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Ontario CCF, Toronto, 1944, Very Good Softcover, 180 pages, 6" x 9", edgewear on cover and aged paper, otherwise clean and tight. See image for Contents.
CHALLENGE OF THE HOMESTEAD: Peace River Letters of Clyde and Myrle Campbell 1919-1924 by R G Moyles (Editor) - 1988
by R G Moyles (Editor)
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CHALLENGE OF THE HOMESTEAD: Peace River Letters of Clyde and Myrle Campbell 1919-1924
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Calgary Alberta Canada: Alberta Records Publications Board / Historical Society of Alberta, 1988. Historical Society of Alberta Volume VII. Blue cloth-covered boards; gilt stamped lettering; neat name on front endpaper. Pictorial dust jacket. Very clean, sound copy. 337 pages including: Index; Chapter Notes. Illustrated with black and white plates - reproductions of historic and personal photographs; items from contemporary household catalogues; location map; sketch - interior layout of cabin. In 1919 the Campbells set out to clear a quarter section of wilderness in Peace River country: in this series of narrative letters they tell of their day-to-day experiences with vibrancy and zest, describing in vivid detail experiences typical of many homesteaders in their step-by-step struggle to develop their land. An engaging and highly readable account. Uncommon. . No Edition or Printing Stated. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Clear Brodart Covering.
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- Keywords CANADIANA ALBERTA PEACE RIVER COUNTRY SETTLERS PIONEERS HOMESTEAD CLYDE MYRLE CAMPBELL LETTERS
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Planning for Freedom: 16 lectures on the CCF Its Policies and Program
by M. J. Coldwell, David Lewis, F. H. Underhill, Andrew Brewin, T. C. Douglas, Eugene Forsey and more
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Canada in Flanders- The Official Story of The Canadian Expeditionary Force (Vol I,II,III)
by Sir Max Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook, Major Charles G.D. Roberts (Preface by RT. Hon. A. Bonar Law) - (Introduction by RT. Hon. Sir Robert Borden)
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Hodder and Stoughton, 1916 and 1917. First edition-later impression. Hardcover. Good/No Dj cover. GC plus.Hodder and Stoughton,1916 and 1917.Three volume set.Volume I published in 1916(12th edition,1916), volume II and III published 1917(probably first editions).Red hardbacks(illustration on the front covers,gilt lettering to the spines,some marks on the front cover of vol I,nicks dents,ink marks on the cover and spines of all volumes) in good condition plus, no Dj covers.Illustrated with b/w maps,including a folded map inside the back cover of vol III.Clean pages with some foxing marks,aged and tainted on the outer edges,some creases,nicks and small foxing marks on the edges of the pages.The books are in GC for its age with some shelf wear.693pp (total) including appendices,Author's note,tables.A collectable and scarce 3 volume set.
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first circumnavigation of Vancouver Island
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Book has an errata sheet slipped in. It has 8 maps (8 plates) all perfect, all numbered, all protected by a tiussue in which is printed in red the plate number and title, and all dated betwen 1768 and 1792. The book has no writing inside, no dirt, no defects. It is in near fine condition for its age,but has a piece of paper strip missing from top of spine. I highlight that in one of the scans.The author has signed "from C.F.Newcombe" at the top of the front cover, gifting the book. Newcombe as a noted naturalist and a volunteer at the Provincial Library.
Memoir # 1 by the Archives of B.C. Archives of B.C. published a number of Memoirs. This is #1. I have for sale #5 Menzies Journal of Vancouver's Voyages, #iv House of Assembly Correspondence. #vii Assay Office and Proposed Mint, #viii Colonial Postal System and Postage Stamps. and #ix Overlanders of '62. Some signed
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The Canadian Newspaper Directory
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Montreal: A. McKim & Co. 1892. (Hardcover) 368pp. Very good, no dust jacket. Brown cloth with gilt lettering and black decoration. Abbreviations, illustrations, advertisements, index.The corners are lightly bumped, the spine is lightly worn and discolored, pages 16-17 are toned from a newspaper clipping stored between the pages, and there are markings in blue pencil in the margins of the text. "Containing: A history of the rise and progress of journalism in each province, with a facsimile of the first paper printed in Canada; statistics and tables showing the increase in Canadian newspapers since the period of Confederation; tables of the imports and exports of materials in the printing and publishing trades; the customs tariff affecting these various press associations of Canada. Etc.; A Gazetteer; of all Canadian and Newfoundland Newspapers and periodicals, in which is given the name of each paper, its editor and publishers, date of establishment; politics or class; frequency of…
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The Range Men; The Story of the Ranchers and Indians of Alberta
by Kelly, L.V.
