Search Results: Titles starting with G from Homeward Bound Books

Hudson, Wisconsin: Iconografix. Very Good. 2003. First Edition. Softcover. 1583880992 . 128 p. 21 x 25 cm. oblong Sound and square binding in heavy cardstock covers. A little wear to the edges and corners. Lightly shelf rubbed. Faint remains of a pencilled price on the title page. Otherwise, the inside pages are clean and unmarked. A mostly pictorial look at the General Motors coach buses produced from 1944 through 1980. Illustrated in black and white. .

New York: The Macmillan Company. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1951. First Edition. Hardcover. 28 cm. Sound and square binding in cloth-covered boards. Edges and spine ends lightly sunned. Inside pages are clean and unmarked, with slight toning. Dustjacket has wear to edges, heaviest at spine ends, and including tears, creases and chips. Shelf rubbed. Price clipped. A story set on the shores of the Gaspe Peninsula, which tells of the Fraser brothers who try to capture a pair of smuggler brothers. .

Toronto: The Ryerson Press. Very Good. 1955. Tenth Printing. Hardcover. 146 p. 19.5 cm. Sound and square binding in cloth-covered boards. Worn at the corner tips and spine ends. A little light soil. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. Otherwise, the inside pages are clean and unmarked, with a little toning. "Balanced Programmes for Week-Day Church Groups, Socials, Home Fun, Parties, Picnics, Camp, Hikes, Playground, Swimming Tank, and Community Enterprises". Fun group activities from the mid 20th century. .

Orillia, Ontario: Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association. Near Fine. 2006. Revised Edition. 3-ring binder. 21.5 cm. Sound, three ring binding in vinyl-covered boards. Virtually no discernible wear. A guide to the Ganaraska Hiking Trail in Ontario, which runs from Port Hope to Glen Huron, south of the Blue Mountains. Includes thirty-one pull-out colour maps of a section of the trail, as well as textual information. .

London: George Allen & Unwin, Ltd.. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. 0048210536 . 159 p. 24 cm. Sound and square binding in green, cloth-covered boards. Two corners slightly bumped. Inside pages are clean, bright and unmarked. Dustwrapper has light edge wear, a bit more to the foot of the spine. Light rubbing and scratches. Not priced, possibly for export purposes. A collection of poetry, each poem which tells a story. Poets include Roald Dahl, John Lennon, Ted Hughes, Ray Bradbury, Spike Milligan, John Betjeman, and many others. Illustrated in pen and ink. .

Edmonton: Lone Pine Publishing. Near Fine. 2008. Second Printing. Softcover. 1551055082 . 224 p. 21.5 cm. Sound and square binding in heavy cardstock covers. Minor rub wear to the edges. Inside pages are clean and unmarked. An identification guidebook to insects of Ontario, commonly found in gardens. Illustrated in colour. . .

London: Puffin Books. Very Good. 1978. Hardcover. 18 cm. Boxed set of four mass market paperback editions, all 1978 printings. Each book has very light edge wear. Sound of Coaches and Smith have soft crease to the upper right front corner. The spines are lightly faded. Jack Holborn has a previous owner's name on the first page. Otherwise, the inside pages are clean, bright and unmarked. The box has a bit of rubbing, and a short gouge mark, possibly done in manufacture. A collection of four children's historical novels by English author Leon Garfield. .

Oshawa, Ontario: Robert McLaughlin Gallery. Very Good. 1990. Stapled wraps. 28 p. 21.5 cm. Sound binding in centre-stapled cardstock covers. Minor wear to edges. Inside pages are clean and umarked with the exception of the inscription. An exhibit catalogue for a showing at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery of work by Canadian artist Garfield Ferguson. Illustrated in colour and black and white. Inscribed and signed "Gar" by the artist to a previous owner. Shipping costs may be reduced due to weight and size of book. .

New York: Viking. Very Good in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. 0670846147 . 135 p. 22 cm. Sound and square binding in cloth-covered boards. Small remainder mark and a little light foxing on the top edge of the text block. Light rub wear at the spine ends and spine has some rippling. Else fine. Dustjacket has some shelf rubbing. Appears to be unread. A time travel story about a school boy who is transported back to 14th century England. .

Neuilly-Sur-Seine, France: Research and Technology Organization / North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Very Good. 1999. Softcover. 29 cm. Sound and square binding in cardstock, laminated covers. One corner lightly creased. Some fading to the fore-edges and front top edge. Small scratch on the front cover. Inside pages are clean, bright and unmarked. Papers presented at the RTO Applied Vehicle Technology Panel (AVT) Symposium, held in Ottawa, Canada, 18-21 October, 1999. The Research and Technology Organization falls under the auspices of NATO. RTO Meeting Proceedings 34 .

