Clegg, Anthony; Lavallee, OmerMareMagnum
519 résultats
64 pages. Contains dozens of glorious archival black and white photographs, maps, and facsimiles of local time-cards and fare lists. "All M&SC operations came to an end in 1956... This book has been published to record some of the events in the line's 47-year history, and to preserve details of the system's operations for the future." - page 4. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding tight and square. Nice copy. Book
48 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Abundantly illustrated with black and white photographs. "Tells the story of the peoples of Canada, and points to a road for us to follow towards permanent unification of all our groups into one strong, resolute nation." - from Foreword. Eight pages are devoted to the subject of 'World Conspiracies" and the fact that "The Communist conspiracy has worked among many of our Canadian groups, the most important of which, in terms of numbers, are the Anglo-Saxons, the Ukrainians, the Russians, the Finns, the Magyars, the Jews, and the Poles." Also discusses Nazi infiltration in Quebec. Above-average but not excessive wear. Top inch of front cover missing. Unmarked. Still a sound copy of this fascinating, rare, and now politically incorrect, work. Show this to your young kids to illustrate how times have changed. Book
42 pages. "An educational periodical published weekly for the dissemination of technical information, with a commentary and review of the news and conditions of the Textile Industry in Canada." - from masthead. Contains many finely illustrated advertisements which clearly present the contemporary state of the art. Features: Customs Commissioner's Report; News of the Industry; The Stockinette Tariff; The Edinburgh Textile Exhibition; Some Typical Hosiery Trade Problems - calculations every knitter should know; Glossary of knit underwear terms; Silk doubling and spinning machine; Cotton Mill Efficiency; The Dyeing of Acetate Silk; British Wool Letter; British Rayon News; The Markets; British Wool and Top Quotations; and more. Above-average wear. Covers detached but present, but for top third of back cover. Book
Features: Mixed Thoughts on a Mixed Train, with map of Dominion Atlantic Railway, Truro Sub.; A Turntable for Wakefield, Quebec (to accommodate Number 1057); Referred to the Committee - back when the distance between the rails was very important; Chart of the Gauges of some of Canada's early railways; Determination and Hard Work - the story of the Strathcona Museum in Strathclair, Manitoba; Waybills; Please note: a 2" wide band has been stripped from front cover, probably by tape removal. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy. Book
12 pages. Illustration of the "Empress of Scotland" on front cover. A very detailed fare guide which describes various classes of sailings from Montreal and Quebec to Southampton, Cherbourg, Hamburg, Liverpool, Belfast-Glasgow, and Antwerp. Average external wear and fading soiling. A quality copy of this wonderful vintage item. Book
27 pages. Oblong 11" x 8.5". Profusely illustrated with black and white photos supported by considerable text. Map of Canadian National Railways Lines in Maritime Provinces (Atlantic Region) and eastern Quebec.. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
141 pages. Index. Errata. "A narrative and documented chapter out of the annals of Canadian Jewry. Outlines the story documented in the papers described in "Canadian Jewish Archives", new series, no. 2." - from Foreword. Unmarked with moderate wear. Moisture staining to fore-edge. Binding intact. A sound working copy. Book
viii + pages 224-325. Contents: Reactions to the Hart Election; In the Legislature; Petitions; Hart is Questioned; The Debate of Feb. 20, 1808; More Petitions and the Governor; Elected Again; Political Motivation. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. Book
iv + 126 pages. Index. Sections include: On Sunday Observance Legislation; The Quebec Problem; Quebec Feels Under Attack; Lord's Day Alliance; Jews in a Christian Country?; The Community and the Select Committee; A Select Committee of the Commons; In the House of Commons; In Quebec. Unmarked with moderate wear. Moisture marks to fore-edge. Binding intact. A worthy reference copy. Book
x + 102 pages. Black and white reproduction of one-page photo-montage entitled Editorial Staff, Jewish Canadian Eagle & Canadian Jewish Chronicle. "We believe that these pages constitute an addition to the small shelf of Canadian Jewish histories, a supplement to Sack's volume which is the premier book of Jewish Canadiana." - from v. Chapters include: Unmarked with moderate wear. Staining to edges of textblock. Binding intact. A sound copy of this important work. Book
x +105 pages. Opens with a ten-page memorial of Saul Hayes, O.C., Q.C., LL.D., F.R.S.A. (including a 1.5 page partial bibliography of his publications) who passed away in the year this work was published. "We center our attention upon the pioneer of Trois-Rivieres, a formidable man, of almost mythic proportions." - from page 1. Unmarked with Moderate wear. Biege moisture marks visible to fore-edge of first few leaves, generally quite faint for remainder of textblock. Book
