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JILEK-AALL, LOUISE. M.D.  Call Mama Doctor, African Notes of a Young Woman Doctor
Saanichton / Seattle, Hancock House. 1979, First Edition. (ISBN: 0888390254). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (CAD) 8vo, blk bds, 219pp. 16pp B&W phots; 16pp colour photos. Map endpapers. and drawings by the author. SIGNED BY AUTHOR on the half-title page. VG in complete Good only Dj with edges worn and 1" tear. (1.88 FO 25/3). Very Good/Good. Signed by Author.
USD 11.90 [Appr.: EURO 8 | £UK 7.25 | JP¥ 1050] Book number: 6023
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ACKLES, BOOBY  The Water Boy from the Sidelines to the Owner's Box: Inside the Cfl, He Xfl, and the Nfl
Mississauga, John Wiley & Sons. 2007, First Printing. (ISBN: 9780470153451). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. CAD) No markings, Fine in unclipped Fine dust jacket with "Compliments of the BC Lions Football Club" orinted to the front panel. 287pp, index. Colour photos. This is the biography of the life and carer of Bob Ackles who rose from the position of Water boy to Owner of of he team. Ackles died recently. (1.9 JM FO 58/0. Fine/Fine.
USD 18.95 [Appr.: EURO 12.75 | £UK 11.5 | JP¥ 1672] Book number: 53539
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ACKLES, BOOBY  The Water Boy from the Sidelines to the Owner's Box: Inside the Cfl, He Xfl, and the Nfl
Mississauga, John Wiley & Sons. 2007, First Printing. (ISBN: 9780470153451). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. CAD) No markings, Fine in unclipped Fine dust jacket with "Compliments of the BC Lions Football Club" orinted to the front panel. 287pp, index. Colour photos. This is the biography of the life and carer of Bob Ackles who rose from the position of Water boy to Owner of of he team. Ackles died recently. (1.9 JM FO 2/1. Fine/Fine.
USD 17.50 [Appr.: EURO 11.75 | £UK 10.75 | JP¥ 1545] Book number: 53617
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ACKROYD, JOYCE, TRANSLATOR  Told Round a Brushwood Fire the Autobiography of Arai Hakuseki
Japan, Princeton University press/ University of Tokyo Press. 1979, First Edition. Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (JPN) No markings, upper corner to the back cover lightly bumped, solid Near Fine in VG Dj. White buckram with blue cloth spine, xii, 347pp, index. Maps and plan. This life of the Confucian scholar Arai Hakuseki (1657-1725) is considered the first Japanese autobiography and is the primary source material for the first half of the Tokugawa period. (2.1 JM FO 64/5. Near Fine/Very Good.
USD 24.95 [Appr.: EURO 16.75 | £UK 15 | JP¥ 2202] Book number: 47199
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ADAMS, ROBERT J.  Beyond the Stump Farm
Spruce Grove AB, Megamy Publishing, Limited. 1999, 3rd Printing. (ISBN: 0968191622). Soft Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (CAD) Photo wraps, 176pp. Adams was born in the Trunter Valley of Alberta in 1938. These are anecdotes of his growing up on a farm in the 1950s. No markings, Fine, as new ( 1.1 FO 19/7. As New.
USD 5.99 [Appr.: EURO 4 | £UK 3.75 | JP¥ 529] Book number: 41103
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ADAMS, RICHARD  The Day Gone by, the Autobiography
London, Hutchinson. 1990, First Edition. (ISBN: 0091739675). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". 8vo, green bds, xiv, 398pp, index. 16pp B&W photos. A beautifully written memoir of the life to the author of WATERSHIP DOWN from his birth to the end of World War II. Fine in complete Fine (-) Dj. (2.5 FO 18/6. Fine/Fine (-).
USD 14.99 [Appr.: EURO 10 | £UK 9.25 | JP¥ 1323] Book number: 10808
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ADASKIN, HARRY  A Fiddler's Choice Memoirs 1938-1980
Vancouver, November House. 1982, First Edition. (ISBN: 0920156061). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (CAD) WARMLY INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR and dated 1983, no other markings, Near Fine in VG Dj with a bit of rubbing to the head of the spine. Dj is in mylar sleeve. 8vo, black boards gold spine letters, 187pp. [30] pp. B&W photos and facsimiles of press clippings. This is the second book of Memoirs of the Canadian violinist. [1.9 Jm FO 15/3. Near Fine/Very Good. Inscribed By Author.
