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The Owl Pen by McNeill Wells, Kenneth - 1947

by McNeill Wells, Kenneth

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The Owl Pen by McNeill Wells, Kenneth - 1947

The Owl Pen

by McNeill Wells, Kenneth

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Toronto: J.M. Dent & Sons (Canada) Limited, 1947. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Oille, Lucille. 12mo. Second printing. Green cloth, silver lettering. 289 p.p.,[8] B&W photo plates at rear. B&W illustrations in-text. Rubbing to spine ends and corners. Slight tilt to spine. Dust jacket has large chip to spine foot (with loss), smaller chips to spine head and corners, large tear to foot of front flap, wear to joints with perforations repaired with tape to reverse, a few short tears, light edge wear. The story of Ken and Lucille, who bought a farm in Medonte township, Ontario, and had to learn to adapt their new life, describing the duties and pleasures of country living in all seasons.
  • Bookseller Minotavros Books CA (CA)
  • Illustrator Oille, Lucille
  • Format/Binding Hard Cover
  • Book Condition Used - Very Good
  • Jacket Condition Good
  • Quantity Available 1
  • Edition 1st Edition
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher J.M. Dent & Sons (Canada) Limited
  • Place of Publication Toronto
  • Date Published 1947
  • Keywords Kenneth McNeill Wells, Lucille Oille, Country Living, Medonte, Ontario History

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Owl Pen

by Wells, Kenneth M

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9780773757462 / 0773757465
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Boston Mills Press. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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The Owl Pen

by Wells, Kenneth McNeill

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Toronto: J M Dent & Sons, 1948. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 4th Printing. Has Wood Engravings. 4th Printing. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Lucille Oille.
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The owl pen

by Wells, Kenneth McNeill (SIGNED) & Lucille Oille (SIGNED)

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J. M. Dent & Sons (Canada) Ltd., 1947. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Owl Pen

by Wells, Kenneth McNeill

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Toronto: Dent, 1948. 4th. flyleaf missing, very good in good dust jacket . woodcuts by Lucille Oille. Toronto: flyleaf missing, very good in good dust jacket. 1948.
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The Owl Pen

by Wells, Kenneth McNeill

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Toronto, ON, Canada: J.M. Dent & Sons (Canada) Limited, 1947. Hardcover. Good. Oille, Lucille. Appears to be inscribed to previous owner and signed by author Kenneth Wells on first page. Heavy wear to corners of cover, otherwise moderate wear. Binding tight, pages clean but age toned. No dust jacket. Pictures available upon request.
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The Owl Pen

The Owl Pen

by Wells, Kenneth McNeill

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British Book Service. Very Good. 1955. Reprint. Softcover. 207 p. 21.5 cm. Sound and square binding in cardstock covers. Light wear to edges and corners. Spine has a crinkle, likely done in binding. Book does not fall open anywhere. Date written on the front free endpaper. Otherwise, inside pages are clean and unmarked, with a hint of toning. The true story of a couple who bought a log cabin in Medonte Township, Ontario in the 1940's and tried their hand at homesteading. Includes wood cut illustrations by the author's wife. .
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THE OWL PEN

by Wells, Kenneth McNeill; Illustrated

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Hardcover. Fine. Hardcover Fine 1950 The book comes with no dust jacket, light shelf wear, otherwise it looks like new, tight with clean unmarked pages Quality Books Because We Care - Shipped from Canada Usually ships within 1-2 business days If you buy this book from us, we will donate a book to a local school We donate 10,000+ books to local schools every year If there are any problems, pleases ask us to resolve it amicably before leaving any feedback
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The Owl Pen

by Kenneth McNeill Wells

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British Book Service, 1955. Revised Edition. Unknown Binding. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Hardcover; Revised edition, 1955; Shows mild to moderate wear from use; Binding intact; Text free of markings; Dust jacket housed in protective mylar; A solid copy, fit for any collector's library; Stored and shipped in protective polybag; Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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The Owl Pen

The Owl Pen

by Wells, Kenneth McNeill

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Reprint
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Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780773757462 / 0773757465
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Toronto, ON: Stoddart Publishing Co. Limited, 1995. Book. Illus. by Oille, Lucille (woodcuts). Fine. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 289 pages plus black and white photo section. Illustrated with many beautiful woodcuts. Originally published in 1947. Author and his wife purchased an abandoned log cabin in Medonte Township, Ontario, and went on to transform four acres of wasteland into four acres of Eden. "Much has changed since The Owl Pen was first published, but the pleasure, humour, and timelessness of rural life in Ontario as captured by Ken and Lucy will remain a treasure for many years to come." - James Hunter, Curator, Huronia Museum, Midland, Ontario. Unread copy. Gift Quality..
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