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BRUGGMANN (Maximilien), ACATOS (Sylvio).
Die Pueblos. Prähistorische Indianerkulturen Des Südwestens.
Zurich U. Bär Verlag 1989 1 vol. relié in-4, cartonnage éditeur, jaquette en couleurs, 240 pp., nombreuses reproductions en couleurs. Texte en allemand.
Bookseller reference : 99867
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BRUGGMANN (Maximilien), ACATOS (Sylvio).
Die Pueblos. Prähistorische Indianerkulturen Des Südwestens.
Zurich U. Bär Verlag 1989 1 vol. relié in-4, cartonnage éditeur, jaquette en couleurs, 240 pp., nombreuses reproductions en couleurs. Texte en allemand.
Bookseller reference : 99867
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BRUNEL Sylvie
Le Nordeste brésilien - Les véritables enjeux.
Paris, Publications de la liberté sans frontières n°3, mai 1986, revue format petit in-4 broché, 46 pp. Bon état.
Bookseller reference : 14136
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BRUNHOUSE Robert L.;
Frans Blom Maya Explorer
Albuquerque University of New Mexico Press 1976 First edition. . original cloth spine title lettering dj not price clipped slightly rubbed at edge fine clean copy unmarked. . 8vo 23 x 16 cm; xi iii 291 pp frontis illustrations from photos 3 full-page maps bibliog index. . The author an expert on Mayan archaeology provides the first biography of Blom who was one of the last pioneers to study the ancient Maya in Mexico Guatemala Chiapas. Blom is still considered a hero in southern Mexico his former home in San Cristobal de las Casas is now a museum. The book describes the Middle American Research Institute directed by Blom in its early years. A picture of this book is available on request by email. Albuquerque, University of New Mexico Press, [1976], First edition. hardcover
Bookseller reference : J12421
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BRUNT, H.D
Schulwesen in Neuschottland. Diss.
Jena, 1922. 31 S. Br.
Bookseller reference : 1083052
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Bruzen de la Martinière,Grace Thomas François de,Pufendorff Baron de
Introduction à l'histoire moderne, générale et politique de l'univers ; où l'on voit l'origine, ls révolutions & la situation présente des différens Etats de l'Europe, de l'Asie, de l'Afrique & de l'Amérique (8 volumes)
Paris, Merigot, quai des Augustins, à la descente du Pont S. Michel, près de la rue Gille-Coeur, Paris, Grange, au Palais, Paris, Hochereau, l'aîné, quai de Conti, vis-à-vis la Descente du Pont-Neuf, au Phénix, Paris, Robustel, quai des Augustins, près la rue Pavée, Paris, Le Loup, quai des Augustins Relié 1753 "Huit volumes in-4 (20,5 x 26,5 cm), reliure plein veau, dos à 5 nerfs ornés de caissons doré, pièce de titre et de tomaison, triple filet d'encadrement sur les plats, liseré doré sur les coupes, tranches marbrées, ""Introduction à l'histoire moderne, générale et politique de l'univers"" commencée par le Baron de Pufendorff, augmentée par M. Bruzen de la Martinière, et revue et considérablement augmentée par M. de Grace, série complète ornée de 26 cartes et 2 tableaux dépliants ; TOME I (xxij-194+464 pp.) : frontispice / tableau général des principaux états de l'Europe / l'Asie divisée en ses grandes régions / l'empire d'Alexandre le Grand / l'Espagne / Mappa galliarum / carte de France ; TOME II (56+558 pp.) : Duchés de Lorraine et de Bar / 2 cartes de l'Italie ; TOME III (434+168 pp.) : Carte des Iles Britanniques / carte de l'Angleterre / carte du Royaume du Danemark, de Norvège et de Suède / carte de la partie de l'Ile d'Albion remise aux Romains ; TOME IV (488+57 pages) : Carte du Royaume du Danemark, de Norvège et de Suède (identique au tome 3) / carte de la Russie en Europe / carte des Etats de la Pologne / carte du Royaume de Bohème / carte du Royaume de Hingrie / carte des 13 cantons suisses ; TOME V (vij-380+382 pp.) : Germanie ancienne / l'Empire d'Allemagne / tableau général de la diete de l'Empire / carte des Pays-Bas / tableau général des principaux états de l'Europe 2e partie ; Tome VI (669 pp.) : La Judée, nommée à présent Palestine et Terre Sainte / carte de l'ancienne Grèce ; TOME VII (736 pp.) : L'Asie / l'empire d'Alexandre le Grand ; TOME VIII (612 pp.) : L'Afrique divisée en ses grandes régions / Amérique méridionale / Amérique septentrionale ; pièce de tomaison manquante au tome 7, mors inférieur fendu en queue au tome 3, quelques manques de cuir et épidermures, notamment au dos des tomes 3 et 4 en queue, au tome 8 dans le coin supérieur du premier plat, au quatrième plat du tome 7, par ailleurs intérieur frais, bel état général. Livraison a domicile (La Poste) ou en Mondial Relay sur simple demande."
