Search Results: Titles starting with B from Lord Durham Rare Books (IOBA)

Burnaby, BC: printed by Hemlock printers, 2012. 1st Edition. No binding. National Book Collecting 3rd Contest 2012 Poster. 11 x 17 inches paper with plastic edges sealed to protect poster but plastic does not appear to be affixed to poster. 4 colours one side, black, yellow, red and orange. Fine condition. Quite rare ephemeral poster to market.The Third National Book-Collecting Contest will be launched on Monday 30 May 2011 during the Bibliographical Society of Canada's AGM at the University of New Brunswick.ABE Books, one of the largest databanks of used books on the planet, has joined us as the main sponsor for the 2011-12 contest. The National Post and CBC Books have also joined us as media sponsors and Hemlock Printers will be printing our posters. Prizes were awarded to the winning entrants of the third National Book Collecting Contest in Vancouver and Waterloo on May 28, 2012.• The first prize went to Samuel Jang, of Victoria, B.C. for his collection Aesop's Fables • The second prize winner… Read More

1945. 1st Edition. Photo. Very Good. Subject(s): William Lyon Mackenzie KingSetting: PortraitDate (approx.): 1945Photographer: Unknown Size (Approx): 8" x 10"Comments: Slightly creased edges and corners.

London: both books published by L. Hodson & Son, 22, Portugal Street, Lincoln's Inn, 1860. 2 volumes in one. 9cm x 14cm, (3-5/8" x 5-5/8"), Backwoods circa 1846 iv,prelims,[1] illust.list, [9]-233pp., [1]blank, 235-242pp.; [Bound with] Oregon 1860, [6]prelims, [7]-237pp., [1]ad.Original soiled blue boards with gilt stamping on type on spine and people in a sleigh on the front cover and gilt page edges. Worn with bumped corners. Backwoods with 12 wood cut illustrations (all called for) plus Niagara Falls from the Ferry engraving at front. Oregon with the frontis image of the Mouth of the Columbia River two maps (full page and folding). Overall, very good condition. The Oregon Territory Consisting of a Brief Description of the Country and its Productions; And of the Habitats and Manners of the Native Indian Tribes. The Oregon Territory, 1860 is the second edition (first was 1846). Contains Illustration at front and map on page 64 and the fold-out on p.102. Inside the paper is clean. Overall condition… Read More

Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1986. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+. First edition. 2 Volumes. 6 x 9 inches. xix, [1], 826; [6], [827]-1450. Original pictorial tan cloth stamped in black and white with very slightly bumped corners. Internally very clean and near-fine condition. Several double-sided facsimile illustrations, indexes. Very good+ condition. Definitive bibliography for Newfoundland & Labrador, with 6299 entries. This reference work covers material published up to 1975 pertaining to Newfoundland and Labrador, excluding periodicals. This includes books, pamphlets, government documents, unpublished theses and reports, letters, diaries and films. The second volume contains author, title and subject indexes. Complied by Dr. Agnes C. O'Dea and editor was Anne Alexander.

Toronto: ECW Press, 1998. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Fine. First edition. 7 x 10 inches. (4),[5]-714p. Blue cloth with silver lettering on spine, silver stamping portrait on front board. Inscribed on title page by Spadoni to "John Rush (bookseller) No better profession can be found Jan.5, 1999". Fine condition. This Bibliography of Stephen Leacock reveals the complexity and scope of Leacock's enormous canon. Based on an in-depth examination of texts and archival documents, this bibliography is a research tool in the true scholarly tradition, a work that will interest Leacock enthusiasts and all students and researchers of Canadian literature and social history.Organized into ten sections, the bibliography describes all editions and issues; Leacock's contributions to books; his serial publications (in newspapers and magazines); reports of his speeches and lectures; lectures given; interviews; authorized adaptations; translations; recordings by Leacock; Braille, talking books and films; encyclopedia… Read More

Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1973. 2nd Edition. Hard Cover. Good. 2nd edition. 6-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches. xxviii, 780pp. Orange worn cloth covers with bumped corner spine ends crushed and 3 inch tear online left spine and faded text on spine and front cover. Fair condition. Inside pages clean in very good condition. Second Edition has additional references, 17 years later than the first 1956 edition with 4,408 items listed, each with description, dates, etc. for Western Canada.

