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1857pp. 226, (6) [Index]. Small woodcut illustrations. Age stained. 16mo. Original full publisher's cloth binding, worn and soiled. Text includes a list of domestic medicines and receipts, for example, Lunar Caustic, "very useful in curing bites of rabid dogs." **PRICE JUST REDUCED! AG BX 1
1808pp. (1), (7)-552. Damp stain. Age stain. Printer's device on title page. Early manuscript ownership and inscription of William Cadwallader (1780-1868). "Bought at Philadelphia tenth month Twelfth one thousand eight hundred fourteen" on first fly leaf. William Cadwallader's signature elsewhere. 8vo. 215 mm. Original full leather binding, worn. Loss at head of spine. S&S/AI 16199. Hardbound. AI BX 4
1935Best.-Nr. MASTER101353ILONDON: CASSELL AND CO. G- IN EDGEWORN RUBBED BOARDS SOILED. FFEP CLIPPED. DARKENED. Pages: 154. . 1935. HARDCOVER. CASSELL AND CO. hardcover
1908Best.-Nr. 011729Argus Press 1908. Blue hardcover cloth binding illustrated with photos. Inscribed on front endpaper by Jennie Van Allen with an additional note that reads: "written by friends of Anna xxxx xxxx cannot quite make it out. Verses by Davis and stories by Van Allen. 160 pages. Some smudges but overall clean and tight. A very charming book for cat lovers. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Illus. by photos and sketches. Signed by Authors. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Argus Press Hardcover
Best.-Nr. 79696-1New. unknown
1993Best.-Nr. 012136Lucy Jackson 1993. Small hadcover binding mostly clean and tight - there is just some very minor soiling to front cover. 6" x 4.3/4". No writing tears or marks inside except an inscription by Lucy Jackson which says In Memory of Patsy II March '93. Delightfully illustrated 31 pages showing all the love and mischievousness of Irish Terriers. Size: 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Illus. by Tucker Judy. Inscribed by Authors. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Lucy Jackson Hardcover
1867Best.-Nr. 2250003New York: Sheldon and Company 1867. Hardcover. Fair. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. See photos for condition details: Red blind stamped cloth boards with gilt to spine. Exterior is spotted and soiled along with edge and corner bumps/wear. The top of spine is chipped and the lower spine has cracking on both the face and both hinges the rear hinge being about 50%. The internal binding overall good but there is a missing front end page. There are no hinge cracks at the boards but the title page is detached at the very bottom about 2 inches worth. The pages still securely attached but the tear is seen in one of the photos. On page 169 there is another tear this one goes from the bottom left towards the son of the page about 2.5 inches in length. There is also the original owners info lightly penciled on the back of the first end page. The rear to end pages also contain handwriting in pencil mostly name and personal info with the last end page containing additional handwriting. No handwriting was found on any of the text pages. All four illustrations have been verified as being present which includes the frontispiece. Sheldon and Company hardcover
194310 pages. Colour full-page illustrations. Short stories include: Rabbit, Beaver, Flying Squirrel, Porcupine, Raccoon, Chipmunk. Unmarked. Average wear. Openings at ends of coverfold. A worthy copy of this charming vintage work. Book
197543 pages. "The basic skills of trapping, preparation of pelts and marketing are outlined. When followed in principle, these methods will lead to better utilization of your trapping time, greater fur yields, finer quality pelts and higher prices for your product. The Conibear trap is highly recommended for the harvesting of aquatic and some small fur bearing animals." - from Foreward. Abundantly illustratrated with helpful detailed diagrams. Undated. Circa 1970s. Somewhat above-average wear. Unmarked. A sound working copy of this excellent reference. Book
1920176 pages. Lovely black and white photographs throughout. Originally published in 1924. Average wear. Binding sound. School stamps upon endpapers. Guaranteed to bring a smile to new readers. Book
