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1977168 pages. Index. Documents the challenges of early truck transport in B.C. "Author was B.C.'s best-known Pioneer Trucker who travelled the length and breadth of British Columbia interviewing and taping the reminiscences of the old-time drivers. A trucker since his youth, Andy Craig had an ear for detail and a natural flair for story-telling. This book is unique in combining a first-hand history of pioneer trucking in B.C. with an updating as to what is happinging in the trucking industry in the 1970's." - back board. Some of the truckers featured include: Boyd's Freight Lines of Clinton, Fred Carson's Freight Lines, Les Cotter, Art Ducloe, Spencer Patenaude, Johnny Assman, Docherty's Cariboo Freight, Lee's Transport, Venderspek's Transport, White Motor Freight, Earl Chase & Triangle Trucking, Malcolm Oliver, Reg Barber, Woods & Fraser, and Walt Harrington. Includes dozens of reproductions of great archival black and white photos. Pages yellowed with age. Gift greetings and some markings atop front free endpaper. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this engaging work. Book
194960 pages. Features: Cover art by W.A. Winter shows husband returning to home filled with card-playing ladies; No Excuse Now for Atomic Hush-Hush (Editorial); The Man Who Clipped the King - Paul Emile ("Red") Tasse was barber at the Chateau Laurier Hotel for Thirty years; Jim Crow Lives in Dresden, Ontario - 300 of the 1,700 citizens have Negro blood but can't get a store haircut, a permanent wave, or a restaurant meal; - article with photos; Lucy Makes My Living (fiction); The Fabulous Fraud From Eastwood - Was Ontario's audacious Cassie Chadwick the world's greatest woman swindler? - she hoaxed her way into $1.5 million; Don't Be Scared of Your Heart - the truth about tickers by an M.D.; The Loneliest Man in Canada - Frank McLaren killed his wife in 1927 and spent twelve years in jail, but now he's out; Can You Tell Which Gems are Real? - the synthetic jewelry trade is booming; The Dauntless Deacon of Caulflower Row - the checkered career of John Finlay Allen; Jeanne D'Arc and the Siren Sea (fiction); The Battle of the St. Lawrence (conclusion) - Nazi U-boats in the St. Lawrence; Frank Gladstone Waddington is the dean of Canadian Auctioneers; Nice colour-illustrated Massey-Harris tractor ad shows farmer on tractor plowing his lane with cream cans at gate; and more. Back cover missing. Front cover secured with archival tape. A worthy vintage copy. Book
1978Special triple issue. 104 pages. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Features: Billy Barker - he hit the mother lode; Last Voyage of the Tonquin, March 25, 1811; Miser's Hoard - Silas K. Vandermark; Policing the Rails - B.C. Provincial Police Constable Fred Emmott; Steamboat in the Rapids - the Maid of the Mist shoots the rapids below Niagara Falls, June 6, 1861; Murder at Beaver Pass - black barber Wellington Delaney Moses helps solve murder case; Grafton Tyler Brown - Black Artist of the West; Father Rondeault's Butter Church - St. Ann's Church on the Cowichan native reserve near Duncan on Vancouver Island; The Life and Death of the Davis-Humphries Hotel - Augusta Twp., Ontario; Leechtown's $40,000 Cache - on Vancouver Island's Leech River; Dead Man's Gold - a tale from up the Stewart River; The Evil-Tempered Explorer - Captain Sir Edward Belcher, R.N.; Memories of Mount Sicker - its copper prompted development of two major mines, a railway, and three small townsites; Cariboo Memories of Constance Pettijohn; The Ghost of Walt Whitman, and Ontario's Bon Echo Rock; Haida Chief Koyah's War; The Tragedy of the American Buffalo; Buffalo are moved to the future Banff National Park; Sod House Earns Pioneer's Respect; The Last Great Indian Battle - it became a slaughter when the Cree made a rush for the river; Twenty-six Years With the B.C. Provincial Police - Constable Jack Williams retired in 1949 (several drops of soiling and slight moisture exposure to this story). Unmarked with moderate soiling and wear. A sound vintage copy. Book
196034 pages. Features: Cover photo of beach scene on Mamette Lake; Photo of Eugene Korytniak with massive 69 lb spring salmon from the Kitimat River; You, Too, Can Catch a Statistic! - interesting statistics on last years catch; Nice one-page illustrated ad for Gibbs tackle; Photo of massive Tyee salmon caught off Campbell River; Illustrations show how to get results from your Herring Bait; Remember When? - fishing around Kamloops in the early 1900s, with photo of Mrs. Margaret Scott of Echo Lodge and a catch of rainbow trout from Paul Lake, plus a photos of Joe Kendall in his barber shop, Bert Collins of Cache Creek, and Fred Casey of Knouff Lake; Photo of Jack Finlay and Norman Towe and 352 crows the Abbotsford Fish & Game Club shot on a recent 'Crow Day'; Clay Chips - with photos of Joe Williams, Russ Young, Arnold Reigger, Mrs. Ruth Ray; Verne Greensword, Danny Pagliaro, Michael Fripp, Stu Loutit, Don McIntosh, Jack Radford, Russ Young, Arnold Ford, Tommy and George Freeman, Marvin Hergert, Danny McDonald, and Earle Reynolds; Boats; Safety Afloat; Nice one-page Old Vienna features large photo of trollers proudly displaying their catch; How a good boat driver helps water skiers; Brief illustrated piece on Nikko shotguns from Japan; Photos of Ducks Unlimited officials Fred Auger and Col. Clarence Wallace; Stillwater 'Caddis'; Back cover illustrated ad for the International Travelall; Many additional nostalgic ads. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality vintage copy. Book
