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Canada: The Geist Foundation, 2009. Magazine. Illus. by Dolen, Rebecca. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 88 pages. Features: Human civilization in the Fraser Valley; Saharawis in Algerian refugee camps; Petra and David always knew what to do; Poems for memorable customers; and more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. An attractive copy..

Canada: The Geist Foundation, 2009. Magazine. Illus. by Dolen, Rebecca. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 88 pages. Features: Towns on the Edge - Ocean Falls and Alert Bay, B.C.; Poems for absent friends; The longest season in Afghanistan; Crazy monkey carnival; Steam, sweat and tears. Clean and unmarked with light wear. An attractive copy..

Toronto, Canada: McClelland & Stewart. Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. 0771008139 . Signed, without inscription, by Margaret Atwood upon half-title page. True first printing. "Set in the near future in a locale resembling Cambridge Massachusetts, this work describes life in what was once the United States - A Clockwork Orange, as seen by women." - dust jacket. "Winner of the 1985 Governor General's Award and the first Arthur C. Clarke Award in 1987. Nominated for the 1986 Nebula Award, the 1986 Booker Prize, and the 1987 Prometheus Award. In 2022, 'The Handmaid's Tale' was included on the 'Big Jubilee Read' list of 70 books by Commonwealth authors, selected to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II. Adapted into a 1990 film, a 2000 opera, a 2017 television series, and other media." - Wikipedia. Unmarked with moderate wear. Binding sound. Light soiling to fore-edge. Unclipped dust jacket bears… Leer más

Toronto, Canada: McClelland & Stewart / CBC Television. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. 0771008139 . "Set in the near future in a locale resembling Cambridge Massachusetts, this work describes life in what was once the United States - A Clockwork Orange, as seen by women." - dust jacket. Second printing of the first Canadian edition. [12], 13-324 pp. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding tight. Light wear to price-clipped dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A quality early copy of this treasured work. SPADONI & DONNELLY 3587; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The Handmaid's Tall, Margaret Atwood, Canadian Literature .

Canada: Stellar Desktop, 1995. Book. Illus. by Rolston, Ken (illustrator). Very Good. Paperback. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 123 pages. "In this his first book of fiction, the author draws upon extensive experiences in war service and medical practice to create The Hatchwell Papers... In short, it is the life and times of The Rev. James Robin Hatchwell, B.D., M.M. (Military Medal)." - from back cover. Clean and unmarked but for ink stamp atop title page. Light wear. Nice copy..

Madeira Park, BC, Canada: Harbour Publishing Company, Limited, 1993. Book. Fine. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 223 pages. A collection of stories by a natural born recycler, do-it-yourselfer, tinkerer and packrat. Basic survival in the world of Haywire includes beat-up old Pintos, guitars, bottles of rum, etc. Unmarked. Very light wear. Excellent copy..

Canada: Self-Published, 2000. Book. Very Good. Paperback. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 344 pages. The fictional account of a family of homesteaders in the Land of the Mighty Peace. "... about the strength and courage required to survive that land but mostly it is about a sense of place, the homes we all lived in and the lives we've left behind." - from back cover. Author was born in the Peace River Country in 1917. She has signed and inscribed this copy upon the first blank page, otherwise the book is unmarked with light wear. A quality copy..

Canada: Tidal Books, 1998. Book. Fine. Paperback. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Over 373 pages. A haunting story of the hardships created by World War II and their impact on human behaviour. An inclusive portrayal of the power of love, hate, friendships and family life in circumstances beyond normal comprehension. Author's signature and inscription atop half-title page. Clean, bright and unmarked with minimal wear. Excellent copy..

