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Sea and Earth, The Life of Rachel Carson
by Philip Sterling
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1974
- Binding
- Paperback
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- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$13.61
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New York: Laurel Books. Good. 1974. First Edition. Paperback. Laurel Books 1974 edition paperback. Pages clean and intact, age tanning to pages and inside covers. Cover has some scuffing and creases, small indents on rear cover, age tanning to covers. Portrait of a woman who stunned the world with a book called Silent Spring. (95os-4-24) ; 12mo… Read more about this item Item Price
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It Could Have Been Worse, The Autobiography of a Pioneer
by Peggy Holmes; Aided and Abetted by Joy Roberts
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1983
- Binding
- Softcover
- ISBN
- 9780002168557
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- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$14.44
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Toronto: Totem Books. Good. 1983. First Edition. Softcover. 0002168553 . Totem Books, 1983, paperback edition. Very good interior, with good-minus cover. Pages are clean and intact, with no markings. Age tanning to pages and inside covers. B/w photos. Cover has scuffing, several creases, small amount of price sticker residue, and moderate edge and corner wear. In … Read more about this item Item Price
A$14.44
YOU CAN'T PRINT THAT! Memoirs of a Political Voyeur
by Charles Lynch
- Condition
- Used - Good+ in Very Good dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1983
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780888302458
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- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$18.17
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Edmonton, AB: Hurtig Publishers. Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. 0888302452 . HARDCOVER edition 1983, same ISBN. HC/DJ - good condition. Pages are clean and intact, with no markings. Botton edge and one upper edge of book have a rough edge and a little paper loss to the edge, and light wear to … Read more about this item Item Price
A$18.17
Butter Down the Well - Reflections of a Canadian Childhood
by Collins, Robert
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- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- Second Printing
- Published
- 1985
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- Softcover
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- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$12.09
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SK: Western Producer Prairie Books. Very Good. 1985. Second Printing. Softcover. Western Producer, 2nd printing 1985. Very good condition. Pages clean and unmarked other than small gift inscription first endpage and one page with two small edge tears, light age tanning to pages. Cover has light scuffing and slight wear at corners. (os) ; 8vo . Item Price
A$12.09
The Remarkable World of Frances Barkley, 1769-1845
by Hill, Beth & Cathy Converse
- Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 2003
- Binding
- Softcover
- ISBN
- 9781894898089
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$15.13
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TouchWood Editions. Very Good+. 2003. First Edition. Softcover. 1894898087 . Ex-library book, but still in great condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages clean and intact, cover has a little scuffing and slight wear to edges. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 224 pages; Frances Barkley was the first European woman to… Read more about this item Item Price
A$15.13
Old Square-Toes and His Lady, The Life of James and Amelia Douglas
by Adams, John
- Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 2001
- Binding
- Softcover
- ISBN
- 9780920663776
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- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$13.61
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Horsdal & Schubart Publishers. Very Good+. 2001. First Edition. Softcover. 092066377x . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition. Sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages clean and all intact, a little soiling outer edge of pages. Overall wear is light. B/w illus. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 224 pages; At… Read more about this item Item Price
A$13.61
When Nights Were Long
by Peter Shostak
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Published
- 1982
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780969118008
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- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$28.81
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Victoria, B. C.: Yalenka Enterprises. Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket. 1982. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0969118007 . Publication date 1982, first printing. HC/DJ - near fine/good. Hardcover is clean and unmarked. Author signature on half title page, however this may be a facsimile. First blank endpage has a lightly wrinkled corner. Illustrations by the… Read more about this item Item Price
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OLD SQUARE-TOES AND HIS LADY The Life of James and Amelia Douglas
by Adams, John
- Condition
- Used - Good+
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 2001
- Binding
- Softcover
- ISBN
- 9780920663776
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$11.40
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Horsdal & Schubart Publishers. Good+. 2001. First Edition. Softcover. 092066377X . Ex-library book in good condition, usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages are clean and unmarked. Cover has some scuffing and wear at corners, light corner curling. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 224 pages; At the pinnacle of his career, Sir James Douglas, fur trader… Read more about this item Item Price
A$11.40
THE MOLSONS Their Lives and Times, 1780-2000
by Molson, Karen
- Condition
- Used - Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 2001
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781552094181
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- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$32.69
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Firefly Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 1552094189 . Excellent condition. HC/DJ - fine/near fine. Hardcover clean and unmarked. Jacket has light scuffing and a little edge crinkling, one light crease on bottom edge, no tears. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 384 pages; This is the true story of… Read more about this item Item Price
A$32.69
THE MILK TRAIN, THE SILK TRAIN AND THE SKUNK The Story of Regina's Union Station
by Cowan, Pamela
- Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Published
- 1996
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- Softcover
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- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$14.44
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Saskatchewan Gaming Corp.. Very Good+. 1996. Softcover. Pages clean and unmarked. Stapled format, 36 pages. Cover has light corner wear/corner curling and a couple tiny edge tears. Illustrated. (65osl) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall . Item Price
A$14.44
LAND OF PROMISE
by Blackburn, John H.
