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Features: Great ad inside front cover for the Johnny Cash album, Bitter Tears; The White Red Men - Ollie Stewart; Frontier Barbed Wire; Where the Rain Gods Live - The land of the Acomas; Comanche Ambush - John Coffey; Mr. Arbuckle's Coffee - The Evil One - Harry and Theo Raymond; Saint in a Frontier Saloon - Thad Cole's Capital Saloon, Sheridan, Wyoming; With the Osages at Grayhorse; "Bustin'" the Wild Ones; Mexican hanging affair - Alberto Vargas; Bennett - first in the 'Ghosts along the Yukon' Series; Starving Out in Long Valley, Idaho; The Day the Road Blew Up - Sandy, Nevada; Colorado's Living Doll - Lady Blythe Vashti Marvin; Wild Old Days; Summering on the XIT; Castle Crags Treasure; The Captive Sisters. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. Nice copy. Book
Features: Arizona in the '50's (first part); It's Death to Bonnie and Clyde - great photos; Sand Dunes of Gold - at Whiskey Run, Oregon; Wyatt Earp's Letters to Bill Hart; Did Edison get 'turned on' in Wyoming; Knights of the Wagon Yard - horse traders; Independence Day Murder - Park City, Utah; The Apemen of Mt. St. Helens; Point of Rocks - the Cimarron cut-off witnessed lots of trouble; Fort Lancaster - lower road to the west; Wild Old Days!; The Hermit of Ruby City. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. Nice copy. Book
Features: What was your name in the States? - the use of the alias; Gold Bars From the Barnard Express - a story from near Kamloops, British Columbia; Ishi - a most remarkable Indian; A Stranger Rode with the Posse - Bill Everheart of Grayson County, Texas; The Palm of a Three-Fingered Glove; Tragedy of the Moffat Road; The blood of a hundred men! - Tom Starr of Oklahoma; Livin' High and Layin' Low in the Toquimas - to try it, head to Manhattan, Nevada; The Best Darn Vacation I Ever Had! - When a Kansan drinks water from the Pecos he knows he's been somewhere!; Cantankerous a Man as Ever Lived - Amos Hill of Green River; Wild Old Days!; Old West Curiosa - photos; The "Trunkman" Mystery. Average wear. One inch opening at top of coverfold. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
Features: The lamentable loss of La Reine Des Mers - a lost load of wine; New Mexico's most ruthless murder - Martin Nelson; Granby Idol - found in the Colorado River; Death on the Desert - Skull Valley; Treasure Trove and the Law - knowing if you'll be able to keep your find; Montana was not for farmers; Tales of the Dirt Tramps - road and highway construction; Shirt-Tail Canyon, California; Interpreter for the Apaches - George Wratten; Cave-Inn-Rock on the Ohio - hunt for relics here; White Collar Versus Black Ball - steamers that were lost; Wild Old Days!; A Rockin' Good Time - Gold finding tools; Discovery of Lone Tree Pass - Major-General Grenville M. Dodge. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy. Book
Features: Mountainman - Philander Simmons; The Gold that Floated - Jim Payson; Frenchy the Bronc Rider; Crazy Snake - the last rebel; The Double Life of "Easy" White - artist John White; "I have almost become desperate over the idea of dying a poor man - most cowmen faced that dread every day of their lives; A Family Letter Regarding the Youngers; Milt Hinkle - the great old cowboy; Wild Old Days!; Old Beaverhead's Point of Rocks - it dominated the state road to Virginia City. Coverfold almost fully open else average wear. Book
24 pages. Features: Nice colour photo ad for the Volkswagen Diesel Rabbit inside front cover - $69 to drive from Halifax to Vancouver!; 44% of Canadians say they have saved more money in the last year; Ian Smith and the destiny of Rhodesia; The bloody road to Zimbabwe - article with photo of white man in shorts walking city street with machine gun, plus several other photos of death and destruction; Candice Bergen - feature article with colour photo; A Day in the Life of Bruce Cockburn - article with photo; Season's Greetings from the Group of Seven - article with colour illustrations; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
66 pages. Features: "Imperial" cover roadster; How to build a custom dashboard - progress report #4; Restyling the 'standard of the world' - 1947 Cadillac convertible receives extensive modifications; The Triple Threat - a pedigreed "T" bone that had 3 owners with a one track mind; Hop Up Road Test #2 - trials of Olds-equipped Mercury ends in disaster (due to oil pump casting failure); Plastic Pioneer - Ken Fuhrman of Berkeley, CA invents clear plastic parts to cover your engine but show it, too; Cam-installation procedure; Installing top fabric in older cars; Building an exhaust system (part I); Floor shift for automatic transmissions - progress report #5; and more. Above-average wear. Writing on front cover and title page. Binding intact. A worthy vintage copy. Book
48 pages. Features: Cover photo of the King George V; Large photo of the British India passenger vessel Sangola inside front cover; Full-page photo of the world's largest passenger ships Norway and QEII; On the Waterfront; Ships Pictorial; Under Sail; 'Southampton' class cruisers - a short history - part 2; The Royal Route to Canada - a history of the Royal Line - part 2; Requiem for a King - tracing the near 60 year lifespan of King George V, one of Britain's most famous excursion steamers which was recently broken up in South Wales; The "Otranto" Disaster - the tragic loss of the Orient liner "Otranto" in October, 1918; Shipping of the Dorset Ports - a review of present-day activity - part 3; Where to see the cruise ships; Ship Sales Nice photo of the Andes inside back cover; and more. Opening at bottom of coverfold otherwise average wear. A sound vintage copy. Book
[11], 252, [2] pages. Maps. Several black and white reprodutions of photos. "In this honest and often very moving book, James Roberts looks back over a business, military, civil service and diplimatic career, recalling the ups and downs and above all the people he has known and loved in a long and active life. Roberts served for Canada with distinction in WWII and rapidly rose to the rank of Brigadier at the height of the battle for the opening of the strategic Scheldt estuary. The next year, from within the German lines, he negotiated details of the unconditional German surrender on the Canadian front." - dust jacket. Few tiny markings to military map printed upon front endpaper otherwise book quite clean and unmarked with light wear. Minor lean to spine. Quarter-inch opening in publisher's olive cloth at lower tip of back board. Average wear to dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy of this fascinating life story featuring significant WWII involvement. Book
34 pages. Features: News about Square Dancing (vinyl) records; Californians barnstorm Texas; Square of the Month- Slim Brough; Emblems help build club spirit; Guest Caller - Pat Harvey; The Dallas Route; Hot Time; Abilene's Square Dance Center; Swanee River; Nice one-page photo ad for Fenton "Jonesy" Jones' calling book; Photo feature of staffer Eunice Reithard; Large beautiful photo ad for Kathy's Cottons inside back cover features Joan Vohs, M.G.M. starlet; Other nice vintage ads. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
142 pages. Index. Many black and white photos. Maps. Oblong 12.5" x 9.5". "Third volume in the Maple Leaf Route series on the Canadian campaign in Northwest Europe 1944-45. Works from primary sources to present a new account of German and Allied strategy and the particular role played by the Canadians." - from dust jacket. Unmarked with moderate wear. Some cigarette odour. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Binding tight. A sound copy. Book
264 pages. Reprint of the 1915 first edition. All twenty-nine full-page black and white plates present. Lacking both maps. "The purpose of this book is chiefly to tell of the country along the Hudson Bay Railway now under construction, of Hudson Bay, the Mediterranean Sea of North America, and of the resources to be found in Manitoba's new territory, including the great inland sea on which it border." - from Preface. Heavy wear to reddish-brown cloth library binding. Former library copy with usual markings. No dust jacket. A worthy reading copy. Book
Features: Dead Man's Double - the strange story of a landsman who, anxious to get home to Australia, shipped aboard a foreign tramp to work his passage; Baptism of Fire - the story of a young Forest Ranger employed by the British Columbia Forest Service in 1927, and how a fire trapped over 100 people in a logging camp; A Case of Contraband - An amusing story of how, between revolutions, men had ways of their own of getting around difficulties; The Golden Ingot - the diverting story of an ingenious Gold Coast version of the time-honoured "confidence trick"; Down Mexico Way - The exciting adventure of two young seafarers who light-heartedly set out to explore the Mexican countryside; The Fire-Walker; Pioneer Pilot - Mr. Peter Strong flew over the Drakensberg Mountains between Basutoland and Natal; One Thing After Another - Recalls the narator's fall and subsequent rise in the depression days of Australia; The Burma Road - will recall poignant memories to many ex-Servicemen; South Sea Burial Customs - Visiting the outlying islands of the remote Cook Group, in the South-East Pacific, the authoress came upon many curious death-customs; Olsen's Secret - A grim story from the American coalfields; Front cover was attached with tape but is now detached. Back cover missing. Contents unmarked and in decent condition. Magazine
