London: Bloomsbury, (1991). First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Signed on the title page by the author in black ink with his name only, 8vo (9-1/8 inches tall), gilt title to spine, bright pink endpapers, pp. [xi], [xii - blank], 242, (243), illustrated with B&W photo reproductions. Lahr chronicles "the great... More
New York, NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, (1988). Maurice Sendak. Stated First Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Sendak on half-title page. Green cloth gilkt, square 8vo, color endpapers, illustrated throughout. Volume with two faint spots of finger soil to half-title page ; DJ with light toning to edges, two small closed... More
Beaverlodge, AL: Beaverlodge and District Historical Association, 1974/76. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Both volumes orange cloth over boards with titles and decorations stamped in gilt onto upper board and spine, 4to, (11 inches tall), 576 pages plus 348 pages in supplement, illustrated endpapers, and B&W photo reproductions throughout, map... More
Grande Prairie, AB: Wapiti River Historical Society, (1981). First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Blue cloth over boards with title and decorations stamped in black onto upper board and spine, 4to (10-7/8 inches [27.6 cm] tall), pp. 431, illustrated with map endpapers, line drawings and B&W photo reproductions throughout, index. Stated... More
Montreal: 1882. Enlarged Edition. Hardcover. The title continues : "... with a Description of Their Resources, Trade, Statistics, etc., Viewed in its Business, Social and Political Aspects. The Various Cities and Resorts, Salmon Rivers, etc., Together with the Legends of the Ottawa, the Lower St. Lawrence, and the Coast. A.... More
Toronto, ON: Ontario Agricultural Commission, 1881. Third Edition. Hardcover. "Printed by C. Blackett Robinson, 5 Jordan Street. 1881.'' printed at foot of title page, "Third Edition" stamped in gilt at foot of spine. Green cloth in 3/4 leather, title stamped in gilt onto spine, small 4to (9-5/8 inches [24.4 cm]... More
New York / London: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1909. Third Edition. Hardcover. "Third Edition" & "1909" printed on title page. Original green cloth gilt, t.e.g., large 8vo (9-1/2 inches [24 cm] tall), pp. ix, 390, index, illustrated with more than 40 captioned and tissue-guarded photogravures, B&W photo reproductions and a large... More
New York / London: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1896. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. "1896" printed on title page. Original blue decorative cloth lettered in gilt, t.e.g., 4to (10 inches [25.3 cm] tall), pp. xiii, [xiv - blank], 1-283, illustrated with twenty-five full-page captioned and tissue-guarded photogravures, headpieces and in-text photo... More
New York / London: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1914. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Original decorative navy cloth gilt, t.e.g., 8vo (9-1/4 inches [23.5 cm] tall), pp. xxvii, 439, (4 - ads), illustrated with captioned and tissue-guarded frontis, B&W photo reproductions and 4 fold-out maps (two being colored), errata, index... More
Philadelphia, PA: John W. Lea, 1925. Limited Edition (unnumbered copy). Hardcover. "This edition consists of fifteen hundred numbered copies of which this is No." [unnumbered copy] printed on front pastedown. Blue cloth gilt, 8vo (8-11/16 inches [22.1 cm] tall), pp. xxii, [1-2], 3-310, illustrated throughout with maps and photo reproductions... More
London: J. Knapton, R. Knaplock, D. Midwinter, A. Bettesworth, B. Sprint J. Osborn, S. Ballard, W. Mears, F. Gyles, B. Motte, A. Ward, & T. Ward, 1730. Daniel Chrispinus Helvetius. Hardcover. Latin text. Title page continues "In hac editione quarta (4th edition?) fere Notarum Pars expungitur, quarum loco adjiciuntur aliae... More
Boston: Cupples & Hurd, 1888. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Inscribed and signed by the author on Christmas Day on frontis recto "My Dear Mr. Andress, I pray you accept this volume with my acknowledgments of your honest and honorable conduct in your business dealings with my family and as... More