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BRUZEN LA MARTINIERE:
Introduction à l'Histoire de l'Asie de l'Afrique et de l'Amérique pour servir de suite à l'Introduction a l'Histoire du Baron de Pufendorff. 2e éd. revue et corrigée. En 2 vols.
Amsterdam, Zacharie Châtelain, 1739, in-8vo, engr. front. + title in red and black + XXII + 1 ll. (table) + 504 p. + 1 folded map of ‘Asie’ / Title in red and black + 427 p. + 1 p. (table) + 3 folded maps ‘Afrique’, ‘Amérique méridionale’ and ‘Amérique septentrionale’ (California still as an island), some browning due to the paper quality, contemporary full calf, spines richly gilt, some worming and use to spines, esp. spine-ends with some loss, in all good, firm copy.
Bookseller reference : 52504aaf
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Bryan Tom
Rich Man Beggar Man Indian Chief : Fascinating Scots in Canada and America
Insch Aberdeenshire: ThistlePress 1997. Green cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Minor wear to dust jacket. B&W illustrations. 170pp inc index. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Gyseman Suzanne. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. ThistlePress Hardcover
Bookseller reference : ED254 ISBN : 0952095041 9780952095040
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Bryan Richards Creator and Artist
Sedona Vortex Tarot
Sedona AZ: Bryan Richards 1996. CAME FROM THE ESTATE SALE OF A SMOKER! Very Good cards in Good box with small staple bound manual. Some tanning to card edges but overall in real nice shape. Number of Cards: 78 . <P><BR>We go through all of our Tarot and oracle items to be sure All Cards are included. All the cards are put into exact order by suits and Major Arcanum so there can be no mistake of there being a missing card. If a card is missing we do not offer the item for sale. </P><P><BR> The Sedona Vortex Tarot has drawn its inspiration in imagery and titling from the Sedona area in Arizona. The art is a colourful collage of illustrations photographs and scenery. . Card Deck. Very Good. Bryan Richards Paperback
Bookseller reference : 16105
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Bryant (W. C. ; dir.) - Revoil (B.-H. ; trad.)
L’Amérique du Nord pittoresque. Ouvrage rédigé par une réunion d'écrivains américains sous la direction de W. Cullen Bryant. Traduit, revu et augmenté par Révoil.
Quantin 1880 In-folio demi-maroquin brun à coins, dos à nerfs, filets noirs, 779 pp. Très nombreuses illustrations in & hors-texte. Une carte couleurs. Infimes rousseurs, petite tache d’encre sur la tranche en fin de volume, sans conséquence. Un mors fendillé en pied et une petite restauration à la coiffe sup. Sinon bon exemplaire.
Bookseller reference : 16548
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BRYCE-ECHENIQUE Alfredo
L'ultime déménagement de Felipe Carrillo.
Couverture souple. Broché. 225 pages.