Features: Celebrity chef David Rocco taps into his heritage to create memorable evenings; Heidi Leverty - a Toronto photographer breathes new life into consumer castoffs; Wendy Dennis learns the true spirit of the holiday; Modern Rustic - get farmhouse comfort with an industrial edge in a laid-back eat-in kitchen; Dynamic Den - Suzanne Dimma turns a lacklustre den into a colourful cosy library and home office; Teatro Verde's stunning new location is a must-stop shop for design aficionados; Fall Fresh - dress your home in a sophisticated fall palette of moody hues and natural textures; Fall garden advice; Gracious family home of Guido Doria; 70 Top Toronto designers give historic McLean House a head-to-toe makeover; Rosanne Daykin infuses modern style into a traditional Vancouver family home; The New White Kitchen - Designer Viki Mansell outfits the 14' x 15' kitchen of a Toronto townhouse; White plus Rustic Pine - a rustic waterfront home in Hudson, Quebec; White plus Dark Maple - a west-end Toronto home; Three Quebec Artisanal Food Producers - Gourgane Beans, Charlevoix Lamb, and L'Hercule Cheese; and more. 224 pages. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy. Magazine
Features: Marilyn Denis turns to those she trusts to tailor-make her new downtown sanctuary; Natural Habitat - Indigenous stone and wood form the foundation of Monica and Michael Belcourt's Dominican home-away-from-home; Design - A generous layout, traditional detailing and a four-season sunroom let a Quebec cottage designed by Alyson Wood play host to family and friends year-round; Home of the Month - English cottage charm and bursts of lush and colourful blooms designed by Sophie Burke and John Hollifield lend a relaxed attitude to a Vancouver home; Three bathrooms with diverse design personalities merge fashion with function; Weekend Decorating - Weave the textural appeal and natural beauty of rope into any room; Asian seafood dishes; Opulent materials and antique pieces define this regal principal bath; What's Your Dream Garden?; Urban Terrace - Celebrated Toronto landscape architect Ron Holbrook unleashes his sky-high style on his own outdoor space; Meredyth Hilton of Artistic Gardens transforms an overrun English garden in Toronto into a lawn-free space with kids in mind; Osheen Harruthoonyan - This introspective photographer pieces together dreamy moments in time; Modern by Nature - The Vancouver family of pop songstress Mary Zilba unwinds in a bold weekend home nestled in the woods; and more. 192 pages. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy. Magazine
188 pages. Includes the following papers: A Brief History of Lower Fort Garry; The Big House, Lower Fort Garry; Industrial and Agricultural Activities at Lower Fort Garry; The Sixth Regiment of Foot at Lower Fort Garry; The Second Battalion, Quebec Rifles, at Lower Fort Garry. Includes a variety of black and white illustrations and maps. Unmarked. Moderate wear. Book
X [ads], 363-464 pages. Profusely illustrated with wonderful black and white photos. Features: Colour reproductions of paintings by F.H. Brigden and Charles W. Simpson; Northern Rivers; Unto the Hills; Green Gold - Canada's wealth of forests, including many photos of 1930s logging techniques/technology; Colonization in Quebec - article with many photos; Roof of the World - a photo-illustrated journey to the fascinating Indian city of Simla, by B.G. Radley; Where B.C. Ends - Stewart B.C. and the Portland Canal - article with many great photos; New Books; Glorious nostalgic Canadian ads. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this nice vintage issue. Book
Pages 101-150 plus XIV pages of nostalgic ads. Black and white photos and illustrations. Features: Solitudes of the Arctic - Great photos; A Visit to Satan - in his sanctuary at Sheikh Adi, the leading shrine of the Yazidis or Devil-worshippers, that strange mysterious folk set amid the turbulent Kurds of northwestern Mesopotamia; The Prairie Orchestra - interesting article on grasshoppers; Winnipeg - the Prairie Capital; The Handicraft Renaissance in Quebec. Nice two-color Canadian Pacific ad on back cover features image of female dancer in Bali. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Book
Pages 211-256 plus xviii pages of nostalgic ads. Black and white photos and illustrations. Features: "Down North" To Great Bear Lake - Voyaging by Air to Canada's New Northern Mining Centre; London's New Architecture; Castles of the New World - profusely illustrated article on Canada's grain elevators, from small to huge. Nice colour Quebec tourism ad on back cover. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding sound. Book
