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1972Features: Mountainman - Philander Simmons; The Gold that Floated - Jim Payson; Frenchy the Bronc Rider; Crazy Snake - the last rebel; The Double Life of "Easy" White - artist John White; "I have almost become desperate over the idea of dying a poor man - most cowmen faced that dread every day of their lives; A Family Letter Regarding the Youngers; Milt Hinkle - the great old cowboy; Wild Old Days!; Old Beaverhead's Point of Rocks - it dominated the state road to Virginia City. Coverfold almost fully open else average wear. Book
197824 pages. Features: Nice colour photo ad for the Volkswagen Diesel Rabbit inside front cover - $69 to drive from Halifax to Vancouver!; 44% of Canadians say they have saved more money in the last year; Ian Smith and the destiny of Rhodesia; The bloody road to Zimbabwe - article with photo of white man in shorts walking city street with machine gun, plus several other photos of death and destruction; Candice Bergen - feature article with colour photo; A Day in the Life of Bruce Cockburn - article with photo; Season's Greetings from the Group of Seven - article with colour illustrations; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
195466 pages. Features: "Imperial" cover roadster; How to build a custom dashboard - progress report #4; Restyling the 'standard of the world' - 1947 Cadillac convertible receives extensive modifications; The Triple Threat - a pedigreed "T" bone that had 3 owners with a one track mind; Hop Up Road Test #2 - trials of Olds-equipped Mercury ends in disaster (due to oil pump casting failure); Plastic Pioneer - Ken Fuhrman of Berkeley, CA invents clear plastic parts to cover your engine but show it, too; Cam-installation procedure; Installing top fabric in older cars; Building an exhaust system (part I); Floor shift for automatic transmissions - progress report #5; and more. Above-average wear. Writing on front cover and title page. Binding intact. A worthy vintage copy. Book
198448 pages. Features: Cover photo of the King George V; Large photo of the British India passenger vessel Sangola inside front cover; Full-page photo of the world's largest passenger ships Norway and QEII; On the Waterfront; Ships Pictorial; Under Sail; 'Southampton' class cruisers - a short history - part 2; The Royal Route to Canada - a history of the Royal Line - part 2; Requiem for a King - tracing the near 60 year lifespan of King George V, one of Britain's most famous excursion steamers which was recently broken up in South Wales; The "Otranto" Disaster - the tragic loss of the Orient liner "Otranto" in October, 1918; Shipping of the Dorset Ports - a review of present-day activity - part 3; Where to see the cruise ships; Ship Sales Nice photo of the Andes inside back cover; and more. Opening at bottom of coverfold otherwise average wear. A sound vintage copy. Book
1981[11], 252, [2] pages. Maps. Several black and white reprodutions of photos. "In this honest and often very moving book, James Roberts looks back over a business, military, civil service and diplimatic career, recalling the ups and downs and above all the people he has known and loved in a long and active life. Roberts served for Canada with distinction in WWII and rapidly rose to the rank of Brigadier at the height of the battle for the opening of the strategic Scheldt estuary. The next year, from within the German lines, he negotiated details of the unconditional German surrender on the Canadian front." - dust jacket. Few tiny markings to military map printed upon front endpaper otherwise book quite clean and unmarked with light wear. Minor lean to spine. Quarter-inch opening in publisher's olive cloth at lower tip of back board. Average wear to dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy of this fascinating life story featuring significant WWII involvement. Book
195134 pages. Features: News about Square Dancing (vinyl) records; Californians barnstorm Texas; Square of the Month- Slim Brough; Emblems help build club spirit; Guest Caller - Pat Harvey; The Dallas Route; Hot Time; Abilene's Square Dance Center; Swanee River; Nice one-page photo ad for Fenton "Jonesy" Jones' calling book; Photo feature of staffer Eunice Reithard; Large beautiful photo ad for Kathy's Cottons inside back cover features Joan Vohs, M.G.M. starlet; Other nice vintage ads. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
1984142 pages. Index. Many black and white photos. Maps. Oblong 12.5" x 9.5". "Third volume in the Maple Leaf Route series on the Canadian campaign in Northwest Europe 1944-45. Works from primary sources to present a new account of German and Allied strategy and the particular role played by the Canadians." - from dust jacket. Unmarked with moderate wear. Some cigarette odour. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Binding tight. A sound copy. Book
