Search Results: Titles starting with D from RareNonFiction.com

Canada: Government of the Northwest Territories (NWT), 2006. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 78 pages. Catalogue for an exhibition of Dene material selected from the collections from the National Museums Scotland. Printed upon glossy stock. Illustrated with colour photography. Text in English and a native language. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy..

Canada: Dunlop Art Gallery, 2013. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 176 pages. Illustrated endpapers. Printed upon glossy stock. Generously illustrated in colour. Here "you will see continued work on projects around the Library, around Regina, and engaging the international community." - from page 5. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear to orange cloth-covered boards. A nice copy of this attractive work..

Canada: Defense and Civil Institute of Environmental Medicine, 1989. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 110 pages. Dozens of excellent archival colour and black and white photos with accompanying text, all of which document the impressive technical accomplishments of this institute over its first fifty years of operation. Unmarked. Average wear. A sound copy of this excellent history..

Canada: McClelland & Stewart. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. 0771025440 . "When troops of the First Canadian Infantry Division waded ashore in southern Sicily in July 1943, it marked the first time - aside from the few bloody hours on the beach of Dieppe - that Canadian soldiers had gone into combat in Europe since the start of WWII. This is their story. A popular history-analysis of Canada's participation in the Italian campaign, taking the reader battle by battle, from landing to the final days. Examines the reasons why Canadian forces were committed in Italy and assesses their impact. Creates a sweeping narrative that includes the experiences of the fighting men - from privates to generals." - dust jacket. 508 pages. Footnotes, bibliography, index, maps, black and white photographic plates. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. An excellent copy. Cooke (3rd Edn) p.… Read More

Canada: McClelland & Stewart Ltd, 1992. Book. Fine. Paperback. Second Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 508 pages. Footnotes, bibliography, index. Black and white photographic plates. "... The most fascinating of WW II Canadian campaign histories." - Legion Magazine. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Tight and square. A high-quality copy..

Germany: Publisher Not Stated, 1982. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Approximately 88 pages. Text in German. Many reproductions of black and white photos. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. Covers partly loose from textblock, otherwise a sound copy..

Victoria, B.C.: Claremont Senior Secondary School, 1974. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Above-average wear. Binding intact. Unmarked. A sound copy of this nostalgic yearbook..

Ladysmith, BC: Self-Published. Good. 2009. First Edition. Paperback. 0980985811 . Signed and dated by author upon title page. "After reading many books, newspapers and mining journals on the history of coal mining on Vancouver Island and after talking to oldtimers, I decided to create a coal miner's daughter who in this story shares memories of being raised in three coal mining communities: Wellington, Extension and Oyster Harbour - later renamed Ladysmith. Some of the experiences the character recalls are based on stories told by miners and mine workers. The factual information woven throughout this story is based on my research of the time period 1896 to 1910." - Author's Message. 36 pages generously illustrated with colour and black and white photos. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy.; 4to; Signed by Author .

Cranbury, NJ, USA: A.S. Barnes and Company, Inc., 1970. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Reprint. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 324 pages including index. A nostalgic remembrance of our yesterdays. A warm and witty - and extravagently illustrated - volume of reminiscence that covers the American scene between 1920 and 1950, when "there were no frozen TV dinners," and "you could dance to the Charleston instead of shaking to a frenzy in a discotheque." - from front flap of dust cover. Bookplate inside front board, else book unmarked, clean and moderately worn. Dust jacket protected by mylar cover. Nice copy..

Ghana: Tamale Institute of Cross-Cultural Studies. Good. 2005. First Edition. Paperback. 0998828521 . "An introductory course in Dagbani. Covers all the basic vocabulary, grammar and interactive texts for arriving at the F.S.I. proficiency level two. Teaches a cyclic method of language-learning that requires total immersion in a local speaking community. Can be followed as an intensive six-weeks course but we encourage learners to adapt it to their own learning needs and circumstances." - front cover. 48 pages. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy. ; 4to .

USA: MT, 1990. Book. Very Good. Audio Book. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 12 audio cassette tapes with case. "For many years Willard Cantelon has inspired a national audience with his inspirational renderings of the scriptures. While he has won international recognition on the public platform of some of the world's most prestigious civic and university auditoriums, he considers his greatest contribution to be these 5-minute recordings of the New Testament. Daily Bread is different from any other recording of the scripture: Recorded in 5-minute segments that fit conveniently into the family or individual schedule. The entire New Testament is presented without genealogies, greetings or repetitions. Perfect to play while driving, working at home, or resting in bed. The ultimate way to start or conclude each day!" - from case. Clean, bright and unmarked with minimal wear. A lovely set..

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1934. Newspaper. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. This listing consists of pages 1-8 and 13-20 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Contents include: Photo of Japanese, British and U.S. diplomates in England attemtping to replace the old London Naval Treaty; Chuckwalla wrecked on west coast of Vancouver Island; Mayor Leeming will run again; Manchukuo disregarding protests against proposed oil monopoly in state; America wants to lead in removal of barriers against international trade - warns against extreme nationalism; Government passes first market plan under B.C. Statute to protect tree fruit growers; Burnett's Gin ad; Piggly Wiggly ad; Editorial page; nice illustrated ad for Rogers and Majestic "Mystery-Tube" radios; City and District News bits; Social pages; Travel page; Sports page with head photo of Aurel Joliat in story about the 1934-35 Les Canadiens hockey team;… Read More

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1934. Newspaper. Good. Paperback. First Edition. This listing consists of pages 1-4, 9-12, and 17-20 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Contents include: Examination of the Cariboo Gold Quartz property at Cow Mountain; Tourist travel to B.C. shows largest increase in years; J.R. Matson wins Totem Pole Golf Trophy at Jasper; Province tightens collections under taxation of income; Unusual photo of the Great Taseko Valley; Protests to Japan over torture case; B.C. payrolls last year approximately $100 million; Editorial page; list of public and high school textbooks; social page; large school supplies ad by David Spencer Limited; Entertainment page; Travel page; Business page; pages of classified ads; Assorted additional vintage ads. Average wear and soiling. A great heirloom from earlier days in Victoria, B.C..