1989iv, 220 pp. Bibliography. Index. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of interesting archival photos. Presents the family recollections of: Eleanor Dahl, Jessie Stinson, John Wannamaker, Earl and Mabel Onderdonk, Mildred Wannamaker, Krysia Mason, Douglas K. Redner, Verna Sills, Mrs. Jack Langman, Robert and Carole Bleecker, Mrs. George Flower, Bruce Graham, Gwen Braidwood, Jack DeLong, Mary and Cecil McConkey, Emma Barber, Gladys Adams, Beth Nightingale, Nellie Montgomery, Lorna Bowerman, and Mrs. John Jinks. Also includes a fascinating page of information about the Spanish Influenza epidemic of 1918, including a 'Recipe for Influenza' which involves vinegar, turpentine and flannel. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy of this informative local history and wonderful genealogical reference. Book
1993240pp. 23 cm. Hardcover Very good condition good
1967SUGAR EDITORE 1967 807 PAGINE. SEGNI DEL TEMPO, FIRMA DI APPARTENENZA IN ANTPORTA (INIZIALI), STRAPPETTO CON LIEVE MANCANZA ALLA SOVRACCOPERTA (COME DA FOTO). PER IL RESTO, IN OTTIME CONDIZIONI.
1713pp. (4), 62, (9), in-4, piena perg rigida, al frontespizio Madonna con i SS. Cosma e Damiano e tre stemmi di cui quello al centro di papa Clemente XI
1857Tre voll. pp. 282, (2); 312; 307, (1); brossura editoriale, riuniti in cofanetto di tela con legacci. Insieme di varie amenità d’autore su Parigi, i parigini, le parigine: la premessa è che un diavolo passeggero trovi in un cassetto, a Parigi, una serie di articoli che descrivono la città, le sue abitudini, i suoi abitanti, ecc. L’edizione originale di quest’opera collettiva era del ’45, e fu concepita dall’editore Pierre-Jules Hetzel, che fu poi esiliato in Belgio nel ’51.
1992rif. 2354715London: The Folio Society 1992. First Thus. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 11x7x1. First thus Ford-Smith Folio 76 #726. Includes publisher's slipcase. A couple faint blemishes to one slipcase panel otherwise an excellent copy. Binding tight and square pages clean bright and unmarked. 1992 Hard Cover. 205 pp. 135 reproductions of illuminations printed in the text with two repeated on the boards. The illustrations are placed in exactly the same positions on the page as they are in the original manuscript. A wonderful catalog of real and fanciful beasts: manticore griffin phoenix amphivius jaculus etc. A serious work of natural history and one of the bases upon which our knowledge of biology is founded however much we may have advanced since it was written. There is no particular author; it is a compilation a kind of naturalist's scrapbook which has grown with the additions of several hands. Its sources go back to the distant past to the Fathers of the Church to Rome to Greece to Egypt to mythology ultimately to an oral tradition which must have been contemporary with the caves of Cro-magnon. Its influence has extended throughout literature and. country people are still repeating some of its saws. The Folio Society hardcover books
1835rif. 843331835. A Rare History of Copyhold Tenure Beaumont George 1802-1856. An Inquiry Into the Origin of Copyhold Tenure. London: J. and W.T. Clarke Portugal Street 1835. 72 pp. Octavo 8-3/4" x 5-1/2"; 22 x 14 cm. Disbound stab-stitched pamphlet fore-edge untrimmed. Moderate toning light soiling to exterior stamp of the Birmingham Law Society to title page internally clean. A good copy of a scarce title. $250. Only edition. Beaumont was a barrister and antiquarian who published a number of works on legal and British history. His Inquiry examines the origins history economic impact and modern forms of copyhold tenure a medieval form of land ownership that persisted into the nineteenth century. OCLC locates 8 copies of this title 1 in North America Duke University. unknown books
