BRONTMAN, L.
On the Top of the World. The Soviet Expedition to the North Pole 1937.
London: Gollancz, 1938. 8vo., cloth, 287pp. With illustrations and a folding map. Very good.
London: Gollancz, 1938. 8vo., cloth, 287pp. With illustrations and a folding map. Very good.
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BROWN, James B.
Views Of Canada And The Colonists Embracing The Experience Of An Eight Years' Residence; Views of the Present State, Progress, And Prospects of the Colony; With Detailed and Practical Information For Intending Emigrants.
Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black,..... 1851. Second and best edition. Corrected Throughout and Greatly Enlarged. 8vo., orig. green blindstamped cloth, spine lettered in gilt, xxxii, 468pp. Inner front hinge slightly cracked, spine slightly faded with a touch of wear but a better than very good but not quite near fine copy.
Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black,..... 1851. Second and best edition. Corrected Throughout and Greatly Enlarged. 8vo., orig. green blindstamped cloth, spine lettered in gilt, xxxii, 468pp. Inner front hinge slightly cracked, spine slightly faded with a touch of wear but a better than very good but not quite near fine copy.
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BRUZEN LA MARTINIERE, (Antoine Augustin).
Introduction a L'Histoire de l'Asie de L'Afrique, et de l'Amerique. Pour servir de suite a l'Introduction a l"Histoire du Baron deu Pufendorff.
Amsterdam: Zacharie Chatelain, 1735. In two volumes. First edition. 12mo., full cont. calf, raised bands, gilt compartments, leather spine labels, (xxxiv), 504; 568 (pp.428-568 is a publishers catalogue). Lacking one of the spine labels on volume II (title), very minor wear to the spine ends o/w a near fine, attractive copy.
Bruzen la Martinere [1662-1746] intended this work to do for Asia, Africa and America what Baron Puffendorff's "l'Introduction a l'Histoire" did for Europe. Canada is covered in the section on America in volume II, and included information on Labrador, "Terre-Neuve," the voyages of Cartier, Frobisher, Fox and Hudson, the English exploration of America, etc. (approx. pp. 337-345, and 391-427). The folding map "Amerique Septentrionale" shows Canada and names various places and also shows California as an island.
Amsterdam: Zacharie Chatelain, 1735. In two volumes. First edition. 12mo., full cont. calf, raised bands, gilt compartments, leather spine labels, (xxxiv), 504; 568 (pp.428-568 is a publishers catalogue). Lacking one of the spine labels on volume II (title), very minor wear to the spine ends o/w a near fine, attractive copy.
Bruzen la Martinere [1662-1746] intended this work to do for Asia, Africa and America what Baron Puffendorff's "l'Introduction a l'Histoire" did for Europe. Canada is covered in the section on America in volume II, and included information on Labrador, "Terre-Neuve," the voyages of Cartier, Frobisher, Fox and Hudson, the English exploration of America, etc. (approx. pp. 337-345, and 391-427). The folding map "Amerique Septentrionale" shows Canada and names various places and also shows California as an island.
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(BUCHAN, John). TWEEDSMUIR, Lord.
The Interpreter's House. The Chancellor's Installation Address delivered before the University of Edinburgh, July 20th, 1938 by... London: Hodder and Stoughton, (1938). First edition. 8vo., orig. beige cloth, 37pp. Near fine.
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BUCHANAN, Donald W.
The Growth of Canadian Painting. With a Foreword by Eric Newton. London: Collins, (1950). First edition. Sm.4to., cloth, 112pp. A near fine copy in a d/w with chips and a few stains, very good.
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BUCHANAN, Donald W.
The Growth of Canadian Painting. With a Foreword by Eric Newton.
London: Collins, (1950). First edition. Sm.4to., cloth, 112pp. Fine.
London: Collins, (1950). First edition. Sm.4to., cloth, 112pp. Fine.
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BUCKINGHAM, James S.
Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, And The Other British Provinces In North America, With A Plan Of National Colonization.
London: Fisher, Son & Co., nd. (1843). First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. green cloth, (16), 540, 4pp.ads. Mark from removal of a bookplate, spine very slightly faded o/w a fine copy.
London: Fisher, Son & Co., nd. (1843). First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. green cloth, (16), 540, 4pp.ads. Mark from removal of a bookplate, spine very slightly faded o/w a fine copy.
