of arrests. Above-average wear to red boards. Binding intact. Unmarked. What appears to be a clipping from the dust jacket of a Second Printing copy is neatly affixed at half-title page. Said clipping provides major contemporary media reviews of this work. A treasure for your Espionage or Cold War collection. Book
Incisione in rame (mm. 497x570) su doppio foglio con bellissima colorazione coeva, verso velato da finissimo foglio di carta Giappone. Bella e rara carta nautica, tratta dal celebre atlante di De Witt ''Orbis Maritimus ofte Zee Atlas", mostra alcune delle prime mappe provvisorie della regione. Basato sulla precedente carta di Van Loon del 1666, raffigura l'America settentrionale, la baia e lo stretto di Hudson, la baia di Baffin, un'isola di Baffin allargata, la baia di James e la baia di Buttons, l'Isola di Terranova e, attraverso il mare, fino alla costa occidentale della Groenlandia. Interessante l'indicazione, in basso, nell'istmo tra la Baia di James e quella di Great, "Hic hibernavit Hudson". Rosa dei venti, linee lossodromiche e una battaglia navale nei pressi dello stretto di Hudson. Scale metriche in miliaria gallica e miliaria tedesca. Riccamente impreziosito da due elaborati cartigli, uno in latino e uno in olandese, decorati da indigeni e colonizzatori, intenti in scambi commerciali. L'abile rinforzo con carta Giappone evita il deperimento da acidità ai verdi e marroni; quindi l'esemplare si presenta in ottimo stato, anche grazie alla splendida coloritura del cartiglio. "Frederick de Wit deve essere considerato uno dei più importanti editori di mappe della seconda metà del XVII secolo. La maggior parte delle sue mappe sono di ottima qualità, sono caratterizzate da un'incisione chiara e bella, dall'attualità e ricchezza dell'immagine cartografica nonché dall'equilibrio delle decorazioni cartografiche". (Lexikon der Kartographie II, p. 899), Koeman M. Wit 1, 27. Koeman, Atlantes Neerlandici, IV, pp.191 e 518-519. Shirley 444. Putnam, Early sea charts, 75.. .
First edition. Original boards. 8vo. 210 pages; 188+36 pages; 140+41 pages; 256 pages; 145 +26+14 pages. 23 cm. In Hebrew. First full printing of the Zohar in North America. Title translates to The Zohar: The Zohar Interpretation of the Torah. The translation work was done by one of Canadas prominent rabbis, Yehudah Yudl Rozenberg. Rabbi Rozenberg (18591935) was a very prominent Polish rabbi who wrote extensively on the Talmud, Torah, Kabbalah, and other aspects of Jewish life. This translation was a monumental achievement and was commended by the likes of Rav Kook and Rabbi Margolis. He is considered the originator of many aspects of the Golem legend, which he wrote about in The Maharal and the Golem. ) Brody, SUBJECTS: CABALA KABBALAH. OCLC lists 14 copies worldwide, and only one in Canada (UOttawa) . Ex-library with usual markings. Backstrip rebacked with tape. Boards are minorly edgeworn. Overall Good Condition. (HEB-50-16)
432 pages. Index. Biographical Notes. List of Abbreviations. Chart. Tables. Fourteen reproductions of black and white photos in text. Color map of Canada, Alaska and Greenland stored in back pocket. Describes in detail how Canada and the United States joined to thwart the Axis threat and stresses the very significant work of the Permanent Joint Board on Defense, Canada-United States. Inside front board a 9.25" x 6.25" typed presentation letter, dated 16 February 1960, to Lieutenant General Samuel Findlay Clark, Canadian Army, is signed by L.L. Lemnitzer, Chief of Staff of the United States Army. Letter was originally glued inside front board but is now loose. Yellow glue discoloration to perimeter of letter and front fixed endpaper. Light wear and no markings to this extraordinary association copy. Book
838 pages. "Even though the geographic limitations of this work are prescribed by the boundaries of a specific Icelandic settlement, its general scope and extensive background research defy this narrow categorization. The author not only traces the history of the settlement itself, from its beginnings to recent times, he includes a great deal of material of potential interest to those who may have only tenuous links with the Icelandic cultural heritage, at the same time establishing ties between thousands of Icelandic-North Americans and their native Iceland.... The author's disciplined approach has made the writing of this book an arduous task, but at the same time his stringent demands upon himself have enhanced the scholarly merit of his work immeasurably. Virtually unaided, the author has now completed and seen through to publication a more meticulous piece of research than any previously undertaking in the field of Icelandic ethnic history." - Haraldur Bessason, Professor and Head , Department of Icelandic Language and Literature, University of Manitoba. Average wear. Binding intact. Gift greetings atop front free endpaper. Highlighting on five pages. A sound copy of this invaluable genealogical reference. HACKETT (2) 268. Book
