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Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Fine. 2007. First Edition. Softcover. As new condition other than a little shelfwear at corners and a stamp on first page "compliments from the embassy of Vietnam". Beautifully illustrated with colour photos. Contents: Milestones; Reflections on a friendship beyond borders; Bridges between two cultures, two ways of life. ; The Canadians in Vietnam; Pacific Partners; Partnering in building better cities; Investment, trade and business; Culture - a human space that knows no borders. [860]; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Berkley Trade. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition. Softcover. 0425191664 . Book is actually new, but has a little shelfwear to cover edges and small remainder mark across bottom edge - otherwise as new. Wonderful vintage b/w photos. (575) ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 336 pages .

Nimbus Publishing Limited. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. 0921054076 . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition, usual ex-lib type markings. Pages clean and intact. Jacket has light scuffing/light scratches. Great photographs! Sherman Hines is a well known photographer who has celebrated the outhouse in a series of books and calendars. His previous books include The Outhouse Revisited. [495] ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 67 pages .

Rizzoli. Near Fine. 1995. First Edition. Softcover. 0847818837 . Excellent condition, clean & unmarked. Wonderful colour photos. Cover has light corner wear, light scuffing and 2 small crease to one corner. Photos & essay of Goldsmith's experiences with the artist. Includes: Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Marianne Faithful, Prince, Devo, Debbie Harry, David Bowie, Eurythmics, Tracy Chapman, Roger Daltry and numerous others. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 121 pages; (*Due to heavy weight, extra postage may be required) [980] .

Key Porter Books. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. 0919493092 . Hardcover/dustjacket - near fine/VG. Signed by photographer Dudley Witney on glued-in plate on title page: "Inscribed for ___ with best wishes, Dudley Witney." Hardcover is clean and tight , slightly cocked forward at spine, light fading to edges, no markings. Jacket is scuffed with light edgewear and a few small edge tears, tanned edges, not clipped. "The Ranch - the land, the history and the life of the West - is the most powerful of North American myths. Fascinated by this myth, the celebrated photographer Witney undertook a 3-year odyssey to record its reality. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 237 pages; In this superb selection of 100 colour & 11 duotone photos, he invites the reader into the world of cowboys and ranching...." (*Note: due to heavy weight, extra postage will be required) [oversize-1799]; Signed by Illustrator .

Banff, AB: Altitude Publishing. Very Good. 1983. First Edition. Softcover. 0920608108 . Signed by author on title page: "Best Regards, Edward Cavell". Half title page has an inscription and endpage has a small animal sticker to one corner. Pages are otherwise unmarked. Oblong (9 x 12"). Cover has light edge & corner wear, tiny tears/crease spine bottom, light soiling. There is age tanning to covers and internal page edges. "The Vaux family saw the mountains of Western Canada for the first time in 1887, while travelling on the recently completed CP Railway and 'that was it for them'. For the next 40 years various family members spent most of their free time in the Rocky and Selkirk mountain ranges...." This book showcases the many wonderful vintage photos taken by the Vaux's during the late 1800's and early 1900's. [486]; 4to 11" - 13" tall; Signed by Author .

Oxford University Press. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1979. First Edition. Hardcover. 019540307X . Signed by former premier, Ralph Klein, when he was still Mayor of Calgary: "Thank you for driving safely, Ralph Klein, Mayor". Foreword by Peter Lougheed and intro by Grant MacEwan. Oblong hardcover - approximately 9" x 11". Only light wear overall. Jacket has a brodart sleeve, which has been taped to book. The sleeve has some scuffing and light scratches, however dustjacket underneath is excellent with no tears. Pages clean and unmarked. Wonderful Southern Alberta photos throughout. 88 pages. [646] ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Contributor .

Key Porter Books. Near Fine. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 1552631575 . Very nice condition, clean and unmarked. A little wear to outer corners, light scuffing. Wonderful colour photos. 96 pages. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; "For more than 5,000 years men have harnessed the wind to sail the sea for trade, conquest and exploration. Tall Ships celebrates this remarkable history by offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most spectacular trans-Atlantic races ever held. " (*lower shipping avail to Cdn & overseas locations) [346-osl] .

Edmonton, AB: BST Publications. Very Good+. 1991. First Edition. 0969529708 . Softcover. Very nice condition - ex-library book with usual ex-lib type markings and sturdy laminated cover. Pages clean and intact. Cover has light edgewear and light scuffing. "Beaverhills Lake, near Tofield, Alberta, lies at the heart of one of North America's most important wetlands. The lake supports hundreds of plant and animal species in its still, shallow waters, undisturbed by boats or swimmers. An engaging text with beautiful full-colour photos, Prairie Water is a must-read for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. " [608]; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

New York: AMPHOTO. Good in Good dust jacket. 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. 0817424415 . Internal pages clean & tight. Please note that one small corner photo has been clipped out. Pages are otherwise undamaged. Library binding with usual ex-lib type markings. Moderate edgewear & scuffing to cover. Top spine end is worn down, light soiling. "There is a world of difference between photographs that merely provide reproductions of the subject they depict, and those that present interesting, stimulating, and thought-provoking interpretations. " [860]; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

The Winnipeg Art Gallery. Very Good+. 1978. First Edition. Softcover. 0889150672 . Very scarce title. Clean, tight condition, only light wear overall. Library binding with sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Pages are clean & tight, light glue residue inside rear cover. Cover has light wear to laminate edges and a little spotting to outer edge of pages. A collection of photographs originally displayed at the Winnipeg Art Gallery in 1978. Includes portraits of Ivan Eyre, Joe Fafard, and Paul Hiebert, as well as many non-artists. [545]; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Nimbus Publishing Limited. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. 0921054246 . Clean, tight condition. Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages are clean, dustjacket has light scuffing/scratches. Hardcover top and bottom edges have visible rubbing and wear, with paper loss to bottom corners. Beautiful colour photos throughout. "Sherman Hines has become Canada's most popular photographer. The range of his ideas, from the dramatic to the subtle, appeals to the wide spectrum of human emotion. In any of his books, you will find light, radiant colour, grandeur and serenity...." --from the intro. English & French text. [900]; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Graphis. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1999. First Edition. 1888001801 . Oversize ex-library book - still in quite good condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages are clean and intact. Jacket and hardcover have some rubbing and wear to edges/corners. Light peeling to bottom edge of laminate. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; "From the elegance of studio portraits to the timeless beauty of a black-and-white portfolio of Africa, from the adrenaline of the kill to the charm of infant animals, James Balog takes us on a vivid journey through the animal world. In this stunning anthology, we see nearly one hundred photographs, ranging from well-known, charismatic species like elephants, lions, and wolves to obscure, nearly extinct animals like rare reptiles and birds. No matter what the setting, Balog's work reveals to us the abundance of beauty, personality, and emotional power in the other animals who share the earth with Homo sapiens. " (1600) Photo… Leer más

Harry N. Abrams. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. 0810939169 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Overall wear is light . Mylar is scuffed but jacket underneath has very little wear. Pages are clean other than library markings. A little spotting to bottom edge of pages. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; "...Living up to its title, this book is filled with pigs and pig lore. Lavishly illustrated with representatives in every media from porcelain to postcards, it provides a delightful commentary on the affinity between people and pigs. The reader will be introduced to pig facts ("proto-pigs roamed the forests and wetlands of Europe 40 million years ago") and pig Latin, pigs as pets, banks, political satirists, performers, and of course pork. This is not a comprehensive collection of piggy paraphernalia, but the 165 illustrations should satisfy and entertain pig enthusiasts as… Leer más

London: PRC Publishing. Very Good+. 2002. First Edition. Softcover. 1856486567 . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition - usual ex-lib type of markings. Interior clean and all pages intact. Cover has light edgewear and minor soiling to outer edge of pages. Large, heavy book. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; "Happy 100th birthday, Harley Davidson! Celebrate a century of the most exciting motorcycles ever made in 448 exciting, thrill-inducing pages of color photographs. With images of every Harley ever produced and sold, and complete specs on each one, this beautiful, oversized volume will rev cycle lovers' motors on high. " (*Due to heavy weight - extra postage may be required. Book availabe to U. S. And Canadian destinations) [2135] .

San Francisco: Chronicle Books. Very Good. 1987. First Edition. Softcover. 0877014523 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Oblong book approx. 10 x 9.5". Cover has light scuffing, light corner wear. Pages are clean and intact other than gift inscription on first page. Light age tanning to page edges, one small tear seen. Wonderful old b/w photos. 112 pages. Tells the story of the men and women who, despite hardships and isolation, transformed tent towns into bustling communities. Using historical documents and photographs from the Kinsey & Kinsey collection, the author revives the society and spirit of these people caught up in such extraordinary times. (670) ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall .

Banff, AB: Altitude Publishing. Good+. 1982. First Edition. Softcover. 0919381049 . Ex-library book in good condition, laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings, a little loosening of the laminate at spine. Light edge and corner wear, a little corner curling, scuffing of laminate. Internal pages are clean, with age tanning to edges, occasional light wrinkling and a small chip from edge of last page. There's also some ink rubbing inside covers. "Welcome to a celebration of the mountain dwellers and pilgrims - the guides, packerts, wranglers and cooks, jinglers, tourists, Indians, climbers, painters, mounties, poets, bears, shopkeepers, skiers, ne'er-do-wells, romantic fools, sweethearts and a moose......who have been affected by Rocky Mountain Madness....; 4to 11" - 13" tall; Who have lived in or have visited the Rockies and Selkirks of Canada and who are herein held up to a light of their own making for our delight and enlightenment. A historical miscellany… Leer más

Stanyan Books / Random House. Very Good+ in Good dust jacket. 1970. First Edition. Hardcover. HC/DJ - very good/good. Hardcover is clean and intact, only markings are previous owner's name very small inside cover and small light stamp on endpage. Light wear to cover edges. Dustjacket has fairly heavy scuffing, wear to edges and several small edge tears, not price clipped. . Non-paginated, approx. 50 pages. A Book used by Philadelphia's Bogart's Restaurant as a publicity item. An assortment of stills from Bogey's films, chosen to accentuate his character. Interesting study of an often underated actor. (160os) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Andrews Mcmeel. New. 2003. First Edition. Softcover. 0740726951 . New book with small remainder marking bottom edge of pages. Slight shelf wear to cover. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; "There may be no more effective argument against environmental devastation than gorgeous photographs of adorable endangered animals-and this book is packed with them, accompanied by heartfelt entreaties about the looming extinction of dozens of species. Australian author Greive (The Blue Day Book; The Meaning of Life) writes an impassioned plea for environmental consciousness that glides between poetic ("you are the whole world, not just the space inside your clothes") and matter-of-fact ("It seems clear that our species is destined to be the cause of the sixth extinction"). The accompanying pictures by wildlife photographer Mitsuaki Iwago are captivating snapshots of disappearing animal worlds...." [700] .

Edmonton: Lone Pine Publishing. Very Good. 1991. First Edition. Softcover. 1551050102 . Cover has moderate edge and corner wear, light creases, rubbing at front flaps and a few very small edge tears. Pages clean and unmarked. Colour photos. 80 pages. "Each magnificent photograph in Flying Colours is an exaggerated close-up of a flying insect, but Robert Chelmick's personal vision has transcended any "bugness" and elevated the images to inspired artistic statements. " (400os) ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; .