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Canada: Government of the Northwest Territories (NWT), 2006. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 78 pages. Catalogue for an exhibition of Dene material selected from the collections from the National Museums Scotland. Printed upon glossy stock. Illustrated with colour photography. Text in English and a native language. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy..

Canada: Dunlop Art Gallery, 2013. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 176 pages. Illustrated endpapers. Printed upon glossy stock. Generously illustrated in colour. Here "you will see continued work on projects around the Library, around Regina, and engaging the international community." - from page 5. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear to orange cloth-covered boards. A nice copy of this attractive work..

Canada: Defense and Civil Institute of Environmental Medicine, 1989. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 110 pages. Dozens of excellent archival colour and black and white photos with accompanying text, all of which document the impressive technical accomplishments of this institute over its first fifty years of operation. Unmarked. Average wear. A sound copy of this excellent history..

Canada: McClelland & Stewart. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. 0771025440 . "When troops of the First Canadian Infantry Division waded ashore in southern Sicily in July 1943, it marked the first time - aside from the few bloody hours on the beach of Dieppe - that Canadian soldiers had gone into combat in Europe since the start of WWII. This is their story. A popular history-analysis of Canada's participation in the Italian campaign, taking the reader battle by battle, from landing to the final days. Examines the reasons why Canadian forces were committed in Italy and assesses their impact. Creates a sweeping narrative that includes the experiences of the fighting men - from privates to generals." - dust jacket. 508 pages. Footnotes, bibliography, index, maps, black and white photographic plates. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. An excellent copy. Cooke (3rd Edn) p.… Read More

Canada: McClelland & Stewart Ltd, 1992. Book. Fine. Paperback. Second Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 508 pages. Footnotes, bibliography, index. Black and white photographic plates. "... The most fascinating of WW II Canadian campaign histories." - Legion Magazine. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Tight and square. A high-quality copy..

Germany: Publisher Not Stated, 1982. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Approximately 88 pages. Text in German. Many reproductions of black and white photos. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. Covers partly loose from textblock, otherwise a sound copy..

Victoria, B.C.: Claremont Senior Secondary School, 1974. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Above-average wear. Binding intact. Unmarked. A sound copy of this nostalgic yearbook..

Ladysmith, BC: Self-Published. Good. 2009. First Edition. Paperback. 0980985811 . Signed and dated by author upon title page. "After reading many books, newspapers and mining journals on the history of coal mining on Vancouver Island and after talking to oldtimers, I decided to create a coal miner's daughter who in this story shares memories of being raised in three coal mining communities: Wellington, Extension and Oyster Harbour - later renamed Ladysmith. Some of the experiences the character recalls are based on stories told by miners and mine workers. The factual information woven throughout this story is based on my research of the time period 1896 to 1910." - Author's Message. 36 pages generously illustrated with colour and black and white photos. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy.; 4to; Signed by Author .

Cranbury, NJ, USA: A.S. Barnes and Company, Inc., 1970. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Reprint. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 324 pages including index. A nostalgic remembrance of our yesterdays. A warm and witty - and extravagently illustrated - volume of reminiscence that covers the American scene between 1920 and 1950, when "there were no frozen TV dinners," and "you could dance to the Charleston instead of shaking to a frenzy in a discotheque." - from front flap of dust cover. Bookplate inside front board, else book unmarked, clean and moderately worn. Dust jacket protected by mylar cover. Nice copy..

Ghana: Tamale Institute of Cross-Cultural Studies. Good. 2005. First Edition. Paperback. 0998828521 . "An introductory course in Dagbani. Covers all the basic vocabulary, grammar and interactive texts for arriving at the F.S.I. proficiency level two. Teaches a cyclic method of language-learning that requires total immersion in a local speaking community. Can be followed as an intensive six-weeks course but we encourage learners to adapt it to their own learning needs and circumstances." - front cover. 48 pages. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy. ; 4to .

USA: MT, 1990. Book. Very Good. Audio Book. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 12 audio cassette tapes with case. "For many years Willard Cantelon has inspired a national audience with his inspirational renderings of the scriptures. While he has won international recognition on the public platform of some of the world's most prestigious civic and university auditoriums, he considers his greatest contribution to be these 5-minute recordings of the New Testament. Daily Bread is different from any other recording of the scripture: Recorded in 5-minute segments that fit conveniently into the family or individual schedule. The entire New Testament is presented without genealogies, greetings or repetitions. Perfect to play while driving, working at home, or resting in bed. The ultimate way to start or conclude each day!" - from case. Clean, bright and unmarked with minimal wear. A lovely set..

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1934. Newspaper. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. This listing consists of pages 1-6 and 13-18 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Contents include: Lindbergh kidnapping news; Federal by-election results; Optimistic B.C. mining stats; Nome Alaska razed by fire; Editorial page; Ada Mackenzie medalist in Canadian golf; Business page; Cartoon page; two pages of classified ads; David Spencer Limited ads; Assorted additional vintage ads. Average wear. Above-average soiling, especially to back page. A great heirloom from earlier days in Victoria, B.C..