Signed and inscribed by Oscar Peterson upon front free endpaper.. 294 pages. "For the millions who know and love the music of Oscar Peterson, here's the definitive biography by his friend and former Down Beat editor, Gene Lees." - from dust jacket. Black and white photographic plates. Clean and bright with negligible wear. Occasional underlining in blue ink. Dust jacket preserved in brodart. A lovely copy signed by the hand of one of the greatest pianists the world has ever known. Book
186 pages. "Published to expose the ramifications of the International Conspiracy which was originated by a small group of wealthy and influential men in 1773 for the purpose of ultimately obtaining undisputed control of the wealth, natural resources, and manpower of the entire world... Explains how the continuity of their Long Range Plan was assured by appointing their successors from their own entourage while still alive." - Foreword. William Guy Carr [1895-1959] was a man's man, an English-born Canadian naval officer who described his adventurous early life in seven preceeding books. Sombre cover illustration depicts Soviet chess pieces moving in for the kill. Above-average but not excessive external wear. Binding intact. "American Nationalist" sticker on title page may refer to the book's American distributor. Ink underlining and markings throughout. Errata list not included. A sound first edition copy of this conspiracy classic. Singerman 921, Weems p.58. Book
An extraordinary copy. Signed not only by author inside front board, but also by an additional 20 important figures associated with the Regiment. Signatures upon front free endpaper include: LCol David L. Vaughan, CD (World War II Veteran and CO 1961-1964), LCol Archie M. Steacy, CD, (CO 1974-1978), LCol Grant B. Larkin, CD (CO 1970-1973), Honorary Lt Col John W. Toogood, CD (World War II BC Regiment Veteran and CO 1945-1949), Major Ernest Bowmer, MC, RMO (World War II British Army Veteran), Captain Arthur Goodson (World War I and II, BC Regiment Veteran) Musketry Expert, and Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth A. Parr, CD, RSM. Signatures upon back free endpaper include: Captain Robert Elrick (attached to BC Regiment from the Royal Canadian Dragoons), Major Robert Stanley (Squadron Commander), Captain Jack D. Drake (Squadron 2 I/C), Lieutenant Eric B. Foster (Troop Officer), Major Donald E. Hein (Officer's Mess President), Lieutenant Robert J. Baylis (Troup Officer), Lieutenant Norman A. Brown (Troop Officer), Lieutenant Robert B. Gauthier (Troop Officer), Master Warrant Officer Roger W. Prouse (SSM), Lieutenant Ralph D. MacRae (Troop Officer), Major Jack Tipton (Squadron Commander), Captain Brent R. Gray (Squadron 2 I/C), and Officer Cadet Tom Baker (Troop Officer). Printed name of Lieutenant (Donald) Hilton on front free endpaper. 438 pages. "Tells the story of B.C.'s earliest militia units from one of which the British Columbia Regiment has its descent. Describes the Regiment's participation in the South African War and in both World Wars, and much more." - dust jacket. Includes black and white illustrations, index, bibliography, fatality and casualty lists, repatriated prisoners of war (WWII) list, and list of honour and award winners. Contents unmarked. Binding sound. Average wear to book. Small faint coffee drop to bottom edge of text. Dust jacket, now preserved in archival-grade Brodart, bears somewhat above-average wear. We are indebted to LCol Archie M. Steacy, CD, CO (1974 to 1978) for his generous assistance in identifying the signatures in this copy. [Cooke p.130, Hale 1360] Book
A treasure from the formative years of jazz diva Diana Krall. In 1980 Diana graduated from Woodlands Junior Secondary School in Nanaimo, British Columbia on Vancouver Island, Canada. Her photo first appears on page 19 where she is recognized on the 1978-79 Arts Honour Roll. On page 121 in the Band section appears a gorgeous head-shot of a young Diana playing the saxophone, beneath which appears the caption 'Diana!'. Michelle Krall, Diana's younger sister, appears on page 106. Finally, Diana's graduation photo and write-up appear on page 58. Beside her photo we read "Diana Piano resembles her Dad. In her spare time she eats and sleeps. Her life ambition is to replace Oscar Peterson. 'Way to go, Diana!'". Diana's current global superstardom is clearly no accident! The book itself is clean, tight and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent copy of this truly wonderful and inspiring item. Book
Paris, Dezauche succ. De l'Isle et Buache, 1783. (Parte incisa mm. 480 x 630). Bella carta geografica, in coloritura coeva, proveniente da Atlas géographique des quatre parties du monde par Guillaume De L'Isle et P. Buache.