Bookseller reference : 68650
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BRYSON Bill
Motel blues. Petite Bibliothèque Payot/Voyageurs, N° 260.
Paris, Payot, 1993. 13 x 19, 379 pp., broché, très bon état.
Bookseller reference : 17104
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Buchet, C.
Chef de guerre chez les Creeks
France empire 1994 In-8, broché, 231pp
Bookseller reference : 11303
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BUCHON (Jean Alexandre).
[NEW YORK] Carte géographique, statistique et historique du New-York.
[Paris, 1825]. 455 x 617 mm.
Bookseller reference : LBW03572
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BUCHON (Jean Alexandre).
[PENNSYLVANIE] Carte géographique, statistique et historique de la Pensylvanie.
[Paris, 1825]. 456 x 612 mm.
Bookseller reference : LBW0358e
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BUCHON (Jean Alexandre).
Carte géographique, statistique et historique de l'Amérique septentrionale.
[Paris, 1825]. 446 x 651 mm.
Bookseller reference : LBW0358d
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BUCHON (Jean Alexandre);
[ARGENTINE] Carte géographique, statistique et historique de Buénos-Ayres.
Paris 1825 443 x 610 mm.
Bookseller reference : LBW03957
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BUCHON (Jean Alexandre);
[CHILI] Carte géographique, statistique et historique du Chili.
Paris 1825 450 x 620 mm.
Bookseller reference : LBW03958
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BUCHON (Jean Alexandre);
[COLOMBIE] Carte géographique, statistique et historique de la République Colombienne.
Paris 1825 441 x 602 mm.
Bookseller reference : LBW0395a
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BUCHON (Jean Alexandre);
Carte géographique, statistique et historique de l'Amérique méridionale.
Paris 1825 442 x 637 mm.
Bookseller reference : LBW03959
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BUCK, S.J
Travel and description 1765 - 1865. Together with a list of county histories, atlases, and biographical collections and a list of territorial and state laws.
Springfield, Illinoise State Historical Library, 1914. 3 Bl., Titelportrait, 11, 514 S., einige Tafeln (Collections of the Illinoise State Historical Library 9, Bibliographical series 2). OLwd (Einbd berieben, Innengelenke gelockert, vereinzelt gering braunfleckig).
Bookseller reference : 1247558
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BUCKINGHAM James S.;
Canada Nova Scotia New Brunswick and the Other British Provinces in North America with a Plan of National Colonization
London Fisher Son & Co 1843 First Edition. . original boards leather spine gilt title lettering on leather spine label corners worn light foxing on a few leaves but fine clean copy. . 8vo; xvi 540 pp folding map 7 double page plates by Bartlett including the Fish Market Toronto. . TPL 2351. Sabin 8895. Dionne 1213. Story 104. One of the great 19th century travellers who travelled through the middle east and western asia describes British North America with his usual perceptive observations. The plates are quite attractive. A picture of this book is available on request by email. London, Fisher, Son, & Co, [1843], First Edition. hardcover
Bookseller reference : J1021
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Buckingham Ray E.
Delaware County Then and Now
Delaware Ohio: Historybook Inc 1976. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 4to. 407 pages includes index. Hardcover with red dust jacket. Jacket is chipped on upper edge - lightly worn on lower edge rear shows foxing. Illustrated endpapers. Title page is INSCRIBED by the author. Owner's bookplate on second flyleaf. Hinges are sound and text in clean. A few photos. <br/> <br/> Historybook, Inc hardcover
Bookseller reference : 024482
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Bulletin de la Société d'Etudes des Hautes-Alpes Le directeur de publication : Georges Dusserre
Bulletin de la Société d'Etudes des Hautes-AlpesLes Seigneurs de Rocheblave à Savournon et en Amérique (avec planches), par M. Jean ImbertThéopolis en Haute Provence et le drame de Dardanus, par M. Jean Barruol La manne de Briançon, par Me Emile EscallierComment un noble briançonnais choisit son épouse au XVIIIme siècle, par Mme Jacqueline RoutierDeux pages briançonnaises du livre d'or de la noblesse italienne : Les Agnès des Geneys. Les des Ambrois de Névache, par M. le Baron Borel du BezLes oeuvres de David Meyer (Daviou de la Coucoire), par Mlle Marcelle DrutelLes Présidents de la Société d'Etudes des Hautes-AlpesComposition du Conseil d'administration pour 1975Liste des membres de la Société d'EtudesListe des services et sociétés correspondantes de FranceListe des sociétés correspondantes à l'étranger
Années 1975 - Fondée en 1881 - Dépôt légal : n° 50 - 4me trimestre 1975 - Gap. Imprimerie Ribaud Frères - Revue illustrée - Broché (non massicoté)
Bookseller reference : 45608
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BUNAU-VARILLA (Philippe).
