79 pp, 4to (12" H). Profusely illustrated in color. Examples of work from various design studios - cartoons, commercials, etc. "(A)nimation has gained popularity because of its attention-grabbing potential. An animated logo or interactive interface will keep the viewer's interest and attention longer than a static image. (This book) explores some of these new uses, and should provide endless inspiration for today's designers." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - bright and clean. View More...
175 pp, 11" H. Soft cover with self-flaps. Profusely illustrated with wonderful colour and b&w artwork. "(T)he official catalog of (the 1994 Bologna International Children's Book Fair) Exhibition, once again presenting to a widening audience many of the finest children's book artists from around the world. Along with beautifully reproduced examples of the artist's recent work, essential biographical information about each person is listed, making the Annual an ideal reference for illustrators, graphic designers, editors, art directors, children's librarians, and all who appreciate ageless cre... View More...
190 pp, 11" H. Soft cover with self-flaps. Profusely illustrated in colour. "This is the official catalog of the 1995 Fiction Exhibition (of the Bologna International Children's Book Fair), showcasing recent work by some of the finest illustrators of children's fiction from around the world. The pictures were chosen for their originality, their artistic and technical merit, and their child appeal. Along with the beautifully reproduced artwork, essential biographical information about each artist is listed, making this catalog an ideal reference for all who delight in contemporary children's bo... View More...
193 pp, 10 1/4" H. 1972 Edition. B&w drawings/diagrams, photographs. Chapter headings: Aviation Machinist's Mate J rating; Aviation supply; Work Center supervision and administration; Jetcal analyzer; Fuel system maintenance; Turbojet powerplant troubleshooting; Turbojet powerplant removal and installation; Turbojet powerplant hot section repair; Turboshaft-powered helicopter maintenance; Turboprop powerplants/propellers; Index. Interior - small soft bump to bottom corner of pages, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - small soft creases at bottom corner of co... View More...
125 pp, 10 1/4" H. Figures, tables. ANC-5 June 1951 Ammendment-1, 9 April 1952 taped in at rear. Chapter headings: General; Steel; Aluminum Alloys; Magnesium Alloys; Miscellaneous Metals. Interior - previous owner has updated, asterisked and neatly written cross references in black ink on some pages; small tear at top edge of pages 115 to end of book - archivally taped; otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - previous owner's name in ink at top of front cover, one small corner crease on front cover, one small edge tear archivally taped at top of rear cover. View More...
Unpaginated (48 pp), 11 3/4" H. B&w and colour photographs. A look at the life of Canadian singer, Anne Murray circa mid-1970s. Interior - light toning to the pages, otherwise clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - very light edge wear, light wear on the spine/hinges, old price sticker on the front cover, small crease at the bottom corner of the rear cover, a few minor soft wrinkles on the covers. View More...
50 pp, 11 5/8" H. Full colour illustrations (generally three per page, including inside of covers and rear cover) of German Tiger tanks. The text consists of bilingual captions (Polish/English) under the illustrations. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - clean and bright. View More...
106 pp, + 6 pages of b&w illustrations, 11" H. " 'France, armee, tete d'armee, Josephine - .' These were the strangely moving, strangely revealing last words spoken by Napoleon Bonaparte as he lay dying on the isle of St. Helena in 1821. Ever since, they have contributed to the popular heroic image of the man who commanded the loyalty of millions, conquered almost the whole of Europe and lost the woman he loved. But his will, reprinted here in facsimile and translated into English for the first time, throws fascinating new light on one of the most enigmatic and extraordinary figures in histo... View More...
Unpaginated (16 pages, including covers) - 12 1/4" H, stapled in wraps. "An Exact Reprint Of An Early Edition", illustrated throughout in full color and black/white/brownish orange (see photos). An undated copy of the classic Christmas poem. Bump at the top of the spine and at the top corner of the book, some rusting on the staples, light edge wear - mostly on the spine and at the corners, some light soiling and several areas of water staining on the rear cover. View More...
3 'linen-look' children's nursery rhyme books - stapled in wraps, 8 5/8" H. Colour and b&w illustrations. Contents include: Hot Cross Buns; Rock-a-by Baby; There was a Little Girl; Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star; Old Mother Goose; Ride a Cockhorse; Three Blind Mice; Yankee Doodle; Jack be Nimble; Goosey, Goosey Gander; Little Bo-Peep; Peter, Peter, Pumpkin-Eater; Hickory, Dickory Dock; Little Boy Blue; Sing a Song of Sixpence; Little Miss Muffet; Monday's Child; Bobby Shaftoe; There was an Old Woman who lived in a Shoe; Peter Piper; Jack and Jill; The Cat and the Fiddle; Christmas is Coming; Pa... View More...
