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Canada: Douglas & McIntyre, 1983. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 464 pages. References. Index. "Political biography of the highest order, a skillful mesh of insight, analysis and narrative power which brings wonderfully alive the people and events of a signature era." - from dust jacket. Black and white photographic plates. Prior owner's name upon front free endpaper else unmarked with moderate wear. Partial lean to spine. A sound copy..

Chicago: W.A. Jones Foundry & Machine Company, 1938. Book. Fair. Plastic Comb. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 128 pages. Many dozens of detailed diagrams and clear black and white photos. Topics include: details of design and construction; explantion of rating tables; explanation of service factors; method of rating reducers; Selection of reducers; Typical examples; Horsepower ratings and permissible overhung loads; Dimensions and weights; Outboard bearings; Assembly diagrams; Information necessary for selecting reducers; Flexible couplings; Speed increasers; Herringbone reducers combined with V-Belt drives; Standard Industrial installation views; Special units and installation views. Above-average wear and soiling. The first 28 pages each bear varying degrees of paper remnants affixed to them - most text and images are unaffected. Binding intact. A worthy copy of this very detailed and informative catalog..

Nevada, U.S.A.: Washoe County High School, 1985. Book. Illus. by Richards, Fritz. Good. Spiral-Bound. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 171 pages of recipes separated into: beverages; appetizers; soups and salads; breads; entrees; vegetables and side dishes; desserts; miscellaneous. This book was produced in Nevada U.S.A. as a fundraiser by the Washoe County High School Rodeo Club Members 1984-85..

Ottawa: Public Archives Canada, 1983. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. xix, [1], [2], 3-297 plus approximately 200 pages of black and white plates. "Describes and reproduces 500 paintings, water-colours and drawings, which represent 20 per cent of the art works acquired by the Canadian government in the 1970 transaction with Canada Steamship Lines. These works were created by some 100 artists who tried to capture through pictures almost two centuries of our national experience. The reader will be impressed by the amount and depth of research which characterizes this catalogue. Many will consider it a very significant addition to the knowledge of Canadian iconography in a decade which has been dedicated to access to information." - Foreword. Somewhat above-average external wear. Binding intact. Sunning to spine. Minimal library markings, including transparent laminate over covers. A sound reference copy of this highly informative work..

British Columbia, Canada: Self-Published, 1980. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 154 pages including copies of black & white photos. Personal Memoirs of W.T. Burkitt (Theo), born in England, who immigrated to Canada early 1900's. Patriarch to Burkitt Family of Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. Depicts history of early Vancouver Island, military service, politics and family life from a personal point of view. Hand typed. Handwritten greetings on title page read "To Marjorie and Gerry With Best Wishes", presumably written by the author. A nice clean copy with sound binding..

USA: P.W. Books, 1985. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 96 pages. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival photos. List of articles and information on Architect William H. Weeks. Weeks' Genealogy. Index. "William Henry Weeks was certainly one of California's most prolific and enduring architects though he has remained virtually unknown to the general public up until the last ten years or so.... Weeks was best known for his innovative designs of school buildings, especially in the 1920's and early 1930's." - from page one. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding tight. A nice copy..

Canada: (British) Army Bureau of Current Affairs / Government of Canada, 1943. Book. Very Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 12 pages. "Not to be Published - the information given in this publication is not to be communicated, either directly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official position in His Majesty's Forces." - from front cover. Reprinted in Canada February, 1943. Contents: The part played by Maritime Artillery; Routine convoys in a destroyer and in a collier - with diagrams; Prisoners Quiz (with answers). Light wear. Unmarked. A quality copy..

Canada: (British) Army Bureau of Current Affairs / Government of Canada, 1943. Book. Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 12 pages. "Not to be Published - the information given in this publication is not to be communicated, either directly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official position in His Majesty's Forces." - from front cover. Reprinted in Canada September, 1943. This issue discusses two actions which were part of the attack on Tunis: Tanks in Support - Battle for Point 174; Infantry Action - Attack and Counter-Attack; Naval Quiz. Includes 3 maps. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy..

Canada: (British) Army Bureau of Current Affairs / Government of Canada, 1943. Book. Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 12 pages. "Not to be Published - the information given in this publication is not to be communicated, either directly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official position in His Majesty's Forces." - from front cover. Reprinted in Canada June, 1943. Contents: What are my chances of being wounded, and what happens if I am?; Casualty Report - Survey compiled with the help of the R.A.M.C.; Fire Quiz. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy..

Canada: (British) Army Bureau of Current Affairs / Government of Canada, 1942. Book. Illus. by Shadlock, Frank. Very Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 12 pages. "Not to be Published - the information given in this publication is not to be communicated, either directly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official position in His Majesty's Forces." - from front cover. Reprinted in Canada October, 1942. Contents: Reconnaissance in Force - The Dieppe Story Written in Outline - with two maps; Personal History - The Dieppe story as it was lived by the men who fought there - personal observations of nineteen participants in the raid. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. A quality copy..

