Search Results: Titles starting with G from Lower Beverley Better Books

Russia: Culture Foundation << National Portaits Gallery>>, 2006. No Edition Stated, Presumed 1st . Hardcover. Fine+/No Jacket. 12" X 11. Photography By Sergey Bermeniev. Text: President Vladimir Putin's Press Coferences. Photo editor, Marina Bermenieva. " We hope that you enjoy this book as much as we appreciated the opportunity to plan the G8 Summit 2006. Printed by << Novosti>> Printing-House. Unpaginated, photography of all the participants accompanied by Vladimir Putin's text. Mauve cloth covered boards with nap as new. Blindstamped title and summit logo on front. Some very minor scuffmarks on boards. Digital pictures available on request. Text block is as new. Booksellers Inventory # 082009.

New York: A. L. Burt Company Publishers, 1925. First Edition Thus . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 7 1/2" X 5 1/4. October, 1925. Book has red cloth covered boards with gilt text on spine, gilt title box with show-through text on front 323 pp. Book has scuffed spine ends, is slightly cocked, gift inscription dated Dec. 25, 1927 ffep. Corners are lightly bumped. A not readily available book by this publisher. Bookseller's Inventory # 154515.

Montreal & Kingston: McGill Queens University Press, 1996. Presumed First Edition . Soft cover. As New/No Jacket. 9 3/4" X 6 3/4. Art Martin (cover). Book traces the history of the Queen's football team that has had a presence in Canada since 1882. 212 pp. plus: Epilogue, Appendices A through D, Notes, Bibliography, Index of Names. Book is inscribed to three people with Best Regards by author. Bookseller's Inventory # 133454. SIGNED by AUTHOR.

Toronto: W. J. Gage & Company, 1892. Revised Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8" X 6. County Edition Durham. Stead revised edition. Preface and Preface to the New Edition dated January 5th, 1892. Index, Africa to West Indies. Maps of counties: Ontario, Durham, Peterborough, Haliburton, Victoria, Hastings, Prince Edward, Lennox and Addington,

Guelph, ON/ Limerick, Ireland: IFAW and University of Limerick, 2006. First Edition . Soft cover. Fine/No Jacket. 11" X 8 1/2. Marc Meadows (cover). Foreword by Frederick M. O'Regan, President, IFAW. Preface. Acknowledgements by David M. Lavigne dated February, 2006 at Guelph, Canada. Wildlife Conservation and the Persuit of Ecological Sustainability: A Brief Introduction by David M. Lavigne. Book is organized thus: Part I: The Global Context, Part II: Modern Examples of "Sustainable Use", Part III: Factors at Play, Part IV: The way Forward: Putting Theory into Practice. 406 pp. plus: Contributors, Index. Book has 2 small lamination marks at bottom front panel, ow it is as new. Association/ Dedications: 1) Best wishes David Lavigne 5 December 06 Ottawa SIGNED by Editor. 2) To: Alison Please keep striving to Gain Ground. . . We need you ! Sheryl SIGNED by Associate Editor, Sheryl Fink. 3) Alison, I hope you enjoy the text & that it… Read More

New York & London: G.P. Putnam's Sons The Knickerbocker Press, 1924. First Edition, third Printing . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 10 1/2" X 7 3/4. Isabel Cooper ,John Tee-Van. June, 1924. Introduction, "In the Wake of Darwin" by Henry Fairfield Osborn, President of the New York Zoological Society, dated December 24th, 1923. Preface by Beebee. 82 b/w illustrations, 8 coloured plates (24 coloured illustrations). Tissue protected frontis: Giant Land Iguana (Natural Size). Illustrated ep's. Book features gilt text on spine and front. Spine is sunned, bottom 3 1/2" of rear board is water damaged, text block is unaffected, spine ends rubbed with fraying. 429 pp. plus: Appendix A - Text Identifications, Appendix B - Bibliography of the More Important Publications Relating to the Galapagos Archipelago, Index. Digital pictures available on request. Book weighs 1.7 kilograms and will require extra shipping costs. Bookseller's Inventory # 100989

Toronto: Macmillan of Canada/ Gage Publishing, 1983. 1st Edtion, 6th Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾. Introduction by author dated May 1983 at Toronto. " Only Ken Dryden could have written such a hockey book, drawing on his experience as a player at the highest level of the game and on his reflective intelligence and his training as a lawyer. " (rear panel DJ) 248 pp. Book has very slight edge wear at heel of spine fo stamp rear pastedown. Unclipped, unpriced DJ has slight spine soiling, and edge/shelf wear with chipping. FlatSIGNED by author in black ink. NOT a dedication copy, great for gifting ! Bookseller's Inventory # 204557.

Victoria B. C.: Trafford on Demand Publishing, 2000. First Edition Sixth Printing . Soft cover. Fine/No Jacket. 9" X 6 . Author writes about the rascals and characters who depend upon fish and wildlife for recreation, sustenance and livelihood. Setting is the Hudson Bay and James Bay coasts and areas around the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers. 296 pp. plus: Reflections, About the Author. Book has tiny lamination crease bottom front corner, removeable book store sticker on rear panel. INSCRIPTION: " Enjoy the stories Doug. Mike Hart March 03/01." SIGNED by author. Bookseller's Inventory # 143714.

New York: Hyperion, 2006. Stated First Edition. First Printing . Hardcover. Fine+/Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Foreword by Senator Bill Bradley. Frazier relates what he sees to present an analytical and original glimpse of the NBA; where it was, and where its heading. Also provided are his memories, personal anecdotes and " often controversial opinions ". 171 pp. Black cloth spine has copper gilt text and binds orange paper covered boards. Spine ends are slightly rubbed, ow book is as new. Unclipped (US $ 24.95/Canada $ 32.95) DJhas slight top edge/ surface wear with a small perforation on rear panel at mid spine. INSCRIPTION: to Ryan Walt Frazier " Clyde". SIGNED by author. Rare in this state. Bookseller's Inventory # 155109.