240 pp, 9" H. "This fascinating handbook on the War Between the States is an invaluable source of facts, statistics, data and trivia. The wide variety of lists includes detailed topics of every description. Commanders on both sides are ranked according to the best and worst ever to lead troops during the war. A selection of casualty figures demonstrates the enormous number of lives taken on the fields of the war's bloodiest battles. The composition of the armies is given in terms of state origin, ethnic background and even average height of the troops. Lists also probe social issues such as ... View More...
Unpaginated, 11 5/8" H. 38 traditional Scottish songs for voice and piano. "(Presents) dozens of marvellous works ranging from the romantic Bonnie Mary of Argyle; to the reminiscent When you and I were young, Maggie; to the lighter songs like Wee Willie Winkie and The Deil's Awa' wi' the Exciseman. The songs are reprinted from a book by T.S. Gleadhill published in 1880." Interior - cigarette odour, minor browning to pages, tiny bump to top corner of pages, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - light browning to edges, slight bump to top/bottom of spine with clos... View More...
213 pp, 8vo (8 1/2" H). Signed on title page: "Frances Robin Ahern". B&w photographs, map. Local history of Oakville, Ontario. Contents: "Beautiful Oakville"; Industries, 1900-1930; The Firefighters; Oakville in Motion; Dundas Street (Trafalgar Road)(Station Road); Educating the Young; Lakeshore Road and Colborne Street (South Side); Lakeshore Road and Colborne Street (North Side); "The Main Street"; Navy Street; Recreation, 1900-1930; An Era of Gracious Living; Appendix - Origin of Street Names; Surveys; Schools; Churches; Banks; The Post Office; The Library; Customs Collection. Interio... View More...
320 pp, 7 7/8" H. B&w photographs, maps. "Undaunted by Hannibal's elephants, Scipio Africanus ordered his outnumbered cavlary to charge directly toward the massive beasts - and, by doing so, saved Rome. Stonewall Jackson struck like lightning throughout the Shenandoah Valley, with occasional feints toward Washington - and so frustrated a numerically superior Union Army. Despite few resouces and even less support from the German High Command, The 'Desert Fox', Erwin Rommel, conducted one of the most spectacular and successful campaigns in military history. In wars throughout the centuries, the... View More...
433 pp, 4to (11" H). Profusely illustrated with b&w reproductions. Contents: Introduction; How to use this catalogue; Numbering System; Grading of Paper Money; Useful Terminology and Information; Canadian Note Issuing Banks (alphabetically arranged); Private Banks and Bankers in Canada; Canadian Chartered Bank Notes Outstanding; Current Chartered Banks in Canada; Non-Note Issuing Banks; Bank Mergers & Amalgamations Since July 1, 1867; Index; Bibliography. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - small soft crease at top corner of front cover, spine flat and un... View More...
287 pp, 9" H. B&w photographs. "At the outset of the 1914-18 War, no recruiting officer would look at any young man who was in less than the prime and peak of physical condition. Any volunteer who was less than the regulation five feet three inches in height got very short shrift. But the war was not very old before the official reaction to undersized volunteers had to change dramatically. Britain's Regular Army, the Expeditionary Force, was virtually wiped out in the first months of fighting. This book relates the history of the Bantam Battalions from beginning to bloody end - one might alm... View More...
99 pp, 9" H. B&w maps/battle plans, portraits. Appendices - American / British Squadron Armament - 10 September 1813; Roll of Honor. Interior - previous owner's small stamp on inside of front cover, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - slight bump at top of spine, tiny soft corner creases on front cover, minor rubbing. View More...
54 pp, 8 1/2" H, stapled in color wraps + one folded sheet (price list). B&w photographs, drawings. Includes a short history, technical information/specifications for Camera models H-16, H-8, L-8 and projector model G-816, covers accessories (screens, winders, lenses, etc.), professional effects and repairs. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior has light edge wear/rubbing, two small corner creases. Price list has small light brown spot in margin, very light wrinkling from handling. View More...
244 pp, large 8vo (9 7/16" H). Colour illustrations. **SPANISH TEXT.** Sumario - Las VI Jornadas de la Asociacion de Amigos de los museos militares, "La Historia de Navarra (El Camino de Santiago)" Programa. Palabras de inauguracion del Excmo. Sr. Presidente del Gobierno de Navarra; Presentacion del Excmo. Sr. Presidente de la Asociacion sobre "La Historia Militar de Navarra. Conferencias: Hechura medieval de Navarra; Integracion y renovacion de un reino. Navarra en la Monarquia espanola; Los albores de la Edad Contemporeanea en Navarra; El Camino de Santiago en Navarra. Asociacion: La his... View More...