288 pages. Upon front free endpaper is hand-written in ink: "To David, With Best Wishes, From Tommy Douglas." In November 2004 a nation-wide vote by over one million Canadians selected Mr. Douglas as "The Greatest Canadian of all Time." "This collection of Tommy Douglas' speeches, anecdotes, and parables illustrates the essential features of the democratic left in Canada, the CCF/NDP." - from dust jacket. Black and white photographic plates. Book clean and unmarked with light wear. Average wear to dust jacket which bears several short closed tears and is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Book
A most unusual and wonderful item. Appears to be a privately bound collection of early Calgary periodicals dated November 17th, 1916 through April 14th, 1920. Sturdily bound in red cloth with no external markings. Measures just over 2" thick, 11.5" high and 9" wide. Many issues included although we are not sure if a full run is contained. No table of contents or index. Contents tanned with age, otherwise sound. Captures an exceptional and vintage slice of early Calgary and Alberta history. Replete with contemporary advertisements. Book
Original Progressive Conservative Party of Canada Speakers' Handbook for use in the run-up to the Canadian federal election of 1945. Printing date not stated but was most likely 1944, possibly 1945. Unpaginated. Two inches thick. Provides the full spectrum of PC policies and points with which to attack the Liberal and C.C.F. parties. Contents divided into the following sections: Table of Contents; Leadership - with considerable biographical information on PC leader John Bracken; War Policy and Veterans; Agriculture; Labour; Reconstruction and Natural Resources; Transportation; International Problems; Liberal Policy; C.C.F. Policy. The sections on Liberal and C.C.F. policies extensively document the perceived weaknesses of these parties and were no-doubt intended to serve as the arsenal of attack ads and talking points to be used against these parties. Unmarked. Average wear and soiling. Due to wartime restrictions these handbooks were string-bound. Provides a comprehensive snapshot of the Canadian federal political scene prior to the election of 1945, as seen from the PC perspective. A unique and highly-informative WWII-era Canadian federal political memento. Book
Signed "In Friendship" upon title page by the author in July 1982 in her home town of Noirmouton, Quebec. "Here at last the legendary Madame Benoit opens the door to the kitchen in her own home, at her sheep farm near Sutton in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. She tells about the joys of cooking at home with her family, and she shares recipes that are her own personal and family favorites from the many she has collected and developed over the years." - dust jacket. "Jehane Benoit is a remarkable woman, filled with exhuberance, warmth and love. Her cooking reflects these qualities. I couldn't wait to get my copy - and to use it." - Bruno Gerussi. xiii, 335 pages. Colour photos. Book clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Above-average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in mylar. Surely a treasured addition for any serious Canadian cookbook collection. Book
Paris, 1754. Incisione in rame all'acquaforte, b/n, cm 56,5 x 89,7 (alla lastra) più margini. Cartiglio in alto a destra, margini graduati su tutto il perimetro. Rara carta nautica del mare orientale del Canada e del Golfo di San Lorenzon. Rare nautical maps of Eastern Canada Sea and the Gulf of Saint Laurent. Tranne un punto di ossidazione sul margine sinistro del foglio, esemplare stampato su carta forte, in ottimo stato di conservazione. .
In-16 p. (mm. 170x100), 3 volumi, p. pelle bazzana coeva, dorso a cordoni (restaur.) con decoraz. e tit. oro su due tasselli, tagli rossi. Pubblicata in 80 volumi nel formato in-16, questa celebre raccolta di viaggi contiene "ce qu'il y a de plus remarquable .. dans les pays où les voyageurs ont pénétré.. Enrichi de cartes géographiques et de figures". Sono disponibili i volumi: 55-56-57: "Voyages & établissemens dans l'Amérique Septentrionale" dei francesi e degli inglesi; descrizione del Canada con le relazioni di diversi viaggiatori - Usi e costumi degli Indiani - Viaggi vari al Nord-Ovest e al Nord-Est per la scoperta di un passaggio alle Indie Orientali. I 3 volumi sono molto ben illustrati f.t. (e completi come da Indice) da: “14 carte geografiche” (Virginia e Maryland - Canada con Nuova York e Pensilvania - Carolina e Georgia - Luisiana e paesi limitrofi - parte del Canada - Baia di Hudson - corso del fiume S. Lorenzo (2 carte) - laghi canadesi - carta ridotta dei Mari del Nord - Nouvelle Hollande - parte del Mare Glaciale - carta ridotta delle parti settentrionali del globo (fra Asia e America) - lo Spits-Berg), tutte più volte ripieg. E da “9 tavole” di cui 3 piante delle città di: Boston, Quebec e Nuova Orleans, più volte ripieg.: le restanti raffigurano usi, costumi, storia naturale, ecc., tutte inc. in rame. Qualche lieve e uniforme arross., peraltro esempl. ben conservato.