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Torono: William Briggs 1913, 1st printing. (Hardcover) 468pp. Poor, no dust jacket. Burgundy cloth with illustration and titles in gilt. Illustrated with photographs. The book is well worn and the binding has been repaired. Lacks one plate (facing p.158). A reading copy sold with all faults. Locale: Alberta; Prairie Provinces; Western Canada. (Western Canada, Ranch Life--Alberta).
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Planning for Freedom: 16 lectures on the CCF Its Policies and Program
by M. J. Coldwell, David Lewis, F. H. Underhill, Andrew Brewin, T. C. Douglas, Eugene Forsey and more
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Ontario CCF, Toronto, 1944, Very Good Softcover, 180 pages, 6" x 9", edgewear on cover and aged paper, otherwise clean and tight. See image for Contents.
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Canada in Flanders- The Official Story of The Canadian Expeditionary Force (Vol I,II,III)
by Sir Max Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook, Major Charles G.D. Roberts (Preface by RT. Hon. A. Bonar Law) - (Introduction by RT. Hon. Sir Robert Borden)
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Hodder and Stoughton, 1916 and 1917. First edition-later impression. Hardcover. Good/No Dj cover. GC plus.Hodder and Stoughton,1916 and 1917.Three volume set.Volume I published in 1916(12th edition,1916), volume II and III published 1917(probably first editions).Red hardbacks(illustration on the front covers,gilt lettering to the spines,some marks on the front cover of vol I,nicks dents,ink marks on the cover and spines of all volumes) in good condition plus, no Dj covers.Illustrated with b/w maps,including a folded map inside the back cover of vol III.Clean pages with some foxing marks,aged and tainted on the outer edges,some creases,nicks and small foxing marks on the edges of the pages.The books are in GC for its age with some shelf wear.693pp (total) including appendices,Author's note,tables.A collectable and scarce 3 volume set.
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first circumnavigation of Vancouver Island
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Book has an errata sheet slipped in. It has 8 maps (8 plates) all perfect, all numbered, all protected by a tiussue in which is printed in red the plate number and title, and all dated betwen 1768 and 1792. The book has no writing inside, no dirt, no defects. It is in near fine condition for its age,but has a piece of paper strip missing from top of spine. I highlight that in one of the scans.The author has signed "from C.F.Newcombe" at the top of the front cover, gifting the book. Newcombe as a noted naturalist and a volunteer at the Provincial Library.
Memoir # 1 by the Archives of B.C. Archives of B.C. published a number of Memoirs. This is #1. I have for sale #5 Menzies Journal of Vancouver's Voyages, #iv House of Assembly Correspondence. #vii Assay Office and Proposed Mint, #viii Colonial Postal System and Postage Stamps. and #ix Overlanders of '62. Some signed
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The Canadian Newspaper Directory
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Montreal: A. McKim & Co. 1892. (Hardcover) 368pp. Very good, no dust jacket. Brown cloth with gilt lettering and black decoration. Abbreviations, illustrations, advertisements, index.The corners are lightly bumped, the spine is lightly worn and discolored, pages 16-17 are toned from a newspaper clipping stored between the pages, and there are markings in blue pencil in the margins of the text. "Containing: A history of the rise and progress of journalism in each province, with a facsimile of the first paper printed in Canada; statistics and tables showing the increase in Canadian newspapers since the period of Confederation; tables of the imports and exports of materials in the printing and publishing trades; the customs tariff affecting these various press associations of Canada. Etc.; A Gazetteer; of all Canadian and Newfoundland Newspapers and periodicals, in which is given the name of each paper, its editor and publishers, date of establishment; politics or class; frequency of…
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The Range Men; The Story of the Ranchers and Indians of Alberta
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Torono: William Briggs 1913, 1st printing. (Hardcover) 468pp. Poor, no dust jacket. Burgundy cloth with illustration and titles in gilt. Illustrated with photographs. The book is well worn and the binding has been repaired. Lacks one plate (facing p.158). A reading copy sold with all faults. Locale: Alberta; Prairie Provinces; Western Canada. (Western Canada, Ranch Life--Alberta).
