Search Results: Authors starting with K from Leonard Shoup

Toronto, Ontario: Toronto, ON: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 1978, 1st edition, First Printing, 1978. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, about 9.5w x 11.25h inches, a Near Fine example, in an attractive Good to Very Good dustjacket, short closed tear with associated creasing on lower edge of front panel, some rubbing to rear panel, small loss at upper edge of rear panel, signed by Karen Kain and David Street in the year of publication, 127 + 1 pages, b&w as well as some colour photoraphs, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---size is approximate ( generally within 1/8 inch)---. Signed (see description). First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see description)/Very Good (see description). Illus. by Photo Cover. 9.5w x 11.25h Inches. Flap Not Clipped.

Ontario: No Place (Likely Dundas, On. ): No Publisher / Guennadi Kalinine / Self Published, 2012, 1st Edition, First Printing , 2012. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) ---softcover, about 8.5w x 8.5h inches, a Near Fine example, upper spine tip is bumped, signed and inscribed by Kalinine "To Katie with best wishes from Guennadi 2012", unpaginated, sketches throughout, ---"Guennadi immigrated to Canada from Russia in 2003, started a career as a full-time artist and founded GK Studio in downtown Dundas, Ontario. An accomplished painter, restorer and teacher, Guennadi has over 30 years of experience painting landscapes, portraits, figures and traditional Russian icons, mastering the most ancient techniques for painting and guilding with the ability to skillfully integrate them with modern media. Has successfully restored work by the Group of Seven, the school of Barbizon and many privately owned paintings as well as wooden and ceramic artifacts"---, any image directly… Read More

Oakville, Ontario: Oakville, ON: L.B.S. Inc. Publications ( Little Brick Schoolhouse ), 1994, 1st LBS Edition, First Printing, 1994. ------------( 1st printing of this Edition ) ---paperback, a Very Good+ example, a wee bit of very light rubbing, very faint spine crease, signed and inscribed "for Paul McCuaig Thanks for all your help. Robert Livesey", 306 pages, illustrated with b&w photos, ---"In 1936 the FBI arrested Alvin Karpis in New Orleans. He was the leader, along with Freddie Barker, of the Karpis/Barker gang of outlaws. (The FBI falsely claimed that Freddie's mother, Ma Barker, was the leader of the gang only after they killed the old lady with her son Freddie in Florida.) Alvin Karpis was wanted for 14 murders at the time of his arrest, but none could be proven. He was given a life sentence on a kidnapping charge and sent to the mysterious super-prison in San Francisco - Alcatraz. For 25 years Alcatraz housed the most dangerous criminals, and inside the walls and… Read More

Oakville, Ontario: Oakville, ON: L.B.S. Inc. Publications ( Little Brick Schoolhouse ), 2008, 1st REVISED LBS Edition, First Printing, 2008. ------------( 1st printing of the First revised Edition ) trade paperback, a Very Good+ example, a wee bit of very light rubbing, signed and inscribed "March 18, 2013 for Al and Pat Thanks for all your help. Another Al, Al Karpis, an old friend of mine back in the 1870's, is probably smiling up at us from down there. Robert Livesey", 318 pages, illustrated with b&w photos, ---this revised edition adds 12 pages to the earlier edition ---"[this] Special Edition 2008 ---Includes author's appendix about the life of Alvin Karpis after prison (1969-1979) and his death in Spain. ---This is the personal story of Alvin Karpis, America's only surviving 1930's Public Enemy #1 ---In the 1930's Crime era, the FBI tagged only four men as Public Enemy No 1 John Dillenger, Pretty Boy Floyd, Baby Face Nelson, and Canadian-born Alvin… Read More

New York: N.Y. / New York: Atheneum Books, 1991, 1st Edition ( English language), First Printing, 1991. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition /in English ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine example, in a lightly rubbed Near Fine dustjacket, 232 pages, b&w photos, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see desciption)/Near Fine (see description). Illus. by Photo Cover. 5.75w x 8.5h Inches. NOT Price Clipped.

Toronto, Ontario: Toronto, ON.: University of Toronto Press ( UTP ), 1978, 1st Edition, First Printing , 1978. ----------hardcover, silver cloth, a Near Fine example, in a Very Good dustjacket, some age toning to edges of front and rear flaps, short tear on rear panel along lower edge, signed with inscription "For. Fred Suter, Happy Birthday Yousuf Karsh 1978", portriats include: Atwood, Robertson Davies; Lawren harris; Margaret Laurence; Pierre Berton; Lord Beaverbrrok; Marius Barbeau; GreyOwl; Kenojuak; Pierre Elliott Trudeau; Gordon Sinclair and many others, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch )---. Signed (see description). First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see desciption)/Very Good (see description). Illus. by Text Cover. 10w x 12.25h Inches. Flap Not Clipped.