1916264 pages. Reprint of the 1915 first edition. All twenty-nine full-page black and white plates present. Lacking both maps. "The purpose of this book is chiefly to tell of the country along the Hudson Bay Railway now under construction, of Hudson Bay, the Mediterranean Sea of North America, and of the resources to be found in Manitoba's new territory, including the great inland sea on which it border." - from Preface. Heavy wear to reddish-brown cloth library binding. Former library copy with usual markings. No dust jacket. A worthy reading copy. Book
1952Features: Dead Man's Double - the strange story of a landsman who, anxious to get home to Australia, shipped aboard a foreign tramp to work his passage; Baptism of Fire - the story of a young Forest Ranger employed by the British Columbia Forest Service in 1927, and how a fire trapped over 100 people in a logging camp; A Case of Contraband - An amusing story of how, between revolutions, men had ways of their own of getting around difficulties; The Golden Ingot - the diverting story of an ingenious Gold Coast version of the time-honoured "confidence trick"; Down Mexico Way - The exciting adventure of two young seafarers who light-heartedly set out to explore the Mexican countryside; The Fire-Walker; Pioneer Pilot - Mr. Peter Strong flew over the Drakensberg Mountains between Basutoland and Natal; One Thing After Another - Recalls the narator's fall and subsequent rise in the depression days of Australia; The Burma Road - will recall poignant memories to many ex-Servicemen; South Sea Burial Customs - Visiting the outlying islands of the remote Cook Group, in the South-East Pacific, the authoress came upon many curious death-customs; Olsen's Secret - A grim story from the American coalfields; Front cover was attached with tape but is now detached. Back cover missing. Contents unmarked and in decent condition. Magazine
195568 pages plus advertisements. Black and white illustrations. Features: 'Twixt Sea and Sand - Drama is the daily diet of those who man the lightships that keep the world's shipping off the dreaded Goodwins; Build or Die! - Describes Canadian Arctic Igloo Building Schools for airmen; Diamonds are Dangerous - Following upon secret investigations by Sir Percy Sillitoe, former head of M.I.5, the De Beers Corporation is said to be establishing a special staff to deal with the menace of the international traffic in stolen stones. Relates remarkable stories concerning diamond smugglers and the 'big men' behind them; Danger, Loco Adrift - A 65-ton locomotive slips its lashings upon the stormbound Norwegian s.s. Belpareil, causing terror aboard; Destination Unknown - Second Instalment of the remarkable post-war Asian adventures of Military Medal recipient Peter Pinney; The Rain Stoppers - In some parts of the world, natives are employed to stop the rain descending; Search for Living Gold - Author ventures to the Andes to acquire chinchilla; Ghost of the White Chief - South African farmer John Roberts and his marble life-sized statue to be opened upon his death; The Very Mysterious Eel- What strange impulse sends the eel thousands of miles out into the ocean to spawn - and die?; A Thousand Miles to Railhead - Motor Transport in North Australia, including photo of a 'road train' carrying 70 head of cattle; Horses on Snowshoes - How snowshoes have been adapted for use by horses, thereby easing the difficult transportation problems of the British Columbia wilderness; Jungle Hideout - Running from the Japanese, eating dog for dinner, teaching guerillas to sing - these are but a few of the adventures of Nona Baker who spent nearly four years in jungle hideouts in Asia; Paddy's Lapse - A Merchant Navy officer's account of a terrifying experience when his ten-thousand ton ship was heading straight for Lundy Island at ten knots; Between Ourselves - notes by the editor, including a prediction of helicopter logging in the future. Top third of back cover missing. Chips missing from spine. Somewhat above average wear. Fascinating tales. Magazine
193048 pages. Includes: Ta-ra-ra boom de-ay; The Dandy Coloured Coon; Where did you get that Hat?; For Old Time's Sake; Looking for a Coon Like Me; The Midnight Sun; The Idler; A little Bit off the Top; Bid me Good-bye for ever; Algy, the Piccadilly Johnny; If It Wasn't for the 'ouses in Between; In the Twi-Twi-Twilight; Glorious Beer; If Those Lips Could Only Speak; We all go the same way home; Down the Road. Average wear. Pages yellowed. A sound working copy. Circa 1930? Book
194628 pages. Features: Lovely full-page color ad for Rover fine cars inside front cover; Photo of King and Queen being greeted by Churchill and Mr. Attlee at the saluting-base; Two-page compilation of the "Heraldic" badges of British and Allied formations made famous in the late war; Many photos of famous war leaders and service chiefs celebrating victory; Aftermath of the War - Victory - Consequences and Disappointments - article by Cyril Falls; Nice full-page photo of the King and Queen in horse-drawn carriage amongst cheering crowds; Photos of Montgomery, Churchill, Lord Tedder, Sir Claude Auchinleck, Field Marshal Lord Alexander, Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten, Marshal Lord Alanbrooke, Lord Portal, Marie-Pierre Loenig, Brig.