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1936. Newspaper. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. This listing consists of pages 1 through 16 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Contents include: Ethiopa on alert for new Italian air bombardment; U.S. Freighter Iowa goes down in Oregon claiming 34 lives; Wilfred Hattie and Ellen Jenkinson feared drowned near Arbutus Point; Howard Hughes sets record for U.S. crossing by air; Photo of Empress of Ethiopa in Jerusalem where she sought refuge from Italian bombing; Editorial page; Travel page; City and District news briefs; Social pages; Sports pages with head photo of Aurel Joliat in story about how his Canadiens defeated Chicago, plus photo and brief write-up of Howard McPhee, UBC sprint ace; Business page; Cartoon page. two pages of classified ads; fashion ad for David Spencer Limited; Assorted additional vintage ads. Average wear. Somewhat above-average soiling. A great heirloom from earlier days in Victoria, B.C..

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1934. Newspaper. Good. Paperback. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. This listing consists of pages 1-12 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Contents: Interesting stories about Alberni loggers' strike, new oil refinery for Victoria, skiers arrive in Vancouver after hazardous feat, and many more; editorial page; Fantastic black and white photo ad for the new Ford V-8 on page 5; Local news; Social pages; Assorted vintage ads. Average wear and soiling. A great heirloom from earlier days in Victoria, B.C..

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1934. Newspaper. Good. Paperback. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. This listing consists of pages 1-4 and 7-14 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Contents: Interesting stories about Honours for Victoria man F. A. Lindsay, B.C. Amateur Golf Championship, Mussolini talking war, Canada-US Fishery treaties, B.C. commences hunt for natural gas, Saanich arsonist, hunters attacked by eagles at Bull Harbour, Smuggling of tools suspected for use in construction of stills, and many more; Photo of Royal Oak Burial Park being developed; editorial page; Social pages; Hudson's Bay Company ad; Fred L. Foster comes to B.C.; photo ad for Dodge trucks sold by Begg Motor Co., Limited; Entertainment page; large ad for Daily Colonist amateur Snapshot Competition; David Spencer Limited ads; Assorted additional vintage ads. Average wear and soiling. Bit of writing atop page one. A great heirloom from earlier… Read More

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1934. Newspaper. Good. Paperback. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. This listing consists of pages 1-4 and 7-14 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Contents: Many interesting international headlines; Millions of Chinese destitute after debasement of copper coins; editorial page; social pages; David Spencer Limited ad; Assorted additional vintage ads. Average wear and soiling. Bit of writing atop page one. A great heirloom from earlier days in Victoria, B.C..

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1934. Newspaper. Good. Paperback. First Edition. This listing consists of pages 1-4, 7-8, and 13-18 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Contents: Communists pelt police upon release of communist Sam Carr; Slayings by firing squad ended in Germany; San Francisco waterfront brawl between strikers and police; large illustrated ad for McLaughlin-Buick Straight Eights, available through H.A. Davie, Ltd.; Editorial page; Social pages; Sports page; Business page; Cartoon page; Classified ads page; B.C. Mining News feature; large ad for David Spencer Limited; Assorted additional vintage ads. Average wear and soiling. A great heirloom from earlier days in Victoria, B.C..

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1934. Newspaper. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. This listing consists of pages 1-4, 7-14 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Contents: Interesting stories about Japan's intentions in the far east, Negro suspects held re: Bremerton murders, rough trip on Manitoba lake ice, and many more; photo ads for the new Ford V-8 and the Graham auto sold by Thos. Plimley, Ltd.; Weird story of Wolf Man of B.C. Coast is denied; editorial page; Safeway ad; Large Hudson's Bay Company ad; Social pages; Assorted additional vintage ads. Above-average wear and soiling. Chipping to bottom edge of some pages with minor loss of text. A great heirloom from earlier days in Victoria, B.C..

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1934. Newspaper. Good. Paperback. First Edition. This listing consists of pages 1-4 and 11-14 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Contents include: Kidnapping of John S. Labatt; many international stories; Saanich will hold 65th annual fair in September; Cameron Lake photo; Photo of Father Bernard R. Hubbard mountain climbing in Alaska; Editorial page; Large ad for Standard Furniture Co.; Razing of main classroom structure of Corrig College in Victoria; Vacation page; photo of Dr. William Beebe and his steel diving ball; Assorted additional vintage ads. Average wear and soiling. A great heirloom from earlier days in Victoria, B.C..

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1934. Newspaper. Good. Paperback. First Edition. This listing consists of pages 1-4 and 15-18 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Includes many interesting articles on page 1, editorial page, cartoon page, and two pages of classifieds. Assorted vintage ads. Average wear and soiling. A great heirloom from the early days of Victoria, B.C..