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Brasseur De Bourbourg, Charles Etienne
HISTOIRE DU CANADA DE SON EGLISE ET DE SES MISSIONSCT IN 2 VOLUMES
Paris: Sagnier Et Bray. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1852. First Edition. Hardcover. French Language; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Later mauve cloth and marbled boards leather spine label iii iii and 328 iii 350 pages including half-titles original blue-green wrappers bound in. Bindings strong and clean with minor wear some scuffing at edges of spine labels texts tight and still very good slight soiling to wraps attractive copies. Sabin 7431. Lande S254 mentions the 2nd edition of 1859. French Language text. Primarily a history of the Roman Catholic church and its missions in Canada during the 18th and first half of the 19th Century. Provenance unknown religious initialed HV book plate and a second book plate removed. . Sagnier Et Bray hardcover
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BRASSEUR DE BOURBOURG Abbé
Histoire du Canada, de son église et de ses missions depuis la découverte de l'Amérique jusqu'à nos jours, écrite sur des documents inédits compulsés dans les archives de l'archevêché et de la ville de Québec, etc.
Paris, Plancy: Sagnie et Bray, Société de Saint-Victor pour la Propagation des bons livres, 1852 2 tomes in-8 reliés en 1 vol., 328 et 350 pages. Reliure moderne basane rouge, dos à nerfs, rousseurs, sinon bon état. Edition originale. Sabin 7431. Leclerc 683.
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BRASSEUR DE BOURBOURG Charles-Etienne
Histoire du Canada, de son église et de ses missions depuis la découverte de l'Amérique jusqu'à nos jours, écrite sur des documents inédits compulsés dans les archives de l'archevêché et de la ville de Québec, etc
Paris, Sagnier et Bray; Plancy Société de Saint-Victor; Arras [et] Amiens, même maison 1852 2 vol. in-8, demi-chagrin rouge, dos à nerfs ornés, tr. jaspées [Rel. de l'époque], cachet ex-libris sur les pages de titre, qq. rousseurs
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BRASSIE Raymond
La Revue Française N°140 : La province de Québec.
LA REVUE FRANCAISE. Mai 1962. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 123 pages. Nombreuses illustrations en noir et blanc, dans le texte et en hors-texte. Quelques planches illustrées en couleurs.. . . . Classification Dewey : 971-Canada
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Brault, Lucien
Ottawa Old & New
349 pages. Fold-out map. Index. Black and white photographic plates. Somewhat above-average wear. Spine slant. Binding intact. A worthy copy of this interesting and informative work. Book
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Braun, Ernest N (editors) (With Glen R Klassen)
Historical Atlas of the East Reserve; Illustrated Publisher series: East Reserve Historical Series.
Winnipeg: Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society 978-0-9736877-5-0 978-0-9736877-5-0 2015. 4to 256pp. Fine no dust jacket. Illustrated glossy boards. Maps black & white and color photographs and illustrations bibliography index glossary. Publisher series: East Reserve Historical Series 6. Locale: East Reserve--Manitoba; Hanover Region--Manitoba; Manitoba. Manitoba Atlases--Manitoba Mennonites--Manitoba. Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society 978-0-9736877-5-0 Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 157944 ISBN : 0973687754 9780973687750
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BRAUN, Patrick
Les hommes du Grand Nord.
Paris, éd. Jean-Claude Lattès - Edition Spéciale, 29 mars 1973, EDITION ORIGINALE sur papier ordinaire, in-8, cartonnage souple, couv. photo coul. éd., 272 pp., 1 carte en noir, table des matières, Un voyage dans le Grand Nord canadien auprès des esquimaux. Pas courant Très bon état; colle du dos fragile
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BRAUN, Patrick.
Les Hommes du Grand Nord.
in-8°, 267 pages, broche, couverture illustree plast. Bel exemplaire. [MA][NV-37]
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Brayshaw, T C
Buttercups Waterlilies and Their Relatives: the Order Ranales in British Columbia
Victoria B.C.: Royal British Columbia Museum 1989. Book. Illus. by Brayshaw T. C. Good. Paperback. First Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 253 pages. Index. References. "Describes 98 plant species in the families Ranunculaceae Nymphaeaceae Ceratophyllaceae and Berberidaceae comprising the representatives of the Engelerian order Ranales that have been found growing wild native or naturalized in British Columbia." - from Abstract. Moderate wear. Usual library markings. Tight and square. Sound copy. Royal British Columbia Museum Paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 469a0667 ISBN : 0771887396 9780771887390
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Brayshaw, T. Christopher
Trees and Shrubs of British Columbia
A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. 373 pages. Describes almost 300 species of trees and shrubs, as well ad many subspecies and viarieties. Beautifully detailed illustrations of leaves, flowers, fruits and woody parts. Digangostic keys, comparative diagrams, and a selection of color photos.
