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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… Saber más sobre este artículo

Lake Cowichan, British Columbia: 50th Anniversary Book Committee. Fine. 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. 1550562908 . "Presents the record of many families, the story of the geographic and economic importance of the village and its surrounding communities. It is a story of the initiative and perseverance of the early settlers, the hardships endured and the community spirit… Saber más sobre este artículo

Toronto: Burns & MacEachern. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1953. First Edition. Hardcover. "Two distinguished families, the Stewarts of Ireland and the Stricklands of England, members of which were the first settlers on the upper Otonabee River, gave to that district a character which makes it unique among early settlements. Probably no other district… Saber más sobre este artículo

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,… Saber más sobre este artículo

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… Saber más sobre este artículo

Canada: Crook Publishing, 1985. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [6], 240 pages. Map of early Vancouver. "In 1886 Vancouver teacher Amy MacDonald discovers rifles being smuggled through the city and engages the Royal North West Mounted Police and others to prevent the contraband from reaching Metis rebels in the North… Saber más sobre este artículo

Canada: Porcupine's Quill, Incorporated, 1978. Book. Fair. Paperback. Second Printing. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 219 pages. Oblong 18 x 20cm. Checklist of Richardson's works. Index. Black and white illlustrations. "Richardson died in poverty in New York after leading a tempestuous life in the British Army, and publishing several novels. After a… Saber más sobre este artículo

Montreal: Fides, 1961. Book. Fair. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 221 pages. Text in French. Possibly a 1961 reprint of the 1960 first edition. Somewhat above-average wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy..

Montreal: Granger Freres, 1936. Book. Illus. by McIsaac, James. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Text in French. 153 pages. Black and white illustrations. Appears to be a 1936 first edition as this is the only date on the copyright page. Please inquire if you wish to confirm printing date. … Saber más sobre este artículo

Canada: Kingfisher, 1995. Book. Good. Paperback. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed and inscribed by both authors upon title page. vi, 176 pages. Black and white illustrations. "A literary conjuring of the spirit of place; a collection of writings as rich and varried as the islands which has provided their… Saber más sobre este artículo

Toronto: Victoria University Library / William Briggs, 1904. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 82 pages. Chips from covers. Recent tape repair to spine. Contents clean and unmarked. A worthy copy of this informative vintage reference. From a limited printing of 200 copies..

Canada: Ptarmigan Press, Limited, 2009. Book. Fine. Paperback. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 338 pages. Neatly signed, without inscription, by author upon title page. "Based on research of his family history and 600 pages of H.B.C. archived logbooks for the barques Prince of Wales, Ocean Nymph and Lady Lampson, the writer… Saber más sobre este artículo

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… Saber más sobre este artículo

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… Saber más sobre este artículo

Vancouver, B.C.: The Alcuin Society, 1970. Book. Illus. by Bainbridge, Lieutenant P.J.; Cockburn, J.P.. Very Good. Hardcover. Limited Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. From limited edition of 400 numbered copies, this being copy no. 389. Signed by designer, typesetter, pressworkers, and binder. Reprint of one of the first novels to appear in the Old Northwest.… Saber más sobre este artículo

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.… Saber más sobre este artículo

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… Saber más sobre este artículo

Canada: McClelland and Stewart Limited. Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. 0771008120 . Signed upon half-title page by Margaret Atwood. 301 pages. "...a splendid, fully integrated work... superb..." - New York Times. Moderate wear to unmarked book. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A quality… Saber más sobre este artículo

Canada: Chantecler Press, 1995. Book. Good. Paperback. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed and generically inscribed by author inside front cover. 532 pages. Black and white illustrations in text. Signed letter by author to prior owner laid-in. Part of the author's "narrative history of Lower Canada's struggle in the… Saber más sobre este artículo

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… Saber más sobre este artículo