196668 pages. Annotated bibliography. Printed upon glossy stock. Reproductions of many black and white photos. The indigenous species of marine borer in British Columbia waters are Bankia setacea and Limnoria Lignorum. Since 1960, Limnoria tripunctata and Teredo navalis have been discovered, and are believed to be recent arrivals. The biology of these animals is reviewed. The various methods used to protect marine structures in the nineteenth century are mentioned. Reasons for premature failure are discussed in some details, and good handling and construction practices are recommended. Includes service record of marine structures in British Columbia. - from Summary. Average wear. Unmarked. Top corner of last few pages clipped - text unaffected. Binding intact. A sound copy of this informative work. Book
1978168 pages. Index. Bibliography. Handsome colour illustrated boards. "...Extends back to the earliest days when Norsemen landed the first domestic animals on the North American continent at Nova Scotia... The story of the big historic spreads: Bar U, Oxley, Matador, Empire Valley, Douglas Lake, Hitchcock, Chilco, Gang, '76', McIntyre, Bow River Horse Ranche, 100 Mile, and many more throughout the 'northwest territories' and what is now British Columbia." Contains about 300 photos, many from private collections. Light wear. Pages yellowed with age. Binding tight. A nice copy of this entertaining and informative work. Book
1987211 pages. Bibliography. Index. "Over 30,000 whales were killed in the Pacific Northwest between 1905 and 1972, and the business of capturing and processing them created its own mythology. Here are tales of the monsters that almost got away, of whales that rammed the ships trying to capture them, and of the whalers themselves, who lived always on the edge of danger, risking life and limb in the pursuit of the biggest animals in the world... A very personal history of whaling on the west coast." - from dust jacket. Profusely illustrated in black and white. Clean, bright and unmarked with lightest wear. Dust jacket in archival-grade Brodart cover. Beautiful copy. Gift quality. Book
1991Childrens book with 10 entertaining sound effects which are working loud and clear. The classic story of the 101 Dalmations comes alive with sound! You'll hear the sinister honking of Cruella's car horn, the excited barking and sniffing of the Dalmation puppies, and the twilight telegraph as it relays its message across London. The ten imaginative sounds transport the young reader into the real-life adventures of Pongo and Perdita as they rescue all the Dalmation puppies. Moderate wear. Clean and unmarked. Quality copy. Book
199870 pages. Features: Christine Marshall, Canadian Wildlife Artist Descendant of the Flaxmans of Wedgwood; The Jewels of Lalique; The Canadian Antique Dealers Association 29th Antiques Fair; Fire Marks; French Posters of the Art Nouveau Period; Collecting Animals - Decorative or Functional; Ontario's oldest building built specifically for a Museum. Moderate wear. Sound copy. Book
1989Contents: Alternatives to animals in toxicity testing; the great supernova of 1987; viral alteratiion of cell function; the mating of tree crickets; the metamorphosis of information management; the middle-ear muscles; Maya writing; The age-of-the-earth debate. Average wear. Book
1969Features: The Dynamics of the Arms Race; Hybrid somatic cells; Eidetic images; The Synthetic Elements; Stone Tools and Human Behavior; Soil Pollutants and Soil Animals; Steam Turbines; Horns and Antlers. Average wear. Sound copy. Magazine
1969Features: The Fascination of English Porcelain Figures; Furniture for a Faith - Shaker Furniture; Thoresby Hall; The Story of English Drinking Glasses, Part II - Plain Stems and Newcastle Glasses, 1730-1750; Animals in Porcelain; Some Thoughts on Oriental Art; Charm and Variety in Victorian Silhouettes; The Powerful Lure of Self-Portraits; and more. Average wear. A sound copy. Magazine
196666 pages. Loaded with reproductions of great black and white photos. This issue features: The Beatles; David McCallum; Cyn Lennon; Herman's Hermits; Suzanne Noone; Peter & Gordon; Robert Vaughn; Keith Allison; Chris Jones; The Rolling Stones; The Animals; The Lovin' Spoonful; Tony & the Tigers; Hullabaloo; Gene Pitney; Dino, Desi & Billy; Sonny & Cher; Jane Asher; McCoys; Hayley - Patty - Sally; Ringo, "Mo" & Zak; and more. Above-average wear. Covers detached but present. Bit of writing on front cover. Centerfold/pin-up not included. A worthy copy of this great vintage issue. Magazine
