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The Dangerous Cove
by Hayes, John F,
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Published
- 1957
- Binding
- Hardcover
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- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$118.63
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Vancouver: Copp Clark, 1957 1957 adventure set in 1676 Newfoundland concerningtwo boys who come up against a group called "the Devon Admirals" who attempted to drive away early colonists/fisherman. Written for youth, it was the 1959 Canadian Library Association Book of the Year. This copy has no dust jacket but is otherwise in very nice condition. Tnere… Read more about this item Item Price
NZ$118.63
Lost in the Funhouse
by John Barth
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1978
- Binding
- Soft cover
- ISBN
- 9780553120882
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- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$54.47
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Toronto and New York: Bantam Books, 1978 Collectiion of modernist/post-modernist short stories which was nominated for the National Book Award. 1978 Bantam reprint. Some toning. Edge-tint intact. May be unread. Item Price
NZ$54.47
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Riding and Schooling Horses
by Chamberlain, Lt. Col. Harry D.
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1934
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- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$121.05
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New York: Derrydale Press, 1934 Very Good limited edition no. 686 of 950 copies. Lacks DJ, some toning, else near fine. Item Price
NZ$121.05
Dinner at the Panda Palace
by Calmenson S
- Condition
- Used - Good-
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1991
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780060210106
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- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$54.47
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USA: HarperCollins, 1991 1991 1st printing. DJ is unclipped, book is well-used exlibrary. Well loved classic by wellknown and talented author and illustrator features rollicking verse describing tables of 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 1 diners including hyenas, penguins and many more animals coming for dinner, so lots of learning and great pictures! Item Price
NZ$54.47
On a Sunday Afternoon: Vegetable Puppets Series
by not stated [Izakawa}
- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Published
- 1971
- Binding
- Hardcover
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- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$60.52
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Tokyo: Froebel-Kan, 1971 Entertaining and collectable Vegetable Puppets Series, a scarce board book depicting photographs of actual vegetable puppets. The publisher was named after a Dr. Froebel, a kindergarten expert.
This copy would be considered Very Good, were it not for a failing rear hinge. Item Price
NZ$60.52
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Hans and Peter
by Petrides, Heidrun
- Condition
- Used - Poor
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1962
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- Hardcover
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- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$58.10
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London UK: Oxford University Press, 1962 Very much an extremely scarce book and very much a reading copy, an ex school library book in poor condition. Hans and Peter was written and Illustrated by a fifteen year old girl as a birthday present for a young friend, it tells the story of two young boys who convert an old… Read more about this item Item Price
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De Villon à Vigneault
by Louise Blouin
- Condition
- As New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1994
- Binding
- Soft cover
- ISBN
- 9782890515611
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- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$54.47
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Ottawa: Little, Brown, 1994 As new first printing 1994 in French a collection of poems from France and from Quebec, from th 13th Century to the 20th. Item Price
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Structured Analytic Techniques for Intelligence Analysis
by Pherson, Randolph H.; Heuer Jr., Richards J.
- Condition
- As New
- Jacket Condition
- As New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 2010
- Binding
- Soft cover
- ISBN
- 9781608710188
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- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$302.62
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Wash DC: CQ Press, 2010 when I was a civil servant, they wanted to drastically reduce our numbers and I was offered two years of educational leave if I promised to retire right after. It wasn't all gratis, and my costs were quite high to maintain unassisted my pension and benefits for two years, but for me it was… Read more about this item Item Price
NZ$302.62
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Spirit Bear: Encounters With the White Bear of the Western Rainforest
by Russell, Charles
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1994
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9781550135954
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- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$58.10
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Toronto: Key Porter Books, 1994 Signed first printing in Near Fine/Very Good condition. Introduction by Andy Russell, the author's f.ather, Lush with photos, this book describes intractions with the Kermode or White Spirit Bear on Princess Royal Island off the BC Coast and elsewhere. Item Price
NZ$58.10
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White House Years
by Henry A. Kissinger
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1979
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780316496612
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- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$290.52
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Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1979 Signed Stated First Edition Very Good in VG - unclipped Dust Jacket showing original price of $22.50. Inscribed with Good Wishes by Henry Kissinger to Bob Rogers. Light scratch to dust jacket spine.1,521 pages will require extra postage. Item Price
NZ$290.52
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Death Among The Writers
by De Caire, Edwin (psudonym for Edwin Alfred Williams)
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good-
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1952
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- Hardcover
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$1,755.22
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London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1952 Rare Classic biblio mystery in very scarce dust jacket stated first printing by Edwin Alfred Williams, writing as Edwin De Caire, somewhat of a mystery man himself. Said to have been born in Cairo in1910, hence the nom de plume. Appears to have attended Cambridge in the 1930's, perhaps in agriculture?… Read more about this item Item Price
NZ$1,755.22
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Rossland Centennial Photo Album 1897 - 1997
by McDonald, J. D. & Joyce Austin (Compilers)
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1996
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780968132906
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- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$151.31
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Canada: Rossland Historical Museum, 1996 Very nice, as new copy of Rossland Centennial Photo Album and history, inscribed and signed by the two compilers on the front inside endpaper on December 17, 1996. Dust jacket is unclipped and there are no apparent flaws anywhere. Oblong, 8-1/2 by 11." Item Price
NZ$151.31
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The Dear Old Briar -Patch
by Burgess, Thornton
- Condition
- Used - Fair to Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1947
- Binding
- Hardcover
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$121.05
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Boston: Little, Brown, 1947 Not in perfect condition, particularly the boards, but scarce first printing of the original edition of Thornton Burgess' The Dear Old Briar-Patch. could possibly be a candidate for rebinding or just enjoy this nice size format 8-1/4 by 6-1/2 and Harrison Cady's great illustrations (see scans). Item Price
NZ$121.05
FELLINI'S SATYRICON.
