Green cloth, original, with fetching cover art(Isidore Diamantstein giving Eva Gonorowsky a comic valentine). Book is edge-worn, edge-foxed and inscribed, but a not-to-be-missed account of a young Irish-born teacher and her charges on New York's East Side at the turn of the century. Full of malapropisms and 17 humourous line drawings. Surprisingly able writing by a young woman who died at only 35. 353 pp. View More...
Original maroon cloth lettered in gilt on boards. Inscribed "To my good friend 'John' Shortis with kindest regards, Thomas L. Thistle, Mayor 1950." This book's only fault is stains from dampness on the DJ, which has bleached the cover lightly. Minor tears to DJ repaired inside. Many photos . The foldout record of fifty years of Statistics is perfectly clean and intact. There are no other names or signs of damage. This copy is unique for its original 1950 signature and its low price. 183 pp. plus foldout. View More...
Original bright red cloth backed in yellow cloth on boards. Faded strip along head of cover prevents its being Very Good. Previous owner's name and date ('45). For those not familiar with the history of Ireland, this book honours the memory of Rev. George Walker and many others who defended the city of Londonderry from James II, deposed King of England who was attempting to rouse his Catholic supporters in order to regain the British throne. With assistance from France, James attacked in April, 1689. Without benefit of advanced weapons or official leadership, the residents of Derry held fa... View More...
Original off-white paper boards. DJ lightly chipped at top. This book is really a history of the Prisoners Aid Society according to one internet review. The author has served as a correspondent for the Montreal Gazette for many years. 115 pp. View More...
Red cloth on boards. DJ price-clipped. Handful of news clippings laid in. Mary Kingsley made her name as both a writer and world figure as a result of these two trips in 1893 and 1895. She helped the world to see Africa through African eyes. 743 pp. Very heavy book will need extra postage. View More...
Photo-cover paperback of 191 pp. takes the reader on a voyage from England to Halifax, with detailed account of the progress of cholera among the pasengers. View More...
Faded red cloth on boards. "Story, legend, and history" of England/Ireland conflict according to Kirkus Review. Heavy book might need extra postage. Rear hinge cracked and glued. 385 pp. View More...
Original red cloth on boards with gilt lettering on spine. The author was a former Louisiana Senator and studied Acadian history for more than forty years before publishing this book, his third on the subject. Foldout family tree chart of the author's family in the back. The author is an engaging writer, and his prose comes to life on the page - this is not a dull read. Contains list of 374 Acadian prisoners at Fort Beausejour in August of 1763, as well as hundreds of other names from various censuses. Excellent resource for folks with Acadian roots. Hard to find in this condition. 419 pp... View More...
Original red cloth with gilt titles. Spine sunned. Previous owner's name. Five pages with bent corners near the back. This book was a non-fiction bestseller in 1913 - an interesting mix of politics, social history, and philosophy. The author was an American Congregationalist minister who opposed United States involvement in WWI, and was rebuked by G.K. Chesterton for his opinion. Heavy book. 595 pp. View More...
Brown cloth on boards. Observations in Northwest Canada by a young explorer in the artillery who eventually became Major-General Sir Henry Lefroy. 171 pp. View More...
Original photo cover booklet of approximately 72 pp. No writng or damage. A comprehensive view of life at this historical village, from initial planning to longterm effects. Described and pictured are buildings, activities, and animals. Quizzes and questions make your visit a learning experience. Don't miss the recipes ! View More...
Maroon cloth on boards. Unclipped DJ has small tears head and foot as well as scars from tape and library label removal. The reign of the Pahlavis began with a coup d'etat by Reza Khan in February, 1921. His son, Mohammad Reza Shah Aryamehr succeeded him in 1941.Surviving the ouster of Prime Minister Mossadegh in 1953, he was exiled in 1979. In came Ayatollah Khomeini. This heavy book will need extra postage. 550 pp. View More...
Red cloth lettered in gilt on boards. Previous owner's name. Staples have pulled through the first three leaves. However, should the purchaser wish to separate the drawings for display, this would not be an issue. 36 brief descriptions on verso, cover page, and 36 drawings on recto. View More...
Grey paper boards backed in black. Previous owner's name. Marginal marking in one chapter. Price-clipped DJ. A comprehensive look at a multi-party problem, by a resident of Colombia. Heavy book might need extra postage. 535 pp. View More...
Brown cloth on boards. No writing or damage. This book strikes me as a proper and effective antidote to much traditional politics. 274 pp. View More...
Original red cloth on boards. Tan DJ is unclipped, but has small piece missing at head of spine and is chipped along head. 19 essays by various members of various faculties, including one on the Loyalist migrations by L.O. MacFarlane. 432 pp. View More...
Original bright red cloth on boards. Unclipped DJ has two short tears at front foot. General discussion of Liberalism, Christianity, Politics, American Revolution, etc. Previous owner's name. 193 pp. View More...
Front hinge cracked and showing binding cords. Binding loose but complete. Laid in are newspaper clippings from 1926 and 1930 related to the search. Large foldout map. 375 pp. with appendix. Green cloth on boards. Previous owner's name. View More...