1952Features: Outlaw Struggle - The hectic history of an extensive area of rugged wilderness in Oklahoma and Arkansas which has been a recognized sanctuary for desperadoes and fugitives; Climbing the Southern Falls - An absorbing description of a wonderful feat of mountaineering - the single-handed ascent of a 1,904 ft cataract which New Zealanders claim to be the loftiest in the world; Frensham's Bungalow - A strange story related by a former officer of the Indian Army; A Bid For Fortune - A youthful newcomer to Darwin, Australia risks his slender capital by joining a veteran skipper in a trip to a secret pearl-oyster bed; A Pygmy Net-Hunt - A graphic description of a most ingenious method of capturing wild animals; The Lost Mine - Originally published in 1929, author set forth to study native Indians in Panama but became involved with Tisingal, reputed to be one of the richest gold mines ever worked by the Spaniards; Velnagel's Gold - Engaged in salvaging old machinery from a long-abandoned Australian goldfield, the author stumbled into a most extraordinary experience; The Arrow Mystery - A curious affair from the early days of the Nigerian tin-field; Front cover missing. Above-average wear externally. Contents in decent condition. Magazine
1995148 pages. Author's signature and inscription upon title page. Welcome to Weet's world! A world that Eric has only dreamed of. A world into which the twelve-year-old dinosaur expert and his sister Rose are suddenly and mysteriously transported. A dinosaur, Weet, befriends the time travellers as they find themselves embroiled in a series of distinctly prehistoric adventures. Book
1962Best.-Nr. 14060212The World's Works UK 1962. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Very Good. Hardcover. PUBLISHING DETAILS: The World's Works UK 1962. First Edition. This is the first UK edition. CONDITION: The book itself is in good condition and comes in very good dust jacket. Dust Jacket is in very good condition without tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket price-clipped. Previous owner's name in ink. Dustjacket protected in clear plastic sleave. Prominent brown marks from adhesive tape on front and rear endpapers. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Children's Picture Books; Inventory No: 14060212. The World's Works hardcover
1992Best.-Nr. 16070533Chivers UK 1992. First Edition. Hardcover Printed Boards. Near Fine. Hardcover Printed Boards. 64 pages. PUBLISHING DETAILS: Chivers UK 1992. First Edition. CONDITION: This book is in near fine condition. More specifically: Covers have superficial rubbing/wear. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. ABOUT THIS BOOK: Children are often fascinated by the concept of Earth's nearest planetary neighbours and this series of books takes a scientific look at each planet in turn. This particular book looks at Venus establishing its position relative to the sun and the other planets which surround it and describes the discoveries that have been made about Venus by scientists as they probe deeper into space. Also included are theories about the planets physical composition and characteristics. Each title of the series "Exploring the Planets" includes illustrations of the surface panorama diagrams and photographs of space probes and their associated rocketry. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Children's Non-Fiction; ISBN: 0745151345. ISBN/EAN: 9780745151342. Inventory No: 16070533. 9780745151342 Chivers hardcover
1980Best.-Nr. 11100169Purnell UK 1980. Softcover. Good. Illustrator: Stuart Kettle. Softcover. PUBLISHING DETAILS: Purnell UK 1980. CONDITION: This book is in good condition. Illustrator: Stuart Kettle. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Children's Picture Books; ISBN: 0361048777. ISBN/EAN: 9780361048774. Inventory No: 11100169. 9780361048774 Purnell paperback
1954Best.-Nr. 09011025Thomas Nelson 1954. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Illustrator: Winslade. Hardcover. 230 pages. PUBLISHING DETAILS: Thomas Nelson 1954. First Edition. CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in good dust jacket. Illustrator: Winslade. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Teenage Fiction; Inventory No: 09011025. Thomas Nelson hardcover