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Philadelphia, PA: John E. Potter and Company. Fair. 1895. First Edition. Hardcover. 345 + 76 pages plus several pages of advertisements. Undated but appears to be circa late 1800s. Front hinge open. Front board holding by backstrip only. Above-average wear. Reading copy only. Despite these defects, what a wonderful inspiration this vintage book this will be for someone looking for a new career, closer to home, and to nature.; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; $2000 a Year on Fruits and Flowers; or My Ten-Rod Farm and How I Became a Florist - to Which is Added $550 a Year from the Strawberry Garden, Farming By Inches and with Brains. The Flower Garden and How to Manage it How-to Self-Employment Home-Based Busi .

Canada: Caitlin Press Inc.. Fair. 2014. First Edition. Paperback. 1927575524 . "Lasqueti Island has a rowdy and divided reputation. Through the 1970s and early '80s, the island attracted a flood of counterculture seekers - communards, hippies, utopians, revolutionaries and other exotic characters looking for an alternative lifestyle. [This book] explores both its eccentric days and its political accomplishments." - back cover. 253 pages. Many nice sepia-tone reproductions of photos. Unmarked with somewhat above-average wear. A sound copy of this wonderful look back.; 8vo .

USA: Tree of Life Publications, 1990. Book. Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 128 pages. "Contains heartwarming, inspiring, true stories of the amazing power of extra-sensory perception in aminals. Also deals with the bond of trust that can exist between people and animals of all kinds and a new and wonderful world of silent communication." - back cover. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy..

London: Oxford University Press. Good. 1940. First Edition. Hardcover. 0197111386 . First edition of this landmark work in the history of organic agriculture. Intended to "draw attention to the destruction of the earth's capital - the soil; to indicates some of the consequences of this; and to suggest methods by which the lost fertility can be restored and maintained. This ambitious project is founded on the work and experience of forty years, mainly devoted to agricultural research in the West Indies, India, and Great Britain." - Preface. xv, [1], 253 pages. Index. Black and white graphs, diagrams, and photographic plates. Light foxing to endpapers. Unmarked with average wear to publisher's dark green cloth. Gilt lettering clearly legible upon backstrip. Dust jacket not included. A sound copy of this historic treatise which remains of vital importance to the future of human sustainability on this planet.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Organic… Read More

New York: Oxford University Press. Good. 1943. First American Edition. Hardcover. xv, [4], 2-253 pages. Index. References. Black and white illustrations and photographic plates. Graphs. Tables. First published in England in 1940. "The purose of this book is to draw attention to the destruction of the earth's capital - the soil; to indicate some of the consequences of this; and to suggest methods by which the lost fertility can be restored and maintained." - Preface. Sir Albert Howard [1873-1947] was a pioneer of the organic farming movement. Prior owner's inkstamp inside front board. Binding intact. Dust jacket not included. Average wear to publisher's blue cloth. A sound vintage copy of this landmark work.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Organic Agriculture, Composting, Sir Albert Howard, Agricultural Waste Products, Indore Process, Soil Fertility, Soil Aeration, Agricultural Research .

United Kingdom: David & Charles/University of Toronto Press, 1979. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 142 pages. Index. Diagrams and black and white photos. "A celebration of horse-drawn transport, this book combines the author's superb illustrations - at the same time technically accurate and decorateive - with descriptive text." - from dust jacket. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. A sound reference copy..

Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada: LMPC, 1991. Book. Good. Paperback. Second Printing. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 156 pages. Covers: bush life; wilderness; adventure; love; stories; growing; things; dogs; recipes; cabin fever; rivers; hot saunas; languages; cloth; diapers; bears; potlatch; wood; horizontal life; storytelling; northern lights; Yukon sounds; stargazing. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy of this wonderful resource..

Erin, Ontario, Canada: Boston Mills Press Stoddart, 1994. Book. Illus. by Richmond, John. Fine. Hardcover. Reprint. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 228 pages. Selected reading list. Glossary. Index. List of plants of Upper Canada. "In this extraordinary book, Jeanne Minhinnick, Canada's foremost authority on Upper Canadian homes and their furnishings, brings us an engaging portrait of the day-to-day life of pre-Confederation families, both rich and poor... A warm and vivid account of a way of life that has gone forever... The wealth of photographs and drawings gathered by the author supplements and illuminates this fascinating record of home life in Upper Canada." - from dust jacket. Book clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Light wear to dust jacket now preserved in clear plastic sleeve. A nice copy..

