Despite the Distance

Toronto: The Ryerson Press, 1961 'Despite The Distance' is the final volume of a trilogy about a group of Yorkshiremen who settled in the Cumberland district of Nova Scotia. Master story-teller Will R. Bird wraps his tale in authentic Maritime history, and gives an interesting picture of Halifax and the Cumberland district during the eventful years following the American Revolution.… Read more about this item

Toronto: The Ryerson Press, 1961. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo. 280 pp. Signed by Bird on the half title-page. Mild bruising to foot of spine; dustjacket is edgeworn, lightly chipped at spine and flap corners, a few closed tears, but still a nice bright copy of this the third volume in Bird's trilogy set in Nova… Read more about this item

Toronto: The Ryerson Press, 1961. Signed presentation copy, 280p., light foxing on the endpapers, original beige cloth with gilt spine titles, yellowed spine, small stains, VG-. Signed by Author. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Toronto: The Ryerson Press, 1961. Book. Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Dustjacket has some small chips and creases, it is protected with clean mylar covering. Signed by author on half-title page. Clean inside and out..

Toronto: Ryerson Press. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1961. First Edition. Hardcover. Tight bright book in clean cream-coloured cloth; unmarked but for inscription to front endpaper; in bright dust jacket with light edgewear. No price on unclipped dust jacket; no additional printings noted. ; 280 pages .