Montreal: Lawrence Lande Foundation, 1965. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Slip Case. First edition. 13-3/4 x 10-3/4 x 1-3/4 inches. xxxv, 301, [1] Beige linen cloth book covers with quarter pigskin spine in a blue cloth slipcase with b&w illustration paper label on front. Copy #500 of 950 signed copies. Numerous plates, illustrations and facsimiles (some folding &/or tipped-in). indexes. Uncut (untrimmed) deckled edges. Very handsome production printed on full rag paper with a number of inserts on varying stocks. Very good condition.A bibliography collected, arranged, and annotated by Lawrence Lande. With an introduction by Edgar Andrew Collard. Montreal: Lawrence Lande Foundation for Canadian Research, 1965. Limited edition of 950 copies. Signed by Lande on the limitation page.A richly illustrated bibliography of the important private collection of Canadiana assembled by Montreal businessman Lawrence Lande and donated to McGill University in 1964. A masterful letterpress production that is… Read More

Toronto: ECW Press, 1994. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine. First edition. 7 x 10 inches. (6),7-862pp. Red cloth, gilt stamp on spine and front board. Insides very clean, book is in near fine condition. A bibliography of the publications of the Canadian Publishing House McClelland and Stewart acquired by McMaster University Library. Contains bibliographic records of all books and other materials published by McClelland and Stewart publishing company from 1909, when the first books were published, to 1985, when Jack McClelland ceased to be associated with the company. Frontispiece illustration of McClelland. Foreword by Graham R. Hill, librarian at McMaster. Preface, historical introduction, explanation of the bibliographical method and principles, list of works cited, location symbols, black and white illustrations. The bibliography is organized alphabeticallly by year. Three appendices. Indices of names and titles.Carl Spadoni and Judith Donnelly have included all manner of books in this… Read More

Toronto: Bibliographical Society of Canada, 1973. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good+. First edition. 6 x 9 inches. Frontispiece, xxviii, 144pp. appendices, indexes. Blue cloth with gilt lettering and minor bumps to top corners and inside very clean, and in very good+ condition. Includes a biographical introduction by Derek F. Crawley Richardson is best known for the novel Wacousta (1832) and for his account of the deeds of the Right Division in the War of 1812 (1842).

Sydney: New South Wales Library, 1970. 2nd Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 2nd edition. 6 x 9-1/2 inches. xvi, 894pp. Original blue cloth covers with gilt text on front cover. Dustjacket mylar protected. Inside pages very clean. Previous owner's name on front endpaper and small bookstore late on other form endpaper. Near-fine condition.The most comprehensive bibliography on Captain James Cook. Catalogue of over 4800 titles described - with notes & references, authorities / abbreviations, errata, addenda, index. Includes Voyages, Biographies, Associates, Films, Plays, Music & much more "This second edition has been fully revised and enormously extended, to make it by far the outstanding guide to sources of information on the great navigator.

Toronto: J. Lovell, 1857. 1st Edition. No binding. Very Good. RARE - ONLY ONE OTHER COPY FOUNDQuarto, 5p. Disbound, small holes and tears in margin. Signed by R. Bell on top of back page.At head of title: No. 231. 3rd Session, 5th Parliament, 20 Victoria, 1857.(Private Bill). Bill. An Act to authorize the construction of a line of Railway from some point on the Southern Line of Railway near Otterville, Norwichville, or Tilsonburg, through Brantford, to some point of the Great Western Railway."Received and read, first time, Monday, 20th April, 1857. Second reading, Wednesday, 22nd April, 1857." "Mr. Christie." Robert Bell was a printer, businessman, office holder, politician, justice of the peace, and militia officer. He ran successfully as a reform candidate in the general election of 1847-48 which he represented in the Legislative Assembly until 1851. Throughout his life Bell maintained his residence in Carleton Place. In the elections of 1854, 1857-58, 1861, and 1863 he won the Lanark North seat.

