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Contents include: Organization and methods of collecting and compiling the returns of the 1951 Census with background information on history, purpose and legislation. The 1951 census, held two years after Newfoundland became part of Canada, marked Canada's first census as a nation of ten provinces and two territories. The content of the population and household questionnaire covered name, sex, age, marital status, relationship to "head" of household, and the structural type and tenure of dwelling. This census also provided information for small areas such as counties, municipalities, cities, towns, etc. 291 pages. 11.25" x 9" x 0.8". 1.2 kg. Forest green buckram with gilt lettering upon backstrip. Usual library markings. Average wear. Binding sound. Quality copy. Book
Contents include: Industry and occupation characteristics of the labour force as well as characteristics of age, birthplace, class of worker, immigration, marital status, origin, and years of schooling. The 1951 census, held two years after Newfoundland became part of Canada, marked Canada's first census as a nation of ten provinces and two territories. The content of the population and household questionnaire covered name, sex, age, marital status, relationship to "head" of household, and the structural type and tenure of dwelling. This census also provided information for small areas such as counties, municipalities, cities, towns, etc. Multi-paginations. 11.25" x 9" x 2.25". 2.6 kg. Forest green buckram with gilt lettering upon backstrip. Usual library markings. Average wear. Binding sound. A quality copy. Book
48 pages. "These richly illustrated pages hold among other subjects, the lives of such historic figures as the pioneer feminist Agnes Macphail and the medical hero Norman Bethune, tributes to subjects as varied as small boats and architecture, and the lore of Canadian creatures both real and (or are they?) imaginary." - Peter Gzowski. Although this is an ex-library reference copy, its minimal markings consist of a small sticker upon front free endpaper and a barely visible remnant of adhesive where label was removed from spine of dust jacket, which is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Very light wear. Clean and bright. Still contains all specimen postage. Lovely copy. Book
[3], 4-32 pages. Undated but probably circa early 1960s. "This booklet is intended to provide helpful information, rates of postage, important postal regulations and a list of up-to-date services - all for the guidance of patrons of the Postal Service. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. An interesting vintage copy from back in the day when "The postman is one salesman who is never turned away from the prospect's door." - back cover. Book
164 pages including index, references and colour photography. Presents the current state of soil taxonomy in Canada. The history and rationale of soil classification in Canada are outlined briefly to point out the changes in concepts and the current point of view on soil taxonomy. This is followed by chapters that define soil, soil horizons, and other basic terms, and explain how to key out the classification of a soil. A chapter is devoted to each of the nine soil orders and the great groups and subgroups within each order. Average wear. Unmarked. Excellent reference. Book
289 pages. Index. Handsome colour-decorated flexible black leatherette covers. Printed on glossy stock. Black and white photos, illustrations and diagrams. Topics include: General Information; Flattened Strand; Wire Rope Slings; Wire Rope Fittings; Care and Maintenance; Splicing of Wire Rope; Excavating and Contracting Ropes; Industrial Ropes for Material Handling; Ropes for Mining; Logging Ropes (includes interesting diagrams of log-moving techniques); Marine Ropes; Gas and Oil Well Ropes; Elevator Ropes; Engineering Data; Glossary of Rope Terms. Average wear. Binding intact. Prior owner's name inside front cover. Ink stamp atop title page and page 7. This wonderful vintage catalogue illustrates many now antiquated industrial practices of the 1950s. A very nostalgic item. Book
Jews--Canada--History--Chronology. Paper wrappers; 8vo. 24 pages. Cover title. Illustrated. OCLC lists fift een copies worldwide. Excellent condition. (W-62)
(Codice VN/0011) In 8° (24 cm) IX+138 pp. Saggi in italiano, francese e inglese. Indice visibile su Internet. Brossura editoriale, ottimo stato. ~~~ SPEDIZIONE IN ITALIA SEMPRE TRACCIATA
(Codice VN/0271) In 8° 166 pp. Testi i italiano e inglese, texts in Italian & English. Softcover, fine. ~~~ SPEDIZIONE IN ITALIA SEMPRE TRACCIATA
