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		1. (A & C BLACK). WIGRAM, Edgar T. A. Northern Spain Painted and Described by... London: Adam and Charles Black, 1906. First edition. Sm. 4to., orig. orange/ochre cloth with decoration on the upper cover and spine, t.e.g., xvi, 311, (4)pp. ads. With 75 full-page colour plates and a folding map at the rear. Bookplate, endpapers browned as often, small mark on the rear board but o/w a near fine copy of this uncommon A & C Black title. Inman 75. $285

		2. (AFRICA). BANFIELD, Alexander Woods. Life Among The Nupe Tribe. Berlin, Ont: (Kitchener): Published H.S. Hallman, (1905). First edition, wrapper issue. 4to., orig. heavy pictorial brown wrappers, tied (as issued), 84pp. Profusely illustrated (photographs taken by the author). A bit of occasional browning, crease to upper corner running through the publication, spine has some wear but this is still a better than very good copy of an uncommon work. Voila notes 1 copy in Library and Archives Canada, while OCLC notes electronic resources or microform only (from the copy in LAC). Alexander Woods Banfield [1878-1949] Canadian missionary and translator. Born in Quebec to Methodist parents, Banfield moved to Toronto in 1880, where he practiced as a member of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ with soon to be wife, Althea. Banfield joined MBiC mission in the Sudan and was sent by the Sudan Interior Mission to serve the Nupe people along the Niger River. There Banfield began the life-long project to translate the Bible into Nupe (published 1953) as well as a dictionary of the Nupe language. Banfield was joined by his wife, Althea in Nigeria in 1905. In 1915 Banfield was appointed by the British and Foreign Bible society as their West African Agent, which required him to visit missions from the Congo to Senegal. In 1930 he was made a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. He returned to Canada in 1930 and transferred his ordination to the Toronto Conference of the United Church of Canada. In 1905, Banfield published the above work, Life Among the Nupe Tribe, which contained many of his photographs, accompanied by interpretive text. The Royal Ontario Museum holds approx. 3,500 of Banfield’s photographs and other items related to his work. A study of Banfield’s collections and photographs noted ‘he had an unusual appreciation for the skills and wisdom of the African'. $400

		3. (AMERICAN PUBLISHER’S BINDING?). Church Psalmist; Or Psalms and Hymns, For The Public, Social, and Private Use of Evangelical Christians. New York: Ivison & Phinney, 1854. Fortieth Edition (so stated). 12mo. (11.5 x 8cm), bound in full brown pebbled morocco, raised bands, gilt compartments, gilt borders and scroll-work on the boards, inner dentelles gilt, a.e.g., 676pp. An about fine copy in what appears to us to be a publisher's binding. This has the look of a publisher's binding but I could not find any advertisements for Ivison & Phinney that specifically gave ‘binding options'. However, I did locate a full-page advertisement for Ivison, a Scottish immigrant, who was trained as a book-binder so it seems in the realm of possibility that his firm would also offer a binding service. Either way, it is a lovely example of a 19th century American leather binding. $275

		4. (AMERICANA) GOODYEAR, C.W. (Charles Waterhouse). Bogalusa Story. Buffalo: Privately Printed, 1950. First edition. 4to., orig. rust cloth, 208pp. With illustrations. Touch of browning to the e/papers, some minor rubbing but o/w a near fine copy of a scarce book. Bogalusa, Louisiana was founded by Buffalo lumber barons Frank Henry Goodyear and Charles Waterhouse Goodyear. ‘In 1906 the Goodyears formed the Great Southern Lumber Company to harvest the rich and largely untapped timber resources of southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi. They also ordered the construction of the 90-mile New Orleans Great Northern Railroad to provide access to this region and transportation for processed timber. Known as “Magic City” because of its growth, Bogalusa had about 20,000 residents by 1920 and promoted itself as one of the most progressive cities in the South. The rapid depletion of the area’s timber resources led to the closing of the Great Southern mill in 1938 and the subsequent decline of the town.’ (Library of Congress). The Goodyears were the world’s largest manufacturers of hemlock lumber. Between 1901 and 1905 they expanded into the South, purchasing 300,00 acres of yellow pine timberland in southeastern Louisiana. Their Great Southern Lumber Company sawmill was the largest in the world, and the company town of Bogalusa developed as a result. $1,500

