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1951098457Toronto: The Champlain Society 1951. Hardcover. pp. xxviii 775 pagination continued across volumes. Large 8vo. Bound in red cloth with gilt lettering to spines. Top edges gilt. Maps and illustrations complete as called-for. Ex Hudson's Bay Company Library: ink number and sticker to spines HBC bookplate to front pastedown vol. II only. Light wear to corners dust-soiling to extremities front board slightly bowed vol. II; very good. Champlain Society XXX and XXXI. Limited edition. Both number 56 of 550. The Champlain Society hardcover
199572600405Toronto: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 1995. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 301 pages including index and black and white photographic illustrations plus at least one colour plate. Recounts the years during which the bank toughed out the worst depression the world had ever seen helped to fight a global war saw Canada emerge as an industrial nation and world power and saw credit become universal with the advent of credit cards. Also covers the merger with the Imperial Bank of Canada. Bright red boards and spine emblazoned with gilt lettering and bank logos. Please note: Table of Contents and Foreword have been bound upside down. Very clean unmarked and minimally worn. Appears unread. Excellent copy. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Hardcover
1913467c6652Toronto: The Educational Book Company Limited. Fair. 1913. First Edition. Hardcover. 156 pages. Black and white illustrations photos and maps. Authorized by the Minister of Education for British Columbia. Some markings to contents. Binding somewhat tender but still intact. Above-average soiling. A worthy copy of this interesting early B.C. text.; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; A History and Geography of British Columbia - Dominion Series Authorized by the Minister of Education for British Columbia. . The Educational Book Company, Limited hardcover
1968115c5951Toronto ON: Bryant Press Ltd. 1968. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 101 pages including index. Black and white photos. "It is a truism that wherever and whenever men formed settlements on this continent a newspaper of some kind would soon be born. Commencing in 1875 more than 30 newspapers have been published in Fort William and Port Arthur in Thunder Bay District at the head of Lake Superior. This book represents an invaluable and rare contribution to the history of news media in Canada. It is almost a paradox that Canada's most powerful news medium.has had so little to say about itself throughout the years." - from forward. Average wear sound binding. Small 0.5mm openings top of dust jacket back panel. Bryant Press Ltd. Hardcover
1958713c6945Canada: Headquarters Militia Area Pacific 1958. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 76 pages. Many interesting archival black and white illustrations and maps. Printing date not stated - presumably 1958. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Headquarters Militia Area Pacific Paperback
197136205Vaughan ON: Vaughan Township Historical Society 1971 Book. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Canadian Edition. "Two Centuries Of Life In The Township" A comprehensive account of the settlement and growth of this community in southern Ontario. Illustrations by Thoreau MacDonalds as well as photographs. and facsimiles of documents The detailed lists of names in appendices and index are a valuable genealogical resource .xii 2 346p. 68p.of plates index. maps on endpapers. Vaughan Township Historical Society hardcover
1973721j0211Ottawa: Information Canada. Good. 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. "In May of 1937 the Air section of the R.C.M.P. began operations with four deHavilland Dragonfly aircraft and eight members. Today after 36 years continous service the force operates 22 modern aircraft and employs over 80 personnel. Now as the Force embarks on its second century of operations is an opportune time to examine the role of the Air Division; the dedication and sacrifices of its members; and the part they played to 'Maintiens le Droit." - Foreword. 34 unnumbered glossy pages. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. No dust jacket presumably as issued. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy.; Photographs; 8vo . Information Canada hardcover
1909168G4549Toronto: Morang Educational Company Limited 1909. Book. Fair. Hardcover. Revised. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 492 pages. Index. Several black and white maps and illustrations. Revision of the 1897 first edition. Front hinge open. Prior owner's details upon front free endpaper. Somewhat above-average wear. Lean to spine. Tanning to periphery of pages near back. A worthy vintage copy of this early Canadian history textbook. Morang Educational Company Limited Hardcover
1983716H3602British Columbia: Fraser-Fort George Museum Society. Very Good. 1983. Reprint. Hardcover. xxi 199 pages. Index. List of Books Consulted. Illustrated in black and white. Reprint of the 1946 first edition. "May this second edition give to all who read it a greater understanding and appreciation of the roots and early years of the city of Prince George and of the struggles and spirit of its pioneers." - xi. Name atop front free endpaper otherwise clean and bright with very light wear to maroon boards with gilt lettering. A handsome copy. Hale & Barman 797.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Prince George British Columbia History Settlers Pioneers Families Genealogy . Fraser-Fort George Museum Society hardcover
1961452H4133USA: Vantage Press 1961. Book. Good. Hardcover. First English Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 364 pages including 32 pages of glossy black and white plates. "A scholarly richly detailed history of the Sisters of Saint Anne tracing the growth of the Order from its founding in 1850 up to the year 1900. A story of tremendous courage in the face of countless difficulties and few resources - a story of great and triumphant faith." - dust jacket. Binding intact. Moderate toning to contents. Beige discoloration to fixed endapers where previous dust jacket cover was affixed. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A sound copy. Vantage Press Hardcover
1976CAN2071Ottawa: Parks Canada. Very Good. 1976. First Edition. Card Covers. 53 pp. Photos. References. Light edgewear. A nice monograph looking at leisure and recreation activities in the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River covering the American and Canadian sides of the river. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . Parks Canada unknown
198912881The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of Canada 1989. Large hardback in very good condition. Hardcover. Very Good. The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of Canada Hardcover