Sovraccoperta usurata agli angoli, ai margini e alle estremità del dorso, con presenza di strappi al piatto superiore; piatto posteriore lievemente macchiato; dorso usurato anche sulla lunghezza. Legatura con titoli solo al dorso leggermente stanca agli angoli e alle estremità del dorso. Controguardie illustrate. Tavola a inizio volume per lo più distaccata dal corpo. Pagine ben salde alla cerniera, con ampio margine, lievemente brunite, così come i tagli. Presenti tavole fuori testo con illustrazioni in bianco e nero, con didascalia. Numero pagine 286. USATO
Volume appartenente alla collana The Daily Life Series. Traduzione a cura di Carola Congreve. Sovraccoperta leggermente usurata alle estremità del dorso e agli angoli; piatti lievemente macchiati, così come il dorso. Angolo del risvolto superiore della sovraccoperta ritagliato. Legatura con titoli sul dorso con margini bruniti, stanca alle estremità del dorso. Controguardie brunite; piccola nota alla controguardia superiore. Pagine ben salde alla cerniera, con ampio margine, bruniti i tagli. Presenti tavole fuori testo, con illustrazioni in bianco e nero, con didascalia. Numero pagine 224. USATO
Carta geografica della costa orientale degli Stati Uniti e del Canada, dalla Terra del Labrador alla Florida. Inserita nell'opera "La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo alessandrino, già tradotta di greco in italiano da M. Giero. Ruscelli: & hora in questa nuoua editione da M. Gio. Malombra ricorretta, & purgata d'infiniti errori: ... Con l'Espositioni del Ruscelli, ... Con una copiosa tauola de' nomi antichi, dichiarati co' nomi moderni: dal Malombra riueduta, & ampliata. Et con un Discorso di M. Gioseppe Moleto, .. "
Université de Laval, Québec. 1946-1966. In-8 Carré. Relié. Etat d'usage. Couv. légèrement passée. Dos fané. Intérieur bon état. 5 volumes reliés d'env. 1000 pages chacun (1946-1952, sauf 1949-50), plus 126 volumes brochés d'env. 100 pages chacun. Reliures signées (Institut Catholique de Toulouse). Etiquettes annotées sur les dos des volumes reliés. Quelques tampons et annotations sur les couvertures et les 1res pages des volumes brochés. Mors du vol. 2 fendu. La Parler Français, Couronné par l'Académie française. Publication de l'Université de Laval, Organe de la Société du Parler Français au Canada. Vol. I, sept. 1946-juin. 1947. Vol. II, sept. 1947-juin. 1948. Vol. III, sept. 1948-juin. 1949. Vol. V, sept. 1950-juin 1951. Vol. VI, sept. 1951-juin 1952. Volumes brochés: Vol. IV, sept. 1949-juin 1950. Vol. VII, jan. 1953-juin 1953 (manquent n°1-4). Vol. VIII, jan. 1953-juin 1954 (manque n°9). Vol. IX, sept.1954-juin 1955. Vol. X, sept. 1955-juin 1956 (manque n°7). Vol. XI, sept. 1956-juin 1957 (manque n°7). Vol. XII, sept.1957-juin 1958. Vol. XIII, sept. 1958-juin 1959 (manque n°2). Vol. XIV, sept. 1959-juin 1960 (manquent n°2, 8, 9). Vol. XV, sept. 1960-avril 1961 (manquent n°9, 10). Manque Vol. XVI. Vol. XVII, oct. 1962-avril 1963 (manquent n°1, 9, 10). Vol. XVIII, oct. 1963-juin 1964 (manque n°1). Vol. XIX, sept. 1964-juin 1965 (manque n°5). Vol. XX, sept. 1965-juin 1966. Vol. XXI, sept.-déc. 1966 (manquent n°5-10).
