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193664 pages. Features: Cover illustration of female skier by Jules Erbit; Ad for the Dodge "D2" (four-door) Touring Sedan inside front cover; Editorial discusses King Edward VIII succeeding King George V; Lucky Cumsie Jones (fiction); Everything Went Well Until (fiction); Japan's Amazing "War" on World Trade - fascinating photo-illustrated article discusses Japan's quick development as an exporting nation; The Spongers (fiction); The Fire Brand (fiction); The Kiss (fiction); The Sudbury Basin - Where Nickel is King - photo-illustrated article; Photo-illustrated article on the bobsleigh (bobsled) run at Lucerne-in-Quebec; Nice one-page Plymouth car photo ad; Nice one-page ad for Mutual Life of Canada features photos of sixteen children from across Canada including William Cruikshank of Lacombe, Alberta, Jaques Tremblay of Loretteville, Quebec, and Roma and Jack Porter of Sudbury; Classy colour GM centrefold ad features the "New Chevrolet"; Lysol half-page ad includes photo of the Dionne Quints; Hollywood News; Illustrated ad for Jaffa oranges and grapefruit from Palestine; Classy colour-illustrated ad for the new Ford V-8 for 1936 inside back cover; and more. Above-average external wear, primarily to coverfold. Covers detached by present. Unmarked. A worthy copy of this wonderful vintage issue. Book
1987335 pages. Index. Colour photos. "Here at last the legendary Madame Benoit opens the door to the kitchen in her own home, at Noirmouton, her sheep farm near Sutton in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. She tells about the joys of cooking at home with her family, and she shares recipes that are her own personal and family favorites from the many she has collected and developed over the years." - back board. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy of this pleasing work. Book
1967136 pages. The publication billed itself as "the largest circulation quarterly journal of dissent in Canada and of the new radicals in North America - the journal for peace and freedom." - back cover. Features/Sections include: De Gaulle and the future of Quebec; Radicals and the Professions; Toronto Community Union Project; SDA Ann Arbor Convention; ICDP - From Tryinge to Stockholm; Book Reviews. Some markings to contents. Somewhat above-average wear. Binding intact. A worthy reading copy. Book
1930X [ads], 363-464 pages. Profusely illustrated with wonderful black and white photos. Features: Colour reproductions of paintings by F.H. Brigden and Charles W. Simpson; Northern Rivers; Unto the Hills; Green Gold - Canada's wealth of forests, including many photos of 1930s logging techniques/technology; Colonization in Quebec - article with many photos; Roof of the World - a photo-illustrated journey to the fascinating Indian city of Simla, by B.G. Radley; Where B.C. Ends - Stewart B.C. and the Portland Canal - article with many great photos; New Books; Glorious nostalgic Canadian ads. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this nice vintage issue. Book
2002xx, 337 pages. Bibliography. Index. Black and white reproductions of photos. Describes "the efforts of many to fearlessly audit the state of education in Nunavik. Among the cultures of the world that I know, the one that is most concerned with their children is the Inuit. So, I can understand that the priority of the self-governing Nunavik region is child education." - back board. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Like new. Book
1985xxii, 122 pages. Footnotes. Bibliography. Black and white maps and reproductions of photos. Tables. Graphs. Text in English. "This volume is primarily for the Chibougamau Crees. The elders have agreed to tell their story, so that the youth will have something to look back on, and so that the group's existence will finally be recognized. This volume is also for the other Amerindian groups in the region, for when the specific history of the Chibougamau Crees is documented, something is invariably added to the cultural heritage of those bands as well." - Preface. School stamp and bit of writing upon title page, otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Book
1908cxxiii, 380 pages. Index. Hand-numbered copy 29 of 520 printed. "Brings together some serviceable selections from the source material available for the study of the Seigniorial Tenure in Canada from its introduction by the French government to its abolition in 1854. Documents have been selected which illustrate the various chronological stages in the evolution of Canadian seigniorialism, - its rise, its paramountcy, and its decline. Here will be found despatches, memoirs, reports, royal edicts, colonial ordinances, title-deeds, jurists, statutes, and the unofficial chronicles of contemporary observers." - Editor's Preface. Former librarry copy with usual markings. Front hinge just starting. Somewhat above-average wear to red boards. A sound copy of this impressive scholarly reference. TPL 3459, Thibault 177, Amtmann 2728. Book