British Columbia: Porcepic Books, 1995. Book. Illus. by Wiebe, Jeff (illustrator). Fine. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 111 pages. Explores the relatively new genre of postcard fiction. These short, short stories draw our attention to those fleeting moments that are the most telling and significant. Vivid and compelling portraits, they bring alive a dynamic cast of characters caught in the intensity of their lives. Slightest wear. Bright clean and unmarked. "Stirring, whimsical, entertaining, Ken Rivard is back with a new collection of laugh-out-loud funny, heartbreaking glimpses into the lives of some unusual people." - W.P. Kinsella. Excellent copy..

Canada: Knopf, 1992. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Canadian Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 308 pages. "Takes us into the heart of a city, into the lives of men and women struggling with the lives of everyday life, with the lure of corruption and high living, and with the meaning of faithfulness, betrayal and love." - from dust jacket. Book virtually as new; clean, bright and unmarked with minimal wear. Dust jacket in excellent condition but for one inch by one-half inch chip from base of back panel. Very nice copy overall..

Montreal: Bellrock Press / Journal of Canadian Fiction Association, 1974. Book. Illus. by Aislin. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 119 pages. Contents: Eleven works of fiction by authors ranging from George Bowering to Hugh Garner; Seven criticism articles by Kent Thompson, Howard Fink, and others; Thirteen review articles; Alphabetical list (by author) of works reviewed in the first two years of this publication; and more. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound copy..

Canada: C.E. Holiwell, 1898. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 203 pages plus 20 pages of glorious vintage ads. Gilt lettering and decoration upon light blue front board. "Popular legends collected during pleasant yatch excursions on the lower St. Lawrence... Embraces glimpses of Canadian history, scenery, archaeology and sport, previously given to the public, under the title of Maple Leaves... A leading feature in the majority of these simple narratives, relates to the agency of the Prince of Darkness in the sublunary affairs of this planet." - from Introduction. Contents age-toned. Front hinge open. Small bookseller stamp iinside front board. Ink stains to back cover. A worthy vintage reference copy..

British Columbia: Talonbooks, Limited, 1998. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Revised Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 111 pages. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Nice copy..

USA: Jennings and Graham, 1908. Book. Illus. by Miller, Laura. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Unpaginated. 5/8" thick. Printed upon glossy stock. Each page charmingly illustrated. Prior owner's details, dated 1909, upon first blank leaf else unmarked. Minor moisture marks to lower edge of all pages. Minor undulations to all pages. Attractive green front board adorned with lovely decoration and gilt lettering. A pleasing volume..

British Columbia: University of British Columbia, 1973. Book. Fair. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 174 pages. Presents the man, his works and the sources in himself and his world from which he constructed what many critics regard as the finest writing ot come out of Canada. Library markings. Yellowed clear tape to covers and spine. Still a worthy working copy..

Canada: MacMillan, 1990. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 243 pages. A collection of 15 of the author's stories. Clean and unmarked. Very light wear. Crease partially visible to front cover. Nice copy..

Ottawa: King's Printer. Good. 1923. First Edition Thus. Paperback. Intended to "enable units uniformly to follow such lines and methods of training as will enable them to make the greatest advances towards efficiency in the limited time available, and to lay the foundation for systematic and progressive training." - page 7. 89 pages. Prior owner's details atop front cover. Few markings to contents. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy.; Sm 8vo .

Canada: Quadrant Editions, 1983. Book. Good. Paperback. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed and inscribed by Al Purdy upon title page. 53 pages. Black and white reproductions of photos. An autobiography of Purdy's formative years, accompanied with some of his verse. "Purdy is one of the best poets in the English-speaking world." - Saturday Night. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy..

Canada: NeWest Publishers, Limited, 1991. Book. Good. Paperback. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 117 pages. Author's signature upon title page else unmarked. "The portrait of a rural western community." - from back cover. Light moisture exposure to upper right corner of book has resulted in minor undulations and very faint discolouration. Light wear. Nice solid copy..

Canada: McClelland & Stewart / CBC Television, 1979. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 218 pages. A novel primarily about life on the prairies between the wars. Light wear. Prior owner's name and date atop half-title page. Tight and square. Very nice copy..