Panama. La création, la destruction, la résurrection.
Paris, Plon-Nourrit et Cie, 1913. In-8 de (3) ff., ij-774-(1) pp.; demi-chagrin marron, dos à nerf, première couverture conservée (reliure de l'époque).
Bookseller reference : LBW-5100
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BURCKHARDT, Carl:
Coupee de la cordillère entre las Lajas et Curacautin. ‘Anales del Museo de la Plata. Materiales para la hist. fisica y moral del continente Sud-americano’. Tome III.
La Plata, 1900, gr. in-4to, VII + 102 S. + 1 Bl. + 26 Tafeln, Stempeln, Orig-Hlwd-Mappe. Auf Vorderdeckel aufgeklebter Titel mit kleiner schwarz-weiss Fotografie vom Museo de la Plata; etwas fleckig und sonnenverfärbt. Ganze Mappe mit Bogen und Tafeln in sehr gutem Zustand.
Bookseller reference : 73971aaf
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BURCKHARDT, Carl:
Profils géologiques transversaux de la Cordillère Argentino-Chilienne. Stratigraphie et tectonique. ‘Anales del Museo de la Plata. Mat. para la hist. fisica y moral d. continente Sud-americano.Sect. geol. y mineralogica.’ Tome II.
La Plata, 1900, gr. in-4to, VII + 136 S. + 1 Bl. + 32 Taf., Stempeln, Orig-Hlwd-Mappe. Ganze Mappe mit Bogen und Tafeln in sehr gutem Zustand.
Bookseller reference : 73972aaf
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BURDEN (Philip D.)
The Mapping of North America II (A List of Printed Maps; 1671-1700).
Large 4to, 540pp., 392 illustrs., (12 coloured), orig. cloth, d.w. Continues on from the first volume in documenting the printed cartographic record of the discovery of the continent from 1670 to 1700.
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BURDEN (Philip D.)
The Mapping of North America II (A List of Printed Maps; 1671-1700).
Large 4to, 540pp., 392 illustrs., (12 coloured), orig. cloth, d.w. Continues on from the first volume in documenting the printed cartographic record of the discovery of the continent from 1670 to 1700.
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BUREAU DES RENSEIGNEMENTS UNIVERSITAIRES A LA SORBONNE
Université de Paris, livret de l'étudiant 1947-1948.
1947 PUF, Presses Universitaires de France, 1947, 583 pages, in 8 broché, état moyen, insolé, papier jauni, quelques rousseurs.
Bookseller reference : 13872
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Burford Virgil
North to Danger
London: Robert Hale 1955. Maroon cloth gilt lettering to spine. 190pp. B/w Frontispiece Map. B/w photos. Lacks Ffep. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Virgil Burford . 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Robert Hale Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 001552
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BURGOS Elisabeth
Moi, Rigoberta Menchu. Une vie et une voix, la Révolution au Guatemala.
Gallimard Témoins, Gallimard, 1983. In-8 broché, 330 pages. Bon état.