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Braz, Albert;Braz, Albert Raimundo
The False Traitor: Louis Riel in Canadian Culture
Ex-library copy with the usual stamps, stickers, etc. Binding is solid and text/interior is clean and unmarked in any way. Red cloth boards with sharp corners, appears to be reference copy with very little use. 245 pages.
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BRAZAO Eduardo
Les Corte-Real et le nouveau-monde
197pp.+ quelques planches hors-texte, signé avec dédicace par l'auteur, 23cm., br.orig., imprimé sur papier fort, bon état, G86499
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BRAZAO Eduardo
Les Corte-Real et le nouveau-monde
Lisbonne, Agencia-Geral do Ultramar 1967 197pp.+ quelques planches hors-texte, signé avec dédicace par l'auteur, 23cm., br.orig., imprimé sur papier fort, bon état, G86499
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Brean, Donald JS (University Of Toronto, Canada) (ed) J S
Taxation In Modern China
new. unknown
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 681044-n ISBN : 0415920183 9780415920186
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Brean, Donald JS (University Of Toronto, Canada) (ed) J S
Taxation In Modern China
like new. unknown
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 681044 ISBN : 0415920183 9780415920186
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Breau, Dolores
Dolores Breau : Portraits d'un Peuple / Portraits of a People
Moncton New Brunswick Canada: Les Editions D'Acadie. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1996. First Edition. Hard Cover. 132 pp. Photos. French and English text. Upper spine end bumped small tears at upper spine end. Text by Donatien Gaudet. A visual legacy documenting the Acadian elders of New Brunswick's Memramcook Valley. The magnificent black and white photos capture the spirit and lives of these remarkable people.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall . Les Editions D'Acadie hardcover
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Breen, David H ; Kenneth Coates
Vancouver's Fair: An Administrative and Political History of the Pacific Northwest Exhibition
Univ of British Columbia Pr 1982. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. Book is in excellent condition. Binding is solid and square covers have sharp corners exterior shows no blemishes text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows the slightest signs of shelf wear only price sticker residue no tears. 192 pages. Follows the history of fairs and exhibitions in Vancouver from 1907 to 1982. Short section of photographs. Keywords: J. J. Miller H.S. Rolston Renfrew St. R.C.A. F. Hastings Park Pool Japanese Dormitory Bannister-Landy Race Timber Show P.N.E. Grants Fair Profits Membership Pacific National Exhibition History Photos Canada B.C. Agricultural Fairs Univ of British Columbia Pr hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 148581 ISBN : 0774801611 9780774801614
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Breen, David
Pacific National Exhibition: An Illustrated History
Ex-library copy with the usual stamps and markings. Interior pages clean and unmarked; tight binding. 121 pages. Many b&w photos.
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Breen, David H. ; Kenneth Coates
Vancouver's Fair: An Administrative and Political History of the Pacific Northwest Exhibition
Book is in excellent condition. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows the slightest signs of shelf wear only, price sticker residue, no tears. 192 pages. Follows the history of fairs and exhibitions in Vancouver from 1907 to 1982. Short section of photographs.
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Brega Isabella.
WASHINGTON ORGOGLIO E GLORIA D'AMERICA.