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Challenge of the Homestead: Peace River Letters of Clyde and Myrtle Campbell 1919-1924
by R G Moyles
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Calgary: Alberta Records Publication Board, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. pp. 337, b/w photographs, maps, epilogue, notes.
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Challenge of the Homestead: Peace River Letters of Clyde and Myrle Campbell, 1919-1924
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Calgary: Historical Society of Alberta, 1988. Hard bound, first edition, comprises Volume VII of the Alberta Records Publications Board of the Historical Society of Alberta. Illustrated, xiii + Pp337. Includes references and index. Tight and unmarked - a very good or better copy. 730 grams. We welcome all reasonable offers on our books. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Challenge of the Homestead - Peace River Letters of Clyde and Myrle Campbell 1919-1924
by Moyles, R. G. (Editor)
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Alberta Records Publications Board, 1988. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First free end paper has been removed, else a clean tight copy. Yellow dust jacket has light wear..
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CHALLENGE OF THE HOMESTEAD: Peace River Letters of Clyde and Myrle Campbell
by Moyles, R. G. (editor)
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Alberta: Alberta Records Publications Board, 1988. 337 pages in very good condition. Pages are clean and unmarked, with black and white plates throughout. SIGNED by the editor on the title page, and signed on the dedication page by the dedication subject. Page edges are lightly stained. Blue cloth with gilt text on the front and spine. Slightly discoloured on the ends of the spine, bumped on the edges. Yellow and orange dustjacket in very good condition. Lightly worn around the edges. VG+/VG+. Signed and Inscribed By Dedication Subject. Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good+.
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Planning for Freedom: 16 lectures on the CCF Its Policies and Program
by M. J. Coldwell, David Lewis, F. H. Underhill, Andrew Brewin, T. C. Douglas, Eugene Forsey and more
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Ontario CCF, Toronto, 1944, Very Good Softcover, 180 pages, 6" x 9", edgewear on cover and aged paper, otherwise clean and tight. See image for Contents.
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Goldrush Days With Mark Twain, Illustrated with Woodcuts By Henry J. Glintenkamp
by William R. Gillis
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William R. Gillis. Goldrush Days with Mark Twain (H. Glintenkamp woodcuts). Copyright 1930. Albert & Charles Boni, NY. With an into by Cyril Clemens. RARE H. Glintenkamp WOODCUTS 6 woodcut illustrations included, Twain frontis (Three old friends), and 5 other historic and realistic woodcut illustrations. MEMOIRS. HISTORY OF NEVADA GOLDRUSH. Summary: Mr. Gillis was a friend of American author/humorist Mark Twain and was with him at Virginia, Nevada in the Goldrush days. In 1859 placer miners in the Great Basin discovered the largest gold and silver strike that had happened in the United States up until that time. RARE H. Glintenkamp WOODCUTS. Used. Good- Condition. 264 pages. Used. Good condition. First few pages are loose. Frontis is still affixed to binding. Green cloth boards gold titling. No titles left on spine. Spine is sunned.
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The Silence Of The North
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By Olive A. Frederickson with Ben East. AUTOBIOGRAPHY. RARE. 1972 Crown Publishers Inc., NY. The Silence Of The North, The Incredible story of a woman's fight for survival in a merciless winter of the Canadian Wilderness during the 1940's. Adapted as a film in 1981 and directed by Allan King. VG/GOOD $5.95 unclipped dust jacket. USED. 5 ¾ X 8 ½. 209 pages. Illustrated with b/w photographs.