British Columbia: British Columbia Honey Producers' Assocation. Fair. 1980. First Edition. Paperback. "These recipes have been provided by members of the B.C. Honey Producers' Association, their families and friends. The recipes have been compiled and tested by Home Economists from the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture. All the recipes included have been approved by a taste panel. Recipe ingredients are listed in metric units on the left and Imperial units on the right. All recipes use liquid honey unless otherwise specified." - page 1. Includes several colour photos. Undated but appears to be circa 1980. 42 pages stapled booklet. Gift greetings inside front cover, otherwise unmarked. Piece missing from lower right corner of front cover. A worthy reference copy of this sweet honey recipe compilation.; 8vo .

Oregon, USA: Backwoods Home Magazine Inc., 1999. Magazine. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 117 pages. Features: Millenium vehicles; the chances of global disaster; cucumbers - cool is the word; raising beef for your family; homemade candy; guns for Y2K and beyond. Unmarked. Moderate wear. Nice copy..

Muncie, Indiana: Ball Corporation. Fair. 1972. New Revised Edition 29. Paperback. "Brings you the most reliable and up-to-date methods of home canning and freezing. New recipes have been added and old favorites rewritten; the continuity rearranged and instructions simplified so all age homemakers may find it helpful. Includes all the information needed to obtain the good results you have a right to expect when you preserve foods by methods based on scientific facts. We trust this new Blue Book will assist you to produce the finest quality of canned and frozen foods." - page 1. 112 pages printed on glossy stock with many photos in color and black and white. Index. Unmarked with somewhat above-average wear. Binding intact. Gentle undulations to fore-edge from past moisture exposure. A sound vintage copy of this trusted family favorite. ; 8vo .

Mayerthorpe, Alberta: Self-Published, 1983. Book. Good. Paperback. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 391 pages. Author's signature upon title page. Several pages of nice photographic plates. The author, born in 1903, recounts his life with considerable emphasis on his times in the wild hunting, trapping and fishing. Unmarked. Tight and square with average external wear. A sound copy..

Madeira Park, BC, Canada: Harbour Publishing Company, Limited for I.K. Barber, RPF, 1989. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 250 pages. Author recounts his dealings with testy bears, inept supervisors, and overzealous hunters. Reveals the spirit of the true backwoods survivors, those who make do with very little and, when necessary, bend the rules to make things work. Told with humour and compassion. Clean and unmarked. Negligible wear. Excellent copy..

Canada: Bernardin, Limited. Very Good. 2000. Updated Edition. Paperback. 0969471939 . "This updated edition includes over 100 new recipes for home food preservation as well as easy-to-understand home canning instructions and tips. The book features a broad range of fruit and vegetable recipes which can be processed in a boiling water canner. The recipes are designed to assist beginning preservers as well as update the more experienced." - inside front cover. 128 pages. Index. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. A lovely copy. Gift quality.; 4to .

Canada: Bernardin of Canada, Ltd.. Fair. 1975. Revised Edition. Paperback. "This new, updated Bernardin Home Canning Guide makes canning even easier. Instructions have been rewritten in simple, easy-to-follow language. The book has been divided into sections for easy reference. For exaample, there's a special section on canning high-acid foods such as fruits and tomatoes. Other sections deal with low-acid foods, such as corn or beans, and meat. Another section is illustrated to lead you step-by-step through the canning procedures. And throughout the book, you'll find handy reference charts for processing times and altitude corrections." - page 3. 88 pages. Average wear. Few markings to contents. Prior owner's name in black marker over title on front cover. A sound vintage copy.; Sm 4to .