Quebec: Printed for the Contractors by Hunter, Rose & Lemieux, 1862. 1st Edition. No binding. Very Good. RARE - ONLY ONE OTHER COPY FOUNDQuarto, 5 p. Disbound, small holes and tears in margin. No. 94. At head of title: 1st Session, 7th Parliament, 25 Victoria 1862BillAn Act to Incorporate the Massawippi Valley Railroad Company. Received and read, 1st time, Tuesday, 29th April, 1862 Second reading, Thursday, 1st May, 1862 (Private Bill)Mr. KnightQuébec: Printed for the Contractors by Hunter, Rose & Lemieux, St. Ursule St. Incorporation of that Railroad Company to construct a Railroad from some point on the Grand Trunk Railway between Lennoxville to Stanstead, the Province Line. Robert Bell was a printer, businessman, office holder, politician, justice of the peace, and militia officer. He ran successfully as a reform candidate in the general election of 1847-48 which he represented in the Legislative Assembly until 1851. Throughout his life Bell maintained his residence in Carleton Place. In the… Read More

Toronto: Printed by John Lovell, 1856. 1st Edition. No binding. Very Good. RARE - ONLY ONE COPY FOUNDQuarto, 2 pages, 1 sheet. No. 129] [1856]Bill. An Act to repeal the Statute 16 Victoria, chap. 80, and to make better provision for preventing infractions of the Laws against Usury."...the lender shall only be entitled to recover the sum really lent with interest at the rate of 6 per cent". No. 129.2nd Session, 5th Parliament, 19 Victorian, 1856Bill. An Act to repeal the Statute 16 Victoria, chap. 80, and to make better provision for preventing infractions of the Laws against Usury.Received and read, first time, 31st, March, 1856. Second reading, Thursday, 3rd April, 1856Mr. Thomas Fortier.Toronto ; Printed by John Lovell, Yonge Street.

Toronto: Leader Steam-Press, 63 King Street, 1859. 1st Edition. No binding. Very Good. RARE - NO OTHER COPY FOUNDQuarto, 3 pages. Disbound, small tears in margin.2nd session, 6th Parliament, 22nd Victoria 1859JJ. Bill. An Act to incorporate the Guelph and Wellington Roads Company. Received and read first time Tuesday, 12th April 1859.Second reading, Wednesday, April 13th, 1859.(500 copies)Hon. Mr. PattonLeader Steam-Press, 63 King Street, TorontoIncorporation of a Company to encourage the construction of gravel roads near Hamilton. With the description of all roads existing then. There is a similar, but not the same, copy of this Bill, probably a later produced edition, located at Library of Parliament. Ottawa and printed by [Toronto] : S. Derbishire & G. Desbarats, [1859].

Toronto: J. Lovell, 1859. 1st Edition. No binding. Very Good. RARE - ONLY ONE OTHER COPY FOUNDQuarto, 9 p. Disbound, small holes and tears in margin. Signed by R. Bell on top of back page.No. 224. 2nd Session, 6th Parliament, 22 Victoria, 1859"(Private Bill.)"Bill. An Act to incorporate the Ottawa Valley Railway Company."Received and read, first time, Friday, 1st April, 1859. Second reading, Saturday, 2nd April, 1859."Mr. Ferres Most interesting history of the Ottawa Valley Railway Company starting with this Bill in 1859 to be discovered...Ottawa Valley Railway Company, which was chartered in 1892 under Dominion Act 55-56 Victoria, chapter 54, to build a railway from St. Andrews to Carillon, Quebec, and from Grenville to Calumet, Quebec, connecting at the latter place with the Canadian Pacific Railway. It was completed and the line was opened for service on 1 November 1892.Ottawa Valley Railway Company was sold to Atlantic and Lake Superior Railway Company, in 1894, Chapter 63.Robert Bell was a… Read More

Quebec: Thompson & Co, 1860. 1st Edition. No binding. Very Good. RARE - ONLY ONE OTHER COPY FOUNDQuarto, 5p. Disbound, small holes and tears in margin. No. 161. At head of title: 3rd Session, 6th Parliament, 23 Victoria 1860Bill An Act to incorporate the Canada Central Railway Company and for other purposes. Received and read, 1st time, Thursday, 12th April, 1860 Second reading, Mr. W.F. Powell Québec: Printed by Thompson & Co. St. Incorporation of Central Canada Railway Co. (Lake Huron - Ottawa), eventually became Canada Central, completed 1897. Robert Bell is listed as one of the Directors.Robert Bell was a printer, businessman, office holder, politician, justice of the peace, and militia officer. He ran successfully as a reform candidate in the general election of 1847-48 which he represented in the Legislative Assembly until 1851. Throughout his life Bell maintained his residence in Carleton Place. In the elections of 1854, 1857-58, 1861, and 1863 he won the Lanark North seat.

