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The History of The Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers - Volume 1 only 1749 - 1939
by Kerry, Col. A. J. & Major W. A. McDill
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in Good+ dust jacket
- Seller
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Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
Ottawa: The Military Engineers Association of Canada. Near Fine in Good+ dust jacket. 1962. First Edition. Hardcover. DJ has small tears, chipping, light soiling and discoloration. Only slight wear to the book ; A tight solid book. Dust jacket in Mylar jacket protector. B&W photos and fold-out maps throughout. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 389 pages; This is a comprehensive history going back to Canada's early history, even before the establishment of the country. The majority of the book though is devoted to the 20th century up to the beginning of WWII. Extensive photos and maps covering Canada's involvement in WWI. .
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- Bookseller
- Ainsworth Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 21195
- Title
- The History of The Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers - Volume 1 only 1749 - 1939
- Author
- Kerry, Col. A. J. & Major W. A. McDill
- Illustrator
- Map Endpapers
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Good+ dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Military Engineers Association of Canada
- Place of Publication
- Ottawa
- Date Published
- 1962
- Keywords
- Engineers, WWI, somme, Ypres, passchendaele, Canada
- Bookseller catalogs
- Militaria;
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About the Seller
Ainsworth Books
Biblio member since 2003
Chilliwack, British Columbia
About Ainsworth Books
Ainsworth Books was for many years a bricks and mortar store in Vancouver, BC. When we acquired the store, we moved to a location in Delta. After three years we moved the stock home and started operation as an online, by appointment only operation. I have worked with books my whole adult life and enjoy giving recommendations.
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- First Edition
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- Chipping
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- Jacket
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