Université de Laval, Québec. 1918-1946. In-8 Carré. Broché. Etat d'usage. Couv. légèrement passée. Dos frotté. Intérieur bon état. 7 volumes reliés, 1 volume à couverture rigide, et env. 220 volumes brochés. Reliures signées (Institut Catholique de Toulouse). Etiquettes annotées sur les dos des volumes reliés, et tampons et annotations sur les 1er plats des volumes brochés. Quelques volumes brochés légèrement abîmés (couverture). Couronné par l'Académie française. 1918, vol. I, n°1-3. 1919, vol. II, n°2-5, vol. III, n°1 (+ vol. I, n°5). 1920, vol. V, n°3-4 (+ vol. III, n°5). 1921, vol. V, n°5, vol. VI, n°1-5, vol. VII, n°1-4. 1922, vol. VII, n°5, vol. IX, n°1-4. 1922, vol. VIII, n°1-5. 1923, vol. IX, n°5, vol. X (relié), fév.-juin, vol. XI, n°1-4. 1924, vol. XI, n°5-10, vol. XII, n°1-4. 1925, vol. XII, n°5-10, vol. XIII, n°1-4. 1926, vol. XIII, n°5-10, vol. XIV, n°1-4. 1927, vol. XIV, n°5-9, vol. XV, n°1-4. 1928, vol. XV, n°5-10, vol. XVI, n°1-3. 1929, vol. XVI, n°5-10, vol. XVII, n°1-4. 1930, vol. XVII, n°5-7, 9-10, vol. XVIII, n°1-4. 1931, vol. XVIII, n°5-7, 9-10, vol. XIX, n°1-4. 1932, vol. XIX, n°5-10, vol. XX, n°1-4. 1933, vol. XX, n° 5-10, vol. XXI, n°1-4. 1934, vol. XXI, n°5-10, vol. XXII, n°1-4. 1935, vol. XXII, n°5-10, vol. XXIII, n°1-4. 1936, vol. XXIII, n°5-10, vol. XXIV, n°1-4. 1937, vol. XXIV, n°5-10, vol. XXV, n°1-4. 1938, vol. XXV, n°5-10, vol. XXVI, n°1-4. 1939, vol. XXVI, n°5-10. Volumes reliés: vol. XXVII, sept. 1939-sept. 1940; vol. XXVIII, sept. 1940-sept. 1941; vol. XXIX, sept. 1941-sept. 1942; vol. XXX, sept. 1942-sept. 1943; vol. XXXI, sept. 1943-sept. 1944; vol. XXXII, sept. 1944-sept. 1945; vol. XXXIII, sept. 1945-sept. 1946.
128 pages including thirty-two magnificent pages of vintage Toronto ads at back. Black and white photographic plates. List of Officers. Roll of Honour. Music and words to the regimental march "Highland Laddie". Presents the origin and history of this regiment, and a short account of the Highland regiments from time to time stationed in Canada. Printed upon coated paper. Usual library markings. Average wear. Binding taped at front hinge and title page. A worthy reference copy of this important Canadian military history. Dornbusch 62, Cooke [3] p.132. Book
Signed and inscribed by author upon first blank leaf. viii, [9]-641 p. Index. Illustrated in black and white, including frontis portrait of author. "Close contact with our native tribes shows us the mistake we have been making in deciding that ignorance, superstition and cruelty belong to these people, and that there is no wisdom, truth or beauty in their belief and manner of life. A faithful study of the languages and customs compels us to acknowledge that there are deeper truths than facts, and under the blanket and coat of skin there beats a human heart, as there is beauty, sweetness and wisdom in their traditions and courage, liberty and devotion in their lives". - Preface. John Maclean [1851-1928] was a Methodist missionary. author, office holder, newspaper editor, archivist, and librarian." - Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Frontispiece protective tissue removed. Front free endpaper clipped. Hinges secured with yellowed tape. No dust jacket as issued. Above-average wear to publisher's red cloth decorated in black with rubbed gilt lettering. Beveled boards. A worthy signed copy of this engaging study. Peel (3) 2280, Wallace p.38. Book
Signed and inscribed by Tommy Douglas upon title page. 333 pages. Index. Footnotes. "Few political leaders have earned the affection of their followers to the degree that Tommy Douglas has. And few politicians have accomplished so much while retaining their integrity, humanity, and principles so completely." - from dust jacket. A 2004 national vote of Canadians selected Mr. Douglas as the greatest Canadian of all time. Unmarked. Somewhat above-average overall wear. Binding intact. Moderate spine slant. Coffee stains to fore- and bottom edges. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A wonderful Tommy Douglas memento. Book