1953164 pages. Text in French. First published in 1947, this copy is a 1953 reprint of the 1950 revised edition. Printed upon glossy stock. Many colour and black and white photos. Above-average wear. Prior owner's details in pencil atop title page. Coupons removed. A worthy vintage copy of this pleasing French-Canadian cookbook. DRIVER Q306.2. Book
199237 pages. "Proposes sensible reform of Canada's political and governmental institutions - for the sake of the Canadian nation and citizenry. Contains much factual data on a proven and workable system which can make for a healthier Canadian nation and citizenry." - back cover. Somewhat above-average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. Book
1938219 pages. Text in French. Printed upon glossy stock. Generously illustrated with black and white photos and diagrams plus several colour illustrations. A 1938 reprint of the 1933 first edition bound in handsome maroon cloth attractively decorated in gilt upon front. Prior owner's name and date atop front free endpaper. Bookseller's stamp atop title page, otherwise clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight and sound. Author was a legendary champion of the revival and improvement of Quebec handicrafts and domestic arts. A lovely copy of this highly-informative vintage illustrated guide to home weaving. Book
1961364 pages, including 32 pages of glossy black and white plates. "A scholarly, richly detailed history of the Sisters of Saint Anne, tracing the growth of the Order from its founding in 1850 up to the year 1900. A story of tremendous courage in the face of countless difficulties and few resources - a story of great and triumphant faith." - dust jacket. Binding intact. Moderate toning to contents. Beige discoloration to fixed endapers where previous dust jacket cover was affixed. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A sound copy. Book
1971412 pages. Undated reprint, circa 1971. 8.25" x 6.5". "A valuable sourcebook of basic information on the design and workmanship of French Canadian furniture from the seventeenth to the first half of the nineteenth century. Armoires, buffets, chairs, commodes, beds and other common items are described and illustrated in detail, and the scope of the book extends to spinning-wheels, chandeliers, mantelpieces, stoves, fabrics, doors, locks and latches. Included also are suggestions for restoring the original colour to traditional furniture, and for identifying genuine French Canadian period pieces. There are approximately 600 black-and-white photographs." - dust jacket. Includes: List of Master-Woodworkers, Woodworkers and Carvers. List of English and Scottish Woodworkers and Cabinet-Makers. List of Master-Locksmiths and Locksmiths. List of Collectors. Bibliography. Abbreviations List. Lexicon of French-Canadian Terms. Glossary. Index. Minor lean to spine. Unmarked with moderate wear to dark green publisher's cloth. Binding intact. Average wear to dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A sound copy of this valuable reference. Whiteman, Stewart & Funnell 1643. Book
1958[6], 229 pages. Black and white photographic plates, including frontis portrait of Officer Commanding Lieut.-Col. Earle P. Hall, C.D. Footnotes. An authoritative account of the regiment compiled from a wide variety of sources, including the Department of National Defence, The Department of Veterans Affairs, the Public Archives of Canada, and elsewhere. Prior owner's name and dates upon front free endpaper. Moderate wear to publisher's red cloth lettered in black. Binding intact. No dust jacket, presumably as issued. 24 x 16cm. A sound copy of this informative history. Dornbusch 277, Cooke [3] p252. Book
