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8vo., First Edition, with portrait frontispiece and plates; blue cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON FRONT FREE ENDPAPER. Personal account of the Pacific war from 1943 to 1945 by a British naval officer attached to the US Pacific Fleet. Enser, p.459; Law 0608.
455 pages. Bibliography. "For 44 years Morant crisscrossed the country on passenger trains, enroute to and from assignments to all the subsidiaries of Canadian Pacific. He chronicled the times, writing for the company magazine as well as photographing developments on the railway. These photos are the subject of this book... Here then is a book of photographs of the Canadian Pacific Railway over the years, from 1929 to 1981, the span of Morant's career as a photographer... Our hope is that it will be the finest book ever produced on the CPR." - from dust jacket. Wonderful photography in colour and black and white throughout, plus supporting text. Front hinge taped. Two-inch application of tape at top of back hinge. Average wear. Relatively few library markings. A worthy reference copy of this wonderful compilation. Book
8vo [23.5 x 16.5 cm]; xii, 548, 16 [publisher's ads] pp, plates and illus, color frontis of Samoan Orator in color photocopy, map, extra illustrations not in list of illus, folding table at end (often lacking). new cloth preserving the original cloth of covers and gilt lettering of spine, stains on title page, few marginal pencil notes on few leaves, spine label removed, solid and tight copy. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Hill p. 295. Mostly on Samoa and New Hebrides, the author describes the peoples, their customs, society, wars, mythology, language, canoes, clothing, food, amusements, as well as his activities there. The very large folding table compares the dialects for 24 islands for about 120 words. An appendix gives the meteorological data averaged over seven years for each month of the year.
4to [29.5 x 21 cm]; [xiv], 386 pp, 107 colored illustrations on plates, 371 monochrome illustrations on plates, bibliography, index. original brown cloth, gilt title lettering on spine and cover, slight stain at lower spine else near fine in very good dj (short tear, light stain at edge). A picture of this book is available upon request by email. A profusely illustrated work based on the collection of the Tropen museum in Amsterdam but with consultations of collections in Netherlands and United Kingdom. It discusses each of the hundreds of prints and books, that were published in Netherlands, United Kingdom and Indonesia in the nineteenth century, with collations, details of publication, artists, engravers, biographical information, etc, with a section on early lithographic printing in Indonesia.
4to [28 x 21.5 cm]; ix, 287 pp, frontis, 137 illustrations including photos, maps, drawings, some full page, 53 tables, appendices, detailed bibliog. original pictorial heavy paper wraps, title lettering on spine and cover, fine, clean and unmarked. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Based on the 1976 Bishop Museum Tongan expedition, this work is a detailed and definitive archaeological study of Niuatoputapu prehistory. Very well-illustrated.
In-folio (cm. 41), tela editoriale, sovracoperta editoriale illustrata, custodia editoriale in tela, pp. 163, (13), XLIV tavole fuori testo, con illustrazioni a piena pagina, diverse ripiegate, a colori. In buono stato di conservazione (good copy).
Nomuka Group Surveyed by Commander Andrew F. Balfour, Assisted by Lieut.ts G.W. Gubbins, C.E. Monro, B.T. Somerville, S.C. Weigall, A. Waugh, & M.r T. Rice, H.M. Surveying Ship "Penguin" 1895. and by Captain A. Mostyn Field assisted by Lieut.s F.C. Pasco, J.A. Waugh, G.E. Nares, A.W. Lowis, C.R. Brewis, & M.r Payne, H.M. Surveying Ship "Penguin" 1898. London Published at the Admiralty, 27th Feb. 1897, under the Superintendence of Rear Admiral W.J.L. Wharton, Hydrographer. Small corrections: 1931. Folded editorially. Autore: Admiralty Charts. Luogo: Pacific - South. Anno: '900. Tecnica: incisione. Dimensioni: 982x639 mm
18 pages, including an in-text sketch map. Plus photographic plates. Original condition with blue wrappers, titles to front, and containing all the ads. This is a complete issue, seldom found in such good and original condition. This is a most captivating travel account featuring remote villages and the indigenous people and of New Guinea, describing the devastation and damage caused by an earthquake in the Torricelli Mountains, and revealing European influence. Marshall imparts his observations on the Wapei people, whom he greatly enjoyed spending time with, on their customs, ceremonies, sparse dress, superstition, hunting, agriculture, trade , and their villages which were usually built along a ridge and sometimes by excavating holes in the sandstone. While recounting various routes of exploration, he also shares knowledge gained of the Bogasip people who were yet uninfluenced by the European, and of the people of the Vanimo district in Dutch New Guinea.
