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168 Jump Into Hell: A True Story of Betrayed Allied Airmen

By: Arthur G. Kinnis; Stanley A. Booker

Price: $395.00

Publisher: Canada, Self Published: 1999

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 665H0538

ISBN: 0968419801

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

0968419801 290 pages. Reproductions of black and white photos in text. "Whether by accident or design, governments and agencies have remained silent, so all the research has been up to us. However this true fifty year old shame must be revealed in the hope that mankind remembers and never allows it to be repeated." - from Foreword. "Our story tells what happened to 168 Allied Airmen who jumped into Northern Europe after their planes had met with an explosive and fiery end... Because our eventual betrayal to the Gestapo was accomplished so smoothly, a number of these encounters ...
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Corridors of Time III

By: Aubrey Kerr

Price: $49.95

Publisher: Calgary, AB, Canada, Self Published: 2004

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 151H1990

ISBN: 0969856040

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

0969856040 Signed, without inscription, by author upon title page. 177 pages. Index. Black and white reproductions of photos. Contains great reminiscences of oil patch hands such as J. Grant Spratt, Martin Luther Hovis, Antonie VandenBrink, Vern "Dry Hole" Hunter, Carl Moore, and thirteen others. Average wear. A sound copy.
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From Crisis to Crisis: The Rise and Fall of Fan Noli's Vision for Albania, 1920-1924.

By: Austin, Robert Clegg (Signed)

Price: $199.95

Publisher: Toronto, Self-Published: 1998

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 112A1001

Binding: Spiral-Bound

Condition: Very Good

312 pages. Signed and inscribed atop title page. Author's Ph.D. thesis. "Deals with the process of state building in Albania between 1920 and 1924." - from Preface. Chapters include: Historical Background; The Road to Noli's Revolution; Noli's Temporary Triumph; The Outside World - Parts 1, 2 and 3; and more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy.
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A Century Ago: Halifax 1871 - a Picture Album

By: Author

Price: $69.95

Publisher: Nova Scotia, The Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia: 1970

Edition: Facsimile Reprint

Seller ID: 816A2533

Binding: Plastic Comb

Condition: Good

108 pages. Originally published in 1871 by Joseph S. Rogers, Photographer. "This facsimile 'century edition of Rogers' Photographic Advertising Album is dedicated to His Worship, Mayor Allan O'Brien of the City of Halifax." - from Foreward. Many reprints of wonderful old black and white photos. Gift greetings atop verso of first leaf else unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy of this most interesting and pleasing work.
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Bound Volumes of RTTY and The Lenkurt Demodulator

By: Author Not Stated

Price: $114.66

Publisher: Canada, RTTY: 1964

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 83102371

Binding: Plastic Comb

Condition: Good

A single thick cirlox bound volume in stiff plastic wraps containing collections of two different publications: The Lenkurt Demodulator - 02/65, 01/65, 12/64, 11/64, 10/64, 9/64, 8/64, 2/64, 1/64, 12/63, 11/63, 10/64, 9/63; and RTTY - 3/63, 2/63, 12/62, 11/62, 10/62, 9/62, 8/62, 7/62, 6/62, 5/62, 4/62, 3/62, 1/62, and 2/62. The Lenkurt Demodulator was published monthly by Lenkurt Electric of Vancouver, British Columbia for individuals interested in multi-channel carrier, microwave radio systems and allied electronic products. RYYT was published by RTTY, Inc. of Pasadena, CA and presented new...
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The Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys - Jubilee 1877-1927

By: Author Not Stated

Price: $79.95

Publisher: Leicester, U.K., Self-Published: 1927

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 74109405

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair

120 pages including fold-out. Front endpaper decorated with the signatures of several dozen contemporary students of the school! Book is tired but gilt lettering and school crest upon front board remain bright. Spine leaning. Edges foxed. Average wear.
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Adventures on the Great Lakes

By: Author Not Stated

Price: $49.95

Publisher: Canada, Coles Publishing Company Limited: 1980

Edition: Reprint

Seller ID: 15604459

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

202 pages. Reprint of the famous "History of the Great Lakes, Volume I", originally published in 1899. "This rare volume was the first general historical study of the Great Lakes ever undertaken, and today it is still considered to be the most complete and accurate account available." - from Foreward. Black and white illustrations. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy.
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Ballooning 1782-1972