230 pages. Index. "The recipes have been developed to yield amounts sufficient for 100 persons. The yield is stated by weight or measure, depending upon whether the cooked food is solid or liquid. The size of serving is included as a guide in preparation and service. Intended for use by Army Cooks. Accordingly, one copy will be issued to each cook. One copy will be issued also to RCASC Food service Officers, RCAMC Dietitians and to all units of the Canadian Army having messing facilities, for the use of Unit Messing Officers." - Preface. Prior owner's name, Pte Kreilkamp, printed atop front free endpaper. Two small, faint bits of writing upon front free endpaper. Above-average soiling and staining, consistent with a used army kitchen cookbook. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. Not listed in Driver or Cooke. Book
Vintage World War II era Canadian food ration book. Some coupons removed, some remain. Bilingual text. Fascinating instructions inside each cover. Of great educational value to those who have never lived through such times. Original owner's details handwritten upon front cover. Circa 1943. Book
Light general wear. The page block is a bit tanned. Clear, bright and tight. K. Used
215 pages. Index. Black and white illustrations. "The official history of the Canadian Hostelling Association." - from back cover. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
Periodicals, 4to., 6 pages. In French. SUBJECT(S): Jews -- Québec (Province) Juifs -- Canada. Number 145 with photo on cover. Monthly periodical for the French speaking Jewish community in Canada, with local and international news of Jewish interest. Folded. Very good condition. (ART-7-6)
60 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Numerous black and white illustrations. Contents include: Loading the Camera; Making the Exposures; Removing the Film; Developing; Printing on Velox Paper; Mounting. Possibly a first Canadian printing but US versions date from 1910 and possibly earlier. Above-average wear to covers. Considerable moisture discolouration and soiling to covers and, less-so, to most pages. A worthy vintage copy. Book
8vo., First Edition thus; original maroon cloth binder, gilt back, a near fine copy.
Book shows light wear to covers only.. Binding is solid and square, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. 538 pages, a great many b&w photos, 22 articles on the subject, authors include: Nelson H H. Graburn, Joanne MacDonald, Peter L. macnair, Martine Reid, Gerald McMaster, Peter R. Gerber, Viviane Gray, Gerhard Hoffmannn, Michael Bell, Karen Duffek, Ruth B. Phillips, Gerhard offman, Ernest S. Burch, Patricia sutherland etc.
Opuscolo turistico della compagnia ferroviaria canadese, spillato cm21x23.5, pp 24 incluse copertine. Copertine a colori, numerose fotografie in nero, ampia carta geografica ripiegata a colori. In inglese. Jasper National Park, Mount Robson Park, The Triangle Tour, Happy Vacation Atmosphere on the Prince Boats, Lodges Camps in the Canadian Rockies, Jasper-Prince Rupert Line
62 x 43.5 cm one-sided colour pictorial map reduces to 22.5 x 10 cm when folded inside original blue card cover lettered in black. Illustrates the route of the CNR's Triangle Tour of British Columbia which included "Jasper National Park, Mount Robson Park, the Canadian Rockies, and the scenic seas of the North Pacific coast." Without saying so, the right side of the map switches scales so as not to display Lake Louise, a prime tourist attraction of rival railway Canadian Pacific. Includes eight sepia-tone photos of sights of interest along the way. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A well-preserved copy of this excellent piece of vintage Western Canadian tourist ephemera. Reference: Cornell University Library, Persuasive Maps: PJ Mode Collection 1219.01. Book
Opuscolo turistico della compagnia ferroviaria canadese, spillato cm21x23.5, pp 36 incluse copertine. Copertine a colori, numerose fotografie in nero, carta geografica ripiegata a colori. In inglese. Introduction by Frederick William Wallace, A Glorious Summer Playground, Gaspe, Northern New Brunswick, Delightful Beaches, Fredericton and the Saint John River Valley, Halifax, Nova Scotia’s Southern Shore, Pictou Lodge, Cape Breton, Prince Edward Island, Boys’ and Girls’ Camps.
Broch?. 40 pages.
Approximately 5.5" x 4.5" four-panel folded card with illustration of 1786 chariot upon front cover. Appears to have been printed at sea on or about July 30th, 1962. Documents dates, locations, distances, weather, remarks, etc. of the first half of the trip which departed Liverpool on July 24th. Ink-stamped signature of Captain C.L. de H. Bell upon second panel, plus details of other crew officers. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. A quality copy of this nice memento. Book
Pp [1] 2-36. This wonderfully nostalgic item from the early days of mass-produced home refrigerators is notable for the the fact that it introduces homemakers to the advantages offered by these devices - things we take entirely for granted today. Prior owner's name and date upon title page. Average wear and soiling for a used vintage cookbook. Staining to first and last pages. Binding sound. Bibliographic reference: Driver O808.6 Book