24 pages. Features: The Haidas of Skidegate; Pioneer Judge's Wife - Part 9; Arctic Justice; Arctic Justice - a 28-month search for the murderers of two priests; Yukon Telegraph Line; P.G.E. Silver Strike Special; The Pacific Great Eastern Railway Quesnel - Prince George Extension (Guest Editorial by Hon Ralph Chetwynd); Dozens of great nostalgic ads. Average wear. Small date stamp atop front cover. Short opening near top of cover fold. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
24 pages. Features: The Perfect System Myth - an argument against Russia's alleged peaceful intentions; Old Inn by the Roadside - The Clinton Hotel - article with photos; Camp Cookery - Game Recipes; Small Business League; The Rooster's Eye; Pioneer Ashcroft Author is Custodian of Archives - The Journal Museum and Archives; Sam Slade's Dream (poem); Finning ad on back cover with sawmill illustration; Dozens of nostalgic ads for local businesses. Average wear. A sound copy. Magazine
394 pages including index. Some Illustrations. This second edition provides a fresh interpretation to the early history of the region and, at the same time, calls attention to contemporary events in other parts of the New World. Portrays the struggles for power and glory, the amorous intrigues and fights for pelts and great wealth of several of the main characters i.e. Francis Drake, James Cook, George Vancouver, Samuel Hearne and Alexander Mackenzie. Distills 500 fabulous years of sea and land discovery in the Pacific Northwest. Fascinating history! Usual library markings. Ex-Library
34 pages. Features: Quick Reference 1960-61 Hunting Regulations and Game Management Maps; Mailbag; Dr. James Hatter and his Game Outlook; Nice one-page Old Vienna ad features large photo of hunter with deer and B.C. deer hunting statistics; One-page Crown Zellerbach ad with illustration of hunter says "Hunting Not Prohibited Here"; 2/3-page ad for the "Cariboo Dayliner" rail service offered by the Pacific Great Eastern Railway; One-page ad for Harkley & Haywood Sporting Goods Ltd. features fireamrs and accessories; Trout Fishing For Sport and a Delightful Recreation; Clay Chips - includes photos of Harvey Mackie, Colin Peacock, George Walker, R. Weatherhead, Rudy Wiley, Arnie Homewood, Henry Remple, Verne Greensword, Col. N.C. Sherman, Arnie Homewood, Aldon Hanson, Cy Bourne, Ken Bodwell, Tom Held, Russ Young and Jack Pratt; One-page ad by the Department of Recreation and Conservation gives tips for hunting on private lands; Back cover Pilsener beer ad; Many additional nostalgic ads. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality vintage copy. Book
18 pages. Features: Trout Terrible of the Pacific - article on the Steelhead, with photos of Larry Chapman, Russ Swansen, and Bill Rose; Illustrations of Sinker Hook-Ups for Steelheading; Revised map of Vedder - Chilliwack River Guide for Steelhead Fishing; Don't Poo Poo the Poodle; Map of the Roberts Bank Game Management Reserve; Conditions at Ross Lake, 40 miles from Hope, B.C.; Clay Chips, by Jim Railton; Boats; Care of the Feet; Great one-page ad for the B.C. Department of Recreation and Conservation inside back cover entitled "Watch That Muzzle!, The 10 Commandments of Safety; Many nostalgic ads, including back cover ad for Lucky Lager featuring illustration of sea captain(?) with binoculars; and more. Unmarked with light wear. A nice vintage copy. Book
8vo [21.5 x 15 cm]; xi, 298 pp, 14 plates including frontis, including 9 tinted lithographed plates, 5 engraved plates, other engraved illus, folding map showing route of ship, plan of ruins at Ascension, appendix. original pebbled cloth, gilt spine title lettering, edge lightly rubbed, light wear of lower corner, internal hinge cracked but firm, interior clean, frontis with tissue guard, very good+, complete with all plates, etc, as per list. A picture of this book Taylor 113. Ferguson 10528. The Fawn sailed from Sydney Australia and visited Niue, Samoa, Tutuila, Pago-Pago, Upolu, Apia, Savail, Uea, Moa, Fiji, Kunaie, Norfolk Island, Pitcairn, etc and provides interesting information on the peoples, geography, conditions, customs, etc. The appendix is on fossils in New Zealand, treatment of females in Niue, cannibalism in Fiji, Tokilau, etc.
