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Les Livres de Hogg is a French translation by Robert Marteau of the Hogg Poems and Drawings by Canadian poet Barry Callaghan. Callaghan has been a unique and innovative figure in the Canadian poetry scene, and his Hogg poems are a standout example of his work. John Montague described the work as "...a compost heap of suffering and acceptance for all sad children to play with" and this translation makes this remarkable work available to a wider audience.
This volume is in good condition. The text and plates are all present and in excellent condition. The cover has some wear, but most notably has a large section of damage from a previous price sticker on the back cover.

Little Hands and God's Book was published in 1904 to celebrate the centenary of the British and Foreign Bible Society which was a charitable organisation founded in 1804 to facilitate access to the Bible around the world in a variety of languages. Written by children's author Wiliam Canton, this history of the society was directed at a younger audience, and includes many images documenting the missionary work undertaken by the society around the world.
This volume is in Fair condition. There is significant staining and wear to the cloth covering the boards and significant foxing, particularly to the flyleaves. The front flyleaf also bears the name of a previous owner. The front hinge has a slight crack, but otherwise the binding is tight and the images and text are all legible.

This small volume by Raymond Card (1893-1969) is an historical account not only of the history of the Ontario Association of Architects, but also of the history of architecture as a profession in general. Card began his career as an architect, before becoming a playwright. He wrote historical plays especially, many of which were presented at the Hart House Theatre at the University of Toronto. He was also regional Director of the National Housing Corporation and later Regional Architect to Central Mortgage Housing Corp. in Toronto.
This volume has an interesting provenance, as well, having belonged to D.G.W. McRae, as indicated by his name and address written on the front flyleaf. Author of The Arts and Crafts of Canada, he was one of the early instructors at what would go on to be the Ryerson Institute of Technology, intended to provide vocational training for soldiers returning from the Second World War. This institution would go on to become Ryerson University, now Toronto Metropolitan University.… Read More

A novel of the rich and powerful in Ottawa in the mid twentieth century, written by Amy Cox under the pseudonym Veros Carleton. It was published by Graphic Publishers of Ottawa which was founded in 1925 with the intention to produce popular Canadian novels which were written and published entirely in Canada. The publisher only lasted for seven years, and The House of Temptation was published towards the end of this period.
This copy is in Good condition, and is missing its dust jacket. There is wear to the green fabric covering the boards and the edges of the spine, and there is something that appears to be a light paint stain on the front cover. There is also some bumping to the corners.

A beautiful little edition of Thomas Carlyle's Sartor Resartus, a satirical work presented as a philosophical discourse on the meaning and significance of clothes.
The publisher, the Henry Altemus Company, produced various series of reprints of classic works, each run of which was distinguished by a different beautiful cover. This particular cover is from the third numbering of the Petit Trianon series published from 1899 to 1910.
The book shows some wear to the edges of the boards and particularly to the top and bottom of the spine. The poor condition arises from four pages, including the title page, an illustration, and the table of contents having separated from the binding. Despite these defects, the volume still presents a beautiful appearance, and would be a welcome edition to bring character to one's collection.

A New Path to the Waterfall was the eleventh collection of poetry by Raymond Carver, the respected American writer of poetry and short fiction. Completed shortly before his death, it includes many poems that had not been previously published. His approaching death seems to have inspired a reflection on life that is presented in the fifty poems contained in this work. Including an introduction by Tess Gallagher, Carver's companion and ultimately wife to whom the poems are dedicated, this work is a poetic summary of the life and work of a great American writer.
This volume is in near fine condition with a dust jacket in Good condition. The dust jacket is price clipped, and there is some wear to the edges and a tear on the front of the dust jacket. There is also an old price sticker on the back of the dust jacket.

A novel of the small town rural life of the Canadian prairies in the early 20th century, written after the author had lived there for sixteen years. The dedication reads, "The story of an Agricultural Country is the story of its small towns - To these, and to all those who dwell therein, this book is humbly dedicated." Presumed first edition. In Good condition, with some age related wear and staining to cover and pages, though the text is entirely legible. Some mild foxing to the rough cut pages. Previous owner's signature on title page.

Not to be confused with the British wartime prime minister, the author of this novel is the American writer Winston Churchill (1871-1947). While his most popular works were those of historical fiction set during the American Revolutionary and Civil wars, The Inside of the Cup reflects the tenor of his later works, which focussed on social, political, and religious themes. Originally serialised in Hearst Magazine beginning in 1912, the story has a significant moralising and religious tone intended not merely to entertain but also to instruct readers in the tenants of a form of social Christianity. This volume is missing its dust jacket, but is in Good condition. There is some discolouration to the fabric on the spine, as well as some wear and minor bumping to the corners. There is an old library sticker on the spine. Internally, the front hinge is slightly cracked. There is a bookplate from a previous owner on the endpaper, and the flyleaf has a small newspaper clipping distinguishing the American… Read More

Written by architect, town planner, and independent historian Ernest Clarke, this book provides an account of the events leading up to the siege of Fort Cumberland in 1776. The author argues that Nova Scotia was loyal to Britain, while taking into account the attitudes of the various groups affected by the conflict.
This volume is in As New condition with a dust jacket also in As New condition. It appears to be inscribed on the front fly leaf, possibly by the author (written as "Ernie").