Canada: (British) Army Bureau of Current Affairs / Government of Canada, 1943. Book. Illus. by Pares, Bip (Map). Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 12 pages. "Not to be Published - the information given in this publication is not to be communicated, either directly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official position in His Majesty's Forces." - from front cover. Reprinted in Canada May, 1943. Contents: Friends in Need - The Finns, Rumanians, Hungarians, Bulgarians - article with map of Finland and two-page map of the 1939 and 1943 frontiers in the satellite states of Hungary, Rumania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Croation and Albania; Coastal Command Quiz; Go Anywhere, Do Anything - Field Security Personnel. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy..

Canada: (British) Army Bureau of Current Affairs / Government of Canada, 1943. Book. Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 12 pages. "Not to be Published - the information given in this publication is not to be communicated, either directly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official position in His Majesty's Forces." - from front cover. Reprinted in Canada April, 1943. Contents: "Be Mean and Kill'em" - Guadalcanal Battle Report - with map and 3 illustrations; Chaplain's Quiz. Light wear. Unmarked. A quality copy..

Canada: (British) Army Bureau of Current Affairs, 1942. Book. Very Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 12 pages. Reprinted in Canada July, 1942. "Not to be Published: The information given in this publication is not to be communicated, either directly or indirectly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official position in His Majesty's Forces." - from front cover. Primary content related to Libya, Summer, 1942, including one-page map of Tobruk and vicinity. Article on the work of the Pioneer Corps. Smaller articles complement the composure and first-aid training of Japanese troops, Hungarians in Russia, the task of the blockade of Germany and Japan, and a warning about radio traps. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A sound copy..

Canada: (British) Army Bureau of Current Affairs / Government of Canada, 1942. Book. Very Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 12 pages. "Not to be Published - the information given in this publication is not to be communicated, either directly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official position in His Majesty's Forces." - from front cover. Reprinted in Canada October, 1942. Contents: Life in the R.A.C. - tank crews in training; The Tanks at Dieppe - actual dialogue of R.T. wireless conversation between members of the tank crews of B and C Squadrons of the 14th Canadian Army Tank Regiment (The Calgarys); Finding New Officers; Index for numbers 1-26 of this publication. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. A nice copy..

Canada: (British) Army Bureau of Current Affairs / Government of Canada, 1943. Book. Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 12 pages. "Not to be Published - the information given in this publication is not to be communicated, either directly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official position in His Majesty's Forces." - from front cover. Reprinted in Canada August, 1943. Contents: Mediterranean Journey - The Secretary of State for War Goes to Africa; Mine Kampf - an account of the Polish (electric) mine detector - this article illustrates the very close link between the war-worker and the man in the Services. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy..

Canada: (British) Army Bureau of Current Affairs / Government of Canada, 1943. Book. Illus. by Pares, Bip (Map). Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 12 pages. "Not to be Published - the information given in this publication is not to be communicated, either directly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official position in His Majesty's Forces." - from front cover. Reprinted in Canada April, 1943. Contents: Military Law Quiz; Report on an Airborne mission in North Africa, Nove 29 - Dec 10, 1942 - with map. Light wear. Unmarked. A quality copy..

Canada: (British) Army Bureau of Current Affairs / Government of Canada, 1943. Book. Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 12 pages. "Not to be Published - the information given in this publication is not to be communicated, either directly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official position in His Majesty's Forces." - from front cover. Reprinted in Canada September, 1943. Contents: Sicily Battle Diary - article with map; Hoping This Finds You - The Soldier and his Mail; Index to issue Nos. 27-52 of this publication. Unmarked with light wear. A quality copy..

Canada: (British) Army Bureau of Current Affairs / Government of Canada, 1943. Book. Illus. by Pares, Bip (Map). Very Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 12 pages. "Not to be Published - the information given in this publication is not to be communicated, either directly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official position in His Majesty's Forces." - from front cover. Reprinted in Canada March, 1943. Contents: Little Men, What Now? - Survey of the Japanese Army including two-page map of Japan's Asiatic Empire - where they were and where they are; The Role of the R.A.F. Regiment - They Guard the Airfields; Boot Quiz. Light wear. Unmarked. A quality copy..

Canada: (British) Army Bureau of Current Affairs / Government of Canada, 1943. Book. Illus. by Pares, Bip (Map). Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 12 pages. "Not to be Published - the information given in this publication is not to be communicated, either directly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official position in His Majesty's Forces." - from front cover. Reprinted in Canada September, 1943. Contents: The Guards of Mareth - Brigade action - article with map; The Battle of Medenine; Two-page map of the Rd. from Medenine to Mareth showing details of attack; Plan to Attack the Mareth Line. Unmarked with average wear and soiling. A sound copy..

Canada: (British) Army Bureau of Current Affairs / Government of Canada, 1943. Book. Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 12 pages. "Not to be Published - the information given in this publication is not to be communicated, either directly, to the Press or to any person not holding an official position in His Majesty's Forces." - from front cover. Reprinted in Canada June, 1943. Contents: The Job of the Records Office; Thee Four Divisions of the Record Office; The Horse's Mouth (cont'd) - the second of two articles compiled by questioning a number of officers and men evaculated as casualties from North Africa about how their training could have been better. Back page advice for how to avoid harming agricultural production in this time when the most important munition is food. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy..