Hmorouis stories and anecdotes from life on 'the Stump Farm' near Edson, Alberta in the 1940s. Signed by the author on the title page. 178 pages; 21 cm. An 'almost as new' copy - brigth and clean. Unmarked except for the name of a place, in ink, to the htp. Tight, square binding, no spine or wrapper creases. We use both the Canada Post and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. This item weighs 246g. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size and distance. View More...
Heartwarming stories of life on a farm in small town A;lberta from the author's childhood. Signed by him on the title page. 184 pages ; 21 cm. A 'mint' copy - bright, fresh and unmarked in any way. matching bookmark laid-in. Unpacked weight, 261g. May be eligible for inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail rates within Canada and the U. S.A. Image available on request. View More...
Adventures of a Canadian farm boy in the 1950s - 'as he recalls a simpler time'. 176 pages ; 21 cm. Signed by the author on the title page. Matching bookmark laid-in. A 'mint' copy - gift quality, bright, fresh and unmarked. Unpacked weight, 256g. May be eligible for inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail rates within Canada and the U. S.A. Image available on request. View More...
Vintage, signed, sepia, 5" by 7' photograph of actor Robert alda [father of Alan Alda of 'Mash' fame]. In blue ink it states - 'Sincerely, Robert Alda'. 'History for Sale' shows the same photograph in lesser condition, at $249.00. From an album assembled in the 1940s. All signed items are unconditionally guaranteed authentic. Scans available. View More...
Story of one of the world's largest and oldest ranches, B.C.'s 1,000,000 acre Gang Ranch. Trade paperback, 8vo, Signed by the author on the title page. Gift inscription also, above the title. 287pp, photo illustrated, map. Clean, unmarked interior. Tight, square binding with no creasing. Weight, 303g. View More...
An account of the life and career of Mike Isnardy, 1923-2004, cowboy, rancher, rodeo performer and star from central British Columbia. Signed by the author - 'In appreciation, Judy Alsager'. 194 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 22 cm. An 'As New' copy except or a crease to page iii where folded over. Bright, fresh and unmarked. Ships via inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail within North America, in card sleeve. From $3.00 to $6.50 depending on exact weight and location. Image available. Enquire for rates to Worldwide destinations. View More...
A book about the men who built the Milford Road and Homer Tunnel, during the 1930s, on New Zealand's South Island. 215pp, photo illustrated, endpaper maps. A bright, clean, unmarked copy with a tight, sound binding. The unclipped dustjacket is also clean with some minbor wear to the top edges. Weight, 582g. View More...
'Action in the Big Woods -British Columbia to California'. This is copy No. 1008 of 3000 autographed by the author. Bright, clean and unmarked, inside and outside. Tight, square binding. Unclipped dustjacket, in brodart, shows only minor wear along the spine edges. Nice copy! Weight, 901g. NB - Postal Rates shown by ABE are frequently incorrect and are vague estimates NOT guaranteed rates. WE use Canada Post, the United States Postal Service and Asendia and try to offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Images are available. Shipped well packed. US... View More...
The author, a U. N. diplomat of some distinction, describes the basic conflict between Democracy and Communism. Long inscription in the author's hand to the ffep. 90pp. Bright, clean interior. Sound binding, no wear to boards. Dustjacket has some edge wear and a little surface soiling. Weight, 280g. We use both the Canada Post and the United States Postal Service and offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Canadian GST is included. Images always available. Shipped well packed. [Maximum postage to anywhere within Canada is now approx US$15.00- up to 5kg t... View More...
An account of pioneer life in the British Columbia interior starting in the early 1960s. Signed by the author on the title page. 175pp, illustrated. An 'as new' coppy - bright, fresh and unmarked. We ship from both Canada and the United States with very competitive rates. Weight, 273g. Inexpensive Lettermail rates may apply. View More...
Local history of Terrace, British Columbia. Signed by the author on the title page. 243pp, photo illustrated, endpaper maps. Interior is clean and bright, binding sound. Light creasing to spine. Dustjacket is clean with minor wear to the extremities of the spine and ssome edges. Unpacked weight, 360g. Ships via inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail within North America, in card sleeve. Under $6.00 depending on location and exact weight. Images available. Enquire for rates to Worldwide destinations. View More...
'For over 100 years Meikles has been acclaimed as Zimbabwe's premier luxury five-star hotel with gracious charm and silver-service. Situated in the heart of the capital city Harare, Meikles is a legendary meeting place for international business executives, dignitaries, leisure travellers and celebrities'. Signed and Dedicated by the author on the half-title page - 'To Kath / With Best Wishes / Norman Atkinson / 12 January, 2000'. very attractive, Fine copy. Unmarked, showing no wear. Please enquire for postal options to your location. NB - Postal Rates shown by ABE are often incorrect an... View More...
From a collection of theatrical and musical autographs formed in the early 20th century in the UK. An autograph 'card',was usually sent through the mails with a return envelope with a request for signature, or, presented to the signer at a Concert etc. This card states - My Kindest thoughts, Ethel Austen, Allington Charsley Opera Co 'Shakespeare' - June 1918'. See scan. View More...
An account of prominent Canadian women throughout 300 years of history. 581pp, illustrated. Signed by the author on the title page. Gift inscription to ffep otherwise a tight copy with bright interior and exterior. Dustjacket is clean but has some edge wear and a tiny lost piece at bottom, front corner. NB - Postal Rates shown by ABE are frequently incorrect and are vague estimates NOT guaranteed rates. WE use Canada Post, the United States Postal Service and Asendia and try to offer very competitive postal charges - based on actual costs, no overcharging. Images are available. Shipped well... View More...
From a collection of theatrical and musical autographs formed in the early 20th century in the UK. An autograph 'card',was usually sent through the mails with a return envelope with a request for signature, or, presented to the signer at a Concert etc. This card states - Yours Sincerely, Wilkie Bard'. See scan. Bard [1874-1944], was a popular vaudeville and music hall entertainer and recording artist [1908-1912] at the beginning of the 20th century. He is best known for his songs "I Want to Sing in Opera" and "The Night Watchman." This signed card is undated, but is circa 1910-1918. View More...
Collection of the author's columns, rewritten for book format, along with many his sketches. OCLC Number: 46629285. 138 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Signed by the author/artist on the title page. Gift bookplate to the verso of the front wrapper, otherwise unmarked and 'as new'. Weight, 275g. View More...
Single copy of this popular and influential British Columbia Quarterly Magazine. First issue of the Barlee revival from the Spring of 1982. Quarterly by subscription only. Dedicated inscription and signature of Barlee to the title page. Fascinating articles on B. C. History of the pioneer days - gold, ghost towns, artifacts, lost treasure, old mines etc. This issue - The Lost Gold Pokes; Old Cambourne, Ghost Town Tokens and more. 40pp, photo illustrated. Bright, clean copy with a sound stapled binding. Unmarked. Ships via inexpensive Canada Post Lettermail, or USPS within North America. F... View More...
Handwritten letter on Senate of Canada, embossed stationery, in the hand of, and signed by, Senator George H. Barnard of Victoria. dated October 18, [1937]. Double thickness, 5" by 8" sheet. Attractive, embossed crest to head of page. This item qualifies for inexpensive Lettermail postage both to Canada, the USA and other parts of the World. View More...
Canadian novel centred on the banks of the St. Lawrence river. Signed by the author on the half-title page. 245pp. Bright interior, unmarked, and with a sound binding. Pale green cloth is bright and clean and without wear. View More...