1978228583The Gallery Stratford 1978. Soft cover. Very Good. 8 1/2 x 9 1/2. Unpaginated in very good condition. Pages are clean and unmarked with illustrations throughout. Page edges are lightly smudged and bumped. Staple-bound in brown card covers with white titles. Lightly scuffed. SCARCE. VG <br/> <br/> The Gallery Stratford paperback
1955251211London: Hudson's Bay Record Society 1955. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Larger 8vo. pp. c 4 260 xiv fold-out map at rep unnumbered limited edition Hudson's Bay Record Society hardcover
1928112557399Halifax Nova Scotia: The Book Room 1928. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8 vo. blue gilt dec cover gilt spine 236 pages : illustrations 5 leaves of plates Elizabeth Cary grew up in Isaac's Harbour Guysborough County N.S This book relates a number of anecdotes mostly from Isaac's Harbour from childhood memories. See;The Feminine Gaze: A Canadian Compendium of Non-Fiction Women Authors.By Anne Innis Dagg. Scarce scarcer in dust jacket.front free blank is missing else book is in very good condition d.j. is worn and chipped at spine ends in protective mylar. The Book Room Hardcover
1921464a3985London: Hodder and Stoughton 1921. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 307 pages. Index. Black and white photographic portrait frontis of author. Twenty-one additional black and white plates. "Thirty-two years spent in work for deep-sea fishermen twenty-seven of which years have been passed in Labrador and Northern Newfoundland have necessarily give me some experiences which may be helpful to others. I feel that this alone justifies the writing of this story." - from Preface. Gilt lettering upon partially-sunned backstrip remains clearly legible. Hinges taped. Prior owner's details and gift greetings dated 1921 upon front endpaper else unmarked. Minor lean to spine. Average wear. Circa 1921. Hodder and Stoughton Hardcover
1981615j1125Vancouver B.C.: The Junior League of Vancouver. Good. 1981. First Edition. Plastic Comb Binding. 0969101805 . "A collection of recipes from the Junior League of Vancouver and twelve well-known local restaurants." - front cover. 197 pages. Index. Contributing restaurants include: La Brochette La Cachette La Cantina La Cuisine Bistro Chez Joel Chez Michel Miramar Restaurant Le Napoleon La Quiche The Teahouse Restaurant Umberto's Ristorante Italiano and The William Tell. "A delectable and economical way for you and your favorite restaurant to get together more often." - Vancouver Magazine. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy.; Art; 8vo . The Junior League of Vancouver unknown
198016103219Toronto: McGraw Hill. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1980. First Edition. Hardcover. 0070924295 . 176 pages including index. Many great black and white photos. Based upon the film "Liberation!" produced and directed by John Muller. Documents Canada's involvement in the liberation of the Netherlands in 1944-45. Book is clean bright and unmarked but for gift greetings to verso of front free endpaper. Moderate wear overall. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A sound copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; A Liberation Album - Canadians in the Netherlands 1944-45 World War 1939-1945 Second World War Holland Netherlands Personal Narratives Dutch History German Occupation 1940-1945 Canadians in the Netherlands . McGraw Hill hardcover
1980415H4640Camrose Alberta: The Camrose Historical Society 1980. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 192 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of wonderful archival photos. An engaging history of this Alberta community located southeast of Edmonton. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. Krotki 2e 452. The Camrose Historical Society Paperback
2000633j0827British Columbia: Touchwood Editions. Good. 2000. First Edition. Paperback. 0920663737 . Signed without inscription by author upon title page. "The life of one unfortunate Chinese leper Lim Sam is recreated from historical documents to draw the reader into this true story of a shameful period in B.C. history. Follow him on his journey from China to Victoria to Nanaimo. Finally go with him to D'Arcy Island where a little society of outcasts cared for each other planted their gardens and dreamed of going home." - back cover. 176 pages. Maps footnotes bibliography and index. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality signed copy of this little-known B.C. history. ; 12mo; Signed by Author . Touchwood Editions paperback
199534388Vancouver: Canadian Association of Radiologists. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969955707 . Tight bright book in clean charcoal cloth; in bright red dust jacket with small crease to top of spine. Signed by both Lentle and Aldrich beside their names on the title page. ; 470 pages; Signed by All Authors . Canadian Association of Radiologists hardcover
1979000338Toronto ON Canada: Canadian Institute of International Affairs 1979. 1st Edition . Stapled Soft Cover. Very Good. 0790943816; From the Wellesley Papers; This is an ORIGINAL: not a reprint very little shelfwear; some light stains to card covers; interior pristine although lightly tanned; includes 2 maps; 91pp. An examination and recommendations on Canada's policy on Northern international affairs circa 1979. <br/> <br/> Canadian Institute of International Affairs paperback
1994124a9138Canada: Image Improvement 1994. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 27 Minute VHS videotape in case. "Although Dr. Bill Ricker is in his late eighties now he still goes into the Pacific Biological Station in Nanaimo to continue his scientific research. This video follows his remarkable scientific journey from his boyhood in North Bay Ontario to the present. In eveyr field of science Ricker entered whether in lake studies fish population dymanics salmon biology or entomology he excelled gaining worldwide recognition. His story is fascination to anyone not familiar with fisheries science as well as an inspiration to anyone who is." - from cover. Light wear. Unmarked. Sound copy. Image Improvement Hardcover
1979095401The Historical Society of Thorsby and District 1979. Hardcover. pp. 999. 4to. Black and white maps and photographs. Gilt lettering to spine and front cover. Light shelfwear scuffing to edges of boards and spine one-inch tear to bottom of rear hinge ink annotations wear to last page and rfep; very good. The Historical Society of Thorsby and District hardcover
1987723c5282Claresholm Alberta: Claresholm General Hospital 1987. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 154 pages. Many black and white illustrations. Includes list of Municipal and General Hospital employees. Gift greetings upon half-title page else clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent copy. Claresholm General Hospital Hardcover
