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Kodansha, 1983. Book. Illus. by Hata, Ryo (Photographer). Fine. Hardcover. Reprint. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 84 pages. Index. Bibliography. Colour photography and black and white diagrams abound. "Give your home a fresh, captivating look with ideas from this superb interior design tradition." - from dust jacket. Prior owner's details upon front free endpaper else clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Lovely copy of this attractive work..

Canada: Theytus Books Ltd. / Haida Gwaii Museum at Qay'llnagaay. Very Good. 2001. First Edition. Paperback. 1894778014 . Nicely signed, without inscription, by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas upon title page. "This story is a blend of accounts recorded at the turn of the last century in three of the once numerous dialects of the Haida language. This is a contemporary rendering of a worldview first expressed in different times and probably for different reasons. I am a Haida whose life experiences are probably very similar to that of your own. In many respects that greater distance between the first tellers of ga Sraagaa sdang and ourselves, makes us both readers." - [5]. [10]-85 pp. Engagingly illustrated on every second page in black and white. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A former library copy but the only visible evidence of this is a blank white sticker upon the half-title page. A nice signed copy of this special work.; 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall;… Read More

Edmonton: FTP. Very Good. 2013. First Edition. Paperback. 0991691806 . Signed and inscribed by author atop dedication page. "This easy-to-navigate book is divided by era and style: Victorian, Edwardian, Arts and Crafts, and Modernism. Each era is categorized according to rooms, followed by elements of style, so you can hone in on exactly what you need. An excellent resource to help you authentically restore, decorate, preserve, and add value to your character home." - back cover. xii, 220 pp. Recommended Reading List. Glossary. Profusely illustrated with high quality colour photos. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice bright copy.; 4to; Signed by Author .

Tokyo: The Japan Times, Ltd., 1986. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 20 pages. English-language program for Kabuki performances, presumably at Tokyo's Kabukiza Theatre, in January, 1986. Printed upon glossy stock. Black and white photos. Includes several additional pieces of related ephemera. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy..

USA: Charles E. Tuttle Co.: Publishers, 1961. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 50 pages. Illustrated in colour. A wonderful how-to guide. Sturdy library binding with usual markings. A quality copy..

Tomahawk, Alberta: Tomahawk Trails Book Club and Silver Tops Club. Good. 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. 0919212565 . 612 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated with archival black and white photos. Local history of the town of Tomahawk, Alberta, located west of Edmonton. Includes considerable genealogical information. Gilt decoration and lettering upon front board and backstrip. Maroon cloth-covered boards. Average wear. Binding intact. An excellent reference.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Tomahawk Trails Book Club and Silver Tops Club Alberta Settlers Pioneers Families Illustrated Low Water Lake .

Blaine, WA, U.S.A.: Hancock House Publishers Ltd., 1993. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 224 pages. Paints scene after scene of life in the Yukon in the thirties, forties and fifties. Reminds us that life is not really composed of great events, but rather it is a gathering of thousands of moments. Contains several colour plates. Book is unmarked and in good condition but for major leaning of the spine to the right..

Canada: Shevchenko Scientific Society, 1967. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 292 pages. Index. Maps. Map endpapers. "...Presents for the first time in English a history of Galicia (Halychyna) for this part of Ukraine has for centuries had its own history quite distinct from that of the other parts of the country. It has been subjected to other influences, chiefly Western, and it has had to contend for its rights and the rights of its population under conditions very different from those facing the other Ukrainians." - from Introduction. Text divided into the following four parts: The Princely Period (907-1340); Galicia Under Polish Occupation (1349-1772); Galicia Under The Hapsburgs (1772-1918); Galica from 1914 -1945. This detailed treatment will be of great interest to those pursuing historical and genealogical research in the region. Map on back endpaper provides extremely detailed demographic information on the region… Read More

USA: Pepamar Music Corp., 1969. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 33 pages. Includes authentic strums and chords as played by Peter and Paul. Includes piano music, lyrics and guitar chords for these songs: All Through the Night; Christmas Dinner; Day is Done; Going to the Zoo; I Have a Song to Sing, O!; It's Raining; Leatherwing Bat; Make-Believe Town; The Marvelous Toy; Mockingbird; Puff (The Magic Dragon). Two store stamps upon title page, otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. A pleasing vintage copy..