This small volume contains the potery of Claudius Claudiani, known as Claudian (c. 370-c. 404 AD). A poet of Greek origin who wrote in Latin, he has been considered the last significant poet in the classical tradition and was in particular known for his epigrams praising Romans in significant political positions, as well as his poetry on mythic topics. He was considered a poet of importance in the Middle Ages.
This edition of Claudian's works was published by Daniel Elzevier, a member of the significant Dutch publishing House of Elzevier, in 1677. This is an excellent example of the small editions for which the House of Elzevier was particularly well-known, measuring approximately 2.5 inches wide by 4.5 inches tall, and its contents accord with their focus on classical works as well as editions of the Greek New Testament.
This particularly edition of Claudian's poetry includes a life of Claudian written by Giglio (here identified as Lilio) Gregorious Giraldi (1479-1552) taken from his work on the… Read More

The Prince and the Pauper, which tells of Prince Edward Tudor of Wales and the pauper Tom Canty, whose uncanny resemblance allows they to switch places and learn about each others lives, was the first foray into historical fiction for Mark Twain. It also served as a vehicle for commentary on social injustice.
This copy is in Good condition. There is an inscription reading "To Rhoda, From Elizabeth Dec.1944" on the front endpapers as well as a sticker, and the pages also show some age-related discolouration. The binding is tight and the text is entirely legible. There is some bumping and wear to the boards and the cloth covering them, and the dust jacket is in Fair condition, being very faded and having some tears, particularly in the corners and at the top of the spine.

Ralph Connor is the pseudonym of Charles William Gordon (1860-1937), a significant figure in the history of Canadian literature. He is notable as being Canada's first best-selling author, achieving great success with his novels set on the frontiers. Having become a Presbyterian Minister, he was the chaplain for the 43rd Cameron Highlanders during the First World War, and would go on to become the senior Protestant chaplain for the entire Canadian Forces. He was also integral to the creation of the United Church of Canada. Connor's religious beliefs greatly informed his writing.
The Rock and the River: A Romance of Quebec differs from his earlier works in terms of subject matter and is an example of his forays into historical fiction. The novel is set during the War of 1812 and gives an account of the conflict from the perspective of Lower Canada. This volume may be described as being in Very Good condition, and it retains the dust jacket which is in Fair condition, with wear to the edges and spine.… Read More

This is the third collection of poetry by Tony Cosier and published by Penumbra Press. Tony Cosier is a widely published poet in magazines and anthologies, as well as having published collections of his own. This collection, Clearwater Tarn, focusses on nature, friendship, the rural landscape, and the Indigenous traditions found in a canoe created by artist Bill Reid.
This volume is in Near Fine condition.

The playwright John Coulter was born in Belfast in 1888. His first plays were produced in Dublin and London, and he began to write for the BBC in the 1920s. In 1936 he moved to Toronto where he remained, and helped to found the Canada Council and the Stratford Festival.
This volume contains two of his best comic plays, which invoke the unique character of his Irish origins.
The House in the Quiet Glen was originally called Sally's Choice and was his first professionally produced play for the BBC in 1925. It was renamed, and went on to great success at the Canadian Dominion Drama Festival in 1937. Based on local stories told to him in the mountains of the Clogher Valley, Ireland, much of its dialogue was recorded verbatim by him, and communicates the unique colour of the local mixture of Gaelic and English.
The Family Portrait was written as a sequel to The House in the Quiet Glen, and was produced by BBC Radio in 1935.
George de Warfaz, who awarded The House in the Quiet Glen prizes at the Canadian… Read More

John Craig (1921-1982) was a Canadian author from Peterborough, ON. After fighting in World War II he studied at the University of Manitoba and the University of Toronto, where he received a masters in Canadian history. He was a prolific writer, writing 20 books, including children's books, thrillers, and histories, as well as scripts for the CBC.
No Word for Goodbye tells the story of Ken Warren who, while spending the summer at his family's cottage on Lake Kinniwabi, befriends Paul Onaman, the son of the leader of an Ojibway band living on the lake. Together they have series of adventures, during which Ken learns about the Ojibway way of life from Paul.
This copy may be rated as being in Good condition, having some wear to the spine, especially at the top, as well as creasing on the spine, and an old bookstore price tag on the back cover. There is some mild, age-related discolouration to the pages, but the text is all clear and bright, as are the illustrations.