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Hutchinson & Co. 1934, first ed. 265 p. plus bw plates with 48 illus. of naval flying arm and later planes setting records. Describes the fleet air arm activities in the far east and the Mediterranean. Ex lib, no dj. boards have been plastified, frontispiece and endpiece missing, lib. stamp throughout, binding tight. A rare edition.

Champlain Society in co-operation with the government of Ontario, Toronto, 1996, first edition. xvi, 303 p. : ill. b/w, plate and foldout maps ; 25 cm, includes index. Very good. The Upper Country : aspiration and possession -- Major explorers of the Upper Country -- The French on Hudson Bay.

University of Toronto Press, Toronto, 2000, first edition, x, 495 p., [16] p. of plates : ill.b/w, maps, ports. includes bibliography and index. Fine/fine. One of the great untold Canadian military stories revolves around the eastern seaport of Sydney, Nova Scotia. Guardian of the Gulf offers a vivid and long overdue account of Sydney harbour's role, and the importance of its coal deposits, in North Atlantic strategy and military operations from the Anglo-French wars in the eighteenth century to the end of the Cold War in the 1990s.

Tome 1:Amsterdam: David Martin, 1707. First edition. French. Hardcover. Folio, iii, 397 p. (pag. rh only; therefore 16, 794 p.). This first volume of La Sainte Bible qui contient le Vieux et Le Nouveau Testament, commonly called Mortier's Bible, after the name of the printer, is in a good condition. The volume is tightly bound with some tearing of the latter vellum and noticeable discoloration. The text and beautiful engravings remain in excellent condition. Few pages are loose and torn but most have sustained foxing around the edges. This two volume set was created by David Martin [1639 - 1721], was a learned French Protestant theologian. Heavy extra postage at cost. Heavy requires more postage.Tome 2:Amsterdam: David Martin, 1707. First edition. French. Hardcover. Folio, 423, [9], 65 p. (pag. rh only; therefore 826, [9] 130 p.). This second volume of La Sainte Bible qui contient le Vieux et Le Nouveau Testament, commonly called Mortier's Bible, after the name of the… Leer más

Champlain Society, Toronto, two volume set, limited edition, includes index. Very good. Volume1. 1898-1900 and volume 2. 1901-1904.Correspondence on the issues with which Minto, Governor-General of Canada, was directly involved; as complete a picture as possible of both the issues and the functions of the G.G., 1898-1904. Heavy will require extra postage.

University of Toronto Press, Toronto, 1968. first edition, : 240 p. ill. b/w, maps, 24 cm. includes index. very good - a little fading of dark blue liners and discreet previous owner's name; dj faded on edges and minor chipping. A study of Canada's defence policy and the geographical factors and the British and French attitudes to British rule during 1763-1871.

Her Magesty's Stationery Office, 1981. 1st. very good. Dealing with primitive ships and boats from around the world from prehistoric to modern boats. This is the first in a series of 10 books on the development of the ship

Her Magesty's Stationery Office, 1980. 1st. very good. From ocean paddlers to the passenger liner, this book traces the development of the passenger steamship. This is the sixth in a series of 10 books on the development of the ship

Her Magesty's Stationery Office, 1980. 1st. very good. The golden age of sail last little more than 100 years, but it was a major factor in commercial trade around the world. This is the last in a series of 10 books on the development of the ship.

Macmillan of Canada in collaboration with the National Museum of Man, National Museums of Canada, Toronto, 1983, : xx, 489 p. ill. b/w, col. chart on end papers, includes index, 26 cm. Very good - owner's name on liner, good+ dust jacket tanned and slight soiling on front.
War of 1812, topics covered, declaration of war, United States, British North America, Detroit frontier, Niagara frontier, Moraviantown, Montreal, Western Upper Canada, Erie frontier, Lundy's Lane, British offensive, Castine Expedition, Treaty of Ghent, honours and awards, Canadian uniforms, regiments and other units, medical services. Heavy may require extra postage.

University of Toronto Press in co-operation with the Dept. of National Defence and the Canadian Govt. Pub. Centre, Supply and Services Canada, 1986. signed, first edition. xix, 797 p. Illustrated b/w with fold out maps, col. maps on liners, includes index and notes. very good, minor foxing top pages, minor water stain on inside bottom dj. This is the second volume of three in the series of the history of the Royal Canadian Air Force. From a small militia organization the Canadian air force had grown by 1945 into one of the country's three major autonomous military services. In this second volume of the RCAF's official history, it covers the years from 1918 to 1945. Book is heavy and will require more postage.

Houghton Mifflin, Boston, 1921 first edition, 3rd imprint, xiv, 400 p., [48 ] leaves of plates : ill. b/w plates with tissue on frontispiece. Includes index and bibliography. Good, edges have some wear, spine - title worn and front board loss of some ink - title, maps on end papers. Coast and sea; The Colonial background; Revolution and reconstruction; The Canton market; The Salem East Indies; The sacred codfish; Newburyport and Nantucket; Federalism and neutral trade; Embargo and war; The passing of Salem; Ships and seamen in southern seas; China and the East Indies; Mediterranean and Baltic; Cape Cod and Cape Ann; The Whalers; Oh! California; The Clipper Ship.