France: Pepamar Music Corp., 1969. Book. Good. Sheet Music. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 4 pages. Text in French and English. Nice reproductions of photos of Nana Mouskouri on front cover. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality vintage copy..

Barbados: Black Bird Studios. Very Good in Fair dust jacket. 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. 9768077646 . "My aim in this book is to share these old photographs and a piece of our past with other Barbadians and visitors to the island. In doing so, a small and simple piece of social history has emerged. My own collection of photographs, made during my employment over many years in the rare stamp department of the philatelist, Stanley Gibbons, in London, together with pictures from the private collections of Dr. Karl Watson, Mr. Bill Ferguson and Mr. Peter Allard, form the nucleus of this book. The photos range from the earliest known photos on the island, from 1860 up to roughly, the end of the First World War, and in a few cases a little later, to complete the story. Each page stands on its own with a description of the picture, however, read in its entirety, the book provides a brief history of the island." - Author's Note. xiv,162 pages. Bibliography. Maps.… Read More

Chicago: K.M. Yates & Co., 1903. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. 34 pages. Oblong 8.5" x 5.5". Prior owner's name atop title page, otherwise unmarked. Binding intact. Somewhat above-average external wear and soiling. Color title label upon front board. A sound vintage copy of this charming children's collectible..

USA: S.U.P., 2003. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 280 pages. Index. References. "Explores recent reformations of Islam and culture in Turkey and the successful Islamic modernist Fethullah Gulen movement." - from dust jacket. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy..

Canada: Raincoast, 2003. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 191 pages. Index. "...Offers charts, tips and data that will enhance any boater's enjoyment." - from back cover. Above-average wear. Binding intact. Minimal library markings. A worthy working copy..

Calgary, AB, Canada: Western Emerging Arts Ltd., 1983. Book. Illus. by Young, Robert (cover). Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 28 pages. Features: Cover art by Robert Young called "Emancipation From Architectural Constraints"; Robert Young - A Dionysian Apollo; Gary Morton; Walter Drohan; Visions of Utopia - The Art of De Stijl; Michael O'Brien; and more. Includes color ads with works by Elke Blodgett, Walter Dexter, Noboru Kubo, John Hammond, Robert Sinclair, Gabor Nagy, Grant W. Leier, Walter Drohan, and Jack Bush (back cover). Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy..

Singapore: Heinemann Asia, 1992. Book. Very Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 440 pages including references and index. A unique and thorough study of China and its people and culture. The Chinese Stepping-Stone Syndrome is presented as a social-psychological complex which characterizes the Chinese and helps to explain their behaviour and the socio-political problems of China. Regards Hong Kong as the original geopolitical and psychological stepping-stone. "It awes me how Professor Albert Yee has given me within one book such graphic and gripping insight and immensely greater perception of both the historical roots and the evolved enormous complexities of the ancient and indelible Chinese culture." - Alex Haley, author or Roots. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. Tight and square. Nice copy..

Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre (Educational) Ltd., 1988. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 173 pages. Index. Reference notes. "Pays tribute to those who went through the hard times, to those who swallowed their pride, to those who were powerless and humiliated, but who still carried on. They all had faith that things would be better for future generations. They have been proven correct." -from Preface. Copiously illustrated with fascinating archival black and white photos. Decorated endpapers. Book clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Light wear to dust jacket. An excellent copy of this important work..

New York: Ager, Yellen & Bornstein Inc., 1927. Sheet music. Illus. by Barbelle. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 6 pages. Nostalgic cover art and photo of Yates and Lawley. Cover fold partially open. Some writing to front cover. Average wear..

USA: Ager, Yellen & Bornstein Inc., 1922. Sheet music. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 6 pages. Nice cover photo of Al Jolson. Average wear. A quality copy..

USA: Cambridge University Press, 1993. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 280 pages. References. Index. "William Whewell is now recognized as the first systematic writer on the history and philosophy of science. This book shows how he engaged in metascientific criticism in the early Victorian period, when the social and intellectual status of science and scientists were still matters of contention." Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A high-quality copy..