USD 54.50 [Appr.: EURO 36.5 | £UK 33 | JP¥ 4810] Book number: 48390
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ADDEY, KEITH  Napoleon
London, Evergreen Lives. 1983, First Thus. (ISBN: 0712700056). Hard Cover, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Narrow, thin 12mo, red faux leather hardcover, 128pp. Colour and B&W illus. A brief biography. Fine in complete Fine- Dj with fading to spine. [0.9 NV 17]. Fine/Fine -.
USD 8.49 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 | £UK 5.25 | JP¥ 749] Book number: 9288
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AKENSON, DON  At Face Value: The Life and Times of Eliza Mccormack/John White
Montreal & Kingston, McGill Queens University Press. 1990, First Edition. (ISBN: 0773509488). Soft Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (CAD) Owner' name and stamp, no other markings, Very Good. Wraps, 245pp. This is a biography of a cross-dresser who was elected to Canada's parlaiment in 1871. (1.5 JM FO 20/4. Very Good.
USD 8.90 [Appr.: EURO 6 | £UK 5.5 | JP¥ 785] Book number: 04069
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AKENSON, DON  At Face Value: The Life and Times of Eliza Mccormack/John White
Montreal & Kingston, McGill Queens University Press. 1990, First Edition. (ISBN: 0773509488). Soft Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (CAD) Owner' name and stamp, no other markings, Very Good. Wraps, 245pp. This is a biography of a cross-dresser who was elected to Canada's parlaiment in 1871. (1.5 JM FO 20/4. Very Good.
USD 8.90 [Appr.: EURO 6 | £UK 5.5 | JP¥ 785] Book number: 04069
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ALDRICH, RICHARD STODDARD.  Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs a, an Intimate Biography of the Great Star by Her Husband.
NY, Greystone Press. 1954, First Edition. Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (USA) 8vo, cream cloured bds with floral pattern, navy spine, 414pp. Illus endpapers. Frontis portrait and 32pp B&W photos. Lawrence died in 1952; this biography is an adoring look at the private side of the star of PYGMALION, SUSAN AND GOD, THE KING AND I. VG+ in clipped Good(-) only Dj with many edge imperfections. (2.5 FO 18/3. Very Good/Acceptable.
USD 8.99 [Appr.: EURO 6 | £UK 5.5 | JP¥ 793] Book number: 10431
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ALEXANDER, JEAN  The Other Side of the Street the Autobiography of Jean Alexander
Oxford, Lennard Publishing. 1989, First Edition. (ISBN: 185291064x). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Remainder mark to bottom edge of pages, no other markings, Fine in clipped VG Dj. Boards, 183pp, index. B W photos. This actress is best known for her role on Coronation Street. (1.9 WL FO 21/4. Fine/Very Good.
USD 9.49 [Appr.: EURO 6.5 | £UK 5.75 | JP¥ 838] Book number: 22596
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ALI, SALIM  The Fall of a Sparrow
Delhi, Oxford University Press. 1985, First Edition. (ISBN: 0195618379). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (IND) No markings, Near fine in umclipped Very Good Dj with some rubbing to the top edge of Dj. Dark blue cloth, 265pp, index. Pages of B&W photo plates. This is the autobiography of the celebrated Indian ornithologist, tracing his earliest fascnation with birds to his expeditions to search for birds in the old princely Staes as well as Burma, Tibet and Afghanistan. (2.0 JM DDD 280. Near Fine/Very Good.
USD 29.00 [Appr.: EURO 19.5 | £UK 17.5 | JP¥ 2559] Book number: 51440
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ALLAN, ANDREW.  Andrew Allan, a Self-Portrait.
