Lost Among The Fogs: Sketches of Life in Newfoundland England's Ancient Colony by McCrea, R. B - 1869

Ottawa: G.E. Desbarats 1869, 2nd edition. (Paper covers) 202pp. Good to very good. Includes folding map. The top and bottom of the spine are tape-stained and the top of the back cover has a corner crease (partially torn) with tape stains on the inside, a previous owner's name and stamp inside. This second edition replaces the first edition which was destroyed at the printer's. Written in 1868 with the intention to influence public opinion on the acquisition of Rupert's Land. [Peel 3 487] Locale: ; Hudson's Bay; Manitoba; Prairie Provinces; Western Canada. (Western Canada).

Halifax: A.W. Bowen & Co. 1916. (Hardcover set) 387, [388]-941, 700pp. Very good. 3 / 4 leather with burgundy cloth boards. Complete in 3 volumes. All edges gilt, historical indices, appendices. The third volume, edited by Clyde Tuck consists of biographical sketches of representative citizens and genealogical records of the old families, including a biographical index, photographs, and portraits. The hinges are cracked with some minor attendant chipping, there is a small previous owner's stamp on the front endpapers of the first 2 volumes. Internally the set is in fine condition. Locale: ; Maritime Provinces--Canada. (Sets, Canada, Family Histories--Nova Scotia, Sets).

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

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Rupert's Land Research Centre, 1986. 208 pages. Square and solid with color fading of the covers on the spine and along the spine on both covers and also along the top of the front cover. Small corner crease on top of the back cover, and otherwise the covers show light wear. The interior is clean and unmarked.. 1st Printing. Trade Paperback. Good- Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Philadelphia: Childs & Peterson, et al., 1856. First Edition. Very Good. in two volumes, 8vo [9x6.25in]; Vol. I - 464 pp., frontispiece of Kane, large fold out map, numerous illustrations in text and 12 plates with tissue guard; Vol. II - 467 pp., frontispiece of Grinnell, fold out map, 7 plates with tissue guard; Dark brown cloth covers with blind stamped embossed ship in ice and border designs on front, gilt lettering on spine, dark brown coated end papers, all edges trimmed; Some shelf wear to both volumes to edges, all corners bumped and cloth worn through, chipping at top and bottom of spine, some rubbing to covers and boards bowed, minor foxing thought out, period prior owner ink name on front free end paper, Vol. I has 1" split in rear top gutter, Vol. II rear hinge starting to crack, fold out map edges tanned and chipped from mis fold. [Arctic Biblio 8373, Howgego III K3, Hill 904]. Elisha Kane (1820-57) was a Navy Medical Officer and polar explorer. He participated in the first American… Read More

Toronto: William Briggs, 1890 Book. Illus. by Uncredited. Very Good. Hardcover. First ( No Additional printings). 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original brown cloth on boards decorated in cattails. Minor shelf abrasion to foot. Previous owner's name (C.H. Brock) in pencil the only writing. No other damage. A provincial history centred on Portage la Prairie. Random subjects include: Conflict Between Trading Companies, Lord Selkirk Raises a Regiment to Defend His Colonists, Last Conflict between the Rival Companies, Hardships and Difficulties, Inception of the Portage Mission, John McLean, Death of Archdeacon Cochrane, First Episcopal Conference, First Act in the Rebellion of '70, Manitoba Act, Surveys, Increase in Population, Notes of Southern Manitoba, Manitoba's Educational System, Boissevain, North-West Mounted Police, In Memoriam Sketches, and many additional topics. Frontispiece of St. John's Cathedral, Red River, and 35 additional illustrations. 764 pp..

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

Toronto: Canada History Company 1906, a numbered copy from a deluxe limited edition. (Hardcover) 692pp. Near fine. Full morocco embossed leather binding. All edges gilt, marbled endpapers, frontispiece, black and white photos, plates. Minor scuffing to the front and back covers. Locale: Fort Garry--Manitoba; Manitoba; Prairie Provinces; Western Canada. (Manitoba, Hudson's Bay Company, Local History--Manitoba).

Second UK edition of Parry's 1819-20 Northwest passage expedition. Issued 1821 from same plates as first edition except for typographical corrections (see Arctic Bibliography #13145). Condition is good or better. 19th century full leather binding, marbled endpapers. The primary condition issue is that the front hinge is starting. Front corners of boards are rubbed; stain on back board. The interior is excellent, the only markings are pencil notes on the list of plates, complete with all plates, some foxing on early pages. Pagination: [8], xxix, half title, 310, half title appendix, clxxix, blanks. All 20 plates and maps present and accounted for. Hill 1311. This is Parry's first book but not his first voyage to the arctic which was 1818. Wonderful plates and maps. Please feel free to inquire. See images of the book you will receive.

London: Hatchards 1852. (Hardcover) 124, plus 36p. catalogue.. Good, no dust jacket. Frontispiece. The spine has been repaired with new leather. Locale: Manitoba; Red River Valley. (Manitoba, Red River Flood--1852).