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1934. Newspaper. Good. Paperback. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. This listing consists of pages 1-4, 7-8, 13-18 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Contents: Interesting stories about tax on gold, Ottawa will make loans to province if deficit is cut, unified management of railway systems urged by C.P.R. head, and many more; Charge that Lincoln's death engineered by bankers; photo of fireless Heisler locomotive; editorial page; social pages; large ad selling shares of the Hudson-Patricia Gold Mines Limited, Company; nostalgic Travel page; Cartoons; two pages of Classifed ads; Large fashion ad for David Spencer Limited; Assorted additional vintage ads. Average wear and soiling. A great heirloom from earlier days in Victoria, B.C..

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1934. Book. Good. Newspaper. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. This listing consists of pages 1-4 and 7-18 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Contents: Interesting stories about huge fire at Moore-Whittington lumber mill in Victoria - with photo, Hitler ready to renounce his idea of Austrian union with Germany, Ontario Premier Geo. Henry pelted with eggs and tomatoes by Brantford crowd, and many more; editorial page; travel page; social page; large Hudson's Bay Company ad; religion page; business page; two pages of sports, including coverage of soccer contest between Esquimalt XI and Nanaimo City; two pages of classified ads; cartoon page; David Spencer Limited ads including all of page 18; Assorted additional vintage ads. Average wear and soiling. A great heirloom from earlier days in Victoria, B.C..

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1934. Newspaper. Good. Paperback. First Edition. This listing consists of pages 1-12 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Contents: Hitler smashes revolt; Death of mountaineer Alex H. Dalgleish; Pioneer and Bralorne mines in B.C. may rival famous South African workings; Bones of Cougar Ike found near Nitnat?; White fishermen push seven Japanese fish boats out of Bull Harbor and warn them not to return; Merrit Indians sentenced to hang for Murder of Indian department constable F.H. Gisborne - with photos of Richardson George, Eneas George and Alex George; Editorial page; City and District News page; Social pages; Entertainment page; Assorted additional vintage ads. Average wear and soiling. A great heirloom from earlier days in Victoria, B.C..

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1934. Newspaper. Good. Paperback. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. This listing consists of pages 1-10 and 13-18 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Includes many interesting articles on page 1, four additional pages of news, editorial page, cartoon page, two social pages, almost a full-page ad by the Hudson's Bay Company, an entertainment page, business, sports, and two pages of classifieds. Assorted vintage ads. Average wear and soiling. A great heirloom from earlier days in Victoria, B.C..

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1934. Newspaper. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. This listing consists of pages 1-4 and 7-14 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Contents: Interesting stories about Hungary border dispute, rescue of airmen from arctic ice, flyer Frank Hawks selling planes in China, and many more; nice photo of Princess Elizabeth on horseback; editorial page; social pages; Large Hudson's Bay Company ad; Story about how a Baptist girl was banned because of her Methodist husband; Entertainment page; Large ads for David Spencer Limited; Assorted additional vintage ads. Somewhat above-average wear and soiling. Bit of writing atop first page. A great heirloom from earlier days in Victoria, B.C..

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1937. Newspaper. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. This listing consists of pages 1-4 and 15-18 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Contents include: Chaotic dissension prevails in Russia as purge proceeds; Bilbao seized by terror; Tension mounts re: U.S. steel strikes; Police boat near wreck on Nitinat Bar; Nazis disallow church collections without government permission; Jack Fraser absolved by court in hearing of Hedley mine charges; Tainted head cheese causes multiple poisonings in Alberta; Excess profits tax planned as national defence contribution; Forest and Mines Camp schemes launched by B.C. for youths between 18 and 25 years of age; Price of gold will stay up; Editorial page; Cartoon page; two pages of classified ads; large ad for David Spencer Limited; Assorted additional vintage ads. Above-average wear and soiling. A great heirloom from earlier days in Victoria, B.C..

Victoria, B.C.: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company, 1934. Newspaper. Good. Paperback. First Edition. This listing consists of pages 1-4 and 9-12 of this issue which measures 23.5"x17". Contents include: Reign of terror on the Chinese Eastern Railway; Fire threatens Salmo, B.C.; U.S. might build B.C. part of Alaska road; Investigation of fire at Shawnigan Lake Lumber Company, Ltd.; Passing of R.T. Williams; Nazis start great drive for support; Photo of P. Caron and E. Duquette of Montreal who are walking across Canada; great photo ad for the Ford 4-cylinder 1904 car; Editorial page; Hudson's Bay Company; Social page; Page of ads by local schools; Nice illustrated at for the 5-floor Standard Furniture Company; ad for David Spencer Limited; Assorted additional vintage ads. Average wear and soiling. A great heirloom from earlier days in Victoria, B.C..