(Codice CW/2794) In 4º (34 cm) 128 pp. Prima edizione. Storia, monumenti, luoghi d'interesse turistico, con centinaia di foto a colori anche a piena/doppia pagina. Dedica. Grande volume cartone editoriale illustrato, sovraccoperta. Freschissimo. ~~~ SPEDIZIONE IN ITALIA SEMPRE TRACCIATA
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Bremner, Archie
City of London Ontario Canada. The Pioneer Period and the London of Today
London: London Printing & Lithographing 1900 2nd edition. 4to 180pp. Good to very good. Pebble-grained cloth with decorative title in gilt. Photographs color fold-out map. The spine is lightly worn at the top and bottom the front inner hinge is cracked and there is a previous owner's inscription on the front endpaper. Locale: London--Ontario; Ontario. Canada Local History--Ontario. London Printing & Lithographing Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 146503
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BREMOND Georges
Muguette l'indienne ou les amis de la france au Canada
Mame, Tours. 1891. In-8. Cartonnage d'éditeurs. Etat passable, Couv. légèrement passée, Mors fendus, Mouillures. 160p, illustré de gravures hors texte, frontispice,plats et dos décorés, tranche dorée, le 2 ème plat est détaché, gros manque sur la coiffe en tête, coiffe en pied est frottée.Mouillures sur les dernières pages et rousseurs sur les autres pages.. . . . Classification Dewey : 971-Canada
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Brenda History Committee
Bridging Brenda Volume I
Waskada: Brenda History Committee 0-88925-919-4 1990. 4to 660pp. Fine no dust jacket. Photograph endpapers maps photographs tables family histories. Locale: Brenda--Manitoba R.M. of; Goodlands--Manitoba; Medora--Manitoba; Napinka--Manitoba; Waskada--Manitoba. Manitoba Family Histories--Manitoba Local History--Manitoba. Brenda History Committee Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 157013 ISBN : 0889259194 9780889259195
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Brenda History Committee
Bridging Brenda 2 Volumes
Waskada: Brenda History Committee 0-88925-919-4 1990 1st printing. 4to 1294pp. Near fine. Issued without dust jacket. Illustrated beige cloth. Photograph endpapers maps land ownership lists photographs honor rolls index. Identified on spine as The History of Brenda Municipality and Area. Locale: Brenda--Manitoba R.M. of; Goodlands--Manitoba; Manitoba; Medora--Manitoba; Napinka--Manitoba; Prairie Provinces; Waskada--Manitoba; Western Canada. Manitoba Family Histories--Manitoba Local History--Manitoba. Brenda History Committee Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 134213 ISBN : 0889259194 9780889259195
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Brenda History Committee
Bridging Brenda Volume II
Waskada: Brenda History Committee 0-88925-919-4 1990 1st printing. 4to 661-1294pp. Near fine no dust jacket. Photograph endpapers photographs family histories index. Locale: Brenda--Manitoba R.M. of; Goodlands--Manitoba; Manitoba; Medora--Manitoba; Napinka--Manitoba; Prairie Provinces; Waskada--Manitoba; Western Canada. Manitoba Family Histories--Manitoba Local History--Manitoba. Brenda History Committee Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 136722 ISBN : 0889259194 9780889259195
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BRESSIANI P. F. J.
RELATION ABRÉGÉE DE QUELQUES MISSIONS DES PERES DE LA COMPAGNIE DE JÉSUS DANS LA NOUVELLE-FRANCE
Montréal des presses à vapeur de John Lovell 1852 in 8 (24x16) 1 volume broché, couverture illustrée, 336 pages, et un feuillet d'errata, avec des illustrations dans le texte, et 8 planches hors-texte, 1 tableau comparatif dépliant, et 3 cartes hors-texte, dont 2 dépliantes, non rogné. Traduit de l'italien et augmenté d'un avant-propos de la biographie de l'auteur, et d'un grand nombre de notes et de gravures, par le R.P. Martin de la même Compagnie. Première édition en français. P. F. J. Bressani, 1612-1672. Bon exemplaire ( Photographies sur demande / We can send pictures of this book on simple request )
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BRETON (André)
Arcane 17
New-York, Brentanos, 1944. In-8, 176 pp., couverture originale imprimée en couleurs, non coupé (petites traces de pliure et déchirures à la couverture).
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 16245
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BRETON Napoleon
Guide Populaire Illustré des Monnaies et Médailles Canadiennes , etc. etc. / Popular illustrated guide to Canadian coins, medals…
C.N.P.I., 1963, in-8 rel. toile marron (17 x 25), 344 p., texte bilingue français-anglais sur deux colonnes, reproduction améliorée des éditions de 1894 et 1912, tirée à 1300 exemplaires numérotés, photos et nombreuses reproductions de pièces (avers et envers), reliure passée légèrement frottée aux angles, intérieur très propre, bon état.
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Breton, Mimi
Guide to Watching Whales in Canada
52 pages. Provides general tips on how to watch whales safely from various types of boats without disturbing them. Chapters include: Guidelines, Distinguishing Whale Groups, Identifying Species from what can be seen out of the water, Comparison of various whale species observed from the surface, Rorquals, Gray Whales, Right Whales, Sperm Whales, Oceanic Dolphins, Porpoises, Narwhal and Beluga. Abundantly illustrated. Book
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Breton, PN P N
Popular Illustrated Guide to Canadian Coins Medals &.&.