Lakewood, NJ: Michael Novash, 1964. Paperback. Saddle stapled printed card covers, 8vo (9 inches tall), pp. 64, illustrated throughout. Volume covers with some toning and light soil, ink name and stamp to title page, 2 ink letters on p. 3, else unmarked. Filled with handwriting lessons, word associations and short... More
New York, NY: Viking, 1944. Robert Lawson. Stated, Second Printing Before Publication. Hardcover. Beige cloth with title and decorations stamped in green onto covers and spine, map illustrated endpapers, 8vo (9-1/4 inches [23.4 cm] tall), pp. [6], 7-127, [128], illustrated throughout. Volume with corners and spine ends just slightly softened... More
London: Longmans, Green & Company, 1903. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Grey cloth over boards, title stamped in glit onto upper board and spine, 8vo (8-11/16 inches [22 cm] tall), pp. xii, [1], 2-342, [343], 24 full page [inc. frontis] and 56 half page illustrations, three maps - one being... More
Philadelphia, PA: printed by Joseph Rakestraw, 1840. First American Edition. Hardcover. Publishers decorative blind stamped cloth, 8vo, pp. 224. Volume worn and soiled, lacks back strip, hinges started, browning and soil to text, ink names and marks to endpapers. A Quakers travel tales through Oceania in the 1800's. More
Washington, DC: United States Geological Survey, [1893]. First Edition. Paperback. Sewn pink paper wrappers, 4to (11-1/4 inches [28.7 cm] tall), pp. 1 - 91, plates, illustrated throughout with photo reproductions, line drawings and maps. Volume with text slightly toned, ink stamp of "La Société académique d'agriculture, des sciences, arts et... More
Vancouver, BC: B.C. Hydro Power Authority, 1973. Paperback. Saddle stapled printed card wraps, 4to (11 inches [27.9 cm] tall), pp. 24, charts, maps, graphs, numerous B&W photo reproductions, and aerial views. Front cover with an ink stamp and some sun fading, else unmarked. A report outlining the history and current... More
Vancouver, BC: B.C. Hydro Power Authority, 1973. Paperback. Side stapled printed card wraps, 4to (11 inches [27.9 cm] tall), pp. (i) [submission letter], 28, three maps, one being a fold-out at rear. Front cover with a faint ink stamp, else unmarked. A report outlining BC Hydro's need for a 230... More
Leipzig: Karl Baedeker, 1887. Sixth Edition, Revised and Augmented. Hardcover. Coral cloth over stiff card covers, title stamped in gilt onto upper cover and spine, marbled edges, 16mo (6-1/4 inches [16 cm] tall), pp. xvi, 441, numerous illustrations and fold-out colour maps, bound-in ribbon marker, yellow endpapers, front pastedown with... More
Scranton, OH: International Textbook Company, (1905). Hardcover. Two volumes, no. 47 & 48 from the I.C.S. Reference Library. Both vols. in 3/4 leather w. gilt stamped spines, illustrated endpapers, all edges sprinkled orange, 8vo, pp. various pagination throughout, illustrated with line drawings [some double page or color] charts and tables... More
Traer, IA: Charles Wood & Son, 1915. Paperback. Saddle stapled printed paper wraps, 4to (11-1/2 inches [20.3 cm] tall), pp. 40, ads, illustrated. Paper with light soil, creasing and a minor nibble to bottom corner. The Christmas number, with front cover image of a Back-To-The-Lander in regal repose having successfully... More
Hamilton, ON: Canadian Westinghouse, 1932. Hardcover. Printed in Canada by Copp Clark Co. Ltd. Blue leather stamped in gilt over thin card, a.e.g., 32mo (4-3/8 inches [11 cm] tall), pp. 64, (52 - a 1931 calendar), (5 - addresses, etc.), pastedowns with printed 1932/33 calendars respectively. Lacks first calendar leaf... More
London: The Religious Tract Society, [1896]. Hardcover. Date from the British Library catalogue which also notes their copy as "Destroyed in World War II." other date references also found on p. 79/80 which mentions "... attend the Queen" (i.e. the Queen died in 1901) and on p. 88 "... races... More
New York, NY: Simmons-Boardman Pub. Co. 1927. Paperback. Side stapled printed paper wraps, 4to (11-7/8 inches tall), pp. (1) - 36, 753-798, 37-78 [covers are counted in pagination], index, illustrated throughout with line drawings, tables and B&W photo reproductions. Light wear and soil to covers, else unmarked. Articles include 'Some... More