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2021BIBSD0012665542021. Full Leather Bound. NEW. Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED GREEN BLUE MAGENTA TAN PURPLE DEEP BROWN BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in 1905 and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2021 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English Pages 207. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. FOLIO EDITION Size 12x19 Inches IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. hardcover
1997815a2022Canada: Self-Published 1997. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 143 pages. Abundantly illustrated in colour and black and white. Second book by the author. "Describes his journey through the 1980's and early 1990's. Includes the trials of meeting some difficult challenges and celebrates the rewards of meeting them and winning - winning at some cost but winning just the same." - from page 9. Len Cullen now passed away was a very successful Ontario businessman and gentleman who was respected and appreciated by many. Book clean bright and unmarked. A lovely memento to this fine man. Self-Published Paperback
1971465H0067British Columbia: Elizabeth Riley Urquhart 1971. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 52 pages. Intended to preserve the spirit vitality humour and zest for life possessed by Christopher Riley during his lifetime. Titles include: The Bear and the Sourdough The Overpopulated Jackpine Bears versus Skunks The Drunken Whiskey Jack More Courage than Judgement Excerpt from a Letter to His Wife Prospecting for Prospectors The Frog Continuing Our Education Another Engineering 'Must' On Sitting at the Head Table Proposing a Toast and Matthew Sam - Prospector. Riley's family moved from England to Canada in 1903 and eventually homesteaded at Celista B.C. He became a well-educated geologist and discovered the Endako molybdenum mine. Signed and inscribed by Mr. Riley's wife Carol Caroline upon title page. Binding intact. Above-average wear. A worthy copy of this wonderful memento. Elizabeth Riley Urquhart Paperback
1975644H5063Victoria BC: Self-Published. Good. 1975. First Edition. Paperback. 2 31 pages. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Fascinating and delightful reading. Describes the life of the author's hardy European ancestors who settled in the Cowichan area on Vancouver Island in the 1800s. The story begins with Robert McLay who left Airdrie Lanarkshire Scotland to first visit Vancouver Island in 1862. Modern residents of the area will marvel at how these settlers got by without any of the infrastructure we now take for granted. Also interesting is the description of relations with the local native peoples. Unmarked with average wear to beige card covers. A precious local history and genealogical reference. Hale & Barman 81.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Cowichan North Cowichan Robert McClay Henry E. Evans John Newell Evans David Evans Koksilah Cowichan Valley Duncan British Columbia . Self-Published paperback
1992631c8158Prince Edward Island Canada: Self-Published 1992. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 187 pages. Signed and inscribed by author upon dedication page. ". A story about the early days in and development of food production and rural life in America. It reveals. Many of the obscure wonders as they unfolded early across these two great North American nations. We can now from these pages appreciate better from whom and from where we came." - from Preface. Somewhat above-average wear and soiling. A sound copy. Self-Published Paperback
1950721h5832Winnipeg: Canadian Red Cross Society. Good. 1950. First Edition. Paperback. "Compiled to record the organization established within the Manitoba Division of the Canadian Red Cross Society to meet the 1950 Manitoba flood emergency. It is hoped that this booklet may prove of value as a reference should another major disaster occur in Manitoba or elsewhere." - inside front cover. "The flood of '50 was the worst that the modern city of Winnipeg has survived. Never before in the history of North America has it been necessary to have plans readied for the mass evacuation of a city of 300000 people. The permanent staff of Red Cross supplemented by thousands of volunteers met the emergency with dogged persistence that often rose to heroic levels." - Foreword. 94 pages. Abundantly illustrated with excellent black and white photos. Printed upon glossy stock. Prior owner's faint stamp upon front cover otherwise tight and unmarked with moderate wear. A sound vintage copy of this very informative history. Winnipeg Centennial Bibliography #329 Peel 2003 #7174. ; 8vo . Canadian Red Cross Society paperback
016518Winnipeg: Canadian Red Cross Society 1950. stiff paper covers 96pp. Very good. Staplebound. Photographs illustrations maps. "3-2-0 was the number allocated to the Red Cross emergency centre and will be remembered long by the many thousands to whom these numerals meant hope in the midst of disaster". Time Period 1950's. Locale: Manitoba; Prairie Provinces; Western Canada; Winnipeg--Manitoba. Manitoba Floods Floods Natural Disasters Red Cross Red River Flood. Canadian Red Cross Society Paperback
006185Gretna: Mennonite Collegiate Institute 1-55056-50-6 1-55056-50-6 1990 1st printing. 4to 286pp. Fine in fine dust jacket. Maps photos appendices bibliography index. Locale: Gretna--Manitoba; Manitoba; Prairie Provinces; Western Canada. Mennonites Mennonite Collegiate Institute--Gretna Mennonites--Canada Schools--Manitoba. Mennonite Collegiate Institute 1-55056-50-6 Hardcover
