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Written by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre based on their in-depth research conducted over three years and based on documents, transcripts, cables, and other first-hand accounts and evidence, including interviews of participants and witnesses, Is Paris Burning? is a fascinating account of a key event in the Second World War, the liberation of Paris. The title, Is Paris Burning?, comes from a question asked by Hitler on August 25, 1944, as he wished the city to be destroyed rather than reclaimed by the Allies. Despite this, Paris was liberated, and Is Paris Burning? provides a detailed of account of the taking of Paris, the resistance's fight against the occupying forces, and its ultimate liberation at the end of August, 1944.
This volume is a book club edition and is good condition with a dust jacket in fair condition. There is a small stain on the cover of the book. The dust jacket has wear around the edges and corners and tearing on the back at the top. There is also some mild staining… Read More

Irving Layton (1912-2006) was one of Canada's most prolific and well-known poets. Having published over forty books of poetry, this anthology, revised and expanded from the original version published in 1982, collects together some of his most notable works from the period 1945-1989.
This copy is in Near Fine condition. The covers may be somewhat faded, and there is an original price sticker on the back.

Compiled by John Barton and Joy Law, The Hollow Crown is an account of the English monarchy based on a production by John Barton, a noted director of Shakespearean productions at both Stratford and Aldwych, for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Including various historical works of prose and verse both written by and about the English monarch, the text is accompanied by images of them gathered together by Joy Law, the Publications and Exhibitions Officer at the royal College of Art. Many of the images included have rarely been published, and amongst them are included a wide variety of styles, from portraits to cartoons.
The book was further designed by J.M. Gibson, a graduate of the Royal College of Art, and "sets a new standard for the integration of text and illustrations."
This volume is in good condition with a dust jacket also in good condition. There is some tearing and creasing to the dust jacket, both at the top edges, and particularly at the lower edge of the spine. Internally, there are no… Read More

Stephen Leacock (1869-1944) was a world-renowned Canadian author known in particular for his humorous essays. Having immigrated to Canada at the age of six, he went on to received a PhD from the University of Chicago and ultimately taught at McGill University in Montreal until his retirement. Literary Lapses collects some of his best stories, demonstrating his unique ability to find humour in the quotidian as well as his skill in inventing comically unique vignettes.
Book may be described as a Binding copy. Spine and board edges show signs of wear, and there is bumping to the corners, with the paper covering worn off the corners. Front hinge is very loose, and endpapers have separated. Back hinge is also loose, and endpapers beginning to separate. Pages still relatively firmly attached to binding, and very firmly to each other. A nice starting place for someone wanting to begin a collection of this notable author's works.

A 1960 reprint of the 1957 edition of Literary Lapses published by McLelland & Stewart, as volume three in their New Canadian Library Series. Stephen Leacock (1869-1944) was a world-renowned Canadian author known in particular for his humorous essays. Having immigrated to Canada at the age of six, he went on to received a PhD from the University of Chicago and ultimately taught at McGill University in Montreal until his retirement. Literary Lapses collects together some of his best stories which demonstrate his unique ability to find humour in the quotidian as well as his skill in inventing comically unique vignettes.
This copy may be rated as being in Good condition. The front cover has a tear from the spine at the top of about 1" in length and a small spot of wear near the bottom. There is also some minor wear to the spine, and some staining. The text and pages are clean and bright and the binding is tight.

An account of the birth of the famous Dionne Quintuplets, as told by the midwives who helped to deliver the first three babies before the arrival of the doctor. Includes two unused postcards from the museum of the Dionne Quintuplets. The is a small softcover, with a stapled spine and is in Near Fine condition, with only the remnants of a price sticker on the front cover, and some small marks on the back.

This was the third collection of poetry produced by Canadian poet Gordon LeClaire. His work was widely published, including in American periodicals.
This volume is in very good condition. There is a note from a previous seller and the name of a previous owner on the front endpaper. There is also a circular coffee stain on the front of the dust jacket.