-Gen. Hartt, Admiral Hewitt, and General McNarney in their parade vehicles; Wonderful photos of V-Day Marchers - the Royal Marines, Royal Navy and R.A.F.; Photos of Overseas Troops in Victory Parade - in the Mall and en route; Photos of overseas troops in Victory Parade - Canadians and Kiwis; Amazing centerfold photo of The King saluting Field Marshal Montgomery as his car passes the saluting station - also visible are Churchill, Mackenzie King, and many other notable personalities; More great photos of V-Day Marchers - Merchant Navy, Women's Forces and C.D. Services - of particular note is the full-page photo of the A.T.S. contingent in a "V" formation as the procession divides at the foot of Constitution Hill; Photos of Units of the Mechanised Column in the parade; Amazing full-page photo from the Admiralty Arch along the beflagged mall with the Indian contingent in the foreground and marching troops as far as you can see into the distance; Photos of troops from Greece, France, U.S.A., China, and Egypt in the parade; The History of Final Victory in Drawings by Bryan De Grineau - 15 images; Back cover photo ad for the New Lancaster 'Ten' car. Somewhat above-average wear. Chip from lower corner of front cover. Some peeling from front cover. A worthy reference copy. Book
195626 pages. Features: Diluted Bubbles - a fishing tale; Keep Out! - Does This Mean You? - Farmer/Sportsman relations become more important as hunters increase and land available drops; Nice illustrated at for Bushmaster leather boots by Sisman; A Moose for Harry - Old John Broadhurst turns his attention to Moose; Spinning With a Fly; Senses of Fish - can they smell, taste, touch or feel pain?; Hunting Dogs - you can trust that nose; Clean and Polish your Tackle before Storage; We'll pay tolls on the St. Lawrence Seaway A Kind Word for Crows; Trapshooting since 1750; Handling Game Meat; Cartridge Collecting; and more. Average wear. A sound copy. Magazine
2019rif. 2-6200038333Editorial Académica Española 2019. Paperback. New. 104 pages. Spanish language. 8.66x5.91x0.24 inches. Editorial Académica Española paperback
1 portfolio ([2] l., 3 plates (1 col.)) 35 cm. 4to format photographical reproductions (one in color, particulars in b&w. of a silk painting found in may 1973 in a warring states period tomb at tzetanku. with commentary in chinese, english and french. in chinese style original cardboard folder, as new. very scarce.
1992rif. 23380Maurice Gonon éditeur 1955. In-4 broché de 240 pages au format 19,5 x 6 x 26 cm. Belle couverture rempliée illustrée. Livre glissé sous étui vert, insolé. Dos resté carré, insolé, avec de légères traces de pliures. Plats avec petites et pâles brunissures. Intérieur frais. Code de la Route et de la Circulation, avec textes Officiels et Complets, accompagné de 65 hilarantes compositions coloriées au pochoir, dont une planche double, 24 hors-texte et 40 in texte par Albert Dubout. Un des 1500 exemplaires numérotés sur grand vélin ( n° 560 ). Edition originale en très bel état de fraicheur.
1942Quattro fotografie originali in b/n vintage, stampa alla gelatina ai sali d'argento, didascalie dattiloscritte al verso, la prima misura cm 12,5 x 17,3 montata su cartoncino bordato cm 24,5 x 34,5 ritrae una veduta dal Monte Camino sulla catena della Punta Gragliasca immersa nella nebbia; la seconda cm 17 x 12,3 montata su cartoncino bordato cm 34 x 24,5 ritrae un uomo di spalle sulla Cola Bella con vista sulla cima dell'Asnas e Bocchetto della Boscarola; la terza misura cm 12 x 17 e ritrae un uomo sulle pendici del Monte Becco con la colma d'Oropa sul fondo; la quarta misura cm 23,5 x 17,5 e ritrae un uomo affacciato su una punta rocciosa del monte Tovo.
rif. 016323Paris En vente au dépôt de "Ma Première étape" 0 In-8 Broché, couverture illustrée
1978rif. 013370Genève Claude Givaudan 1978 In-8 Cartonnage de L'éditeur Edition originale
1901rif. fc519Berger Levrault et Cie Broché 1901 In-12 (12,2 x 18,7 cm), broché, couverture illustrée, ouvrage rare, 337 pages ; l'ouvrage est équipé d'un protège livre, pliures au dos légèrement incurvé, manques au coiffes, coins et mors frottés, taches et marques d'usage sur la couverture, par ailleurs intérieur frais, état correct. Livraison a domicile (La Poste) ou en Mondial Relay sur simple demande.
1955rif. 113257Gonon 1955 Maurice Gonon Editeur, 25 juin 1955, 229 p., broché, 565x195mm, sous étui, édition originale numérotée 1059 (1500 exemplaires sur Grand Vélin des papeteries de Sorel-Moussel), illustrations de Dubout. Des frottements d'usage sur l'étui, dos un peu jauni. Bon état pour le reste et intérieur bien propre.
QUIMPER, Typographie de E. blot, fils - 1841 - Fort in-4 - 1/2 Reliure cassée, manque en tête - CXII, 95 + Table 4 pages - 1842 - Table 4, CIV & 76 pages - 2 Tableaux dépliants HT - 1843 - Table 4, XCVI pages & 2 grandes planches dépliantes HT - 1843 - 71 pages - frais intérieurement
rif. 9260QUIMPER, Typographie de E. blot, fils - 1841 - Fort in-4 - 1/2 Reliure cassée, manque en tête - CXII, 95 + Table 4 pages - 1842 - Table 4, CIV & 76 pages - 2 Tableaux dépliants HT - 1843 - Table 4, XCVI pages & 2 grandes planches dépliantes HT - 1843 - 71 pages - frais intérieurement