Bookseller reference : 172149 ISBN : 2070259870
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Burgos Elisabeth
Moi, Rigoberta Menchu. Une vie et une voix, la révolution au Guatemala
Gallimard Témoins Dos carré collé 1983 In-8 (15,5 x 22 cm.), dos carré collé, couverture illustrée, 330 pages ; dos un peu incurvé, coiffes, mors et coins frottés, plats défraîchis, intérieur frais, assez bon état. Livraison a domicile (La Poste) ou en Mondial Relay sur simple demande.
Bookseller reference : ce1489
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Burke Ulick Ralph; Staples Robert Jr.
Business and Pleasure in Brazil
London: Field & Tuer ye Leadenhall Presse 1884. 23cm 148p advts.; ex-library with modest university stamped mark on title else clean textblock in deckle-edged laid paper scarce read; 3/4 leather binding bumped and lacks spine strip alas. hardcover. Fair. Ex-Library. Field & Tuer, ye Leadenhall Presse Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 16940
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BURKE EDMUND
Jahrbucher der neuern Geschichte der Englischen Planzungen in Mord Amerika seit dem Jahre 1755. bis auf jetzige zeiten…
5 volumes in 8°; pages (16), 396; (24), 230; 238; (8), 486; (8), 588. Contemporary blue wrappers. Foxing due to the quality of paper. Marginal waterstain on corner of last pages of last volume. A veryu good copy, totally uncut, of a scarce work. SABIN 9287 report a erroneus collation (maybe he did not have the second volume first part). Not in commerce since the Harmsworth's Catalogue of 1949 (Price: 2 GPB, complete with 5 volumes) and Otto Lange (Florence) Catalogue 1924-25 (a copy Complete in 5 volumes, with paper cover and uncut Price 40 CHF). (American History, North America, German Translation) 1221/P
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BURLAND C. A.
Les peuples du soleil. Civilisations de l'Amérique précolombienne.
Couverture rigide. Reliure toile. Jaquette. 236 pages.
Bookseller reference : 209467
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BURLAND, Cottie.
Autour des totems d'Amerique du Nord.
Hardcover in-4° 144 pp, illustrations en noir et en couleurs, cartonnage illustre de l"editeur. Tres bel exemplaire. [P-35]
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BURLAND, Cottie.
Autour des totems d'Amerique du Nord.
Paris, Robert Laffont ("Les Grands Mythes de l"Homme"), 1988. Hardcover in-4° 144 pp, illustrations en noir et en couleurs, cartonnage illustre de l"editeur.
Bookseller reference : 29796
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BURNABY, André
Voyages dans les colonies du milieu de l'Amérique Septentrionale, faits en 1759 & 1760. Avec des observations sur l'état des colonies. Traduit d'après la seconde édition, par (Samuel) Wild.
Lausanne, Société Typographique, 1778. 1 Bl., 181, (1) S., 1 Bl. Errata, 1 Bl. weiß. Hldrbd der Zeit mit reicher Rückenvergoldung.
Bookseller reference : 621706
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Burns Lee
The National Road in Indiana - Indiana Historical Society Publications Vol 7 No. 4
Indianapolis: C. E. Pauley & Co. 1919. Soft cover. Good. 8v12mtoned with edgewear and chipping. Text is lightly toned. <br/> <br/> C. E. Pauley & Co. paperback
Bookseller reference : 038501
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BURON (Edmond J. P.)
Les richesses du Canada. Préface de G. Hanotaux.
P., Guilmoto, s.d. [c. 1904]. In-8, rel. de l’époque demi-basane verte, dos lisse à filets et pointillés dorés, XIII-368 pp., 448 pp., carte en frontispice, Exemplaire de bibliothèque (cachets, étiquette).