		5. (AMERICANA) ROBERTSON, William. The History of the Discovery and Settlement of America by... With An Account of His Life and Writings. Complete in One Volume. New York: Printed by J. & J. Harper for..., 1829. ‘Harper’s Edition, with Copperplate Engravings.’ Tall 8vo., full contemporary calf (publisher’s), leather spine label, xxxii, 539pp. double columns, 1p. ads. With a frontis and three plates. Some foxing throughout as is common with American books of this period, some rubbing but certainly a very good copy. $250

		6. AMI, Henry and Henry Gannett. Stanford’s Compendium of Geography And Travel North America. Volume I. Canada & Newfoundland Edited by Henry M. Ami and Volume II The United States, Edited by Henry Gannett. London: Edward Stanford, 1915, 1898. Second edition revised of volume I and a new issue of volume II. Tall 8vo., original blue/green cloth with elaborate pictorial gilt decoration on the upper covers and spines, xxxviii, 1069; xvi, 466, 22pp. ads advertising other works in the ‘Compendium’ series as well as other publications by Stanford. Both volumes contain maps in colour (some folding) as well as illustrations in the text. Inner rear hinge of volume two starting but this is o/w an about fine copy of this attractive and informative work. Both these volumes are part of the re-issue of Stanford’s Compendium of Geography and Travel. The volume on Canada and Newfoundland was first published in 1897 and was by S.E. Dawson. As Ami, the editor of the second edition notes in his preface, ‘...the chapters dealing with the geographical features of the provinces of the Dominion and Newfoundland have been practically all rewritten and entirely new chapters prepared dealing with the new provinces organized in 1905 and the extension of three old provinces in 1912.’ Both volumes contain copious information relating to the geography, topography, natural history, society, indigenous people, trade and commerce, to name a few areas that are covered. $375

		7. AUCHINCLOSS, W.S. (William Stuart). The Book of Daniel Unlocked. Introduction by A.H. Sayce. New York: For Sale by D. Van Nostrand Company..., 1905. First edition. With a presentation inscription from the author. (While the preface is dated 1902, we cannot locate any edition of this book before 1905 in OCLC or elsewhere.) Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth lettered in white with a ‘key and padlock’ in gilt on the upper cover and spine, (135)pp. With a folding table and a chart, and with a large folding chart in a pocket at the front. This has a monogram ‘Robert Louis Scott’ stamped on the rear board, which we do not believe was part of the original binding design-- in fact it has the appearance of a bookplate, so it is likely an ownership stamp of some sort. Later ownership signature, some very light wear to the foot of the spine o/w a very nice copy of an uncommon book. William Stuart Auchincloss (1824-1928) American civil and mechanical engineer. In addition to works relating to his profession, Auchincloss also published works related to his travels and his biblical studies. ‘This work explores and interprets the biblical Book of Daniel, focusing on its prophetic significance and historical context, particularly as it relates to the foundations of Christian belief. It aims to present a comprehensive understanding of the text, arguing for a divine foundation and the antiquity of its numerals and prophecies. The opening of the book sets a scholarly tone, with Auchincloss confidently asserting that his study is based on the conviction that the Book of Daniel is indeed the Word of God. He discusses key themes such as the significance of numerals in Hebrew tradition and emphasizes the sidereal year as the basis for all calculations. The introduction and preface describe not only the historical significance of Daniel's prophecies but also their relevance to the Jewish and early Christian contexts, hinting at the intersections of faith and prophecy that underpin the whole narrative. As Daniel and his companions are introduced, the reader gets a glimpse into their trials and faithfulness while in captivity, setting the stage for the deeper explorations of their visions and the overarching divine plan that unfolds throughout the text.’ (Project Gutenberg). $300

