Date Published: 1936-1969 Binding: • Three signed association copies of first editions in slightly chipped jackets of Patience, Richard, and John Abbe’s three books: - Around the World in Eleven Years (New York: Frederick A. Stokes, 1936), signed inscription, 3 February 1969, by Patience Abbe to François Leydet, her... More
Toronto: H. Belden Co. Place Published: Toronto Publisher: H. Belden Co. Date Published: 1878 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: Hard Cover 17-1/2 x 14-1/4 inches. [i-x], [1]-121pp. Atlas, rebound with new leather binding of spine and corner tips, plus black leather spine with gilt type, saving original front and back boards... More
Date Published: [1908] Edition: 1st Edition Binding: Photo IMPORTANT CANADIAN HISTORICAL COLLECTION WITH SUPERB PROVENANCE Collection of 11 glass plate photos (plates measure 81mm x 100mm) in this collection with all in fine condition except "June Bug" with two cracks. They are housed in their original purpose built box with a.... More
![George Berkeley Philosophy Collection. Includes 3 subject books; A treatise concerning the principles of human knowlege. Part I [all published] ; 1734 Editions of "A treatise concerning the principles of human knowlege" ; Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous, in Opposition to Scepticks and Atheists ; First American 1803 edition of “Alciphron: or, The Minute Philosopher. In Seven Dialogues. George BERKELEY.](/pictures/thumb/7386_01_LR.jpg?v=1462562579)
Dublin: Printed by Aaron Rhames, for Jeremy Pepyat, bookseller in Skinner-Row. Place Published: Dublin Publisher: Printed by Aaron Rhames, for Jeremy Pepyat, bookseller in Skinner-Row Date Published: 1710 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: Hard Cover George Berkeley was one of the three most famous British Empiricists. (The other two are John... More
London: Printed For The Author, and published By W. Faden. Place Published: London Publisher: Printed For The Author, and published By W. Faden Date Published: 1815 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: Hard Cover HANDSOME EDITION IN GREAT CONDITION. VERY COLLECTABLE First edition. 6-1/4 x 10 inches. xv, [1]-640, lxxxvi (appendix &... More
London: Houses of Parliament, Place Published: London Publisher: Houses of Parliament, Date Published: 1871-75 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: Hard Cover This extraordinary 3 volumes set in full darkened red cloth covers with gilt type on the spines includes and 11 sewn reports, 31.5cm x 20cm (12.5 x 8 inches). A.... More
![Proceedings of a Gen.[eral] Court Martial held Fort George 1810 signed by Isaac Brock. Sir General Isaac BROCK, John Baskerville or Baskervyle, d.1852, Private Alexander WADDLE.](/pictures/thumb/6664_01_LR.jpg?v=1419259642)
Fort George, UC. Place Published: Fort George, UC Date Published: 1810 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: No binding NO OTHER ORIGINAL BRITISH (CANADA) EARLY 1800's COURT MARTIAL DOCUMENT FOUND [20pp. with blank on recto of docket p.20] 20cm x 32cm (7-3/4 x 12-5/8 inches) A unique, rare and important piece of... More
Tryon County, NY. Place Published: Tryon County, NY Date Published: 1775 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: No binding RARE WALTER BUTLER SIGNATURE WITH SOON TO BE ENEMIES Handwritten legal document, 6pp, 8 x 10 in., tied with red ribbon upper left, Tryon County, New York, filed 21 May 1775 (March term... More
Date Published: [1850] Edition: 1st Edition Binding: No binding TWO EARLY AND UNUSUAL PERSPECTIVES OF NIAGARA FALLS A beautiful pair of mid nineteenth century Niagara Falls watercolour views by a renowned British/Canadian landscape artist who documented in watercolours, a number in the Hamilton and Niagara area. Both trimmed to image... More