By: Author Not Stated

Price: $49.95

Publisher: USA, The Smithsonian Institution - National Air and Space Museum: 1972

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 126A7115

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Fair

88 pages. Bibliography. "This catalog is published to list all of the exhibited materials, to depict representative items, and to recognize those who have loaned or given their valued objects to this Museum." - from Introduction. Black and white illustrations. Usual library markings. Somewhat above-average wear. Worthy reference copy.
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1886-1936: Vancouver's Golden Jubilee - Official Pictorial Souvenir Programme

By: Author Not Stated

Price: $149.95

Publisher: Canada, Publisher Not Stated: 1936

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 744A9998

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Fair

79 pages. Celabratory work published on the occasion of Vancouver, British Columbia's 50th anniversary. Full of archival illustrations and historical information. Will be of great interest to those who appreciate Vancouver's relatively short yet eventful history. Serves as a stunning contrast to Canada's magnificent present-day gateway to the Pacific. Oblong 9" high by 12" wide. Back cover missing. Above-average but not excessive wear. Unmarked.
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Team Work: The Story of John Laing and Son Limited, Building and Civil Engineering Contractors, London, Carlisle, Johanesburg, Lusaka

By: Author Not Stated

Price: $149.95

Publisher: UK, Self-Published: 1950

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 854A2758

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

108 pages. Includes signed presentation letter from the private secretary to Mr. J.M. Laing. Colour illustrated endpapers. Excellent black and white engineering photography throughout. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent copy of this handsome work.
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Trinity College School: Old Boys Directory 1990

By: Author Not Stated

Price: $199.95

Publisher: Ontario, Canada, Trinity College School: 1990

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 333C7701

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

92 pages. An alumni directory for Trinity College School of Port Hope, Ontario. "Adds 1,800 'new' Old Boys to the list, last published in 1965." - from page v. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.
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A New World or The League of Nations

By: Author Not Stated

Price: $99.95

Publisher: Canada, The League of Nations Society in Canada: 1925

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 344C9703

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Fair

47 pages. Undated but was probably published in the later 1920s. An explanation of the League of Nations which arose after WWI. Contents include: Introduction; The Principal Organs of the League; The Prevention of War; Helping Helpless Peoples; Difficult Problems of Government; Health and Morals; Freer International intercourse; Outside powers and the League; Public Opinion and the League; Appendices. Above-average soiling. Considerable markings to contents and front cover - suggesting this copy may have been used in a school setting. Binding intact. A worthy working copy of this intere...
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The Ponoka Book: Fiftieth (50th) Anniversary 1904-1954

By: Author Not Stated

Price: $249.95

Publisher: Ponoka, Alberta, Printed By the Ponoka Herald, Ltd.: 1954

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 648G1646

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

93 pages. Printed on glossy stock. Reproductions of archival black and white photos. Published as a tribute to the pioneers who opened up the district and to commemorate the town's 50th anniversary. Contents include: The First White Man; The Indians; The Calgary-Edmonton Trail; The Missionaries; The Traders; Rebellion; Here Comes the Railroad; Agriculture and Progress; The Ponoka District; Pioneers; Ponoka's Churches; Provincial Mental Hospital (now The Centennial Centre); Clubs and Lodges; Coming of the Pests. Average external wear and soiling. Unmarked. Binding tight. A sound copy ...
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Live on Bowen Island - Vintage Promotional Brochure

By: Author Not Stated

Price: $49.95

Publisher: British Columbia, Bowen Island Agencies: 1955

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 644H0784

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Undated. Perhaps circa 1950s. This 3-panel promotional brochure extolls the many benefits and amenities of living on Bowen Island "only 12 short miles from downtown Vancouver." The brochure was published by D.A. Moon of Bowen Island Agencies, a realtor located on the island. Includes map and photos. A nice Bowen Island collectible.
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The Canadian Thresherman and Farmer Handy Atlas of The World