		8. BAUME, Eric. Five Graves at Nijmegen. London: B.T. Batsford Ltd., (1945). Tall 8vo., orig. salmon pictorial wallet-edge wrappers, (32)pp. The illustrations on the upper and lower wrappers are by John Nash. Some slight wear to wallet-edges o/w better than very good. An autobiographical account of several days spent in Nijmegen during the dying days of the Second World War. $85

		9. (BRITISH COLUMBIA/VANCOUVER/MAP). Guide Map To Vancouver-New Westminster, Burnaby and North Shore Municipalities. Vancouver: City Map & White Print Co., Litho by Grant & Sons, Ltd., 1935. One sheet measuring 78.3 x 42.5cm, with map printed in colour on one side and place name index on verso, folded to fit in colour-printed wrappers measuring 19 x 10.5cm. One street written in ink in margin of map, o/w a near fine map in the paper covers with initials in ink at the top of the upper wrapper, the wrappers are very slightly soiled with minor creasing o/w near fine. $200

		10. (CANADA/FASCISM). The Rise and Fall of Hitler Fascism. By German Anti-Fascists in Britain and Canada (pseud.). Toronto: The Ryerson Press, (1944). 8vo., orig. pictorial wrappers printed in red and black, 64pp. A “Live & Learn” book: “Authoritative and readable interpretations of present day problems in inexpensive form.” The striking illustration on the upper wrapper is signed “Avrom” (Avrom Yanovsky, 1911-1979). A few creases, some light soiling to lower wrapper o/w better than very good. “We Canadians of German extraction are vitally interested in the utter extermination of the Nazi clique and all its collaborators, as well as in the establishment of a true democracy in Germany. … We have loyally supported Canada’s war effort in every way possible, and have upheld the democratic way of life as the only one worth fighting for.” $125

		11. CANADIAN TEMPERANCE FEDERATION. The Drink Problem in the Great War. Leaflet Number 1. Toronto: Canadian Temperance Federation, (193-?). Small 8vo., orig. orange wrappers printed in black, 15pp. A few creases o/w near fine. A pamphlet outlining the efforts made by the British government to curb drinking during the First World War, adding that “similar conditions though less pronounced, led seven provinces in Canada to pass as war measures, laws forbidding the sale of liquor as a beverage.” $50

		12. (CANADIANA). GIBBON, John Murray. Northland Songs. Number One. Lyrics by... Arranged by Harold Eustace key. With Guitar Chords. Toronto: Gordon V. Thompson, 1936. 4to., orig. semi-glossy pictorial wrappers, with a Mountie on the upper wrapper, 48pp. With illustrations in black and white throughout. A few creases o/w a near fine copy of an nice item. $50

		13. (CANADIANA/POST OFFICE). The Post Office Canada’s Biggest Business. 12,400 Places of Business 9,000,000 Customer-Shareholders. Ottawa: Published by the Authority of the Postmaster General..., 1925. Laid in are two printed notices from the Postmaster, W.E. Lemon, dated October 1925, one describing the ‘enclosed booklet’ (publication above), the other outlining a ‘Reduction in Postage on Printed Matter Soliciting Business’. Tall 8vo., orig. pictorial blue wrappers, (32)pp. With illustrations. Staples rusted, a one inch strip across the bottom of the upper wrapper is faded to tan o/w a very good copy of this publication. $65

		14. (CHILDREN'S) RANSOME, Arthur. The Things In Our Garden Illustrated by Frances Craine. (Cover title: A Child’s Book of the Garden.) London: Anthony Treherne & Company, (1906). First edition. ‘Nature Books for Children’ series. 12mo., orig. green paper boards with a rectangular pictorial paper panel on the upper board, letters in red and black on the upper cover and the spine, 96pp. With 8 colour plates, a colour frontispiece, and colour panel on the upper board. Pages after plates browned, two leaves opened carelessly with marginal loss, a touch of wear to the lower corner of the spine near the front gutter but still a near fine copy of this early Ransome title. $475