1928rif. 1208291928. First Edition. BARBIER George LE GALLIENNE Richard. The Romance of Perfume. New York and Paris: Richard Hudnut William Edwin Rudge 1928. Slim octavo original illustrated white paper boards uncut; original cardboard slipcase. $950.First edition of this beautiful color-illustrated volume on perfume with a laid-in pamphlet advertising Richard HudnutÕs Paris perfumery.Doubtless published to commemorate the opening of Richard Hudnut's perfumery in Paris this lovely book is accompanied by a special pamphlet in pocket at rear entitled ""At 20 Rue de la Paix"" advertising Hudnut's shop. Le Gallienne's delightful text celebrates the cultural and ceremonial uses of perfume throughout the ages. Both the book and pamphlet contain color plates by famous Art Deco artist and costume designer George Barbier. Renowned for his fashion plates in leading contemporary magazines including the Gazette du Bon Ton and Vogue Barbier's artistic style is readily identifiable by his elegant stylized line. ""He was the most sought-after costume designer in Paris recognized as the theatrical artist who better than any other had captured the mood of the age"" Gordon Ray. ""It will just take a few drawings of Barbier to revive the taste and spirit of our time"" Edmond Jaloux. With original slipcase often not present; without scarce original box. Interior clean and fine small stain to rear board spine mildly toned. Some wear and repairs to slipcase typically not present. A near-fine copy of this lovely production. hardcover books
1939rif. 253587New York: The Derrydale Press 1939. Limited First Edition. Number 428 of 750 numbered copies signed by the author. Frontispiece and six full-page illustrations of ducks decoys and hunters. xviii ii 108 pp. 1 vols. 12mo 6 x 3-1â„2 inches. Full red morocco gilt uncut at fore and lower edges a fine copy. Fuller Arthur D. Limited First Edition. Number 428 of 750 numbered copies signed by the author. Frontispiece and six full-page illustrations of ducks decoys and hunters. xviii ii 108 pp. 1 vols. 12mo 6 x 3-1â„2 inches. Inscribed on the half-title " Joel Barber with the kindest regards to Robert Winthrop." Siegel 151; Frazier B-6-a; Biscotti p. 24 The Derrydale Press unknown books
1919rif. 1185931919. Signed. BARBIER George. Original pencil watercolor and gouache painting signed. Paris: 1919. Original pencil watercolor and gouache heightened in silver gilt on card measuring 8 by 10-1/2 inches; matted and framed wntire piece measures 14 by 18 inches. $4000.Striking original pencil watercolor and gouache design highlighted in silver gilt by legendary fashion designer George Barbier of a ""Gypsy"" with tambourine possibly relating to costumes designed by Barbier for the Gypsy ballet ""Amarilla"" danced by the Anna Pavlova and Alexandre Volinine at Drury Lane in 1920 signed and dated by Barbier.""George Barbier is one of the most valuable and most significant artists of our time so rich in all kinds of talent and original ideas. When our age is pastÉ it will just take a few drawings of Barbier to revive the taste and spirit of our timeÉ When I look at Barbier's costumes for the stage I see the characters of those magical stories come to life before me and tempt my imagination"" Edmond Jaloux. Renowned for his fashion plates in leading contemporary magazines including the Gazette du Bon Ton Journal des Dames et des Modes and Vogue Barbier's artistic style is readily identifiable by his elegant stylized line. Barbier later created costumes for the Folies BergÂres in addition to the entire wardrobe for the movie ""Monsieur Beaucaire"" starring Rudolph Valentino. ""His flamboyant work continues to influence Vegas floor shows major designers and costumers worldwide"" Robert Inman. Fine condition. unknown books
1928rif. 1208301928. First Edition. BARBIER George VERLAINE Paul. FÂtes Galantes. Paris: H. Piazza 1928. Folio 9 by 12 inches original illustrated self-wrappers; original slipcase. $4500.Beautiful limited edition number 810 of 800 copies on Rives paper of a total edition of 1200 illustrated by George Barbier with 20 full-page hand-colored pochoir plates in his characteristic Art Deco style.Associated with the early Symbolists Verlaine ""wrote some of the finest and most musical lyrics in the French language"" Harvey & Heseltine 738. First published in 1869 FÂtes Galantes reflects the care for form and objectivity characteristic of Verlaine's early poetry. The designs in this splendid production are the work of Art Deco legend George Barbier who began his career as a costume and set designer for the Ballet Russes and later created dcors and costumes for music-halls movies and the Folies BergÂre through Max Weldy Studios. Renowned for his fashion illustrations for the leading magazines of the time including the Gazette du Bon Ton and Vogue his artistic style is recognized by a characteristically elegant stylized line. Text in French. Some toning to spine of scarce original slipcase; book fine. An excellent copy of this beautiful production. unknown books
2006rif. 17010London: Folio Society 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Fine in a Near Fine slipcase some rubbing. Brown cloth with brown ink and silver gilt lettering and designs. Square and firmly bound clean internally. Folio Society hardcover books