197572 pages. A very informative and photo-filled programme for a Blazers game against J.C. Tremblay and the Quebec Nordiques. Features: Cover photo of J.C. Tremblay in Team Canada '74 uniform; Schedule of games; Blazer player stats; League Standings and Scoring Leaders for the 73-74 season; Nice one-page colour-photo ad for Capt. George's Family Restaurants features Frank Mahovlich of the Toronto Toros; Article on Blazer coach Joe Crozier; WHA info; Info on 50 goal scorers Bobby Hull, Mike Walton and Danny Lawson; Photos of members of the Quebec Nordiques; WHA All Star Team from 73-74; Photos of Blazer players; Team Lineups; One-page photo ad for CCM Tacks skates; Andy Bathgate profile; WHA record holders; Article on the Nordiques, with photo fo Real Cloutier; Nice one-page colour photo ad for Kokanee beer in stubby bottle; Writeups and photos for new Blazer players Don McLeod, Mike Pelyk, Don McCulloch, Pat Price, Ron Chipperfield, and Paul Terbenche; WHA news; Nice one-page colour-photo ad featuring John Migneault of the Blazers; Blazer game officials; Article on Nordiques coach Jean Guy Gendron; Many great ads, often with colour photos; and more. Umarked with moderate wear. A great vintage issue. Book
196430 pages. Features: Sept Iles North - there's a great new wilderness fishing area in north-east Quebec; Ferme Neuve - Jump-off Spot to Good Fishing; Fishing & Vacation Hotspot - L'Estrie in Quebec; Trailering and Camping in Canada; and more. Hole in upper corner of front cover where sticker removed, otherwise unmarked with average wear. A worthy vintage copy. Book
1923Abundant black and white illustrations and reproductions of photos. Features: Twenty-Four Days Adrift - The appalling experiences that befell the crew of the U.S. steamer Dumaru, destroyed by fire and explosion in the Pacific in 1918 - from the logs of Radio-Operator T.W. Bean and Assistant Engineer F.J. Harmon; The Kidnapping of Father Heslin - this unassuming parish priest of Colma, California ultimately died - newspapers helped in catching the kidnapper; The Cross-Eyed Englishman - a rousing story of the Canadian North-West which occured 150 miles north and west of Winnipeg near Lake Winnipegosis; After Big Game With a Camera - Major A. Radclyffe Dugmore hunts big African game with a camera; A Wipe In the Eye - A British officer's amusing account of a lion-hunt which involves a spear; At Grips With a Leopard - Story from Jan Pienaar of the Beira Mashonaland Rhodesia Railway; The Man-Eating Crocodile - The Native Commissioner in charge at Balovale in Northern Rhodesia describes a crocodile surely responsible for many deaths; The Cannibal Islands - Part III - Clifford W. Collinson lived for several years in the Solomon Islands and here describes his visit to the mysterious island of Choiseul and its hidden stronghold - with nice photos; A Rescue By Aeroplane - Captain M.N. Albert's plane crashed on a trip over Northern Quebec and Ontario; Photo of bamboo organ in Catholic church in Los Pinas, Philippines; England's Oddest Treasure-Trove - A vast hoard of gold and silver coins is discovered at Seaton Carew, on the Durham Coast; Exploring in Central Brazil - Part I - A small expedition left England in 1921 to explore the mighty Amazon forests and study the wild Indian tribes - article with photos; Bandit-Hunting - Captain George Ash describes his 18 months serving under Francisco (Pancho) Villa, and a battle with outlaws in Santo Domingo; The Voyage of the "Sargon" - The disastrous voyage of this Grimsby trawler which arrived home weeks late - article with photos; The Bandit of Marseilles - A Bulgarian in France, upset for a sentence passed upon him,begins a vendetta against inoffensive citizens; and more. 88 pages plus 16 pages of nostalgic ads. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy of this excellent vintage issue. Book
1924Abundant black and white illustrations and reproductions of photos. Features: To Afghanistan in Disguise - Part I - the story of a British officer's remarkable exploit - a journey, disguised as an Oriental, across a large part of India and finally into forbidden Afghanistan and beyond, living among the natives as one of themselves; Two Wanderers in the Faroes - John Dickson's account of the wild nature and unsophisticated people - article with excellent photos; "Grip" and I - Count Nils Cronstedt saved a doomed thoroughbred bull-terrier which proceeded to save him on several occasions during his stay in West Africa as Commander of H.M.S. Heron and Assistant Marine Superintendant in Northern Nigeria; The "High-Jackers" - an audacious gang of murderous bank robbers terrorize the Canadian prairies, beginning in Moosomin, SK and ending in Pipestone, MB; The Islands of the Mammoths - a group of islands in the Arctic Ocean off the coast of Siberia is the world's best hunting ground for the tusks and bones of the prehistoric mammoth - article with photos; The Three Angleteers - Part III - The troubles and adventures of three bored young men who leave England to travel in Europe; With Canoe and Camera - Capt. M.H. Albert explored Northern Ontario and Quebec to photograph wild animals - article with photos; The Mystery of Diablo Canon - The adventures of Senor Torres, a Captain of