Pages 103-188 plus 10 pages of wonderful vintage advertisements. Features: A Quebec Sketch book - article with colour plates of paintings by Esther Brann; Full-page colour plate of painting entitled "The Skeena River"; An Indian Paradise Lost - Abundantly photo-illustrated article on scenery and native peoples in the Skeena River, British Columbia, district; Writer James DeMille - photo and brief bio plus his poem The Maiden of Quoddy; Photo portrait and message from Prime Minister Mackenzie King; A Fragment of China - article with many wonderful photos from China by John Stone, with emphasis upon architectural features; A Look at London - photo-illustrated article; Dr. Henri Ami and the work of a Canadian school of prehistory in France; Black and white painting by F.G. Banting of a lonely outpost in the Arctic; Nice one-page Canada Steamship Lines ad features The Manoir Richilieu; Color Canadian National one-page ad for Jasper National Park features illustration of the lodge; Nice back cover ad by Canadian Pacific features A. Sherriff Scott colour painting of Mountie gazing down upon the Banff Springs Hotel. Average external wear and soiling. Binding intact. Unmarked. A sound copy of this wonderful vintage item. Book
37 Pages plus ten pages of nice vintage ads. Features: Nice Royal Canadian Navy recruiting ad inside front cover; Quebec's Winter Carnival/Le Carnaval De Quebec - article with many photos; The Ship That Built Nancy Island in the Nottawasaga River; Home on a Canadian Rockpile - The Barnes sod house at Oyen, Alberta - great family history; The New Territories of Hong Kong; Vancouver, B.C. compared with Sydney, Australia; Nice one-page two-colour CBC ad features Michael Maclear, their man in Tokyo; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
Pages 1-50 plus ten pages of nice vintage ads. Features: Newfoundland - the watchdog of the Atlantic - with many great military photos; In the Heart of British Columbia's Coast Range; The Watermills of Old England; Occupational Therapy Across Canada; Some Canadian Cities (meaning and origin of names); Canada's Postcard Commandos - using photos to identify and target assets of our military opponents; The Balkans; and more. Some of the best ads include: The Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario (with artillery illustration inside front cover); Quebec Liquor Commission ("Please Use Less"); Empress Hotel/Chateau Frontenac Hotel (combined photo ad on back cover). Moderate wear. Small name stamped inside front cover. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. Book
76 pages. Features: Dealer Profile of Lorenz Biricz of Lorenz Antiques in Toronto; Sotheby's and Joyner's Spring Auctions; Collector Profile of Clair Stewart of Caledon - lithographic stones; Christopher Hartop of Christie's, New York; Stone for the Emperor - Song to Qing jades in the Royal Ontario Museum; Carving Nephrite and Jadeite in the Qing Dynasty; Miniature Delights - dollhouses; Caring for Works on Paper - Part 3 - Matting, Framing and Storage; Price Trends in English Pottery - interest surges in ironstone, Delftware, slipware and majolica; The Prints of Carl Schaefer Fellman; Mrs. Thrale Returns, by Paul A. Hachey; Cabinetmaker Thomas Nisbet of Saint John, New Brunswick; Travels from the hearth to the table in Montreal; Rural Quebec Table Setting; 18th Century French Table Setting; Victorian Table Setting; Seen at the shows; What's New. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. Book
Features: Ontario Doll Collector; Government House 1866-70; Bottles in Canada; Ontario Carved Gravestones; Silver Sauceboats; Richard Short's Views of Quebec; Early Photographs of an Ontario Community - Stockdale, Murray Township; Restoration of a Hooked Rug; Niagara Furniture Makers - II; and more. Nice clean copy. Book
78 pages. Features: Good Clear Cut Glass - Myths and misapprehensions cloud the Irish glass story; Mennonite Georgian - The Joseph Schneider Home, Kitchener, Ontario; Architectural Drawing in Quebec - Exhibition celebrates Quebec City's 375th anniversary; The Nation's Attic - The Smithsonian; The Potter's View of Canada - Canadian scenes on 19th century earthenware; Elizabeth and Jane - Their Work - Samplers; The Decoy in Canada; Horse Brasses - decorative pieces warded off the evil eye; The Weldon Collection - Specimens of China brought to the Colonies by the Early Settlers, Particularly the Loyalists - English Porcelain - Part III. Moderate wear. Clean and unmarked. A sound copy. Book
100 pages. Features: The Lachine Rapids and their mark on history; Indian trade silver in the McCord Museum collection; Lords of the Lakes - the North West Company 1784-1821; Wintering Dishes - recalling the famed Beaver Club dinners (with recipes!); Trade and Empire - Fishermen began fur trade in New France; The Challenge of Heritage Conservation (in English and French); Several articles in French; Domestic Interiors - Parks Canada's designated houses in Quebec; Exhibit of five centuries of old and rare maps; The Liliane Stewart Collection; Counterfeit Canadiana I; Paperweights. Light wear. Quality copy. Book
72 pages. Features: Auction Report 1982; Architectural Stone Carving in 19th Century Guelph; Quebec House - James Wolfe's childhood home in Kent; Early Coins of Canada; Canadian-American Postal Relations - I - The Beginnings to the 1820s; A Dowager Clings to Dignity - Edmonton's Alberta Hotal set a standard of Western Hospitality; Legh Mulhall Kilpin (1855-1919); Restoration and Renovation VI - Landscaping Your Period House; The Graphic Art of Advertising Pot-Lids; Unsuspected Harmonies - an unusual exhibit investigates multicultural responses to aesthetic qualities. Light wear. Nice copy. Book