68 pages plus advertisements. Black and white illustrations. Features: 'Twixt Sea and Sand - Drama is the daily diet of those who man the lightships that keep the world's shipping off the dreaded Goodwins; Build or Die! - Describes Canadian Arctic Igloo Building Schools for airmen; Diamonds are Dangerous - Following upon secret investigations by Sir Percy Sillitoe, former head of M.I.5, the De Beers Corporation is said to be establishing a special staff to deal with the menace of the international traffic in stolen stones. Relates remarkable stories concerning diamond smugglers and the 'big men' behind them; Danger, Loco Adrift - A 65-ton locomotive slips its lashings upon the stormbound Norwegian s.s. Belpareil, causing terror aboard; Destination Unknown - Second Instalment of the remarkable post-war Asian adventures of Military Medal recipient Peter Pinney; The Rain Stoppers - In some parts of the world, natives are employed to stop the rain descending; Search for Living Gold - Author ventures to the Andes to acquire chinchilla; Ghost of the White Chief - South African farmer John Roberts and his marble life-sized statue to be opened upon his death; The Very Mysterious Eel- What strange impulse sends the eel thousands of miles out into the ocean to spawn - and die?; A Thousand Miles to Railhead - Motor Transport in North Australia, including photo of a 'road train' carrying 70 head of cattle; Horses on Snowshoes - How snowshoes have been adapted for use by horses, thereby easing the difficult transportation problems of the British Columbia wilderness; Jungle Hideout - Running from the Japanese, eating dog for dinner, teaching guerillas to sing - these are but a few of the adventures of Nona Baker who spent nearly four years in jungle hideouts in Asia; Paddy's Lapse - A Merchant Navy officer's account of a terrifying experience when his ten-thousand ton ship was heading straight for Lundy Island at ten knots; Between Ourselves - notes by the editor, including a prediction of helicopter logging in the future. Top third of back cover missing. Chips missing from spine. Somewhat above average wear. Fascinating tales. Magazine
48 pages. Includes: Ta-ra-ra boom de-ay; The Dandy Coloured Coon; Where did you get that Hat?; For Old Time's Sake; Looking for a Coon Like Me; The Midnight Sun; The Idler; A little Bit off the Top; Bid me Good-bye for ever; Algy, the Piccadilly Johnny; If It Wasn't for the 'ouses in Between; In the Twi-Twi-Twilight; Glorious Beer; If Those Lips Could Only Speak; We all go the same way home; Down the Road. Average wear. Pages yellowed. A sound working copy. Circa 1930? Book
28 pages. Features: Lovely full-page color ad for Rover fine cars inside front cover; Photo of King and Queen being greeted by Churchill and Mr. Attlee at the saluting-base; Two-page compilation of the "Heraldic" badges of British and Allied formations made famous in the late war; Many photos of famous war leaders and service chiefs celebrating victory; Aftermath of the War - Victory - Consequences and Disappointments - article by Cyril Falls; Nice full-page photo of the King and Queen in horse-drawn carriage amongst cheering crowds; Photos of Montgomery, Churchill, Lord Tedder, Sir Claude Auchinleck, Field Marshal Lord Alexander, Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten, Marshal Lord Alanbrooke, Lord Portal, Marie-Pierre Loenig, Brig.-Gen. Hartt, Admiral Hewitt, and General McNarney in their parade vehicles; Wonderful photos of V-Day Marchers - the Royal Marines, Royal Navy and R.A.F.; Photos of Overseas Troops in Victory Parade - in the Mall and en route; Photos of overseas troops in Victory Parade - Canadians and Kiwis; Amazing centerfold photo of The King saluting Field Marshal Montgomery as his car passes the saluting station - also visible are Churchill, Mackenzie King, and many other notable personalities; More great photos of V-Day Marchers - Merchant Navy, Women's Forces and C.D. Services - of particular note is the full-page photo of the A.T.S. contingent in a "V" formation as the procession divides at the foot of Constitution Hill; Photos of Units of the Mechanised Column in the parade; Amazing full-page photo from the Admiralty Arch along the beflagged mall with the Indian contingent in the foreground and marching troops as far as you can see into the distance; Photos of troops from Greece, France, U.S.A., China, and Egypt in the parade; The History of Final Victory in Drawings by Bryan De Grineau - 15 images; Back cover photo ad for the New Lancaster 'Ten' car. Somewhat above-average wear. Chip from lower corner of front cover. Some peeling from front cover. A worthy reference copy. Book
26 pages. Features: Diluted Bubbles - a fishing tale; Keep Out! - Does This Mean You? - Farmer/Sportsman relations become more important as hunters increase and land available drops; Nice illustrated at for Bushmaster leather boots by Sisman; A Moose for Harry - Old John Broadhurst turns his attention to Moose; Spinning With a Fly; Senses of Fish - can they smell, taste, touch or feel pain?; Hunting Dogs - you can trust that nose; Clean and Polish your Tackle before Storage; We'll pay tolls on the St. Lawrence Seaway A Kind Word for Crows; Trapshooting since 1750; Handling Game Meat; Cartridge Collecting; and more. Average wear. A sound copy. Magazine
1 portfolio ([2] l., 3 plates (1 col.)) 35 cm. 4to format photographical reproductions (one in color, particulars in b&w. of a silk painting found in may 1973 in a warring states period tomb at tzetanku. with commentary in chinese, english and french. in chinese style original cardboard folder, as new. very scarce.
