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St. John's Newfoundland: Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, 1978. Second Printing. Pictorial Cover. Very Good +/No Jacket. 117 p.; VG+, clean, unmarked, glossy card covers with map of Atlantic coast on front. Many B & W photos, graphs, etc. A report on the consequences of Joey Smallwood's efforts to industrialize the Newfoundland economy. Nfld. folklore has it that he promised "two jobs for every Newfoundlander" and urged fishermen to "burn their boats" (which Smallwood denied). An important resource which may cast some light on recent political manoeuvers by the current Premier of Newfoundland. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Paisley Scotland: Clark & Co., c. 1940s. Apparent First. Pamphlet. Very Good. 8 pages; small booklet; VG overall condition. No date, probably from 1940s. Brightly illustrated, intended as a first embroidery book for children, with self-explanatory illustrations of running stitch, cross stitch, herringbone stitch and variations. A charming little item.

Toronto: M/S/Mcclelland & Stewart, 2000. First edition thus. Paperback. 167 p.l TP; VG condition, slightly bumped at lower corner, clean interior. Short story collection. First published 1987 by Porcupine's Quill.

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1993. First edition thus. Paperback. VG+. 356 p TP, French folds, VG+. Family saga set in Ireland and Canada, from the 19th century to modern times,

Kelso WA: Cowlitz County Historical Society, 1994. Not Stated. Saddle Stitched. Very Good +/No Jacket. 51 p.; VG+; sl. shelf wear. Title article: Jill of All Trades: Sallie Ivie in the Auditor;s Office; The Auditor & the Commissioners; All Creatures Great & Small: Doctor George Ott, Veterinarian. Other issues available. Please enquire. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Fifth House Publishers, 1989. First Thus. Mass Market Paperback. Near Fine/No Jacket. 224 p.; NF, lovely clean copy, flat spine, no signs of wear. Cover art: Rainbow Sentinels by Jerry Didur. A collection of short fiction on Western themes, some previously published and/or dramatized. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.A.: Univ of Nebraska Pr/Bison Books, 1991. Third Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 302 p., incl. index, notes, bibliography & source notes. VG; slight reading wear, numerous light rem. marks along bottom and fore-edge of text block. "The best portrait to date of the real Kid, from his shrouded origins in New York City to the escalating criminal career that ended only when lawman Pat Garrett surprised him with a bullet . . . " 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.