		15. (COOKERY). Fish and How to Cook It. Ottawa: Issued by the Department of the Naval Service, 1915. Tall 8vo., orig. grey pictorial wrappers printed in pale blue and navy blue, 72pp. Illustrated with full-page black-and-white illustrations of various fish. Cloth repair tape on page gutters at front and rear o/w near fine. Ink notation in the margin of p. 36. Recipes and instructions for preparing fish and other seafood, including canned fish, as well as helpful hints (“When not to use sea mussels”) and a “Special Notice to Housewives”: “In buying fresh fish, see that the eyes are bright and prominent and the flesh firm, not flabby.” $75

		16. (COOKERY). Magic Cook Book and Housekeepers Guide. Toronto: E.W. Gillette Co. Ltd., nd (191-?). 12mo. (9x15cm), orig. colour pictorial wrappers, (64)pp. Rubberstamps, number in ink, staples rusted o/w near fine. A collection of recipes issued by the makers of Magic Baking Powder, “the only well known medium priced Baking Powder made in Canada THAT CONTAINS NO ALUM”. The little characters depicted on the upper wrapper strongly resemble the “Dingbats” drawn by Canadian illustrator Dudley Ward (1879-1935). $85

		17. (COOKERY). PARKE & PARKE LIMITED. Recipe Book Containing Tested Recipes for Pickles, Jellies and Preserves Compiled by an Experienced Housekeeper. Hamilton: Parke & Parke, Wholesale & Retail Chemists & Druggists, (191-?). Small 8vo., orig. pictorial wrappers, (12)pp. One light stain to upper wrapper, a couple of creases o/w a near fine copy of a fragile item printed on newsprint. Recipes are interspersed with advertisements for products such as Parke’s Preservine, Parke’s Lithiated Fruit Granules, Parke’s Bugbane and Parke’s Straw Hat Dye. $75

		18. (COOKERY). Handbook of Practical Cookery for the Use of Household Science Classes in the Public Schools of Toronto. Toronto: Board of Education, 1937. Revised edition (first published 1932). Tall 8vo., orig. tan wrappers, 86pp. Illustrated with a full-colour double-page spread describing Beef Cuts, and black-and-white meat-cutting charts depicting beef, veal, lamb, and pork. Much rubbing to wrappers with some loss of text, a good copy. $35

		19. (EATON’S). STRANG, Herbert--editor. Early Days in Canada. Stories of Discovery and Conquest. London: Oxford University Press, nd. (193-?). ‘Romance of the World’ series. This copy bears a decorative ‘prize’ bookplate from the T. Eaton Company reading “Presented by the T. Eaton Co. Limited Canada To The Winning Third Highest Number of Points at Vaughan Rural School Fair, 1936.’ The bookplate has maple leaves printed at the top and the Union Jack at the foot. 8vo., orig. tan cloth, 160, 160pp. With plates in colour. Spine slightly darkened, some light foxing to first and last few leaves but o/w a near fine copy in the pictorial d/w which has light chipping to extremities but is still very good. According to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture in 1929, the T. Eaton Co., Limited donated a silver trophy to champion pupils of each of the 568 school fairs held in the Province. In addition, donated suitable book prizes for the runners-up. $125

		20. EBY, Benjamin. Kurzgefasste Kirchen Geschichte und Glaubenslehre der Taufgesinnten-Christen oder Mennoniten. Berlin, Canada: Heinrich Eby, 1841. First edition. 12mo., cont. full calf with metal clasp (likely a publisher's binding), vii, 240pp. Some foxing throughout but not extremely heavy, some rubbing but o/w a better than very good copy of this important work. TPL 7632 (lacking pages)— curiously in the same style binding and this binding style is also cited by Fleming 1551, so it is likely a publisher's binding. Bishop Benjamin Eby [1785 – 1853] farmer, Mennonite minister, bishop, educator, author, and community leader. He was a pioneer of the Mennonite community in Canada. Eby was the author of several works and hymnals. ‘Eby made a major contribution to the Mennonite church and to the preservation of German-language education in the province through a number of published works. In 1836, in an effort to enrich the church's worship and congregational life in general while respecting the various traditions of its adherents, he compiled a hymn-book called Die Gemeinschaftliche Liedersammlung. Reprinted several times in both Canada and the United States, it was in use until the end of the century. His first original work was a primer, Neues Buchstabir- und Lesebuch, published in 1839. Other works of a religious and educational nature followed, including his most important book, Kurzgefasste Kirchen Geschichte (1841), a study of the Mennonite church's history and doctrine.' (DCB) This is considered to be Eby's most important work. $550