Toronto, MacMillan. 1974, First Edition. (ISBN: 077051202x). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (CAD) 8vo, brown leatherette over bds, 199pp. 8pp B&W photos. Intro by Harry Boyle. This book was published shortly after Allan's death in 1974. The first part is his autobiography and the second consists of his essays. Allan had a career in the CBC. There is a letter with the CBC logo indicating that this copy was won as a prize and signed by a CBC producer laid-in. Near Fine in VG Dj with tear to rear edge. (1.6 FO 16/5. Near Fine/Very Good.
USD 8.49 [Appr.: EURO 5.75 | £UK 5.25 | JP¥ 749] Book number: 13353
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ALLEN, STEVE  Funny People
NY, Stein & Day. 1981, First Edition. (ISBN: 0812827643). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (USA) Red boards with gilt text on black linen spine, 323 pp. Contains B&W photos of the comedians at the chapter heads. Allen conveys by anecdote and example the genius of many of the great comedians such as: Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Lenny Bruce, Sid Caesar, Andy Kaufman, Robin Williams, etc. As new FINE copy in a lightly rubbed price clipped VG Dj. [2.0 WL FO 21/1. Fine/Very Good.
USD 8.90 [Appr.: EURO 6 | £UK 5.5 | JP¥ 785] Book number: 20511
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ALLEN, KEVIN  Mr. & Mrs. Hockey a Tribute to the Sport's Greatest Couple (Collector's Edition Not Sold in Bookstores)
USA, Immortal Investments Publishing. 2004, First Edition. (ISBN: 0972363718). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (USA) SIGNED BY GORDIE AND COLLEEN HOWE (although the small print on the title page says that mrs. Howe's signature has been reprinted) with an "Official Verification Document No 0274" verifying that Gordie Howe has officially autographed this book, no other markings, as New in unclipped as New Dj. Red bds, photo endpapers, 263pp. Colour photos of Howe's hockey career, family and friends. These are tributes to Gordie Howe from hockey greats, friends and family. Foreword by Mike and Marian Ilitch. (2.5 JM FO 31/3. As New/As New. Signed by Author.
USD 49.50 [Appr.: EURO 33.25 | £UK 29.75 | JP¥ 4369] Book number: 00444
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ALLEN, KEVIN (SIGNED BY GORDIE HOWE)  Mr. & Mrs. Hockey: A Tribute to the Sport's Greatest Couple (Collector's Edition)
USA, Immortal Investments Publishing. 2004, Presumed First Edition. (ISBN: 0972363718). Leather, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (USA) SIGNED BY Gordie Howe in red with Colleen Howe's signature preprinted in black, (NOT signed by Kevin Allen), no other markings, fine in unclipped Fine dust jacket. Red leather, 265pp. Colour photos. This is a biography of "Mr. Hockey" Gordie Howe and his wife Colleen Howe with s foreword by Mike & marian Ilitch. There is a small numbered card verifying that Gordie Howe officially autographed this book. A heavy book. (2.5 JM FO 54/2. Fine/Fine. Signed by Author.
USD 30.00 [Appr.: EURO 20.25 | £UK 18.25 | JP¥ 2648] Book number: 54122
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ALLEN, FRED  Much Ado About Me
Boston, Little, Brown. 1956, First Edition. Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". 8vo, blue bds, xiv, 380pp, index. 8pp B&W photos. A funny autobiography of a vaudeville showman. Spine slant, VG in clipped Good only Dj with head of spine worn. some staining to verso of Dj. (2.0 FO 50/5. Very Good/Good (-).
USD 6.99 [Appr.: EURO 4.75 | £UK 4.25 | JP¥ 617] Book number: 10315
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ALLEN, FRED  Much Ado About Me
Boston, Little, Brown. 1956, First Edition. Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". 8vo, blue bds, xiv, 380pp, index. 8pp B&W photos. A funny autobiography of a vaudeville showman. Spine slant, VG in clipped Good only Dj with head of spine worn. some staining to verso of Dj. (2.0 FO 50/5. Very Good/Good (-).