Rurales - the famous mounted police of Mexico; Two photos of two-room house built in the trunk of an immense California redwood; The Terror of Rampur - two hunters undertake to kill a murderous tiger in India; The Head-Hunters of the Sepik - Part I - Photo-illustrated article by Beatrice Grimshaw describing her trip up the Sepik river in New Guinea, where she met the local native peoples - who were none-too friendly; Exploring in Central Brazil - Part IV - A small English expedition sets out to explore the mighty Amazon forests and study their local peoples; Some Sensational Prison Escapes - Carl Otto and Jack Foster bust loose from Folsom Prison; and more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy of this excellent vintage issue. Book
1989Signed and inscribed by author Bob Baird upon title page. 132 pages. Index. Bibliography. Chronology. Maps. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. "The history of Beaconsfield stretches back over three hundred years." - Foreword. No dust jacket, presumably as issued. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy of this informative local history and valuable genealogical reference. Book
2009Features: Celebrity chef David Rocco taps into his heritage to create memorable evenings; Heidi Leverty - a Toronto photographer breathes new life into consumer castoffs; Wendy Dennis learns the true spirit of the holiday; Modern Rustic - get farmhouse comfort with an industrial edge in a laid-back eat-in kitchen; Dynamic Den - Suzanne Dimma turns a lacklustre den into a colourful cosy library and home office; Teatro Verde's stunning new location is a must-stop shop for design aficionados; Fall Fresh - dress your home in a sophisticated fall palette of moody hues and natural textures; Fall garden advice; Gracious family home of Guido Doria; 70 Top Toronto designers give historic McLean House a head-to-toe makeover; Rosanne Daykin infuses modern style into a traditional Vancouver family home; The New White Kitchen - Designer Viki Mansell outfits the 14' x 15' kitchen of a Toronto townhouse; White plus Rustic Pine - a rustic waterfront home in Hudson, Quebec; White plus Dark Maple - a west-end Toronto home; Three Quebec Artisanal Food Producers - Gourgane Beans, Charlevoix Lamb, and L'Hercule Cheese; and more. 224 pages. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy. Magazine
2012Features: Marilyn Denis turns to those she trusts to tailor-make her new downtown sanctuary; Natural Habitat - Indigenous stone and wood form the foundation of Monica and Michael Belcourt's Dominican home-away-from-home; Design - A generous layout, traditional detailing and a four-season sunroom let a Quebec cottage designed by Alyson Wood play host to family and friends year-round; Home of the Month - English cottage charm and bursts of lush and colourful blooms designed by Sophie Burke and John Hollifield lend a relaxed attitude to a Vancouver home; Three bathrooms with diverse design personalities merge fashion with function; Weekend Decorating - Weave the textural appeal and natural beauty of rope into any room; Asian seafood dishes; Opulent materials and antique pieces define this regal principal bath; What's Your Dream Garden?; Urban Terrace - Celebrated Toronto landscape architect Ron Holbrook unleashes his sky-high style on his own outdoor space; Meredyth Hilton of Artistic Gardens transforms an overrun English garden in Toronto into a lawn-free space with kids in mind; Osheen Harruthoonyan - This introspective photographer pieces together dreamy moments in time; Modern by Nature - The Vancouver family of pop songstress Mary Zilba unwinds in a bold weekend home nestled in the woods; and more. 192 pages. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy. Magazine
1903198p., illus. Account of W. W. Smith, Canadian temperance worker, and the vicious attack on him in 1894. Hardcover Very good condition
191615p. Cover title Pamphlet Good condition, top edge of cover torn off
2001No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A lovely clean crisp very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. Appears unread. 407pp.
1948Fine old recipes from the Gaspe Coast going back to pioneer days including local dishes such as Braised Moose, Caribou Roast, Gaspe Cod Tongue Stew and Sea Bird Pot Pie. Most dieshes are in English but there are also some original French Canadian recipes.llustrated with woodcuts by V C Wynn-Edwards; Andre´ Bieler,Irene Tuzo. Gnaedinger Printing Co. Montreal 1948..
1991ANGELO PONTECORBOLI EDITORE 1991 263 PP. FONDO DI MAGAZZINO: TRACCE DI POLVERE IN QUARTA DI COPERTINA, LIEVI SEGNI DEL TEMPO, VOLUME INTONSO, MAI SFOGLIATO