Toronto: Ambassador Books Limited. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1949. First Edition. Hardcover. 234 p. 23 cm. Sound and square binding in cloth-covered boards. A little wear to the corners and spine ends. Text block edges are toned with a little bit of soil. Previous owner's name on back side of the front free endpaper. Inside pages are clean and unmarked, with some toning. Dust jacket has edge wear, heaviest to the spine ends and including chips, tears and creases. Shelf rubbed. A description and history of the Gaspe peninsula. Illustrated with black and white photographic plates. Map end-papers. .

San Francisco: Field Educational Publications. Good. ©1964. Hardcover. 88 p. 21 cm. Sound and square binding in cloth-covered, illustrated boards. Boards somewhat rubbed. Corners and spine ends softened and worn. Endpapers have a little soil. Otherwise, the inside pages are generally clean and bright, with occasional soil. One of the Wildfire Adventure series published for use as school readers. Includes chapter questions and vocabulary list. .

New York: Tudor Publishing Company. Very Good- in Good+ dust jacket. ©1964. Hardcover. 274 p. 21 cm. Sound and square binding in cloth-covered boards. Some darkening along the edges and light soil to text block edges. Endpapers have offsetting from jacket. Inside pages are clean and unmarked. Dustjacket has corner and edge wear, including chips, creases and tiny tears. Moisture stain and foxing to reverse side. Rubbed. A biography of French post-Impressionist artist Paul Gaugin. Includes 125 illustrations, 64 in colour. .

New York: E.P. Dutton & Company, Inc.. Fair. 1941. First Edition. Hardcover. 190 p. 21 cm. Tight binding in green, cloth-covered boards. An ex-library copy with stamps, and glue remains on rear endpaper. Spine cloth is torn along the edges and spine is rippled and darkened. Corners worn through. Light soil to both boards. Inside pages have occasional soil and a few stamps. A children's story of life on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Map illustrated end papers. Illustrated in black and white by the author. Ex-Library .

Interlaken, New York: Heart of the Lakes Publishing. Very Good+. 1981. Facsimile. Hardcover. 0932334393 . 629 p. 24 cm. Sound and square binding in cloth-covered boards. A few corner tips are slightly bumped. Text block edges have a bit of soil and a hint of foxing. Inside pages are clean and unmarked. A facsimile of the 1824 gazetteer of New York state, which includes map illustrated endpapers. May require extra postage due to weight of book. .

Racine, Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing Co.. Good. ©1950. Hardcover. 28 p. 16.5 cm. Copyright date only. Sound and square binding in illustrated, paper-covered boards. Worn through at the corner tips and spine ends. Edges and the spine are rubbed. Both boards show some rubbing and light scratches. Previous owner's name on the front endpaper. Inside pages are clean and unmarked, but paper is tanned. Tell-A-Tale book 810. Shipping costs may be reduced due to weight and size of book. .

Racine, Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing Co.. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. ©1951. Hardcover. 250 p. 20.5 cm. Copyright date only. Sound and square binding in cloth-covered boards. A bit of wear to the corners. Bottom edges have a few small paint splotches. Top front edge has a couple of tiny dings. Inside pages are clean and unmarked, but toned. Dustjacket has light edgewear, a little heavier to the corners and spine ends. Flap edges are darkened. Lightly rubbed overall. Still bright and attractive. One of a series of children's books from this publisher which featured American singing cowboy Gene Autry. .

Tavistock, Ontario: Self Published By the Author. Very Good. 1947. Third Edition. Stapled wraps. 91 p. 23.5 cm. Sound binding in centre-stapled cardstock covers. Light wear to the corners and edges. Tiny white spot on the front cover. Sticker shadow mark on rear cover. One page has a couple of small tears to bottom edge and one page has a small highlight on it. A family history for a German Mennonite/Amish family which setttled in the area of Tavistock, Ontario in the late 19th century. Records up to 1946. .

Cobalt, Ontario: Highway Book Shop. Very Good+. 1977. Card Covers. 30 p. 21 cm. Sound and square binding in cardstock covers with centre staples. A little light soil. Else fine. Inside pages are clean and unmarked. A booklet of instruction for the basic repair of horse equipment by a layman. Drawings of tools included. Shipping costs may be reduced due to weight and size of book. .

New York: Random House. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1954. Fourth Printing. Hardcover. 182 p. 21.5 cm. Sound and square binding in cloth-covered boards. Wear to the corners. Light soil on upper board and a half inch greasy circle on lower board. Soil spots on top edge of the text block. Previous owner's name on title page. Otherwise the inside pages are bright, clean and unmarked. Dustjacket has edge wear, chips, and tears heaviest to corners and spine ends. Pull mark and small holes on rear panel. Rear panel has overall soil. Dustjacket flap is not priced and mentions a book club. World Landmark Book number 12. .