Ottawa: printed by MacLean, Roger & Co, 1886. 1st Edition. No binding. Very Good. RARE - NO OTHER COPY FOUNDQuarto, 3 pages. Disbound, tiny holes in margin. 4th Session, 5th Parliament, 49 Victoria, 1886Bill. An Act to amend the Several Acts relating to the Board of Trade of the City of TorontoReceived and read a first time on Monday, 8th March, 1885Second reading, Tuesday, 9th March, 1886The Honorable Mr. AllanOttawa, printed by MacLean, Roger & Co. 1886 Act to amalgamate the Board of Trade of the City of Toronto with the Toronto Corn Exchange Association. This Bill was later assented to on 2nd June, 1886.

[York]: The House of Commons, Printed by Charles Fothergill, 1822. 1st Edition. No binding. RARE DOCUMENT - ONLY 2 COPIES FOUNDFirst UK edition. A Bill (as amended for the Committee) for uniting the Legislatures of the Provinces of Lower and Upper Canada. (London), The House of Commons, 1822.Quarto, 9, [1] pages, stitched. British Parliamentary Paper #616. [York] : Printed by Charles Fothergill, 1822"31 July, 1922" at head of caption title. At head of title on page 9 verso: 3 Geo. IV. Sess. 1822. Scarce document. A very early Bill stating that "a joint Legislature for both Provinces would be more likely to promote their general security and prosperity than a separate Legislature for each of the said Provinces, as at the present by law established". It is then proposed that that act be repealed by the present Act for the purpose of the joint Legislatures.TPL 1256.Charles Fothergill (1782-1840) was a businessman, journalist and political figure in Upper Canada. In 1822, he was appointed King's Printer… Read More

NP: Canada Trade Protection Society, 1859. 1st Edition. No binding. Very Good. RARE - NO OTHER COPY FOUNDFolio, 2 pages. Disbound, small holes in margin. Sent by the Canada Trade Protection Society, against two bills noted above. Printed signature of James Alexander, Secretary, Canada Trade Protection Society.Canada Trade Protection Society's Office,Toronto, 13th April, 1859. Unto the Honorable the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada in Parliament Assembled, The Petition of the Undersigned Members of the Canada Trade Protection Society.Among the petitioners were Henry Morgan, Lewis Ogilvy, John Redpath, etc.Hand-written ownership signature of "R. Bell" on top back page.Petition read in the legislature on Monday, 25th of April, 1859 Robert Bell was a printer, businessman, office holder, politician, justice of the peace, and militia officer. He ran successfully as a reform candidate in the general election of 1847-48 which he represented in the Legislative Assembly until 1851. Throughout… Read More

1918. No binding. Good. #1 ALS) 6 x 9 inches. On The Power's Hotel letterhead, Rochester NY dated 17th May 1918. Frederick Courtney is writing to The Rev. James Sheerin of New York City. Signed F. Courtney. Good condition with a small fold tear.Courtney would pass away seven months after writing this letter.#2 ALS) 4-3/8 x 7 inches. On letterhead with blind embossed logo and type "QUOD VERUM TUTUR" (What is True is Safe" , 58th East 79th Street, New York NY dated 25th March 1879. Frederick Courtney is writing to The Right Rev. The Bishop of Albany. Signed F. Courtney. On religious matters. Good condition with an old paper clip stain on top left through embossed logo.Courtney would pass away seven months after writing this letter. Frederick Courtney was an eminent Anglican bishop, the fifth Bishop of Nova Scotia. He emigrated to North America in 1876. He was an Assistant at St Thomas's, New York City until 1880 then Rector of St James's, Chicago. His last post before appointment to the episcopate was… Read More