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BURKHOLDER, Mabel.
Baraton on the Mountain. A short history of that part of Barton Township which is situated on the Mountain above the city of Hamilton....... NP: no publisher, 1956. First edition. 8vo., orig. wrappers, 48pp. Bookplate o/w fine.
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BURPEE, Lawrence J.
The Search for the Western Sea. The Story of the Exploration of North-Western America.
Toronto: Macmillan, 1935. In two volumes. New and revised edition. 8vo., cloth, lxi, 304, viii, 305-609pp. Name, o/w fine in d/w with darkening to spines and chipping to the top of the spines but o/w very nice.
A new and revised edition of this work, first published in 1908, that has come to be recognized as the standard history of North Western America.
Toronto: Macmillan, 1935. In two volumes. New and revised edition. 8vo., cloth, lxi, 304, viii, 305-609pp. Name, o/w fine in d/w with darkening to spines and chipping to the top of the spines but o/w very nice.
A new and revised edition of this work, first published in 1908, that has come to be recognized as the standard history of North Western America.
| $200 | Book Number: 4077 | Order / Enquire |
CAMPBELL, Duncan.
History Of Prince Edward Island.
Charlottetown: Bremner Brothers, 1875. First edition. 8vo., orig. blue cloth, 224, (16)pp. A fine copy.
Charlottetown: Bremner Brothers, 1875. First edition. 8vo., orig. blue cloth, 224, (16)pp. A fine copy.
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CAMPBELL, Rollo.
Two Lectures On Canada; ....Delivered in he Sheriff Court Hall, Greenock, Scotland, ..... Toronto: Reprinted from the Greenock Edition, 1857. First Canadian edition. 8vo., rebound in modern blue half cloth, marble boards, (with the original upper wrapper bound in), 47pp. A very good copy in a fine, modern binding. TPL 8541.
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CAMPBELL, Wilfred and George Bryce.
The Scotsman In Canada. Volume One "Eastern Canada, including Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec and Ontario . Volume Two, Western Canada, including Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and portions of old Rupert's Land and the Indian Territories.
Toronto: Musson Book Company, nd. (1911?) In two volumes. First edition. Special issue, 1 of 20 copies signed by the publisher and specially bound. Full red morocco, raised bands, gilt compartments, inner dentelles gilt, A.E.G., 432, 439pp. Silk e/papers a bit frayed at the edges o/w a fine set of this rare issue.
The authors present an account of the origin of the early Scottish settlements and community centres in Canada. A thorough and interesting book covering most major settlements and the aspects of Scottish settlement life in Canada.
Toronto: Musson Book Company, nd. (1911?) In two volumes. First edition. Special issue, 1 of 20 copies signed by the publisher and specially bound. Full red morocco, raised bands, gilt compartments, inner dentelles gilt, A.E.G., 432, 439pp. Silk e/papers a bit frayed at the edges o/w a fine set of this rare issue.
The authors present an account of the origin of the early Scottish settlements and community centres in Canada. A thorough and interesting book covering most major settlements and the aspects of Scottish settlement life in Canada.
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(CANADIAn EDITION). WHITE, Mrs. E.G.
Patriarchs and Prophets or the Great Conflict Between Good and Evil As Illustrated In the Lives of Holy Men of Old.
Toronto: Review and Herald Publishing Co., (1890). Canadian edition. Sm.4to., original publisher's full leather, raised bands, single gilt decoration in the compartments,inner dentelles gilt, blindstamped decoration on the boards, a.e.g., xxxii, 33-766pp. With illustrations. A fine copy.
This is a lovely example of a Canadian publisher's binding. The verso of the title reads 'Warwick & Sons Printers and Bookbinders, Front St., Toronto.'
Toronto: Review and Herald Publishing Co., (1890). Canadian edition. Sm.4to., original publisher's full leather, raised bands, single gilt decoration in the compartments,inner dentelles gilt, blindstamped decoration on the boards, a.e.g., xxxii, 33-766pp. With illustrations. A fine copy.
This is a lovely example of a Canadian publisher's binding. The verso of the title reads 'Warwick & Sons Printers and Bookbinders, Front St., Toronto.'
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(CANADIANA/PRISONS/ASYLUMS).
