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1903130 pages. Index. Bibliography. Frontispiece. Ten plates at back. Sixteen informative pages of advertisements. Text in English, translated from the German. Seeks, in part, to to address errors of Carl Christian Rafn in his 1837 work "Antiquitates Americanae". Forest green cloth exterior adorned with attractive gilt lettering and decorations. Top edge gilt. Usual library markings. Binding intact. Average wear. A sound copy of this informative work. Book
1983102 pages. A sumptuously presented selection of the art collection displayed in The Regent in Hong Kong. This is a collection carefully acquired not only for its aesthetic beauty but also for the elements of oriental symbolism that are represented. Includes fine examples of skilfully executed screens, lacquerware and embroidery. There are specimens of Chinese export wallpaper, and several nineteenth-century China Trade oil paintings. These became popular as artistic records of the cultural and trading contacts of their period and are now collector's items. The selection of maps traces the pattern of adventure and romantic trade and travel over the centuries. Finally, a group of contemporary works pleasantly relate the collection to modern artistic trends. All illustrations in vivid colour photography. Attractive maroon cloth boards bear imprint of Chinese characters upon front board and gilt roman lettering upon spine. Illustrated slipcase shows light edgewear and several nicks. Book and slipcase bear the aroma of moth balls. Book
1986Large slipcase contains the following maps: 1701A - Physiographic Map of the Canadian Cordillera; 17.1 Structural cross-sections of the Canadian Cordillera; 1714A Metamorphic Map of the Canadian Cordillera; 15.1 Distribution of Proterozoic to Miocene plutonic suites; 19.1A to I; 1713A Terrane Map of the Canadian Cordillera (sheets 1 and 2); Correlation chart for Canadian Cordillera (3 sheets). Minor reference markings to slipcase and each map. Please note: we are offering the map set only. Book not included. Book
197353 pages. The London Street Railway received its charter in 1873 and commenced service in 1875. This work commemorates a century of planning and service. Author retired as General Manager of the service in 1971 and completed two years of research in preparation for this work. Prepared from the files of the London Street Railway Company and its successor, the London Transportation Commission, from newspaper stories, memories of veteran employees, and many other sources. "Includes a brief outline of London from its beginning as a pioneer settlement in 1826 to 1875 when public transportation commenced, because the story of horse-drawn trams, electric street cars and buses is really part of the story of our community and the people who built it over the years." - from Foreward. Includes numerous black and white illustrations and maps. Tiny prior owner's address label inside front board else clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Beautiful copy. Book
1983Signed and inscribed by author atop first blank leaf. xii, 322 pages. Bibliography. Index. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Presents the history of this community on the eastern shore of Georgian Bay in the Parry Sound District. Chapters include: The French; The Fur Trade; The Cartographers; Nineteenth Century Transients; The Loggers; The Fishermen; The Hotels; The Summer People; Pointe au Baril Station; The Islanders' Association; The Arts; and more. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this informative local history. Book
1908Approx. 27" x 19". Library markings. Faint discolouration to upper right corner. Map
1956Prepared for the Technical Assistant to CNO for Polar Projects. "While this work is primarily prepared for military planners, it also presents the foundation study for engineers undertaking any planned construction. It is hoped that the study leads to consideration of a transportation approach from the inland rather than depending entirely on the difficult and unreliable sea approach to certain areas requiring logistic support... Covers in detail the north Canadian mainland and Baffin Island." - from Preface. Includes several bibliographies covering the geographic areas studied. Black and white illustrations and maps. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. A worthy reference copy. Book