8 pages. Plus a fold-out colour map, measuring approximately 8.25 x 9 inches (21 x 23cm). Original condition with blue wrappers, titles to front, and containing all the ads. This is a complete issue, seldom found in such good and original condition. This is a fascinating expedition report on the Malay Archipelago, specifically the Cocos or Keeling Islands, accompanied by a visually appealing and valuable fold out colour map for illustration. Charles Darwin formulated a theory of the origin of coral reefs, This report mentions Darwin's theories and observations frequently, and is an excellent example of how early and how widely Darwin's work and theories were accepted by all his peers regardless of the apparent controversy he stirred up.
9 pages, including a full-page sketch map. Plus photographic plate and a fold-out diagram. Original condition with blue wrappers, titles to front, and containing all the ads. This is a complete issue, seldom found in such good and original condition. This is a fascinating expedition report on one of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand - the south western extremity often known as Fiordland. Most of it was then difficult to access, incompletely mapped or unexplored, and geologically but little known. Among subjects discussed include a brief history of exploration and mapping, topography, vegetation, the valley-system, and coastal plateau. Accompanied by diagrams showing Dusky and Breaksea Sounds, Milford Sound, and Tutoko Peak, plus spectacular photographs, some depicting Homer's Saddle, Hall Arm in Doubtful Sound, Grave Talbot Pass, and Hollyford Valley.
5 page, plus a large fold-out colour map, measuring approximately 15 x 23 inches (38 x 58cm). Original condition with blue wrappers, titles to front, and containing all the ads. This is a complete issue, seldom found in such good and original condition. Brief yet captivating expedition notes to accompany the important map which was the primary outcome of a series of journeys made by the author from 1908 to 1912, while he was posted as medical officer to the Northern Division and Resident Majistrate for the North-Eastern Division of Papua. Together with his map, Strong remarks on the most remarkable geographical features, indigenous Papuan custom and ethnography, and how former female infanticide impacted the population's gender ratio.
8vo., First Edition, with several illustrations in the text, front free endpaper creased; cloth, gilt back, a very good, bright copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
266pp. + planches hors-texte, 24cm., br., bon état, H69743
ISBN : 2259013198. Plon. 1985. In-8 Carré. Broché. Bon état. Couv. convenable. Dos satisfaisant. Intérieur frais. 222 pages. Envoi de l'auteur en page de garde. L'indépendance ou la liberté. L'île la plus proche du paradis. Des cannibales. Des insurgés...
Lisboa, Imprenta Nacional, 1879. 4to.; 39 pp. Cubiertas originales en papel impresas.
S.l., s.e., s.d. (vers 1910); 151 x 230 mm, 22 pp. + 1 pl. hors-texte, couverture et cahier agrafés. Tiré à part, en langue anglaise. the Transactions of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters (Reprinted from) Vol. XV, Part II, December 1907. Bon état.
Barcelona, Imprenta de los Herederos de la Viuda Plá, 1850. 12vo.; 432 pp. Encuadernación en piel marbreada, de la época. Tras la obra de Cobbett y ocupando la mitad del volúmen se halla la traducción de la Disertación leída en Roma en 1830 por el Cardenal Wiseman que recoge interesantes datos sobre las Misiones en la India e Islas del Pacífico. Dicha traducción fue abruptamente titulada por los hispánicos editores como "Esterilidad de las Misiones Protestantes para la conversión de Infieles".
(Codice ZZ/0025) Foulard originale NUOVO, MAI USATO, cm 77,5x49,5. In tela stampata a colori, illustrato con la carta geografica e i segnali stradali della Nuova Zelanda. ~~~ SPEDIZIONE IN ITALIA SEMPRE TRACCIATA
(Codice VI/0232) In 4º 199 pp. Illustrato con molte bellissime fotografie di Andrea Pistolesi, in gran parte a colori anche a piena e doppia pagina. Cartone editoriale, titolo oro, sovraccoperta. OTTIMO STATO. ~~~ SPEDIZIONE IN ITALIA SEMPRE TRACCIATA