USD 6.99 [Appr.: EURO 4.75 | £UK 4.25 | JP¥ 617] Book number: 10315
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ALVAREZ, MANUEL  The Tall Soldier: My 40-Year Search for the Man Who Saved My Life
Toronto, Virgo Press. 1980, First Printing. (ISBN: 0920528139). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (CAD) No markings, Fine in unclipped Vert good dust jacket with rubbing to edges and a couple of small fauts at the falp fold corners. 8vo, brown cloth, gold titles, 230pp. An account of a Spaniard's search for the Canadian soldier who saved his life and the life of his father in Tarragona during the Civil War. This book was published in May 1980. [1.75 JM FO 42B/3. Fine/Very Good.
USD 11.99 [Appr.: EURO 8 | £UK 7.25 | JP¥ 1058] Book number: 53486
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ALVAREZ, MANUEL.  The Tall Soldier: My 40-Year Search for the Man Who Saved My Life
Toronto, Virgo Press. 1980, First Edition. (ISBN: 0920528139). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (CAD) 8vo, brn cl, gold titles, 230pp. An account of a Spaniard's search for the Canadian soldier who saved his life and the life of his father in Tarragona during the Civil War. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR on endpaper: "To ------/the most charming/lady I have ever met/Manuel Alvarez/ Vancouver 30 May 1980." This book was published in May 1980. About Fine in unclipped NFine Dj. [1.75 FO 13/5. Fine/Near Fine. Inscribed By Author.
USD 17.99 [Appr.: EURO 12 | £UK 11 | JP¥ 1588] Book number: 14323
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AMSTATTER, ANDREW  Tomslake History of the Sudeten Germans in Canada
Saanichton BC, Hancock House Publishers. 1978, First Edition. (ISBN: 0888390025). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. CAD) No markings, slight toning to pages, Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. Blue bds, 183pp. Maps, B&W photos, notes on sources. Amstatter escaped the Nazi terror and immigrated to Canada after stint in the Canadian Army. (1.6 JM SI 81/2. Near Fine/Very Good.
USD 9.99 [Appr.: EURO 6.75 | £UK 6.25 | JP¥ 882] Book number: 54391
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ANDERSEN, NATTANYA  Broken Wings a Flight Attendant's Journey
Coquitlam BC, Avia Publishing Inc. 1997, First Edition. (ISBN: 0968497608). Soft Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (CAD) Illus wraps, 319pp, notes. No illus. In 1988 mid-flight engine explosion left Andersen with Post Traumatic Stree Disorder and end her carrer as a flight attendant. This is a memoir of dealing with this affliction in the face of government, union and industry blockades; it gives some uncommon information on aircrew health concerns: air rage, alcholism, circadian rhythm disturbances, lifestyle. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR to the first blank page: "To -----/With Love & Light/ Nattanya H. Andersen. May 28, 1999". Fine. (1.5 lbs FO 7/4. As New. Inscribed By Author.
USD 10.99 [Appr.: EURO 7.5 | £UK 6.75 | JP¥ 970] Book number: 36590
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ANDERSEN, NATTANYA  Broken Wings a Flight Attendant's Journey
Coquitlam BC, Avia Publishing Inc. 1997, First Edition. (ISBN: 0968497608). Soft Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (CAD) Illus wraps, 319pp, notes. No illus. In 1988 mid-flight engine explosion left Andersen with Post Traumatic Stree Disorder and end her carrer as a flight attendant. This is a memoir of dealing with this affliction in the face of government, union and industry blockades; it gives some uncommon information on aircrew health concerns: air rage, alcholism, circadian rhythm disturbances, lifestyle. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR to the first blank page: "To -----/With Love & Light/ Nattanya H. Andersen. May 28, 1999". Fine. (1.5 lbs FO 7/4. As New. Inscribed By Author.
USD 10.99 [Appr.: EURO 7.5 | £UK 6.75 | JP¥ 970] Book number: 36590
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ANDERSEN,CHRISTOPHER  Michael Jackson Unauthorized
NY, Simon & Schuster. 1994, First Edition. (ISBN: 0671892398). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. (USA) 8vo, blue bds, white spine, 283pp, index. 32pp B&W photos. Fine in complete Fine Dj, with panels lightly rubbed. (1.9 FO 8/7. Fine/Fine.
USD 9.99 [Appr.: EURO 6.75 | £UK 6.25 | JP¥ 882] Book number: 7315
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