by Fellini, Federico.
- Condition
- Used - Good +
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1970
- Binding
- Soft cover
- ISBN
- 9780345018694
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$72.63
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New York: BALLANTINE., 1970 Good plus copy ifirst printing issued March 1st, 1970. Contains articles, photos and screenplay. Corners rubbed, some edgewear, otherwise very good. "surreal, dreamlike and sensual." Item Price
NZ$72.63
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Horses in Battle
by Ambrus, Victor
- Condition
- Used - Very Good-
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good-
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1975
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780192731289
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$82.31
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London: Oxford University Press, 1975 This is a really beautiful book, despite being an ex library copy, it is sturdy and the pages are not limp. There are tape stains on the boards, damage from card removal on rear endpaper and some black felt obliterations, including on the title page. 1975 Kate Greenaway Award.winner. … Read more about this item Item Price
NZ$82.31
The Well of Loneliness
by Hall, Radclyffe
- Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Published
- 1974
- Binding
- Soft cover
- ISBN
- 9780552089852
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$72.63
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London UK: Corgi Books, 1974 A very nice copy,somewhat toned. No writing or marks and may be unread. Pink paperback with black and red device. 1974 Corgi Paperback.The classic novel of lesbian love. Item Price
NZ$72.63
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Margaret Trudeau
by Johnson, Arthur
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1977
- Binding
- Soft cover
- ISBN
- 9780770100599
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$48.42
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Markham Ontario Canada: PaperJacks, 1977 November 1977 PBO Paperjacks bio of Margaret Trudeau, unauthorised. Appears unread. Contains 16 black and white photos. Fascinating portrait of Justin Trudeau's freespirited mother. Item Price
NZ$48.42
For Love of Rock (Annikins)
by Voyer, Kelly
- Condition
- Used - Fair
- Published
- 1994
- Binding
- Soft cover
- ISBN
- 9781550373493
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- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$72.63
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Toronto and New York: Annikins, 1994 Quite a sweet mini book from 1994, in fair condition with several creases but no writing, about a friendship between an ant and a rock.
It is just under 3-1/2 square, and perhaps for this reason, it has become very scarce. Item Price
NZ$72.63
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The Endless Party
by Etienne Delessert and Eleanore Schmid
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1967
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$78.68
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New York: Harlin Quist, 1967 Etienne Delessert is a clever and creative Swiss artist and writer who has a wonderful sense of the absurd. The list of writers and experts with whom he has collaborated/illuminated is fascinating and includes Eugene Ionesco, Piaget, Zora Neale Thurston, Gordon Lightfoot, Joe Raposo, Woody Allen, William Saroyan and Ogden Nash. … Read more about this item Item Price
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Uno
by Nostlinger, Christine
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1985
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9788420438047
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- 1
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Calgary , Alberta, CAN
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NZ$181.58
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Madrid: Ediciones Alfaguara, 1985 Lovely and somewhat obscure book by Christine Nostlinger, illustrated by the inimitable Janosch. Spanish translation of the original Einer, published by Beltz Verlag, Weinheim und Basel. Text lists ISBN of 9788420438047, but that appears to have been assigned to a softcover version, which this is not. No DJ if issued. Does… Read more about this item Item Price
NZ$181.58