New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, 1996. First Edition . Hardcover. As New/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This book is Penick's fourth and was published posthumously in April, 1995. ' The Game for a Lifetime' is a fitting testament from this remarkable man. DJ shows minimal shelf wear, otherwise as new. 208 pp. Bookseller's Inventory # 050208.

Toronto: McC Lelland & Stewart Ltd., 2007. True 1st Canadian Edition, 1st Printing 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾. Number line: 1 2 3 4 5 11 10 09 08 07. Author's debut novel is about a Honduran doctor on trial for war crimes. 378 pp. plus Acknowledgements. Bookseller's Inventory # 171823.

Vancouver/Toronto: Whitecap Books, 1996. First Edition . Soft cover. Fine/No Jacket. 8 1/2" X 5 1/2. Stanislaus Gadziola (cover). Author has lived on Denman Island, B.C. for more than 30 years. He's a gardener. This book, his first novel, was shortlisted for the 1997 Leacock Award. 215 pp. plus About the Author. Book has tiny chip on front panel fore edge, ow book is as new. DEDICATION: To Jennifer, with thanks & warm best wishes. Des Kennedy SIGNED by author. Bookseller's Inventory # 144044.

Toronto: McC Lelland & Stewart, 1992. First Edition, 2nd Printing . Card Covers. As New/No Jacket. 8 1/2" X 5 1/2. Reprint. Book divisions: I - Forms of Innocence, II - Fishing in Air, III - The Morning of the Sad Women, IV - The Garden Going On Without Us, V - What the Mind Turns Over, A Note on the Text dated July, 1985. 143 pp. FlatSIGNED by author in black ink. Not a dedication copy - would make a great gift for your favorite gardener ! Bookseller's Inventory # 184727.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1986. Stated First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hemingway's posthumously published novel about a young couple on their honeymoon in southern France who both become attracted to the same woman. 247 pp. Author's name blind stamped on front board, date of publication on title page, stated First Edition, top edge dyed gray. Spine ends lightly rubbed, some bumps on top edge. Text block is as Unclipped DJ has top edge/spine browning, 1/4" closed tear on top front edge. Digital pictures available on request. Bookseller's Inventory # 091699.

Wakefield, QC: Tatlock Woods Publishing Inc., 2006. Stated First Edition . Card Covers. Fine+/French Flaps. 9" X 6 . Aleta Karstad. Author might be Canada's most famous gardener ! Book is organized by month; thus 12 chapters plus Index. 326 pp. in toto. Light shelf wear, ow as-new. INSCRIPTION: Happy Gardening ! Ed Lawrence NOT a personalized dedication copy; a certain-to-be well-received gift to your favorite green thumb! Rare in this state. Bookseller's Inventory # 180426.

North Vancouver, BC: Whitecap Books Ltd, 1996. Presumed First Edition . Card Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The ultimate guide to choosing, buying, planting and caring for trees and shrubs. 191 pp. plus: Suggested Reading, Index of Common Names, Index, Climate Zone Maps of Canada and United States. Book has bit of edge wear and gift dedication on half title page, ow as new. Cole wrote, To Dan, Plant a Tree Trevor Cole. Bookseller's Inventory # 122906. SIGNED by Author.

New York: Lorenz Books, 1998. First Editions, First Printings . Hardcover. As New/Fine Slipcase. 8" X 8. Two books, both as new. Hints and Tips - ISBN 1859673481, 64 pp. Record Book - ISBN 1859673473, 64 pp. Slip case plus 2 books weigh over 2 lb. and may require extra postage. Set would make a great gift for your favourite gardener. Bookseller's Inventory # 155040.

Milan, OH: Mostly Garlic Ltd., 2001. Stated First Printing . Card Covers. Very Good/No Jacket. 8 1/2" X 5 1/2. Short Story Collection of 12 stories all with garlic as an ingredient. 188 pp. plus The Recipes.232 pp. in toto. Book has slight edge wear and a bomped top front corner that goes 7 pp. deep. SIGNED: Chester Aaron Occidental California 3/4/03 in black ink. SIGNED and dated by author. Bookseller's Invetory # 173484

Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1924. Second Impression . Blue Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. January, 1924. Frontispiece: faux signature of author dated September, 1923, is tissue protected. Preface by H.H. is dated Sept. 26, 1923 at Dublin, New Hampshire. Book is divided thus: Part I. Life and Friends, Part II. My Four Great Teachers, Part III. Conclusions. Illustrations: frontis, HH at 25, at 47 and at 70. 443 pp. plus: Index. Dark blue boards feature gilt text on spine and text/decorations (open book over banner) on front. Book has rough cut fore edge. Spine ends are rubbed, corners very slightly scuffed. Several pages towards back are uncut. Book is tight, square and the dedication of Mrs. Holt, notwithstanding, unnotated. ffep : To our old and dear friend __ Charles W. Colby from the author's wife Florence T. Holt. August 17th, 1939. Bookseller's Inventory # 112093. Signed by… Read More

Guelph, ON: Cedar Mill Publishing, 2001. Presumed First Edition . Soft cover. Fine/No Jacket. 9" X 6 . Two of the chief characters choose voluntary poverty and become itinerant preachers. 480 pp. plus: References, Glossary of Historical Terms, Map of Guelph and Surrounding Townships. Bottom front corner has small upturn, ow, book is as new. Laid in is two-sided sheet of readers' comments. Also laid in is an e-mail from the author explaining his rather unusual signature. SIGNED by author. Bookseller's Inventory # 144197.