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BLACK BERET: A HISTORY OF THE WINDSOR REGIMENT (RCAC) 1936 - 2006
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Windsor: The Windsor Regiment Association, 2006. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. pp: 260 [2]. Laminated pictorial boards. Issued without a dust jacket. Pictorial endpapers. A complete history of the Regiment that includes, a Roll of Honour and a nominal roll for the years 1936 to 2006. This is a particularly hard history to find. A very good copy. This copy is from a library and has a stamp on the top edge. There are some signs of use. No extra shipping within North America.
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The Withdrawing Room
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The With-Drawing Room (1980, Doubleday 1st Ed. SIGNED W/DJ) THE WITH-DRAWING ROOM, A MYSTERY BY FAMED CANADIAN AUTHOR CHARLOTTE MACLEOD. Publisher: Doubleday & Co., Garden City, NY, 1980.Used. SIGNED BY AUTHOR on title page. First or early printing thus. Good Condition/ Includes good condition unclipped $8.95 dust jacket. Features young Sarah Kelling. Will ship from United States.
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The Recycled Citizen
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016MacLeod, Charlotte. THE RECYCLED CITIZEN, by popular Canadian author Charlotte MacLeod. Mysterious Press ISBN 96187-2.1988. Published January 21, 1988. Softcover. Advance Uncorrected Proof. 199 numbered pages. Signed." The reigning queen of the whimsical whodunit brings back amateur sleuth Sarah Kelling and her art detective husband, Max Bittersohn, in this tasty mystery involving a black-tie charity auction, scandal, and more than one murder." Stated First Printing January, 1988. Number line 1090807060504030201 . Flat-Signed by the author on title page. Used VG Condition.
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Something The Cat Dragged In
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SOMETHING THE CAT DRAGGED IN - A PETER SHANDY MYSTERY. SIGNED BY FAMED CANADIAN AUTHOR CHARLOTTE MACLEOD. Publisher: Doubleday & Co., Garden City, NY, 1983. Used First printing. Flat-signed by author on card affixed to title page. Dark-grey textured paper boards with light-grey imprinting on spine Price intact: $11.95. Good Condition/ Includes good condition unclipped $11.95 Blue and white dust jacket. Will ship from United States.
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Forty Years in Canada : Reminiscences of the Great North-West, with Some Account of His Service in South Africa
by Steele, S.B. (Colonel)
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London / Toronto: Herbert Jenkins / McClelland, Goodchild, Stewart, Ltd., 1918. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Second Printing ?. Very good, with a little wear to extremities, and somewhat faded spine. Front pastedown bears a bookplate of the Canadian Exhibition Commission, stating that this copy was part of an exhibition by the Commission in association with the Canadian Authors Association. Spine has the Herbert Jenkins imprint. Intro by Colmer. 17 plates..
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The Adventure of Wrangel Island
by Vilhjalmur Stefansson
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The Adventure of Wrangel Island, Alaska (1925 Macmillan 1st Edition) HISTORY OF ALASKA. EXLIB. Good Condition/ No DJ included. Fold-out map affixed to binding at the back of the book has never been opened. The story of the (unsuccessful) attempted colonization of Wrangel Island Alaska. 413 pages plus appendix, Index. Titling is still bright. A clean, solid copy. Scarce.
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The House
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Toronto, Ryerson Press, 1955, hardcover, 255 pp, First Edition, First Printing, Very Good in Very Good dustjacket, Signed by the Author without inscription on the title page. Straight, tight and clean, short gift inscription (non-authorial) to half-title verso, corner and spine end bumps, a few tiny dents to front board. Dustjacket, light edge nicks, a few spots to rear panel. very pretty in new Brodart sleeve. The second novel by the Alberta-based poet, journalist, and early biographer of the women's suffrage movement.
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