Bookseller reference : 561587
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BURPEE Lawrence J. editor;
Canadian Geographical Journal Vol. I No. 5 September 1930
Ottawa Montreal The Canadian Geographical Society 1930 First edition. . original heavy paper printed wraps title and design on front cover light cover mark clean and near fine. . 8vo 26 x 17 cm; viii 363-464 ix-x pp numerous illustrations mostly from photos including full-page colored plates maps including colored map of Canada forestry. . Well-illustrated articles including Unto the Hills by R. Brian Meredith on the Canadian Rockies with colored paintings by Charles W. Simpson; Green Gold by D. Roy Cameron on logging and forestry in Canada; Colonization in Quebec by E. M. Kindle; Roof of the World by B. G. Radley on Himalayas; Where BC ends and Alaska Begins by Reece Hague etc. Interesting ads with illustrations. A picture of this book is available on request by email. Ottawa, Montreal, The Canadian Geographical Society, 1930, First edition. paperback
Bookseller reference : J13590
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BURPEE Lawrence J. editor;
Canadian Geographical Journal Vol. VII No. 3 September 1933
Ottawa Montreal The Canadian Geographical Society 1933 First edition. . original heavy paper printed wraps title and design on front cover light cover mark clean and near fine. . 8vo 26 x 17 cm; ii 101-159 xiv pp numerous illustrations mostly from photos including full-page one in color maps. . Well-illustrated articles including Solitudes of the Arctic by J. Dewey Soper; A Visit to Satan by Theophile James Meek about devil-worshippers in Mesopotamia; The Prairie Orchestra by H. H. Pittman on insects; Winnipeg by Thomas B. Roberton; The Handicraft of Renaissance in Quebec by Oscar A. Beriau with much on rugs weaving etc. Interesting ads with illustrations. A picture of this book is available on request by email. Ottawa, Montreal, The Canadian Geographical Society, 1933, First edition. paperback
Bookseller reference : J13588
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BURPEE Lawrence J. editor;
Canadian Geographical Journal Vol. XII No. 1 January 1936
Ottawa Montreal The Canadian Geographical Society 1936 First edition. . original heavy paper printed wraps title and design on front cover very light wear of cover crease & light mark interior is clean and near fine. . 8vo 26 x 17 cm; ii 56 viii pp numerous illustrations mostly from photos including full-page maps. . Well-illustrated articles including Mapping Canada by F. H. Peters with photos of instruments aeroplane with camera; Ethiopia by Samuel A. B. Mercer with photo of supposed lost Ark of the Covenant now hidden in Aksusm Axum; Land of the Southern Slavs by Madge Macbeth; Objibway of the Lake of the Wood by Jocelyn Baker etc. Interesting ads with illustrations including by Shelton Hotel in New York at $3 a day; Gold Flake cigarettes 'The Smoke of the British Empire' etc. A picture of this book is available on request by email. Ottawa, Montreal, The Canadian Geographical Society, 1936, First edition. paperback
Bookseller reference : J13586
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BURPEE Lawrence J. editor;
Canadian Geographical Journal Vol. XII No. 2 February 1936
Ottawa Montreal The Canadian Geographical Society 1936 First edition. . original heavy paper printed wraps title and design on front cover very light wear of cover light mark clean and near fine. . 8vo 26 x 17 cm; ii 57-110 x pp numerous illustrations mostly from photos including full-page maps. . Well-illustrated articles including Vagabonding in the Arctic by Thomas H. Inkster; Charting the Great Lakes by Roy F. Fleming; Village Life in Japan by E. H. Cassidy; Old Fort St. John by Philip H. Godsell; A Canadian in Carthage by Gordon Fournier etc. With interesting ads with illustrations. A picture of this book is available on request by email. Ottawa, Montreal, The Canadian Geographical Society, 1936, First edition. paperback
Bookseller reference : J13587
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BURPEE Lawrence J. editor;
Canadian Geographical Journal Vol. I No. 3 July 1930
