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USA: Paladin Press. Paperback. [5], i, [3], 150 pp. Black and white diagrams. Publisher believes this to be a work of Great Britain's elite Special Air Service (SAS). "While comparable to other government survival texts in some areas, its combat orientation differentiates it from all others presently available. More conventionally, its section on snares and… Read more

Prince George, BC: The Canadian Log House. Paperback. 58 pages. Numerous black and white photos and diagrams. Contents include: Poplar log home; Training courses; New direction; Old Jasper Park Lodge; Log house plans; New Zealand's first Canadian log house; The log builder's library; Roof support systems; Seasoning and settling; and more. Prior owner's name atop front… Read more

Canada: Log House Publishing. Paperback. "96 pages of solid reading! No advertising!" - front cover. Great front cover colour photo of Larry Parker Log Construction's first helicopter re-assembly. Loaded with fantastic black and white photos. Features: The "Y" and the how of it; The Pole-And-Dagga House; B. Allan Mackie in New Zealand; The Mackie School… Read more

London: Weldons. Hardcover. B00087G7HU 194 pages. Undated but appears to be circa 1922. Includes charming nostalgic ads and 450 black and white illustrations. Attractive colour-illustrated boards. Covers almost 50 topics including Crewel Work, Crochet Initials, Cross-Stitch, Filet Lace, Ladder Work, Netting, Point Lace, Ribbon Work, Smocking, Tatting, and Torchon Lace, to mention a few. Unmarked… Read more

Harrisburg, PA: The Military Service Publishing Company. Hardcover. xiv, 316 pages. Index. Printed on glossy stock. Abundantly illustrated with black and white photos and diagrams. "War is a brutal business, whether it be war against an ememy or war against the criminal who strikes from within. And personal combat, at close quarters, is its most… Read more

USA: National Rifle Association of America. Paperback. 0935998497 This copy is a 1982 reprint of the 1979 first edition. 144 pages. Graphs, tables, diagrams, black and white reproductions of photos, footnotes, index. The most comprehensive printed manual of bullet casting. An N.R.A. classic which spares none of the technical aspects. Clean and unmarked with moderate… Read more

USA: G.P. Putnam's Sons. Hardcover. [2], iii-ix, [3], 3-112, [4] ads, pages. Index. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of black and white photos. 7" x 4.75". Reprint of the 1923 first edition. "The Chinese have a saying, 'Mah Jong' is the game of life'. The wisdom of this will become apparent with playing for… Read more

London: Faber & Faber. Hardcover. 0571096727 Includes two handwritten and signed Christmas cards by Bernard Leach [1887-1979]. These cards, mailed in 1950 and 1951, include designs by Mr. Leach who "is rightly regarded as the father of British studio pottery and was a forceful presence for over 60 years" - British Council. Both cards were posted from St.… Read more

Rochester, NY: Eastman Kodak Company. Single Issue Magazine. [24] page stapled magazine. 7.5" x 5.5". Generously illustrated with high-resolution black and white reprints of photos. Printed upon glossy stock. Features: Internationa Prize Winners; Album Layout; Close-ups in the Home; Winter Brings New Fields for Verichrome to Conquer; Let Your Home Pose For You. Clean… Read more

Chicago: Frederick J. Drake & Co., Publishers. Hardcover. [6], 7-202, [8] ads pages. Index. Black and white illustrations. "With rules, tables, recipes, etc., useful to manufacturers, blacksmiths, machinists, well-drillers, engineers, liverymen, horse-shoers, farmers, wagon-makers, mechanics, amateurs and all others who have occasion to perform the work for which this book is primarily intended." - subtitle. … Read more

USA: Niles Bryant School of Piano Tuning. Paperback. The highly-reputed Niles Bryant School of Piano Tuning and Technics was established in 1898. This offering Includes thirteen individually stapled sections consisting of introduction and lessons one through twelve, 150 pages in total. Printed upon glossy stock. Includes detailed diagrams and black and white photos. Lessons include:… Read more

New York: Hurst & Co., Publishers. Hardcover. xi, [1], 13-145, [1], [10] ads, pages. Index. Frequent line drawings in text. "Showing clearly how to plan and construct dwellings in the bush, on the prairie, or elsewhere, cheaply and well, with wood, earth, or gravel. Copiously illustrated." - Half-title page. 7.5" x 5". First… Read more

USA: Lyman Gun Sight Corporation. Plastic Comb. B000PFBGFI 208 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Includes 24" x 15" color-photo poster at back. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos and diagrams. Section I discusses how to make bullets, with tips on casting, moulds, accuracy, bullet selection and more. Section II provides the history of the… Read more

Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.: News Publishing Company. Hardcover. B0007IYFLU [6], 169 pages. Glossary. Profusely illustrated with excellent black and white photos. Photographic endpapers. Stated first edition. A thorough and practical exposition of the breaking out of the range raised colt. Chapters include: The Horsebreaker; The First Lesson; The Sack Hobble; Bad Habits Controlled; His First… Read more

Chicago: The Hotel Monthly Press. Flexibound. [4], 225, [2], 8 [ads], pages. Index. Many diagrams of place settings, etc. 16.5 x 8.6 cm. A detailed treatment intended to familiarize readers with every aspect of dining room service. Author was an experienced waiter who used this book to train others. Heavy wear to flexible… Read more

USA: Stackpole Books. Hardcover. B00CHASTJU 528 pages. Index. Generously illustrated with black and white photos and diagrams. This book is an expansion and revision of 'Kill Or Get Killed." Intended to "make available to civil and military law enforcement agencies the most up-to-date methods of handling crowd and riot situations. Its scope ranges from the… Read more

USA: Taunton Press. Hardcover. 0918804124 vii, 215 pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos. "Tells you everything you need to turn your chainsaw into a lumbermill: how to modify the chainsaw and make numerous accessories for milling, how to use the equipment in the woods, and even how to cut burls, shape ovals and mill natural knees… Read more

USA: Bridgeworks. Binder. B002W3GSXG 163 pages. Color photos throughout. "Author has stained hundreds of floors in residential, commercial and public buildings. From remodels to multi-million dollar custom residences her residential floors have been recognized in a number of award winning homes." back cover. This is the second and more advanced volume of the Acid Staining Secrets of… Read more

USA: Bridgeworks. Binder. B007NN1LVO 142 pages. Color photos throughout. "Author has stained hundreds of floors in residential, commercial and public buildings. From remodels to multi-million dollar custom residences her residential floors have been recognized in a number of award winning homes." back cover. This is the first volume of the Acid Staining Secrets of the Pros series.… Read more

Province of Quebec: L'Institut Des Arts Industriels. Hardcover. B000GKR9FI 219 pages. Text in French. Printed upon glossy stock. Generously illustrated with black and white photos and diagrams plus several colour illustrations. A 1938 reprint of the 1933 first edition bound in handsome maroon cloth attractively decorated in gilt upon front. Prior owner's name and date… Read more