New York: N.Y. / New York: Collier Books / The MacMillan Chess Library, 1986, 1st Edition, First Printing, 1986. -----------( 1st printing of the First edition ) ---softcover, a Very Good+ example, visually this looks Near Fine but there is age toning/browning to the interior pages, ---124 pages, ---figurine algebraic notations, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good+ ( see Description ). Illus. by Photo Cover. 5.5w x 8.5h Inches.

New York, NY: N.Y. / New York: SFBC / Science Fiction Book Club, 2008, 1st Edition, First Printing, 2008. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) hardcover, a Fine example, in a Fine dustjacket, still in shrinkwrap although the shrinkwrap has been opened along one edge to be able to access the poster, poster is folded (as issued ) and measures about 24w x 33h inches, this contains: Sorcerer Conjurer Wizard Witch novella by Kim Newman; The Day Is Ours novella by Margaret Weis and Robert Krammes; Proving the Rule novella by Holly Phillips; My Life as a Swan novella by Tanith Lee; What Tune the Enchantress Plays [World of The Innkeeper's Song] novella by Peter S. Beagle; Knight of the Well novella by Patricia A. McKillip , any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE///---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)--- . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine (see description)/Fine (see description). Illus.… Read More

Newfoundland / Labrador : Newfoundland / Labrador: Boulder Publications, 2012, 1st edition, First Printing, 2012. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) ---softcover, about 12w x 10h inches, a Near Fine example, looks new, signed without inscription by the author, 165 pages, colour and b&w illustrations and maps, ---"A spectacular, brilliantly illustrated celebration of 52 fish species that live in the rich waters of the Northwest Atlantic Ocean. Today, overfishing and a changing ocean environment threaten many fish stocks. Yet despite the many ongoing challenges, the fishery remains central to the economic well being of North America. It is also at the core of cultural identity;from Newfoundland and Labrador to the U.S. Eastern Seaboard. Here's the Catch explores what could be lost or gained from this historic resource in the coming years?depending on our actions.."---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// SIGNED… Read More

Victoria, British Columbia: Victoria, BC: Orca Books, 2008, 1st Edition, First Printing , 2008. -----------( 1st Printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, about 10.25w x 9.25h inches, a Fine copy, in a Fine dustjacket, signed by the illustrator "I hope you enjoy this true story best wishes Janet Wilson", any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// SIGNED --GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. Signed by Illustrator. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine (see description)/Fine (see description). Illus. by Janet Wilson. 10.25w x 9.25 Inches. Flap Not Clipped.

Urbana, Illinois: Urbana, IL.: Golden Gryphon Press, 2002, 1st Edition, First Printing, 2002. -----------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine copy in a Near Fine dustjacket, looks pretty darn close to new, signed by Kelly without inscription, 15 stories and an afterword by Kelly, contents include: Introduction By Connie Willis; 10 16 to 1; Lovestory; Feel the Zaz; Unique Visitors; the Prisoner of Chillon; candy Art; the Propagation of Light in a Vacuum; Hubris; Glass Cloud; Proof of the Existence of God; the Cruelest Month; Chemistry; the Pyramid of Amirah; Fruitcake Theory; Undone; Afterword , any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE ///---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. Signed (see description). First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see description)/Near Fine (see description). Illus. by Bob Eggleton Cover Art. 5.75w x 8.5h Inches. NOT Price Clipped.

Toronto, Ontario: Toronto, ON: ECW Press, 2016, 1st Edition, First Printing, 2016. ------------( 1st Printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine example, in a Near Fine dustjacket, looks new, 380 pages, colour and b&w photos throughout, ---this copy has been signed and inscribed by RED " To Stu Chapman with Best Wishes "Red" Kelly #4 HOF - 69 October 28, 2017", ---Stu Chapman is the author of a book on the Studebaker history in Hamilton Ontario, there is a small note (might be in Kelly's hand ) on a Studebaker titled slip of paper so Kelly and Chapman either met through the Studebaker fan club or knew each other previously, ---laid into this copy is a CHAPMAN metal bookmark, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. Signed (see description). First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see desciption)/Near Fine (see… Read More

Burlington, ONtario: No Place ( Burlington, ON ): No Publisher / Self Published ( Art Kemp ), 2003, 2007, 1st Edition, First Printing for Both , 2007. ------------( 1st printing of the First Editionfor both ) --- 2 volumes, hardcovers, both are Near Fine/Fine examples, both are signed and inscribed by Kemp, SOLDIER has a lengthy inscription from Kemp, 134 and 355 pages, b&w photos, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE /// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. Signed (see description). First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see description)/No Jackets as Issued. Illus. by Text Cover. 8.75w x 11h Inches.