- Condition
- Used - Good in Good dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1970
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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Toronto: Macmillan. Good in Good dust jacket. 1970. First Edition. Hardcover. Ex-library book with laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Jacket, attached to book, has light wear, moderate soiling and fading to spine. Interior pages are clean and tight, may be the occasional small spot or earmark, light soiling to outer edge of pages. B/w photos.… Read more about this item Item Price
A$14.44
DAVID SUZUKI The Autobiography
by Suzuki, David
- Condition
- Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 2006
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781553651567
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$21.21
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Greystone Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. 1553651561 . HC/DJ - fine/near fine. Excellent condition. Hardcover is clean and tight, with no markings. Jacket has light scuffing and a little edge crinkling. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 400 pages; The first volume of David Suzukis autobiography, Metamorphosis, looked back at his… Read more about this item Item Price
A$21.21
FLYING CANUCKS III Famous Canadian Aviators
by Peter Pigott
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 2000
- Binding
- Softcover
- ISBN
- 9781550172249
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- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$16.65
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Harbour Publishing. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 1550172247 . Ex-library book but still in very nice condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Interior pages are clean and tight, a small amount of soiling to outer edge of pages. Cover has light scuffing. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 246 pages; "In… Read more about this item Item Price
A$16.65
DAVID SUZUKI The Autobiography
by Suzuki, David
- Condition
- Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 2006
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781553651567
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- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$33.45
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Greystone Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. 1553651561 . HC/DJ - fine condition. Signed/inscribed by the author on title page: "Thanks for your support - David Suzuki". Hardcover is clean and tight, with no markings. Jacket is excellent, with slight scuffing and a small amount of edge crinkling. ; 8vo 8" -… Read more about this item Item Price
A$33.45
"Where the wind carries me..." The Life and Art of Judith Ryan
by Ryan, John
- Condition
- Used - Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1998
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780968363102
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- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$51.61
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Phoenix House. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. 0968363105 . Signed by author on title page. Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition. Pages are clean and tight, profusely illustrated in colour, light wear at corners. Laminated cover and usual ex-library type markings. Jacket has some scuffing/light scratches, a little soiling… Read more about this item Item Price
A$51.61
GETTING WHAT YOU DESERVE The Adventures of Goldhawk Fights Back
by Goldhawk, Dale
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 2003
- Binding
- Softcover
- ISBN
- 9781550024678
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- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$19.69
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Dundurn Group. Near Fine. 2003. First Edition. Softcover. 1550024671 . Excellent condition. Interior pages are clean, tight and unmarked. Cover has light scuffing and a little wear to corners. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 272 pages; For 12 years Dale Goldhawk journeyed through the streets of Canada and into the hearts of thousands of Canadians.… Read more about this item Item Price
A$19.69
THE LAWYER IN THE PRISONER'S BOX
by Rusnak, Orest
- Condition
- Used - Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1992
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781550562620
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- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$22.04
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Author's Advocate Publishing Co. Ltd.. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. 1550562622 . Excellent condition. Hardcover clean & unmarked. Jacket has light scuffing & a small amount of edge crinkling. "...A tell-all book about the darker side of the legal profession and the criminal justice system." Written by a lawyer about lawyers and… Read more about this item Item Price
A$22.04
GIRL IN A SLOPPY JOE SWEATER Life on the Canadian Home Front During World War II
by Peate, Mary
- Condition
- Used - Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1988
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780888902221
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- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$23.56
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Optimum Pub Intl. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. 0888902220 . HC/DJ - fine/near fine. Excellent condition. Hardcover clean & unmarked. Jacket has light scuffing & light edgewear/crinkling, no tears. A light-hearted but true-to-life account of Canadian home front living during the war years (WWII) . [460]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall;… Read more about this item Item Price
A$23.56
JIM A Life with AIDS
by Callwood, June
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1988
- Binding
- Softcover
- ISBN
- 9780886192242
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$18.17
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Lester and Orpen Denny's. Very Good. 1988. First Edition. Softcover. 0886192242 . Very good condition. Cover has light wear to corners, a little corner curling. Pages are clean and intact, with no markings, very light spotting outer edge of pages. The story of a gay Jehovah's witness, as he struggles with AIDS. "Jim's story will inform and… Read more about this item Item Price
A$18.17
MISSION'S LIVING MEMORIALS
by Robertson, Betty; Marcellus, Catherine; Dandy, Betty
- Condition
- Used - Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1992
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781550562057
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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A$28.81
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Mission, B. C.: Mission Hospital. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. 1550562053 . Excellent condition. Hardcover is clean, tight & unmarked. Jacket has light scuffing & a little edge wrinkling, no tears. B/w photos. This is a history of Mission Hospital in British Columbia. Chapters include: Auxilliary and fund-raising efforts, Practising medicine in… Read more about this item Item Price
A$28.81