		21. (FARMING/POULTRY/ADVERTISING). Raise Sound Profitable Pullets This Year. Peterborough and Saskatoon: The Quaker Oats Company of Canada, nd (1945?). Tall 8vo., orig. colour pictorial wrappers, 31pp. Profusely illustrated. A fine copy. A combination of information about raising pullets, as well as how to use products manufactured by ‘Ful-O-Pep’, and includes testimonials from Canadian farmers who are using the products. $45

		22. HIGHE, Edward. Mopping Up the Little Fellow. (Toronto): Forward Publishing Company Limited, 1944. Small 8vo., orig. pictorial wrappers, 21pp. Name in ink on upper wrapper, staples rusted o/w a nice copy. The cover woodcut illustration is signed D. Stone. A discussion between four average Canadians concerning the difference between socialism and capitalism in business, and in the case of this particular publication, socialism is recommended. $100

		23. (ILLUSTRATED) ANTHONY, Edward and Joseph. The Fairies Up-To-Date. Pictures by Jean de Bosschere. Verses by... Boston: Little, Brown & Company, 1923. First U.S. edition. Sm. 4to., orig. red cloth with a large pictorial paper panel on the upper board, (208) unnumbered. Each story is printed within a green, blue, red, or yellow illustrated framed border with an illustration by Bosschere printed within a decorative colour border on the facing page. A fine copy in the pictorial d/w which is chipped at the extremities, but still an acceptable dustwrapper. Scarce in dustwrapper. A re-telling of nine classic children’s stories: Little Red Riding Hood -- Sleeping Beauty -- Jack and the beanstalk -- Hansel and Gretel -- Elsie of the ass's skin -- Bluebeard -- Puss in Boots -- Hop-o'-my-thumb -- Cinderella -- The story-teller says good-bye. $500

		24. LONGFELLOW, Henry Wadsworth. The Song of Hiawatha. With Illustration. New York: Hurst & Company, nd. (191-?). Minnehaha Edition. 12mo., orig. light green cloth decorated in dark green and black, with a small pictorial paper panel (unrelated to the poem, as it is an image of a woman in the style of a Gibson girl), 256pp. Cheap paper a bit brown o/w a fine copy of a pretty book in the original pictorial d/w with some light soiling and a bit of wear but still better than very good. $85

		25. (Handbill) (MAILER, Norman & BRESLIN, Jimmy). Mailer-Breslin and the 51st State. Democratic Primary, June 17th. New York: New Yorkers for Mailer-Breslin, (1969). 8 1/2" x 11", single sheet printed on both side. Better than very good but not quite near fine with a couple of light creases. An original handbill for Norman Mailer's failed bid to become Mayor of New York (Jimmy Breslin was to be the City Council President) and to try and make New York City the 51st state. They finished fourth in a field of five. $275

		26. MASEFIELD, John. The Midnight Folk. London: William Heinemann, (1927). First edition. Inner rear hinge cracked o/w an about fine copy in the attractive art deco dustwrapper, which has some foxing on the rear panel and a 1” closed tear but is in fact a near fine example of this lovely dustwrapper. The Midnight Folk is a children's fantasy novel. It is about a boy, Kay Harker, who sets out to discover what became of a fortune stolen from his seafaring great-grandfather Aston Tirrold Harker (in reality, Aston Tirrold is a village in Oxfordshire). The treasure is also sought by a coven of witches who are seeking it for their own ends. Kay's governess Sylvia Daisy Pouncer is a member of the coven. The witches are led or guided by the wizard Abner Brown. The novel received good reviewers with one noting ‘He has written a book which will be a source of delight to children of future generations well as his own, one that ranks with such masterpieces in this genre The Water Babies, Alice in Wonderland and Sylvie and Bruno. — The Northern Whig, 1927.’ Several of the characters also appeared in the sequel, A Box of Delights. $500