1880089146Quebec Canada etc. 1880. Leather Bound. pp. 44; 61; 35; 147; 116; 163; 17; 24; 23; 18; 60; 15; 52; 10; 82; 20; 83; 11; 8; 8; 31; 61; 29; 79; 44; 29; 18. 8vo. Black leather over marbled boards. "DIVERS" in gilt to spine. Minor shelfwear; very good. Black. 27 individually published booklets bound together including reports rules speeches itineraries and other such administrative documents mostly in French mostly published in Montreal. unknown
199186201453Toronto: Doubleday & Company Inc. 1991. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 390 pages. In this landmark book many of the best minds in "English Canada" set out their position and agenda vis-a-vis the Quebec crisis. They argue cogently for Canada's survival as a tolerant purposeful independent state with or without Quebec. Brings a much needed dose of clarity and realism to the questions raised by Quebec's demands for greater powers and possible separation. Addresses possible solutions and looks at the processes of accommodation renewal or separation. In so doing it provides a crucial definition of "English Canada" today. Very light wear. Clean bright and unmarked. Doubleday & Company, Inc. Paperback
1985633j0105Canada: O.F. Old Fairbridgians Association. Very Good. 1985. First Edition. Paperback. "The Prince of Wales Fairbridge Farm School located at Cowichan Station on Vancouver Island was our childhood home and the staff and classmates our family. The school's Jubilee Anniversary is therefore more a family gathering than a school reunion. Fairbridge provided us with the opportunity to prepare ourselves for a better life than would probably have been our lot had we remained in the country of our birth the U.K. This book presents a representative selection of written and black and white pictorial items selected from various archival news clippings and pictures at hand plus copies of the Fairbridge Society Annual Reports and copies of the fairbridge Gazette." - pages 1-2. Includes lists of students and the dates they arrived. 82 page stapled book. 11" x 8.5". A treasured reference for those with ancestors who attended this school.; 4to . O.F. [Old Fairbridgians] Association paperback
144113Ottawa: University of Ottawa 2000. Hardcover Fine. 358pp. Locale: Western Canada. Western Canada Chinese Canadians Doctoral Dissertation--University of Ottawa Missions--Protestant--Canada. University of Ottawa Hardcover
20171125559258Toronto Ont: University of Toronto Press 2017. Book. As New. Soft cover. Signed by Authors. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. pictorial paper xii 432 pages : map ; 24 cml. signed by author on title"Nineteenth-century New Brunswick society was dominated by white Protestant Anglophone men. Yet during this time of state formation in Canada women increasingly helped to define and shape a provincial outlook. I wish to keep a record is the first book to focus exclusively on the life-course experiences of nineteenth-century New Brunswick women. Gail G. Campbell offers an interpretive scholarly analysis of 28 women's diaries while enticing readers to listen to the voices of the diarists. University of Toronto Press Paperback
1966164h5964Ottawa: Government of Canada. Good. 1966. First Edition. "In the following pages the home economists of Canada's Department of Fisheries supply information about this popular product and offer a selection of consumer tested canned salmon recipes. Teachers of home economics and women's organizations may obtain free of charge the loan of a companion filmstrip 'Let's serve Canned Salmon'." - inside front cover. Includes information about the five types of salmon which go to market. Recipes include: Entrees Soups and Salads Tasty Snacks. 16 pages. Index. Black and white reproductions of photos. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy which will be treasured by any fan of delicious salmon.; 8vo . Government of Canada unknown
1980753j1802Vernon British Columbia: Vernon Girls Trumpet Band. Good. 1980. First Edition. Plastic Comb Binding. Fundraising cookbook compiled by the Vernon British Columbia Girls Trumpet Band. Nice photo of the band on front cover. Undated but appears to be circa 1980. 58 pages. Many ads for local businesses. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage example. ; 8vo . Vernon Girls Trumpet Band unknown
1989118G2974Canada: Escort Carriers Association. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969343809 . 210 pages. Index. Printed on glossy stock. Abundantly illustrated with reproductions of black and white photos. Magnificently illustrated endpapers. "The story of HMS NAbob's short career which climaxed when she was torpedoed off Norway's North Cape on August 22 1944." - from dust jacket. Book clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Moderate wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A quality copy of this engaging and informative work.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; HMS "Nabob" - The First Canadian-Manned Aircraft Carrier RCN Royal Canadian Navy Ships Vessels North Cape Norway 22 August 1944 . Escort Carriers Association hardcover
139761Winnipeg: Manitoba Free Press Co. 1891. Staplebound Very good. 38pp. Pale blue printed wrappers. Illustrations map. There is a tear at the foot of the spine and a previous owner's stamp on the cover. Publisher series: Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba Transaction No. 43 Peel 3 1931. Locale: ; Manitoba; Prairie Provinces; Western Canada. Manitoba Battle of Seven Oaks Historic Sites--Winnipeg Manitoba Historical Society Seven Oaks Monument--Winnipeg. Manitoba Free Press Co. Paperback