USA: Meredith. Fair. 1929. First Edition. Paperback. 76 pages. Features: Nice color ad for Standard plumbing fixtures inside front cover; Plymouth ad for their coupe; The diary of a plain dirt gardener; Nice two-color one-page ad for General Electric refrigerators; Nice color and for P and G soap is #16 in the series of visits to P&G homes; Remodeling a house before building it; What I learned from the gardens of England; An economist views the home - Roger W. Babson; What you buy when you buy - how rugs and carpets are made; Building beauty into highways; Evergreens for the south; Modern lamps lose bows and furbelows; How to make home reading serve a definite purpose; Minimizing garden work; Serving just the right dessert; Sour-Cream cookery comes back; Color enters the bedroom; A home inventory to start the year right; Selecting vegetables for your garden; *Great* one-page two-color ad for the Keith Brothers Nursery of Sawyer, Michigan features their new giant everbearing… Read More

USA: Meredith. Good. 1925. First Edition. Paperback. 50 pages. Features: Intimate glimpses of our native trees - article with photos; Beautifying the small home grounds; How to carry the home expense; Christmas wreaths of native materials; Homes of Famous Americans, XXXVI - Fort Hill, the home of John C. Calhoun at Clemson, South Carolina - photo-illustrated ad; Hardy wild plants for northern gardens; Winter injuries to trees and shrubs; The lure of early New England dressers; A homelike house of shingles (house plan); Unit house number four is a Dutch colonial - house plan; Holiday gifts for home use; 2/3-page illustrated ad encourages readers to buy western crop land in Canada; American women in the world of music; Cookies for Christmas; How to carve dinner meats; Last minute embroidered gifts for the home lover; Nice color ad inside back cover by the Oak Flooring Bureau; Nice color-illustrated Kohler ad on back cover features illustration of child peeking beneath shower curtain.… Read More

USA: Meredith. Fair. 1928. First Edition. Paperback. 142 pages. Features: Color ad for Standard plumbing fixtures inside front cover; one-page ad for the New Jersey Zinc Company; Nice two-color ad for P and G naptha soap, No. 15 in series of actual visits to P&G homes; Planting the lily pool; Homes of outstanding American women - Miss Belle Sherwin, President of the League of Women Voters; A Compact Six-Room House; An ugly cottage becomes a charming home; A garden of shade-loving plants; Asparagus and its allies; We grow big mums out-of-doors; Four important accessories - screens, clocks, fabric wall hangings and window shades; Landscaping the hillside lot; An engineer looks at a house - Elmer T. Peterson attacks open-window ventilation; The modernized piano - beauty of design has kept pace with beauty of time; Your plants must be fed; Gardening on the rim of the prairie; Wiseom in the wild; Simple remedies for sick plants; When its time for you to move; News notes from garden clubs;… Read More

USA: Meredith. Fair. 1926. First Edition. Paperback. 100 pages. Features: Possibilities for planting wall gardens - rock walls; Showing civic pride with trees; The proper way to remove branches - photo-illustrated article on pruning trees; The third season in my garden; How shingles help in remodeling; Homes of famous Americans - part XLVI - Lockerbie Street, the home of James Whitcomb Riley; Let's have a fireplace; Nice one-page Johnson's Polishing Was ad features illustration of mother and child waxing floor; Preparing for your garden next year; Nice one-page color ad for Johns-Manville asbestos shingles features illustration of castle under attack; Nice one-page color Congoleum ad; Reader's letters; How proper insulation will help improve the home; Nice one-page ad for the Louisiana Red Cypress Bureau features the birth of New Orleans; A garden for a playmate; Nice one-page ad for 'Say it With Flowers' features George Washington and his mother; Poet Lew… Read More

USA: Meredith. Fair. 1925. First Edition. Paperback. 54 pages. Features: We Build Grandfather's House; Making the most of the backyard; Amateur water gardening; Furnishing the small house; Gunston Hall - The Home of George Mason - article with photos; Firing Your Garbage - brief article with photo of incinerator and incinerator chute; Does your budget budge much?; The charm of decorative iron; Making a small lot productive; A little house of English type; Landscape planning service; Salads ad interest to winter meals; One-page ad for Dodge Brothers cars, featuring their new Coach; My forty years with plants - D.W. Coolidge; Nice one-page ad for Montgomery Ward & Co. advertises their catalog; Ad for the Davenport bed; 2/3-page "Come to Canada" ad features Mr. Henry C. Wallace, former U.S. Agriculture Secretary; Folks not afraid of an idea - Charles Lathrop Pack; Where to put chickens on a city lot; 25 ways to improve the old home; Buckwheat cakes and sausage; The Music… Read More