		27. MITCHISON, Naomi. Barbarian Stories. London: Jonathan Cape, (1929). First edition. A fine copy in the very striking pictorial d/w, which is fine. The d/w is signed WARF; we have been unable to determine more. Barbarian Stories is a collection of stories which centres on peoples regarded as ‘barbarian’, beginning in the early bronze age and moving through time until 1045 – with one final story set in the volume’s future, 1935. Mitchison’s key aim is to capture the sense of otherness of those distant times. $850

		28. (NEWFOUNDLAND). SMALLWOOD, Joey. Our Case Premier Smallwood’s Statement of Policy. A Foreword to Newfoundland “The Fortress Isle” by J. Wentworth Day. NP (St. John’s): Published for the Government of Newfoundland by Brunswick Press, (1960). First edition. Inscribed by Premier Smallwood ‘To Elaine(?) Follett with kindest regards, Joe Smallwood.’ Reinscribed by Follett to George Howse. 0blong 8vo., orig. stiff colour pictorial spiral-bound wrappers, (64)pp. Profusely illustrated including many in colour. About fine. O’Dea 3435. $125

		29. OKE, Richard. (pseud. of Nigel Stansbury Girtin Millett). Frolic Wind. New York: Payson & Clarke, 1930. First U.S. edition of the author’s first book. Some fading to the spine ends o/w near fine in the art deco dustwrapper designed by Arthur Hopkins Jr. (1903-1985), which has some chipping to the spine ends and lower edge of the front panel but is still very good. $225

		30. (QUEBEC). Fort Chambly, Chambly, Quebec. A Brief History of the Famous Fort Chambly, the Second Frontier of the Richelieu River, built originally of wood in 1665 by Captain Jacques de Chambly, Officer of the Regiment de Carignan, as defense against the Iroquois Savages, and in 1709 re-built of stone to resist the advance of the British Forces. Ottawa: Department of the Interior, (1922). Historic Sites Series, no. 2. Cover-title: Guide to Fort Chambly. 8vo., orig. pictorial wallet-edge cream wrappers printed in red and black, 28pp. Illustrated with black and white photographs and a folding map inside rear wrapper. Some wear to wallet-edges o/w an attractive copy. An account of the history of Fort Chambly, its construction, its eventual preservation, and its namesake, Jacques de Chambly. $50

		31. (QUEBEC/POSTCARDS). (title and information from printed envelope): Souvenir Colour Postcards (Giant Size) of Quebec. Montreal and Toronto: Published by the Valentine & Sons United Publishing Company, nd. (1912?) A series of 6 giant postcards measuring 19 x 14cm, printed in colour. Two of the cards were mailed to a recipient in Flint, Michigan—both cards have a crease on the corner, the recipients name and address, and a stamp bearing the image of King George V, and date stamp ‘Jul 7/ 12’, which provided the date. All the postcards have the usual six digit number and the initials JV found on the image of all the cards produced by Valentine & Sons. With the original printed envelope for the series of cards, which has some wear and some tearing but is very good, and it is uncommon for this kind of envelope to be present. We have not seen any Valentine ‘giant’ postcards relating to Canada prior to acquiring these. The images in this series are titled: ‘Sous-le-Cap Street, Quebec’, ‘Parliament Buildings, Quebec’, ‘Chateau Frontenac, Quebec’, ‘Chateau Frontenac and Citadel from the River, Quebec’, ‘Chateau Frontenac, from Laval University’, ‘The Basilica & City Hall Square, Quebec.’ $185