1961118c7763Winnipeg: Privately Printed. Poor in Poor dust jacket. 1961. First Edition. Hardcover. "Author spent three years on Active Service with the Lord Strathcona's Horse in France and Belgium arriving first in France in February 1916 and serving continuously from then until struck off to hospital in England in February 1919. He was through all of the actions of the period following March 21 1918 being the only officer of the unit to come out of the action of April 1 1918 without being hit. He had a better opportunity than most to observe at first hand the activities of the Cavalry and his story will prove both interesting and informative." - dust jacket. xi 308 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Many reproductions of archival photos. Includes nominal roll with awards and casualties. A heavily-worn former library copy with the usual markings. Lacking front free endpaper. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. Not pretty but a worthy reading copy. Cooke 3rd Edn p. 216 Dornbusch 98. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Guyencourt Lieutenant Frederick Maurice Watson Harvey V.C. Canadian Cavalry Brigade "Stand to Your Horses": Through the First World War 1914-1918 with the Lord Strathcona's Horse Royal Canadians . Privately Printed hardcover
1982633j0315Canada: Publisher Not Stated. Good. 1982. First Edition. Paperback. "Sorrento Centre is a gathering place for all A values-based retreat and conference centre welcoming small groups and individual guests for courses and retreats throughout the year. Formed in 1963 Anglican in tradition ecumenical and interfaith in expression it offers an inclusive welcome and generous hospitality to all. Sorrento Centre is filled with vibrant spirit and joy while being a healing place for body mind and spirit." - Sorrento Centre website. iii 59 pages. Bibliography. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. A diminutive but surprisingly information-laden history. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy. ; 8vo . Publisher Not Stated paperback
1947255j1220Camp Borden Ontario: Royal Canadian Dragoons. Good. 1947. First Edition. Paperback. Presents regimental news recollections and member updates. Includes an important article by Lieutenant P.C.M. Meunier entitled "Force 136 - Burma" which describes how a small group of Canadian Officers having finished their tour of operations in Europe accepted an assignment in south-east Asia. That group included himself Pierre Chasse Henri Benoit Roger Caza and J.P. Archambeault. The article includes two photos of Japanese prisoners in Burma. Also included is a photo and brief write-up of the retiring Major-General F.F. Worthington CB MC MM. 52 stapled pages in red covers. Black and white photos. Many ads for local businesses. Contents moderately tanned with age. Unmarked with moderate wear. A well-preserved vintage example.; Sm 4to . Royal Canadian Dragoons paperback
1947255j1219Camp Borden Ontario: Royal Canadian Dragoons. Good. 1947. First Edition. Paperback. Presents regimental news recollections and member updates. 36 stapled pages in red covers. Black and white photos. Includes many ads for local businesses. Contents moderately tanned with age. Quarter-page clipped from page 32 affects ad and article on page 33. Unmarked with moderate wear. A well-preserved vintage example.; Sm 4to . Royal Canadian Dragoons paperback
1980656j1259British Columbia: Self-Published. Good. 1980. Collector's Edition. Paperback. 4172543707 . Presents the local history of the twin British Columbia towns of Michel-Natal. "I lived through the purchase of Michel Colleries in the East Kootenay by Edgar Kaiser 1968-72 with both federal and provincial governments okaying the complete demise of Michel-Natal displacing 1200 residents so that Kaiser would not have to adhere to pollution standards. Born and raised in a town we loved we left for Kelowna with $4000 compensation as our homes burned. Kaiser raped the hills of the Elk Valley for its coal leaving behind sludge-filled tailings ponds to pollute the once-pristine rivers." - Author in a letter to the Kelowna Daily Courier in 2012. 198 pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Gift greetings upon first blank leaf otherwise clean tight and unmarked with moderate wear. ; 8vo . Self-Published paperback
1945722H4353Edmonton: Northgate Books 1945. Book. Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed and inscribed by author 1908-1971 across from title page. 12 1 2-184 pages. 24cm. Index. Black and white illustrations in text. "A work of considerable value something which we have needed for a long time as a text book for consultation and general information. I have succeeded in including practically everything that is needed - history religion education evolution of law and order farming mining industry and gradual development. It is my sincere desire that this book of Alberta's history will prove beneficial to the teachers and scholars of our schools." - Foreword. Average wear to publisher's maroon cloth. Binding tight. Old song lyrics taped inside back board. Above-average wear to dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A sound vintage copy. Peel 2e 3926 Artibise 2153. Northgate Books Hardcover
1957454G4877Toronto: The Salvation Army Printing and Publishing House 1957. Book. Good. Hardcover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 130 pages pluss x pages of appendices. Black and white photographic plates. Reprint of the 1952 first edition. Average wear to book which bears prior owner's signature atop title page. Binding sound. Chunks missing from dust jacket which is now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A worthy copy of this informative reference. The Salvation Army Printing and Publishing House Hardcover
1980629a8907Canada: Valleyview & District Old Timers Assoc. 1980. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 621 pages. Index. Black and white illustrations. A comprehensive local history. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Excellent copy. Valleyview & District Old Timers Assoc. Hardcover