1957140 pages. Fiction: End of a Marriage; The Platoon of Pariahs; A Dream for Sale; Record Run; The Lady (part 3 of 4); Kiowa Moon (part 5 of 7). Articles: The Glamorous Governor of New Jersey - Bob Meyner abandoned bachelorhood mid-term; The Seven Dictators of Broadway - Reviewers John McClain, John Chapman, Richard Watts, Jr.; Robert Coleman, Tom Donnelly, Walter Kerr and Brooks Atkinson; ; The Woes of Willy Mays - why 1956 was almost a nightmare for him; The Oddest War Ever Fought - The Aden-Yemen war has been going on for 2,000 years, with daily time-outs for prayers and narcotic binges - article with maps and interesting photos; The Face of America - Prize Babies (photo); Pals of My Childhood - Farley Mowat writes of his two hilarious pets; My Daughter's Silent World - Adelyn Pagenstecher was told her daugher Mari was deaf; A Bloom for Mother-In-Law - beautiful color photos of tulips and daffodils ; Wonderful Wooden Sandwich - how plywood turns waste wood into a useful product - with photo of Sol Walter (Tony) of United States Plywood.. Ads: Liberty Mutual auto accident insurance; Savage brand lawn mowers; Bunnygrans - one-page photo ad featuring Lucille Ball and son; Nice Easter-themed two-page photo ad for Buick cars; National Cash Register (NCR) adding machines; Fantastic three-page color ad for International trucks; Vigoro plant foods; One-page black and white photo ad for movie "The Spirit of St. Louis" starring James Stewart; Great two-page color-photo ad for the 1957 Dodge Swept-wing convertible featuring Lawrence Welk; Pink Westinghouse clothes washer; 1957 Frigidaire pink (interior) fridge; 1957 Ford - two-page color-photo ad; Pall Mall cigarettes - cowboy scene; Page & Shaw chocolates; Chevrolet - two-page color photo of four 1957 models; Elgin Watches (graduation theme); American Airlines - nice color two-page ad shows glamorous lady boarding plane; L&M cigarettes - nautical theme; Eaton tandem axle ad features Joseph J. Hock of Baltimore; Longines-Wittnauer Watches; Nice two-page color ad for Kodak's broad line of cameras; Hit Parade cigarettes; Kings Men aftershave "I don't want to be a tycoon"; Douglas DC-7 airliner; Viewmaster; Johnson outboard motors; Harrison car air conditioning; Pullman cars; Evinrude outboards; Springfield mowers and tillers; Richard Harding Davis is honored in a U.S. Savings Bond ad; Vista auto wax; Nice color one-page Viceroy cigarette ad features tennis player Pancho Gonzales and his lovely wife Henrietta; Back cover Coke ad with sailing illustration. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
1986240 pages. Bibliography. Index of names. Index of geographical references. Handsome reproductions of historic maps and illustrations. Printed upon glossy stock. Chapters include: Galleons, Pirates, Pearls and Fantastic Straits - California, XVIIth Century; Russian, French, British and American Incursions into "The Spanish Lake"; The Spanish Presence on the Northwest Coast - Sea-going Expeditions (1774-1793); Spanish Cartographic Surveys of the Northwest Coast in the XVIIIth Century - The Corps of Naval Steersmen; The Culture of the Indians of the Northwest Coast; Faces in the Forest - Mozino's Noticias de Nutka; A Personal View of the Northwest Coast - The journal of Tomas de Suria (1791); Nootka - the Crisis of 1789. Fore-edge of front free endpaper rumpled, othwerwise book clean and unmarked with light wear. Average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A sound copy of this handsome and very informative work. Book
1810ref. 4731, Zuv. Hess Topographie neue Ausgabe, 1810. 1 carte entoilé et replié de 37 x 50 cm., sous étui cartonné de l'éditeur.
1829ref. 4739Mainz, Kupferberg, 1829. 1 carte entoilée et repliée de 40 x 53 cm., sous étui cartonné de l'époque.