		32. REGNIER, Henri. Les Roncontres De M. De Breot Illustrations en Couleurs de Touchet. (Paris): Collection Poivre et Sel, Editions KRA, (1929). 1 of 1000 copies. Sm. 4to., bound in three-quarter blue morocco with a design of a gilt bow and arrow and inlaid hearts (in brown and red) on the spine, marble boards, t.e.g., by KRA REL (stamped on the verso of the front free e/paper), (274)pp. including colophons. Illustrated in colour by the pochoir method by Jacques Touchet, including a full page frontispiece and other illustrations in the text. A fine copy of this edition with lovely illustrations in a binding by KRA REL. $975

		33. SINGLETON, Becky. 4 Dials. (Toronto: self published, 1989). First edition. Four printed dials contained in pockets inside cream wrappers. The wheels (held by rivets) are fine, the cream wrappers are somewhat soiled but this is still a nice example. Each of the four dials has the printed title ‘What can I say’ and ‘turn the dial and see what you can say.’ For example the printed phrase on the outer edge of the wheel states ‘on seeing the elephants coming’ and the cut out window is turned to reveal the phrase ‘Here come the elephants.’ $125

		34. (THEMISTOCLES--pseud). A Reply To Sir Henry Clinton’s Narrative, Wherein His Numerous Errors are Pointed Out, and the Conduct of Lord Cornwallis Fully Vindicated From All Aspersion: Including the Whole of the Public and Secret Correspondence, Between Lord George Germain, Sir Henry Clinton, and His Lordship; As Also Intercepted Letters From General George Washington. London: Printed for R. Faulder,...J. Debrett..., 1783. Second edition. Tall 8vo., 19th century half calf, plain boards, raised bands, gilt compartments, leather spine labels, (1 leaf--half-title), (1)-109, (110 blank)pp. Rubberstamp on the rear pastedown and e/paper, the last leaf has a moderate damp stain in the outer margin (not affecting text), binding rubbed, especially along the spine, a very good copy of a scarce book. Sabin 16814. The Clinton-Cornwallis controversy began after the defeat of the British defeat at Yorktown in 1781 at the hands of the Americans. A debate began almost immediately as to which commander-- Sir Henry Clinton as British Commander-in-Chief or Charles Earl Cornwallis, as commander of the British army in the South--was responsible for the British defeat. Cornwallis claimed he followed orders issued by Clinton to entrench at Yorktown and wait for relief by sea, while Clinton had issued no such order, though he had divided the British forces in North America. ‘In truth, the Royal Navy had let down both army commanders as they had not put enough ships in commission, and could not maintain control of the shipping lanes. Cornwallis and Clinton allowed their personal animosities to affix the blame on each other, rather than the navy. Clinton fired the first published ‘volley’ issuing a pamphlet before the end of 1781. He published a longer narrative in 1782. Cornwallis responded in kind, answering Clinton’s narrative, causing Clinton to publish yet another pamphlet. In 1783, an anonymous Cornwallis supporter published the above work, under the pseudonym of ‘Themistocles’, in which he pointed out the errors in Clinton’s narrative. The controversy continued until Clinton’s death in 1795, but the verdict was clear as Clinton never held another command while Cornwallis became the Governor-General in India. $1,000

		35. (VENEREAL DISEASE/CANADA). McStay, Angus. Sins of the Fathers. Compiled and Edited by...No Place (Montreal?): Printed in Canada (Canadian Motion Picture Productions Limited), (1948). First edition. Sm. 8vo., orig. blue wrappers lettered in dark blue, 96pp. Illustrated with scenes from the motion picture. About fine. Scarce. (3 copies in Voila). 'This informational booklet was issued in conjunction with the Canadian film, ‘The Sins of the Father’, The first feature-length sound film dealing with this No. 1 health problem to be written and produced in Canada.’ The film was made with the co-operation of the federal Minister of Health, Paul Martin, along with the Health Ministers of the provinces. Produced by Larry Cromes, directed by Phil Rosen and Richard J. Jarvis, screenplay by Gordon Burwash, the film starred Austin Willis, Joy Lafleur, John Pratt, Phyllis Carter and others. The film’s plot shows the effect of syphilis in a small Canadian town. Ben Edwards is a crusading doctor who tries to pass a public health law, against the hypocritical opposition of the leaders of the community who profit from prostitution and slums. Finally the opponents find out that they themselves have syphilis and have transmitted it to their own children. There is a print of the film available on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPjKJHYus6g $300