Montreal Quebec: P.N. Breton 1912. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 198 pages. Bilingual English/French. Profusely illustrated in black and white. Provides "commercial values of Coins as well as the most interesting Medals." - from Preface. Taped repairs to fore-edge of pages 103-112. Binding intact. Unmarked. Average wear to navy blue boards. A sound copy of this important Canadian numismatic reference. P.N. Breton Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 322c7778
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Breton, Raymond;Reed, Paul;Lennards, Jos L;Hartmann, Norbert J
Art/Life The Original Limited Edition Monthly Volume 8 Number 11 December/January
California: Ventura 1988. First Edition. Soft cover. Very Good. 0x0x0. Fine Condition With No Small Flaws In Very Good Condition. Plastic Cover Binding. The Paper Holding The Front Rope Is Torn. Inside The Art Pages Are In Fine Condition Some Are Signed And Numbered.- Specializing in academic collectible and historically significant providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us. Ventura paperback
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Brett, Katharine
Modesty to Mod: Dress and Underdress in Canada 1780-1967
Approximately 70 pages. Exhibition catalogue of 100 items. Bilingual English/French text. Abundant colour and black and white photography. Printed on glossy stock. Average wear. Sturdy library binding with usual markings. A sound reference copy. Please note: does not include patterns which were originally stored in pocked inside back board. Book
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Brett, Peter H.; Banthia, Nemkumar; Buckland, Peger G.: Editors
Developments in Short and Medium Span Bridge Engineering - 2000: Sixth International Conference, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, July 31 to August 2 (Volumes I and II)
1466 pages in two volumes. Index. A compilation of papers presented at the conference. Unread. Soiling to top of Volume II, otherwise clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Book
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Brewer Judy
Burtt's Corner New Brunswick Just Imagine "Once upon a Corner Time" A Tribute to the Robin's Groupe
<p>no place identified: self published 1997. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. spiral boundcoloured pictorial paper 189 pages illustrated through out profusely illustrated hundreds of illustrations or a aspects of the community buildings people churches etc. a great treat for the genealogists. with many names much local history. Burtts Corner is a Canadian rural community in Douglas Parish York County New Brunswick. It is located on the Keswick River a tributary of the Saint John River between the communities of Keswick and Zealand at the intersection of Route 104 and Route 617. .</p> self published? paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 1125559953
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Brewer, WM, ME W M M E
The Mineral Resources of the Skeena Mining Division and Portions of the Omineca and Queen Charlotte Divisions: Bulletin No. 3 1915
Victoria BC Canada: British Columbia Bureau of Mines 1915. Book. Fair. Paperback. Reprint. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 56 pages. Black and white photos illustrations and maps. "Prince Rupert the western terminus of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway is a distributing centre for the Skeena River and the Omineca Mining Divisions. It is the natural starting point . because it is the seat of Government Agency for that section of British Columbia as well as being the ocean terminus of the transcontinental railway. Starting at Prince Rupert examinations were made east as far as Lorne Creek a distance 130 miles by railroad" - from page 5. Includes the mining operations owners type of resources and type of leases at Kitsumgallum Lake near Terrace Douglas Creek Little Cedar River Nass-Skeena Coal Claims Lakelse Valley Lakelse Hot Springs Thornhill Mountain Zymoetz Copper River Legate Creek St. Croix Creek Lorne Creek and Graham Island on the Queen Charlotte Islands. Above-average wear. Assorted chips and openings primarily to front cover. Usual library markings. Spine taped. A worthy reference copy. British Columbia Bureau of Mines Paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 327c5327
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Brewster, Elizabeth
SPRING AGAIN POEMS
Ottawa Ontario Canada: Oberon Press 1990. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. blue cloth 109 pages illustrated t.p. in protective mylar d.j. a very attractive copy of a very scarce title by a well respected Canadian poet.Brewster was born in Chipman New Brunswick.She was a founding member in 1945 of the Canadian literary journal The Fiddlehead.She published over twenty collections of her poetry five books of fiction and two memoirs. Oberon Press Hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 123361 ISBN : 0887507972 9780887507977
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Brewster, "Pat" F.O.
Wild Cards: Tales of Banff and the Rockies
A clean, unmarked copy with a tight binding. 64 pages.
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Brewster,Elizabeth
LILLOOET
Toronto: The Ryerson Press 1954. Book. Fine. Hardcover. pict. paper over boards 28 pages one of a limited edition of 150 copies a review of the work by Fred Cogswell laid-in. a bright clean copy. A volume No. 153 in the Ryerson Poetry chap books series. Size: 8 Vo. The Ryerson Press Hardcover
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BREYNAT (Mgr Gabriel).-
Eveque volant. Cinquante ans au Grand Nord Canadien.
1953 Paris, Amiot Dumond, 1953, in 8° broché, 254 pages ; illustrations hors-texte ; couverture illustrée.
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BREYNAT Gabriel (Mgr - O.M.I.)
Cinquante ans au pays des neiges. I : Chez les mangeurs de caribou.