Quattro fotografie originali in b/n vintage, stampa alla gelatina ai sali d'argento, didascalie dattiloscritte al verso, la prima misura cm 12,5 x 17,3 montata su cartoncino bordato cm 24,5 x 34,5 ritrae una veduta dal Monte Camino sulla catena della Punta Gragliasca immersa nella nebbia; la seconda cm 17 x 12,3 montata su cartoncino bordato cm 34 x 24,5 ritrae un uomo di spalle sulla Cola Bella con vista sulla cima dell'Asnas e Bocchetto della Boscarola; la terza misura cm 12 x 17 e ritrae un uomo sulle pendici del Monte Becco con la colma d'Oropa sul fondo; la quarta misura cm 23,5 x 17,5 e ritrae un uomo affacciato su una punta rocciosa del monte Tovo.
QUIMPER, Typographie de E. blot, fils - 1841 - Fort in-4 - 1/2 Reliure cassée, manque en tête - CXII, 95 + Table 4 pages - 1842 - Table 4, CIV & 76 pages - 2 Tableaux dépliants HT - 1843 - Table 4, XCVI pages & 2 grandes planches dépliantes HT - 1843 - 71 pages - frais intérieurement
8vo., First Edition, with a frontispiece, title in red and black, and very numerous illustrations (many full-page) in the tet, neat inscription on front free endpaper; original pictorial cloth, uncut, uper hinge cracked but binding perfectly sound, an unusually bright, clean copy.
2 vols., 8vo., First Edition, with frontispieces, titles in red and black, title-vignettes, and numerous plates and illustrations in the text, free endpapers mildly browned; original pictorial ribbed blue cloth, upper boards and backstrips blocked and lettered in black, uncut, a very good, bright, fresh copy. With the trade ticket of Hugh Rees of Pall Mall on front paste-downs. The set comprises Vol. I: London to Gloucester; Vol. II: Gloucester to Milford Haven. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION.
12mo., endpapers damp-marked in margins; contemporary calf reversed, tooled in blind and gilt, leather label gilt, very neatly recased, a very good, crisp, clean copy.
No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. 112pp. This in-depth study of the work of architect Erno Goldfinger was brought out to coincide with the opening of 2 Willow Road, Hampstead, the most significant of his pre-war works and his former home. The selection of his drawings and papers which the RIBA holds presented here demonstrates the vast scope and the consistency of a career which sheds light on the development of Modernism in Britain. Scarce.
Stain to page 2/3. No other marks or inscriptions and no creasing to covers. A very clean very tight copy with slightly dulled unmarked boards, rusty staples and no bumping to corners. 40pp. Sales brochure for the 1932 range of Douglas Motor Cycles with pictures and specifications of ten models plus details of dynamo lighting, sidecars, specific features of the bikes, prices, hire purchases rates and customer recommendations. Also tucked in are four A4 sales sheets advertising the Terrier, Bulldog, Mastiff and Greyhound motor cysles in the 1932 range. Also a 3 page cutting from 'Motor Cycle Magazine' in 1926 extolling the virtues of the 1926 range of Douglas models.