		36. (VIEWBOOK/CNR). CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS. Across Canada by Way of Canada’s Great Scenic Route. (Montreal): Canadian National Railways, (1924). Cover-title: Scenic Canada. Oblong 8vo. (25.5x17.5cm), orig. tan pictorial wrappers printed in black and gold, stapled and tied with cord, (96)pp. (including 4pp. text and the remainder full-page illustrations with captions, with a double-page map of the Canadian National Railways Grand Trunk System and Central Vermont Railway). Some soiling to wrappers o/w very good. A black and white photographic guide to Canada seen by train, from the Maritimes to British Columbia and Alaska. $65

		37. (VIEWBOOK/GASPE). Souvenir Folder 18 vues de la route 6 de Gaspe 18 Views of the Gaspe Highway route 6 Quebec Canada. West Bathurst, N.B: Published by H.V. Henerson, nd (192-?). Accordion style fold-out views (postcard size but not postcards), with images in colour printed on both sides, descriptive text below. The colour-printed folder depicts a scene and a space for a mailing address on the front, with the Union Jack on the rear. The inner portion of the front of the folder has a bilingual message about the Gaspe. Fine. $45

		38. (VIEWBOOK/QUEBEC). A Souvenir of Quebec, Montmorenci and the Famous Church of St. Anne De Beaupre. Grand Rapids, Mich: The James Bayne Co., (circa 1900). Oblong 8vo., (17 x 23cm), orig. pictorial wrappers, stapled, (40)pp. (titlepage, 1 page of text and the remaining illustrations with descriptive text underneath). One image a bit scuffed o/w a nice copy of an attractive souvenir booklet. $50

		39. (VIEWBOOK/THOUSAND ISLANDS). Souvenir of the Thousand Islands River St. Lawrence Comprising a short history of the survey and division of the Islands between Canada and the United States; the transfer of the Islands from the government to individual owners; their popularity as a national resort; the protection and propagation of game fish, fishing, hunting, etc. Over One Hundred Beautiful Illustrations of Island, Cottage, Hotel and Steamboat Scenery. Grand Rapids, Michigan: The James Bayne Company, (190-?). Oblong 8vo., (23 x 18cm), orig. greyish green wrappers decorated with green and brown bulrushes and a canoe against a silver panel, orig. green cords, (86)pp.(3pp. of text followed by 83pp. of illustrations with text beneath). Profusely illustrated, several in colour. Tiny nicks at foot of the spine but in fact a fine copy of a very attractive publication. $200

		40. (VIEWBOOK/THOUSAND ISLANDS). View Album of Thousand Islands. St. Lawrence River, Canada. A series of exclusive views printed in real photogravure. (Toronto: Valentine-Black Co. Limited, 1939). Printed in Canada. Oblong 8vo., orig. tan wallet-edge wrappers with oval cutout on upper wrapper, (32)pp. Illustrated with photographs in sepia with captions. Some slight wear to wallet-edges, o/w a nice copy. $50

		41. (WHITAKER, Evelyn). Miss Toosey’s Mission By The Author of “Laddie”. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, nd (191-?). ‘Worth While Booklets”. 8vo., orig. cream patterned paper boards, 48pp. Name, cheap paper slightly browned, o/w a near fine copy in the printed d/w, which has some nicking to the spine ends but is still near fine. Rare in d/w. $185

		42. ZITNER, S.P. Before We Had Words. Montreal/Kingston: McGill-Queen’s Press, (2002). First edition. Inscribed by the author to Canadian poet Jay MacPherson. Fine. The poem on p.109 is titled ‘Epilogue: At David Mason’s’, written after the author visited David Mason Books when it was located on Queen Street West. $85

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