1824ref. 10777, , 1824. Plan tracé à la plume sur papier calque (22,5 x 12,8 cm) légendé et rehaussé.
ref. 116509Album de 283 images + varia, la plupart volantes, certaines contrecollées. Pleine toile oblong dont le premier plat est orné d'un motif floral à l'aquarelle, environ 30x36cm. Cartonnage frotté par endroits avec manque de matière sur le bas du dos. Intérieur propre.
ref. 108927A Lyon, chez Jean-Marie BRUYSET, Pere & Fils, 1774, 1 volume in-12 de 170x100 mm environ, xij-360-60 pages, 2ff. (approbation privilège, avis au relieur), titres dorés sur dos lisse, orné de caissons à fleurons et motifs dorés, gardes marbrées, tranches rouges. Une coiffe ébréchée, une coiffe arasée, cuir craquelé et frotté, des rousseurs et pages brunies. Avec un frontispice et 23 planches enluminées / 24 (il manque la planche à la mappemonde).
ref. 168213A Paris, chez le Sr Le Rouge, 1742 75 x 51,
ref. CZC-4795DUNKERQUE / 2 CARTES abords de Dunkerque Partie Est et partie Ouest emplacements des épaves de bateaux de guerres 14/18 & 39/45 format 1 m x 0,74cm, ensemble en bon état, qq traces de mouillures anciennes, petite déchirure réparable 6cm sur une carte. rare Service hydrographique de la Marine 1969
ref. CZC-4795DUNKERQUE / 2 CARTES abords de Dunkerque Partie Est et partie Ouest emplacements des épaves de bateaux de guerres 14/18 & 39/45 format 1 m x 0,74cm, ensemble en bon état, qq traces de mouillures anciennes, petite déchirure réparable 6cm sur une carte. rare Service hydrographique de la Marine 1969
1835ref. 785CGO.O., um 1835. Altkolorierte Aquatinta. Bildgrösse: 20 x 15,2 cm. + Wichtig: Für unsere Kunden in der EU erfolgt der Versand alle 14 Tage verzollt ab Deutschland / Postbank-Konto in Deutschland vorhanden +, Abb.
1820ref. 774CGO.O., (um 1820). Altkolorierte Aquatina. Bildgrösse: 15,5 x 21,3 cm. Blattgrösse: 18,4 x 23,5 cm. + Wichtig: Für unsere Kunden in der EU erfolgt der Versand alle 14 Tage verzollt ab Deutschland / Postbank-Konto in Deutschland vorhanden +, Bild
ref. 25315Editions " Musée de la Poste " 1992. Album à l'Itlaienne, plein carton brun foncé, décoré en relief au 1er plat au format 25,5 x 16,5 cm. Reliure du mors fermé par 2 vis doré. Etiquette en carton beige avec nom de l'éditeur et date de publication. Contient 16 cartes postales extraites des albums de la collection réunie par Paul Eluard entre 1929 et 1932. Etat de neuf. Rare tirage en édition originale limitée.
1767ref. 21326Paris 1767 carte d'époque entoilée sur une toile bleue repliée format 30,5 x 23 cm, format déplié : 60 x 92,5 cm, gravée en noir, [Paris] : [s.n.], 1767-1771
ref. LBW-7449[fin du XIXe siècle]. 35,5 x 44 cm.
ref. 219186A Paris, Chez Dezauche, 1786 carte dépliante de 55 x 76 cm repliée au format in-8, en feuille, imprimée en noir et mise en coloris (aquarellés) de l'époque, entoilée, étiquette de titre manuscrite au recto. Légère usure d'usage (petits trous à certaines pliures) mais néanmoins bon exemplaire.
ref. 231967[1627] 38 x 50 cm (cuvette) - 48 x 57 cm ( feuille), Quelques déchirures et petits manques en périphérie.
91 x 111 cm. Original colour-printed map. Scale: 1:2,000,000. Rare political map of the Eastern Mediterranean from the Cold War era, showing Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, and large parts of Egypt, Iraq, and northern Saudi Arabia. With Cyrillic titles and captions. - Small marginal flaws. A few annotations in blue ballpoint.