By: Author Not Stated

Price: $250.00

Publisher: Winnipeg, E.H. Heath Company Ltd.: 1912

Edition: Revised Edition

Seller ID: 228h4557

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair

120 pages consisting of 89 pages of colour maps of the world, several colour diagramatic graphs, etc., and 25 pages of textual data including distances, historical items, cities and towns. The Canadian Thresherman and Farmer was published in Winnipeg from 1910 to 1919 by E.H. Heath and billed itself as 'Canada's Farm Machinery Magazine'. One can well imagine this atlas was intended to offer a view of the distant world to isolated farmers toiling on the vast expanse of Canadian prairie. Includes a detailed two-page map and profile of the newly completed engineering marvel known as the Panama...
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Stars of... Top Tunes on Tour: Souvenir Picture Program [CKY Radio, Winnipeg]

By: Author Not Stated

Price: $99.95

Publisher: Winnipeg, CKY: 1963

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 652H5028

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

[12] pages. 11 x 8.5 inches. Vintage Winnipeg country music concert program. Includes full-page black and white promotional photos of Roy Orbison, Skeeter Davis, Bob Luman, Hank Snow, Wilf Carter, Jimmy Newman, Carl and Pearl Butler, Claude King, Marty Robbins, and Wanda Jackson. Back cover features full-page star-studded black and white photo, dated 1963, in the Winnipeg radio office of CKY includes Marlin Payne (show Producer), Bill Phillips, Ferlin Husky, (Gentleman) Jim Reeves, Johnny Wright, Kitty Wells, and Bill Grogan (CKY Promotion Director). Presumably published by radio statio...
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Gallery of Famous Musicians: Privately Bound Collection of Portraits from 'The Musical Times' 1904-1918

By: Author Unknown

Price: $79.95

Publisher: Canada, Self-Published: 1918

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 232A4726

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Appears to be a one-of-a-kind extensive collection of black and white photographic portraits and illustrations of famous musicians from the early 1900s and earlier. All portraits appear to have been removed from issues of 'The Musical Times', arranged alphabetically and bound in this volume. Unpaginated. One inch thick. Sure to delight a serious student of music from this period.
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Tashme: A Japanese Relocation Centre, 1942-1946

By: Awmack, Winifred J.

Price: $249.95

Publisher: Canada, Self-Published: 1993

Edition: First Edition

Seller ID: 713H1048

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

iv, 87 pages. Reproductions of black and white photos. "I have written this booklet because I have found so many people know almost nothing about the evacuation of the Japanese Canadian people from the west coast during the war. At the coast, after Pearl Harbor, a Japanese family might be living next door to you and a few days later they were gone and no one knew where, particularly after they left the exhibition buildings in Vancouver. I feel sorry this story has to be told, in part, so that such a thing does not happen to any other group of people in this country. Tashme was establish...
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Let's Learn Cree - Oral

By: Ayiman, Namoya

Price: $69.95

Publisher: Unstated, Self-Published: 1976

Edition: Revised Edition

Seller ID: 73108536

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

105 pages. "The Cree language never was a written language. Therefore, we are endeavoring to make these words as simple as possible. The Plains Cree is very simple and sounds are like English... We are doing our utmost to revive this language..." - from the introduction. Teaches the words for numbers, animals, verbs, people, and much more. Book has some minor bends due to improper storage but is clean and unmarked with only moderate wear. Light sunning near spine which is covered by publisher's black tape. Small erasure atop page one. A solid copy of this practical work.
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Rolling with the Times

By: Baikie, Wallace

Price: $99.95

Publisher: British Columbia, Self-Published (Van Coillie, Dries): 1985

Edition: Second Printing

Seller ID: 323A0631

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

193 pages. "A collection of stories which recall the history of the Piercy Clan from the late 1800's to the present, and recounts episodes of his life in early logging in British Columbia, from 'gypo logger' to his successful ventures as a contractor and independent logger. This is a special piece of history of our country, focussing on a small part of Vancouver Island." - from back cover. With the exception of some ink markings to page 57, book is clean and unmarked with light wear. Tight and square. Nice copy of this important compilation of Vancouver Island history.
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Keyword: when published