1955rif. 9034285New York: Simon & Schuster 1955. Hardcover. Very good/good. Dust jacket separated at spine. Includes an index. Simon & Schuster hardcover books
1956rif. 87639Paris: Gallimard 1956 1960's. Stated 6th Edition. Eight Volumes. Octavo. 22.5cm. Publsher's glossy multi-colored card wraps titled to spines. Publisher's cloth slipcase. Clean and bright some light wear to extremities Vol 4 has some minor chipping to the base of spine discoloration to the front wrap of Vol. 6 some light edgewear to others light bubbling of the laminate in spots a strong set; internally clean and fresh illustrated throughout; in a clean strong example of the decorative cloth slipcase with some light rubbing in places. A very good bright set. A history of France in music a completist attempt at a coherent musical timeline running from the Crusades and the 100 Years War through to the Third Empire period and WW1. Gallimard unknown books
1999rif. 9033348London: Folio Society 1999. Hardcover. Fine. Edited and introduced by Barber illustrated by Lord. Bound in quarter maroon leather stamped in gilt with cloth boards illustrated in maroon white black and gilt. Maroon topstain. Comes in matching board slipcase stamped in illustrated gilt. Beautifully illustrated throughout in color. 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. 708 pages. Folio Society hardcover books
1821rif. 827911821. A Pure Speedy and Cheap Administration of Justice" Beaumont John. Thomas. Barber 1774-1841. An Essay on Criminal Jurisprudence With the Draft of a New Penal Code; In Which It is Attempted to Define Crimes and Offences with Clearness and Brevity; To Render Penalties Proportionate and Consistent And to Promote a Pure Speedy And Cheap Administration of Justice. From the Pamphleteer Vol. XVIII No. 35. London: Printed by A.J. Valpy 1821. 67-80 also numbered 1-14 pp. Octavo 8-1/4" x 5-1/4". Disbound pamphlet. Light toning light foxing to a few leaves ink library stamp to verso of title page. $50. Only edition issued as the first of a three-part serial in the Pamphleteer and also separately by Valpy the Pamphleteer's publisher in 1821. Beaumont was an army officer artist and financier who served as a justice of the peace for London and Middlesex beginning in 1820. In this work he outlines a new system of criminal jurisprudence primarily concerned with efficiency and creating more unpleasant conditions to deter crime. The first part criticizes recent reforms to the prison system particularly on the basis of cost remarking that the "county gaol of Middlesex built on the modern system of spaciousness and comfort and called 'The House of Correction;'.might with more truth be called the 'House of Attraction or Seduction.' unknown books
1927rif. 87495New York: Robert McBride & Company 1927. Eighth Edition Revised. Octavo. 25cm. Publisher's bottle green cloth titled in gilt to spine and front board. 148pp.; 43. Light fraying to spine ends bumped and scuffed to extremities with some darkening of the spine gilt and some soiling and discoloration of the cloth strong and tight; internally clean endpapers toned illustrated throughout with back and white illustrations in text and a suite of 42pp. of plates of aircraft types to rear. A slightly worn copy but robust and durable enough to be accounted very good. An early and oft-reprinted work on aeronautics concerned with the more technical aspects of the aeroplane and with sections on aerodynamics control surfaces and flying techniques rather than being simply concerned with aeroplane design. Robert McBride & Company unknown books
1996rif. 9031670Woodbridge England: Boydell Press 1996. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Bound in publisher's original green cloth with spine stamped in gilt. Illustrated with black and white photographic reproductions. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2 inches. 298 pages. Boydell Press hardcover books
2019rif. 9029620Italy: Forma Edizioni 2019. 1st. Hardcover. Fine. Bound in publisher's original illustrated boards with spine and front and back covers stamped in white. Profusely illustrated. 9 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches. 173 pages. Forma Edizioni hardcover books
1861rif. 63387Little Rock AR: Johnson & Yerkes State Printers 1861. First edition for this annual compilation Vol. XXII in the long running series. 8vo. vii 638 pp. Although slavery is not a separate subject heading in the index slavery issues appear in a number of other topics. A view of the law in Arkansas on the eve of the Civil War. Arkansas seceded in early May of 1861 and this volume was printed in Columbia Missouri. Very good. Original law sheep rubbed red and black spine labels. 10096. Johnson & Yerkes, State Printers unknown books
1979rif. 9020506London: Folio 1979. Hardcover. Near fine. 1st Folio edition bound in the publisher's original decorated cloth over boards spine stamped in gilt. Illustrated throughout. Housed in a slipcase. Folio hardcover books