Twenty-Ninth Annual Report of the Inspector of Prisons and Public Charities Upon the Common Gaols, Prisons and Reformatories of the Province of Ontario Being for the Year Ending September, 1896. (With) Twenty-Third Annual Report of the Inspector of Prisons and Public Charities Upon the Central Prison of the Province of Ontario... 1896.
(With): Twenty-Fifth Annual Report of the Inspector of Prisons and Public Charities... Education for the Blind Brantford. Being for the Year Ending 30th September, 1896. (With): Twenty-Seventh Annual Report of the Inspector of Prisons and Public Charities Upon the House of Refuge and Orphan and Magdalen Asylums... 1896. Printed by Order of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Toronto: Warwick Bro's and Rutter, 1897. Five reports bound in one volume as issued. Small 4to., orig. brown cloth with gilt title 'Twenty-Ninth Annual Report...' stamped on upper cover and spine, (xxvi), (1)-272pp; (1)-111pp; (1)-139pp; (1)-142pp. A fine copy of these comprehensive reports covering all aspects of lunatic asylums and prisons in Ontario.
(With): Twenty-Fifth Annual Report of the Inspector of Prisons and Public Charities... Education for the Blind Brantford. Being for the Year Ending 30th September, 1896. (With): Twenty-Seventh Annual Report of the Inspector of Prisons and Public Charities Upon the House of Refuge and Orphan and Magdalen Asylums... 1896. Printed by Order of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Toronto: Warwick Bro's and Rutter, 1897. Five reports bound in one volume as issued. Small 4to., orig. brown cloth with gilt title 'Twenty-Ninth Annual Report...' stamped on upper cover and spine, (xxvi), (1)-272pp; (1)-111pp; (1)-139pp; (1)-142pp. A fine copy of these comprehensive reports covering all aspects of lunatic asylums and prisons in Ontario.
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CANNIFF, William.
History Of The Province Of Ontario (Upper Canada) : containing a sketch of Franco-Canadian history, the bloody battles of the French and Indians, the American revolution, the settlement of the country by U. E. Loyalists, trials and hardships incident to pioneer life, thrilling narratives of adventures with Indians and wild beasts, struggle for the establishment of christianity and schools, agriculture and manufactures, the War of 1812, battle scenes, capture of Buffalo, subsequent growth and prosperity of the country, including biographies of prominent first settlers and the census of 1871
Toronto: Published by A.H. Hovey, 1872. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. brown cloth, (xxxii), 670, (2)pp. Outer front hinge split, some wear to corners o/w a nice copy.
Toronto: Published by A.H. Hovey, 1872. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. brown cloth, (xxxii), 670, (2)pp. Outer front hinge split, some wear to corners o/w a nice copy.
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CARNOCHAN, Janet.
Niagara Library, 1800 to 1820. Early Schools of Niagara. (IN): Niagara Historical Society, No. 6. Niagara: Niagara Times Press, 1900. 8vo., orig. red wrappers printed in black, 48pp. Spine chipped and worn o/w very good.
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CASSELMAN, Alexander Clark (ed.)
Richardson's War of 1812: With Notes and a Life of the Author. Toronto: Historical Publishing Co., 1902. Sm.4to., orig. red cloth, lviii, 320 pp. With plates, maps, and facsimiles. Ex-library with blind-stamp on a few pages (including title), no other internal or external markings, spine slightly darkened with some wear to ends, a very good copy.
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CAZES, Paul De.
Notes Sur Le Canada. Quebec: C, Darveau, 1882. Nouvelle edition. 12mo., orig. cloth, 277pp. Two library stamps and a small hole in the free e/paper but in fact a very good, sound copy. With sections on commerce, navigation, education, railways & immigration.
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CHAMBERS, Ernest J.
The Royal North-West Mounted Police. A Corps History.
(Toronto: Coles Publishing, 1973). Facsimile of the 1906 edition. Sm. 4to., glossy boards, 160, lxxxviiipp. A fine copy.
(Toronto: Coles Publishing, 1973). Facsimile of the 1906 edition. Sm. 4to., glossy boards, 160, lxxxviiipp. A fine copy.
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CHEADLE, Dr.
Dr. Cheadle's Journal Of Trip Across Canada 1862-1863 With Introduction and Notes by A.G. Doughty and Gustave Lanctot. Ottawa: Graphic Press, 1931. flexible cloth/vinyl covers, 8vo., leatherette, 311pp. Bookplate o/w about fine.
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