Ottawa Montreal The Canadian Geographical Society July 1930 first edition. . original heavy paper printed wraps title and design on front cover very light wear of cover interior is clean and near fine unmarked. . 8vo 26 x 17 cm; viii ii 191-276 xiv pp numerous illustrations mostly from photos colored plate map. . The main articles include Adventuring in Baffin Island by J. Dewey Soper; Memories of the Mountains by Henrietta Wilson includes Banff Prince Albert National Park Jaspar Glacier National Park Kootenay climbing mountains etc; Grand Manan-an Island Gem of the Maritimes by Mariann Grey Otty; Motor-vagabonding on Vancouver Island by Helen V. Kerr; The Great West Festival at Calgary by Clara Holmes. All superbly illustrated with related photos. A picture of this book is available on request by email. Ottawa, Montreal, The Canadian Geographical Society, July 1930, first edition. paperback
Bookseller reference : J13577
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BURPEE Lawrence J. editor;
Canadian Geographical Journal Vol. II No. 5 May 1931
Ottawa Montreal The Canadian Geographical Society May 1931 First edition. . original heavy paper printed wraps title and design on front cover light wear of cover interior is clean and near fine. . 8vo 26 x 17 cm; xvi ii 335-406 xiv pp numerous illustrations mostly from photos colored plate map. . The main article is on Toronto by William Arthur Deacon 41 pages with a colored plate from painting by Gordon Gillespie of Toronto sky-line from harbour and dozens of photos of buildings street scenes two full-page aerial views etc. Other articles include Brittany by Esther Brann and Sailing Labrador Seas by Bonnycastle Dale. Of interest are many full-page ads including the V-12 Cadillac with color painting General Electric Old Faithful Geyser Jasper National Park cigarette ads etc. A picture of this book is available on request by email. Ottawa, Montreal, The Canadian Geographical Society, May 1931, First edition. paperback
Bookseller reference : J13576
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BURPEE, Lawrence J. (editor)
Canadian Geographical Journal, Vol. I, No. 3, July 1930
8vo [26 x 17 cm]; viii, [ii], 191-276, xiv pp, numerous illustrations, mostly from photos, colored plate, map. original heavy paper printed wraps, title and design on front cover, very light wear of cover, interior is clean and near fine, unmarked. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The main articles include Adventuring in Baffin Island by J. Dewey Soper; Memories of the Mountains by Henrietta Wilson (includes Banff, Prince Albert National Park, Jaspar, Glacier National Park, Kootenay, climbing mountains, etc); Grand Manan-an Island Gem of the Maritimes by Mariann Grey Otty; Motor-vagabonding on Vancouver Island by Helen V. Kerr; The Great West Festival at Calgary by Clara Holmes. All superbly illustrated with related photos.
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BURPEE, Lawrence J. (editor)
Canadian Geographical Journal, Vol. I, No. 5, September 1930
8vo [26 x 17 cm]; viii, 363-464, ix-x pp, numerous illustrations, mostly from photos, including full-page, colored plates, maps including colored map of Canada forestry. original heavy paper printed wraps, title and design on front cover, light cover mark, clean and near fine. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Well-illustrated articles including Unto the Hills by R. Brian Meredith, on the Canadian Rockies with colored paintings by Charles W. Simpson; Green Gold by D. Roy Cameron, on logging and forestry in Canada; Colonization in Quebec by E. M. Kindle; Roof of the World by B. G. Radley, on Himalayas; Where BC ends and Alaska Begins, by Reece Hague, etc. Interesting ads with illustrations.
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BURPEE, Lawrence J. (editor)
Canadian Geographical Journal, Vol. II, No. 5, May 1931
8vo [26 x 17 cm]; xvi, [ii], 335-406, xiv pp, numerous illustrations, mostly from photos, colored plate, map. original heavy paper printed wraps, title and design on front cover, light wear of cover, interior is clean and near fine. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The main article is on Toronto by William Arthur Deacon, 41 pages, with a colored plate from painting by Gordon Gillespie of Toronto sky-line from harbour, and dozens of photos of buildings, street scenes, two full-page aerial views, etc. Other articles include Brittany by Esther Brann and Sailing Labrador Seas by Bonnycastle Dale. Of interest are many full-page ads including the V-12 Cadillac with color painting, General Electric, Old Faithful Geyser, Jasper National Park, cigarette ads, etc.
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