Search Results: Titles starting with R from Lower Beverley Better Books

London Uk: JONATHAN CAPE LTD, 1987. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/Near Fine. 8 1/2" X 5 3/4. The first biography of him to be written with access to his personal and political papers, Anthony Howard offers an unusually engaging portrait of one of the most fascinating characters in recent British public life." (front flap) Preface by author dated October 1986. 370 pp. plus: Notes and References, Bibliography, Index. Blue cloth covered boards have gilt text on spine only. Price clipped DJ has edge/shelf wear. Book is profusely illustrated with b/w photographs. Bookseller's Inventory # 230807.

London: National Portrait Gallery Publications, 1991. No Edition Stated, Presumed 1st . Hardcover. As New/Very Good. 11" X 8 3/4. Foreword by John Hayes, Director, National Portrait Gallery. General Editor's Preface by C.A. Bayly. Book, " . . . examines the relationship between Indian and British society throughout the British presence in India, from the founding of the East India Company in 1600 to the partition of India in 1947." (front flap) 415 pp. plus: Maps(3), List of Lenders, Select Glossary of Indian Terms, Biblioraphy, Index of Exhibits, Photographic Acknowledgements. Unclipped DJ has edge wear. Book weighs over 4lb.and will likely incur extra shipping costs. Bookseller's Inventory # 210655.

Toronto: McC Lelland & Stewart, 2008. True 1st CDN Edition, 1st Printing. 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine+/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾. Number line: 1 2 3 4 5 12 11 10 09 08. Author's debut book," . . . explains how we perceive risk , and examines the psychology that drives our fears." (front flap) 351 pp. plus: Acknowledgements, Notes, Bibliography, Index. 395 pp. in toto. Book has tiny ding at head of spine, ow it is as new. Unclipped DJ has removable 'Signed by Author' sticker and very slight top edge wear. True First Edition of author's first book SIGNED ! Bookseller's Inventory # 210713.

Kingston, ON: Friends of Point Frederick, 2016. Presumed First Edition . Soft cover. As New/No Jacket as Issued. 10" X 8. Chris Miner (photography). Since the opening of the Royal Military College of Canada in 1876, the need has been recognized for a Museum to tell the story Of RMC, to commemorate the service of its graduates. Over time, a significant Collection of national importance has grown, comprising art, silver, and archeological material as well as uniforms, medals and a unique collection of arms. Much is hidden from view - thus this catalogue of RMC Treasures, showing selections from the Museum holdings." (rear panel) Artifact descriptions and captions are in both French and English. Bookseller's Inventory # 231639.

Toronto: House of Anansi Press/HarperCollins Canada Ltd., 2006. True Second Edition, 3rd Printing 3rd Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket. 8" X 5. Pep Bonet (cover photo). Number line: 10 09 08 07 06 3 4 5 6 7. Second Edition with a New Afterword. A CBC Massey Lectures Book. Race Against Time was the recipient of the CBA Libris Award for Non-fiction, Book of the Year. Stephen Lewis was Author of the Year and named one of the world's most influential people of the world by Time Magazine in 2005. The lecture begins, " I have spent the last four years watching people die." Preface dated August, 2005. 190 pp. plus: Afterword (new), Glossary, The CBC Massey Lectures Series. FlatSIGNED by Stephen Lewis in black ink. Bookseller's Inventory # 160773.

Vancouver, BC: Douglas & McIntyre Ltd., 2006. True 1st CDN Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. 8 1/2" X 5 3/4. Dusan Kadlec (DJ painting). Number line: 06 07 08 09 10 5 4 3 2 1. " . . . the Gloucester boys . . . They snapped their spars and strained to pass her by/ But she left them all behind. " (Stan Rogers: Bluenose) Preface by author. Introduction by Silver Donald Cameron, D'Escousse, Nova Scotia. 221 pp. plus: Appendix - Race Rules 1920-38, Courses Off Halifax (maps 4)), Schooner Sail Plan and Spars, Glossary, Acknowledgements, Selected Bibliography, Index. Unclipped DJ has slight edge wear, small stain near rear panel bar code. Bookseller's Inventory # 221974.

London: Michael Joseph (Penquin Books), 1989. First Edition . Cloth. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The third installment of 'The House of Niccolo' series. 534 pp. Full wraparound, unclipped DJ has one tiny closed tear and some minor surface scratches. Bookseller's Inventory # 006769.

London: Collins, 1935. Presumed First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 7 3/4" X 5 1/4. Rachel Rosing was also a character in Shabby Tiger. In this tale she takes up employment in a public house until she meets Michael Hartigan ... 367 pp. Book has blue text on spine and blue-gray weave cloth covered boards. Spine is sunned to gray. Book is slightly cocked, fon ffep, Ottawa book store sticker rear pastedown. Frontis has b/w picture of Rachel. Spring's second novel and quite rare. Bookseller's Inventory # 122597.

London, UK: J.M. Dent/ The Orion Publishing Group, 1993. 2nd Edition . Soft cover. As New/No Jacket. 8 1/2" X 5 1/2. Preface by G,N. at London. 1993. List of illustrations (14). Author, " . . . has incorporated recent documentary and chronological findings, and has spent time in research at Ivanovka, the estate, deep in the Russian countryside, where Rachmaninoff wrote much of his music." (rear panel) 154 pp. plus: Appendices A through D, Index Bookseller's Inventory # 0242016.