Couverture souple. Broché. 347 pages.
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BREYNAT Mgr
Eveque volant. Cinquante ans dans le grand nord canadien
Amiot Dumont 1953, IN-8 broché de 254 pages. Photos.
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BREYNAT Mgr
Eveque volant. Cinquante ans dans le grand nord canadien
Amiot Dumont Amiot Dumont 1953, IN-8 broché de 254 pages. Photos.
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BREYNAT, Gabriel , o.m.i., Archevêque titulaire de Garella - Premier Vicaire apostolique deu Mackenzie
Mgr Gabriel BREYNAT o.m.i. Evêque volant - Cinquante ans au Grand Nord Canadien
PARIS, Amiot-Dumont - 1953 - In-8, carré - Broché - couverture illustrée - illustrations NB en texte - 254 pages - Bon exemplaire
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BREYNAT, Gabriel , o.m.i., Archevêque titulaire de Garella - Premier Vicaire apostolique deu Mackenzie
Mgr Gabriel BREYNAT o.m.i. Evêque volant - Cinquante ans au Grand Nord Canadien
PARIS, Amiot-Dumont - 1953 - In-8, carré - Broché - couverture illustrée - illustrations NB en texte - 254 pages - Bon exemplaire
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 19648
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Brian Kirkpatrick,Larry Smith,Warren Brewer
A history and Memories of International Harvester Canada 1903-1985
Kitchener: International Harvester Canada History Group 2016. First edition. paperback. very good/no dustjacket. 4to. pp.376. previous owners inscription on title page International Harvester Canada History Group paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 335721
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Brian M Ronaghan
Alberta's Lower Athabasca Basin: Archaeology and Palaeoenvironments Recovering the Past Book 1
Edmonton: Au Press 2017. First edition. Hardcover. Very good/Very good. Larger 8vo. pp.559.heavy book additional postage will apply.""Over the past two decades the oil sands region of northeastern Alberta has been the site of unprecedented levels of development. Alberta's Lower Athabasca Basin tells a fascinating story of how a catastrophic ice age flood left behind a unique landscape in the Lower Athabasca Basin one that made deposits… Au Press hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 214666 ISBN : 1926836901 9781926836904
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Brian West,Gay Lepkey
Canadian National Railways Passenger Equipment 1867 - 1992
Ottawa: Bytown Railway Society 1995. First edition. hardcover. very good/very good. 4to. pp.353.heavy book additional postage will apply Bytown Railway Society hardcover
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Bride, W W; Pitt-Kethley, Victor; Raddatz, Noel, A; Galivan; Smith, Robert; Navigator; Barker, R De La B; Tench, CV; Charles, Be
The Wide World - The Magazine For Men July 1951 - The "Killer" Wolves of British Columbia
London: The Wide World 1951. Book. Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xxiv 193-254 pages. Features: Cover illustration in the Hoggar Mountains Sahara Desert; Norfleet's Quest part 1 of 2 - the adventures of a Texas cattleman who tracked down the swindler gang which conned him; The Broken Pick - a prospector's account of an eventful search for a lost Australian gold mine; The Ambush-a gripping story from the vast cattle country of the South American interior; Photo of man standing on one of the devil's marbles in Australia; "People of The Veil" - a most interesting photo illustrated account of a visit to the Tuaregs the strange masked nomads of the Sahara; Two of a Kind; The Tuskless Elephant -a tragic incident in the Tanganyika Highlands in 1946; The "Killer" Wolves of British Columbia -these shaggy covered brutes have become a terrible menace and the provincial government and ranchers are hard put to keep them in check; When the Fire Came - big brush fire in the Matawai district of New Zealand in 1925; "Mariposa" -as ship is visited by many butterflies in South America; Photo of kangaroo caught in snare; Small pencilled name atop front cover otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A quality vintage copy. The Wide World Paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 346H2544
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Bridge, Kathryn Anne
By Snowshoe, Buckboard, and Steamer: Women of the Frontier
Book shows some very light wear but is still quite clean and solid, text/interior is clean and unmarked in any way. 231 pages, many b&w photos.
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Bridgeman, Joan M.
Here in Hope - A Natural History
200 pages including index and lists of references. Describes the evolution of the small community of Hope, British Columbia: the collision of mountain ranges, the slow grinding of earth by glaciers and ice, the carving out of valleys, and the convergence of two great rivers. At once a history of place, a spiritual and ecological memoir, and a biography of Hope. Tells stories of this land and its people with a mystic's sense of wonder, and a scientist's curiosity about the precise nature of the forces that shape our world. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Excellent copy. Book
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