Ontario: No Place ( Burlington, Ontario ): No Publisher / Self Published ( Art Kemp ), 1998 or 1999, 1st Edition, First Printing , 1999. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) --- hardcover, a Near Fine/Fine example, no dustjacket as issued, unpaginated, a book of remembrance for the 21 BCHS students killed during WWII, Kemp was the driving force behind this book, Kemp was a member of the Lorne Scots regiment and served in WWII, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE /// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see description)/No Jackets as Issued. Illus. by Text Cover. 8.75w x 11h Inches.

Ontario: No Place ( Burlington, Ontario ): No Publisher / Self Published ( Art Kemp ), 1998 or 1999, 1st Edition, First Printing, 1999. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) --- hardcover, a Near Fine/Fine copy, no dustjacket as issued, signed and inscribed by Kemp, unpaginated, a book of remembrance for the 21 BCHS students killed during WWII, signed and inscribed by Kemp who was the driving force behind this book, Kemp was a member of the Lorne Scots regiment and served in WWII, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE /// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. Signed (see description). First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see description)/No Jacket as issued. Illus. by Text Cover. 8.75w x 11h Inches.

New York, NY: N.Y. / New York: Nonstop Press, 2009, 1st Edition, First Printing, 2009. -------------( 1st Printing of the First Edition ) ---softcover, a Fine unread copy, about 12w x 9h inches, 223 pages, absolutely packed with colour reproductions of covers of magazines from all genres, a few are in b&w but the majority are in colour, quite luscious, contents include: Introduction; Mag Sizes; Acme News Company to the Avenger; Ballyhoo to Brain Power; Captain Billy's Whiz Bang to Creem; Daring Doll to Dream World; Elvis Presley to Eyeful; Face and Physique to Future Sex; Gasm to Ghost Stories; Health Knowledge to Humorama; I F Stone's Weekly to Imagination; Jack Dempsey's Fight Mag to Jungle Stories; Knight to Lunatickle; Magazine of fantasy and Science Fiction to Mystic; Nemesis to Nocturne; Operator # 5 to The Organ; Pearson's Mag to Punk; Ellery Queen's Mystery Mag; Ray Gun to Rogue; Satana to Super 8 Filmmaker; Tales of Magic and Mystery to True Strange Stories; Uncanny… Read More

USA: N.Y / New York / Boston, MA: The Century Co., Ives Washburn, Simon & Schuster, Little, Brown & Co., Farrar & Rinehart, Putnam, Harvard University Press, 1922, 1925, 1928, 1930, 1931, 1937, 1941, 1947, 1953, all are 1st Edition, First Printing ------------( all are 1st printing of the First Edition ) ---11 volumes (ONE SHIPPING CHARGE -extra shipping might be required depending upon destination -if an issue please inquire before ordering ), all 11 books are hardcovers, only 2 books have dustjackets, all 11 books are Kempton family member copies or were Kempton’s personal copies, 9 books have been signed by Kempton with 2 being signed to members of his family (wife and daughter ?), generally speaking some of these volumes have bumps and bruises but nothing terribly significant (if so that will be mentioned in the description below ), titles and descriptions are as follows: 1] PHANTOM GOLD, The Century Co., 1922, about 5w x 7.5h inches, a solid Very Good example, light rubbing and… Read More

London, England: London, UK: Bloomsbury, 1987, 1st Edition, First printing , 1987. ------------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) --- hardcover, a Near Fine unread example, slight crimple on spine of book, in a Fine dustjacket, dustjacket is now in a hi-quality mylar protector, signed without inscription by the author any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo/// SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE///---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)--- . Signed (see description). First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see desciption)/Fine (see description). Illus. by Dulce Tobin Cover Art. 6.25w x 9.5h Inches. NOT Price Clipped.

New York: N.Y. / New York: Peter Lang Publishing Inc., 1997, 1st Edition, First Printing , 1997. -------------hardcover, a Near Fine example, a bit of light rubbing, no dustjacket as issued, 181 pages, b&w photos and illustrations and maps and charts, ---"The last stage of the fur trade of North America's northwestern plains, in which native people played a decisive role, is known as the whiskey trade due to the overwhelming use of alcohol as a commodity of exchange. In the 1860s and 1870s, hundreds of trading posts were established throughout northern Montana and southern Alberta and Saskatchewan by independent American traders seeking buffalo robes processed by the women of local native groups. This study combines evidence from history, archaeology, and native oral traditions to present new insight on this most important, yet rarely studied, episode in the North American fur trade"---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT… Read More

Sauk City, Wisconsin: Sauk City, WI: Arkham House ( AH ), 1982, 1st Edition, First Printing, 1982. -----------hardcover, a Fine example, in a Near Fine dustjacket, a couple of very small flecks on the spine of the jacket, a wee bit of crinling at upper spine tip, an unread copy, signed without inscription by the author, presentation inscription from the author's mother, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo /// SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. Signed (see description). First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine (see description)/Near Fine (see description). Illus. by Raymond Bayless Cover Arth. 5.5w x 8.25h Inches. NOT Price Clipped.