Toronto: Gage Publishing Limited, 1982. True 1st CDN Edition 1st Printing. Blue Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾. Number line: 1 2 3 4 5 / 89 88 87 86 85 84 83 82. Book " . . . is an important analysis of politics, people, and the uses of the past." (rear panel) 215 pp. plus: Bibliography, Index. Pertinent newspaper clipping laid in. FlatSIGNED in black ink by author. Gift inscription ffep, ow book is as new. fo was a well known local clergyman. He by his own admission had what he called an ' agenda ', a superior motive in everything he did, somewhere between the party mode and the parish mode. Borden had a goal. ( September 17, 2011, Andrea Mossop. Bookseller's Inventory # 180262

London: Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, 1929. No Edition Stated . Blue Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 7 1/4" X 5 . Ellis Silas. Book has black text on spine, blind-stamped on front. Blindstamped decorations on both spine and front panel. 192 pp. Coloured frontis: The light wind brought the two vessels but slowly together. Four full page B/W illustrations. fon ffep, spine ends are rubbed. Bookseller's Inventory # 143750.

Toronto: Doubleday Canada/Random House, 2008. First Edition, First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾. Terri Nimmo (DJ). A story about how the lives of four homeless people are suddenly changed forever. Book divisions: Book One - shelter, Book Two - fortune, Book Three - dreams, Book Four - home. 376 pp. Book has copper gilt text on spine only. fon in small script ffep, rubbed spine ends. unclipped DJ has light wear at spine ends. FlatSIGNED by author in blue ink at head of full title p. quite a rare book, especially in this state. Bookseller's Inventory # 190069.

Toronto: Alfred A. Knopf Canada, 2007. First Edition Stated, First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" -. An eighty-five-year old woman journeys back in time to her roots in Canada's maritimes. 350 pp. plus: Acknowledgments, About the Author. INSCRIPTION: Best wishes / Don Hannah SIGNED by author. Bottom of spine has tiny bit of wear, ow book as well is as new.

Vancouver, BC: Douglas & McIntyre, 1991. True CDN 1st Edition, 1st Printing . Hardcover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Number line: 91 92 93 94 95 5 4 3 2 1. Author began his ' trip ' in 1987 heading south from Seymour Inlet. It is a tale of experiences and encounters. 241 pp. plus: Appendix - Equipment Used on This Trip, Selected Bibliography, Acknowledgements, Geographical Index. Red cloth covered boards have gilt text on spine. Author's B/W photograph (5 X7) laid in. Bookseller's Inventory # 160094.

Ottawa, ON: Borealis Press, 2004. No Edition Stated, Presumed 1st . Soft cover. As New/No Jacket. 8 1/2" X 5 1/2. Author et al. Author relates how life was in Manitoba in years passed and sometimes forgotten.210 pp. Book is flawless. SIGNED by author in black ink. Image beside book is not actual book. Bookseller's Inventory # 172685

Sharbot Lake, ON: Self Published, 2000. No Edition Stated, Presumed 1st . Soft cover. Near Fine/No Jacket as Issued. 9" X 6 . Author. Offering of 2 books: Volume 1 - Raining on the Mountain and Other Poems, and Volume 2 -The Kerosene Lamp and Other Poems. Volume One: 196 pp. book was created, " . . . over a span of nearly thirty years. " Book has light edge/shelf wear. Text block is pristine and the poems are interspersed with countless Dawson sketches. Volume Two: 215 pp, ISBN 0968048927, Fine with slight shelf wear, appears to be unread. Both books are individually signed and dated one Aug/04 and the other Dec/07. Both volumes deal with living close to nature and life experiences..Both are flatSIGNED by poet/artist. Bookseller's Inventory # 200780

Toronto: Stoddart Publishing Co. Limited, 1986. First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The heart and soul of the Liberal party for 25 years, Davey offers a plainspoken look at the people and the 'game' of politics. 373 pp. plus Index. Author dedicated book to former owner thus," For Suzie With every good wish I hope you like my book Nov 15/86" fon sticker and birthday dedication on fep. SIGNEDin tiny script, by author. Bookseller's Inventory # 071380.

Toronto: Stoddart Publishing Co. Limited, 1986. First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The heart and soul of the Liberal party for 25 years, Davey offers a plainspoken look at the people and the 'game' of politics. 373 pp. plus Index. Author dedicated book to former owner thus," For Suzie With every good wish I hope you like my book Nov 15/86" fon sticker and birthday dedication on fep. SIGNEDin tiny script, by author. Bookseller's Inventory # 071380.

Toronto: McC Lelland & Stewart, 2007. True 1st CDN Edition, 1st Printing. . Card Covers. As New/No Jacket as Issued. 8 1/2 X 5 1/2. Number line: 1 2 3 4 5 12 11 10 09 08. A " . . . personal, funny, and poignant memoir about a small boy with a big imagination." (rear panel) 260 pp. FlatSIGNED in blue ink. Bookseller's Inventory # 205623.

London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1981. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Foreword by author dated 1981 atHighgate Village, London. List of Illustrations. 230 pp. plus:Films, Index. Unclipped DJ has very slight edge/shelf wear. Bookseller`s Inventory # 220040.