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Detroit, Michigan: General Motors. Good. 1962. First Edition. Paperback. Genuine original 1963 Corvette shop manual. Hundreds of pages loaded with detailed black and white photos and diagrams. Unmarked. Moderate external wear. Binding sound. Contents particularly clean for a used shop manual. A quality vintage copy.; 4to .

Iceland: Istex, 1990. Book. Illus. by Stefansson, Pall (Photographer). Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 62 pages. Undated but appears to be circa 1990. 20 pages of lovely colour photographs of Icelandic models wearing beautiful sweaters. Balance of book contains instructions for making sweaters. Text in English. Average wear. Binding intact. Couple of coffe drops on back cover. Small store stamp atop front cover, otherwise unmarked. A sound copy of this beautiful work..

Chicago: The Hotel Monthly Press, 1914. Book. Fair. Flexibound. Third Edition - Revised and Enlarged. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. [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 black leather-covered covers which are missing several chips. Title clearly legible in gilt upon front cover. Prior owner's details upon front free endpaper. Beige staining to lower fore-edge of first fifteen pages - all text legible. Bit of pencil writing upon recto of back free endpaper. Binding tender but intact. First published as "The American Colored Waiter" in 1902. A worthy vintage copy of this fascinating handbook for waiters..

Chicago: Wahl & Henius. Good. 1902. Second Edition. Flexibound. Aims to be "a pocket encyclopedia, by reference to which the brewer, maltster, refrigerating machine engineer, bottler, etc., as well as a person engaged in the commercial activities of a brewery, may find an immediate answer to questions that may come up in connection with the exercise of his calling, without requiring him to wade through bulky volumes and peruse quantities of information in search of a single item of knowledge." - Preface. Authors were Directors of the Scientific Brewing Station of Chicago and of the American Brewing Academy, as well as editors of the "American Brewers' Review," etc. "The plan of the present work was wholly novel - thus the editors had no precedents to guide them, but were obliged to seek altogether new paths. It contains much original work elaborated in the course of time by the Scientific Station for Brewing of Chicago. Special pains were given to the… Read More

USA: T.S., 2001. Book. Very Good. Spiral Bound. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. [8], 124, 13 (ads) pages. "A complete how-to book for working on any type of antique trunk" - subtitle. Profusely illustrated in black and white. Chapters include: Anatomy of a Trunk; Styles and Construction of Trunks; Safety; Tools, Supplies and Sources; Using Tools and Parts; Step-by-Step Refinishing Work; Trays; Locks and Keys; plus a parts and supplies catalog. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent copy of this wonderful guide..

New York: Edward W. Sweetman Company, 1969. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Revised Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 155 pages. Many detailed black and white drawings. "Originally compiled for the use of the students in a Naval Academy and believed by modern experts to be the best manual ever produced on rigging the sailing ship." - Preface. An excellent guide for builders of ship models. Title handwritten upon backstrip of plain brown dust jacket. Prior owner's handwritten details atop front free endpaper, otherwise book clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Binding tight. Appears unread. A superb copy..

USA: Bridgeworks, 2005. Book. Very Good. Binder. 2005 Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 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 the Pros series. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Printed on glossy stock. A nice copy..

Goleta, CA, U.S.A.: Shining Star Press, 1984. Book. Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 272 pages. No external evidence this was a library book. Pocket inside front cover. Owner's name on front flyleaf. Price sticker on back cover. Dr. Solter questions most of the traditional beliefs about childrearing and describes a new theory that is useful and practical as well as far-reaching in its implications. Discusses: Will I spoil my baby? What do I do when my baby cries? Is it possible to overnurse a baby? What should I do if my baby refuses a new caretaker, and more. Author relies upon her experience as a mother and as a developmental psychologist..

Victoria, B.C.: Self-Published. Fair. 1981. First Edition. Paperback. 0969075502 . 44 pages. Index. Bibliography. Profusely illustrated. "This handbook has been prepared as a text to assist the Canadian axe collector in finding, assessing and classifying his own axes." - foreword. Heavily-worn former library copy with usual markings. Spine taped. Not pretty but a worthy reference copy of this uncommon and esteemed reference.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Axes Canada History Manufacturers Axe Heads Tools Collecting Vaughan Spear and Jackson Brades Co. Trojan Emerson & Stevens Walters Axe Co. Plum Blue Canadian Ardex Iltis Oxhead Daniel Kremendahll Corp Sager Trumpeter Garant Black King Gransfors Welland Va .

Canada: NFB, 1995. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. VHS video tape in case. "A plea - particularly to prospective parents and adoption agencies in developed countries - to fully understand the complicated process of international adoption." - from case. Running Time: 1 hour. Above-average wear. Usual library markings.

Canada: McClelland & Stewart. Good. 1990. First Edition. Paperback. 0771082789 . "Proves that there's nothing like the taste of crusty loaves, sticky buns, doughnuts, English muffins, and sourdough - and all made easy with Edna's recipes." - back cover. 89 pages. Index. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this popular baking guide.; Schmecks Appeal Cookbook Series; 8vo .

New York: The Linen Thread Company, 1925. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 14 page stapled book. Provides illustrated instructions for Italian Hemstitching, Cross Stitch, Small Garments, New Filet Designs for Linen Thread, Armenian Edge, Swedish Weaving, and more. Some pages holding by one staple. Unmarked. Somewhat above-average wear. Small peeled spot on front cover. A worthy vintage copy..

USA: MAGS, 1994. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 60 Minute VHS videotape with case. "Glass, Fire and Imagination... These are the elements required for creating unique glass beads using the process of flameworking. This video not only details the step-by-step process of creating and decorating beads, but is also an invitation to explore the fascinating world of working with hot glass. Anyone interested in the creation of hot glass beads will find this sixty minute video to be both entertaining and valuable." - from cover. Usual library markings and wear..

Canada: Yak, 1996. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 48 Minute VHS video tape in case. "This educational drama was produced for the Canadian Avalanche Association and shot on location in the Cariboo Mountains of British Columbia." - from cover. Usual library wear and markings..

London: Lutterworth Press, 1967. Book. Illus. by Warring, R.H.. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 159 pages. Former owner's name and address upon front endpaper. Small sticker adhesive discoloration upon front endpaper. Half inch tear to dust jacket at top of back board, plus several other small tears. Illustrated dust jacket remains bright and attractive. The ideal book for the model builder who wishes to understand the elements of radio control operation; how to install it, how to make the most practical use of it and how it works..

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 .

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 .

London: B.T. Batsford Limited, 1977. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition Thus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 167 pages. 370 diagrams. Index. Translated from the Russian. "By far the most complete work on bishop endgames ever published. Each of the 370 examples has its own diagram." - from dust jacket. Remainder dot on bottom edge otherwise clean and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A nice copy..

London UK: Cassell Educational Limited, 1989. Book. Very Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 62 Pages. Colour photos and line diagrams. Faint evidence of sticker removed from front cover. A succinct and practical introduction to this beautiful ancient Japanese art..

USA: R.R. Bowker Co.. Fair. 1981. Reprint. Hardcover. 0835213757 . 273 pages. Index. Bibliography. Black and white illustrations. "Designed as a working guide in the field of hand bookbinding and book conservation. Intended as a practical manual for teachers and their students; as an introduction guide to be followed by the beginner attempting to learn binding on his or her own; and as a ready reference for experienced binders, book collectors, book dealers, and librarians." - from Preface. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. A worthy reference copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; BOOKBINDING REPAIRING CRAFTS HOBBIES .