All True Things - A History of the University of Alberta, 1908-2008
by MacLeod, Rod
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+/Very Good+
- ISBN 10
- 0888644442
- ISBN 13
- 9780888644442
- Seller
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Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
Edmonton, Alberta: University of Alberta Press, 2008. First Edition. . Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good+. A critical history of the genesis and evolution of the University of Alberta to mark the University's centennial, signed by the author. Green cloth with gilt titling on spine, colour paste-down on front cover, flecked off-white end papers, illustrated title page, illustrated with black and white photographs, 371 pages. Ink inscription on end paper. Very light shelf wear. This handsome book is in nice shape. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Synopsis
Includes index. Includes bibliographical references: p. 343-347.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Black Sheep Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 013703
- Title
- All True Things - A History of the University of Alberta, 1908-2008
- Author
- MacLeod, Rod
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition.
- ISBN 10
- 0888644442
- ISBN 13
- 9780888644442
- Publisher
- University of Alberta Press
- Place of Publication
- Edmonton, Alberta
- Date Published
- 2008
- Keywords
- HISTORY, ALBERTA, CANADA, EDUCATION,
- Bookseller catalogs
- History; Canada;
Terms of Sale
Black Sheep Books
Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have.
About the Seller
Black Sheep Books
Biblio member since 2004
Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
About Black Sheep Books
We are an independent, locally-owned shop dedicated to books and the people who love them. Here you will find two floors packed with volumes of enduring value, including familiar favourites, contemporary fiction, guides, books of local interest, and non-fiction titles covering everything from outer space to inner peace. We also have marine charts, art cards, unique prints, hand-crafted bags, and many other intriguing items. Located at Grace Point Square in the Village of Ganges, close to marinas and Salt Spring\'s renowned Saturday Market, we are open every day except Christmas and New Year\'s. If you want to pick-up a book you saw online, please call or e-mail ahead as many of our listings are kept in a separate storage facility.
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