Quebec: British Government. Place Published: Quebec Publisher: British Government Date Published: 1793 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: No binding 28cm x 20cm, 4 page document plus loose pay detail sheet (18.5cm x 22.5cm) tipped-in on inside of folded 4pp. Document signed “Dorchester” partially printed and completed by hand. 4pp folio with... More
Montreal, Quebec: CARLETON, Sir Guy. Place Published: Montreal, Quebec Publisher: CARLETON, Sir Guy Date Published: 1775 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: No binding FILLING MILITARY RANKS BUT MONTREAL TAKEN BY AMERICANS Written in French, a watermarked, fine-laid paper, June 24, 1775, "Hait a Montreal", boldy signed (and handled) by CARLETON, Sir... More
Date Published: 1904-12 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: Hard Cover 6 volumes consisting of logbooks and diaries with many illustrations and b&w photos. 1904-1912. Vol. 1 - Log of the H.M.S. Ships Flora, Grafton, Barfleur, Vengeance and Glory, 15th February 1904 to 28 August 1905. Vol. 2 - Log of the... More
Date Published: 1849 Binding: A superb original collection of four legal documents demonstrating both the extremely limited and legally managed rights of women in the mid 19th century in Atlantic Canada. Starts with UK laws and legal procedure (first document) and links back to the legal and merchant elite... More
Date Published: 1904 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: Soft Cover George M. Conway. Travel diary of a trip on a ship from Cardiff, England to Naples, to Almeira (Andulsia, Spain), and then return to Newport, and finally home by train to Bristol. 26 June-23 July 1904. Bound in black cloth, all... More
Date Published: 1856 Binding: No binding A superb original collection of four legal documents demonstrating both the extremely limited and legally managed rights of women in the mid 19th century in Upper Canada. Starts with UK laws and legal procedure (first document) and links back to the legal elite in... More
Philadelphia: Bradford & Inskeep and Others, Port Folio. Place Published: Philadelphia Publisher: Bradford & Inskeep and Others, Port Folio Date Published: 1810-16 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: No binding A fantastic collection of 19 Port Folio prints in very good+ to near fine condition from the Port Folio Magazine. Very early... More
Toronto: Abbott Mill Press. Place Published: Toronto Publisher: Abbott Mill Press Date Published: [1990] Edition: 1st Edition Binding: VOLUME 1 EDITION WITH 50 PLATES IN FINE CONDITION - RARE First edition, first printing. Casson's Casson [volume one] Square Regal Format. 13 x 14 inches. Pagination (34), (4), (100), (1)... More
![Enten-Eller. Et Livs-Fragment [Either or. A life-Fragment]. Victor EREMITA, author , - pseudonym , Søren Abbye KIERKEGAARD.](/pictures/thumb/7393_01_LR.jpg?v=1450906356)
Copenhagen: University bookshop C.A. Reitzel. Place Published: Copenhagen Publisher: University bookshop C.A. Reitzel Date Published: 1843 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: Hard Cover Text in Danish. 2 vols. 4-1/2 x 7-5/8 inches each. XX, [2], 470; [8], 368 pp. Første Deel indeholdende A.’s Papirer. Anden Deel, indeholdende B.’s Papirer, Breve til... More
London: Printed by Jo. Martyn, and Ja. Allestry, printers to the Royal Society, and are to be sold at their shop at the Bell in St. Paul's Church-Yard. Place Published: London Publisher: Printed by Jo. Martyn, and Ja. Allestry, printers to the Royal Society, and are to be sold at... More
Quebec: Societe Litteraire et Historique De Quebec, Impr. de W. Cowan et fils 1840 Imprimerie de Middleton & Dawson 1838. Place Published: Quebec Publisher: Societe Litteraire et Historique De Quebec, Impr. de W. Cowan et fils 1840 Imprimerie de Middleton & Dawson 1838 Date Published: 1840-38 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: Hard Cover ... More
![Autographed Signed Letter (ASL) of Caroline Fry [Mrs. Caroline Wilson] hand written original poem (unpublished?). Caroline FRY, Mrs. Caroline Wilson.](/pictures/thumb/5041_01_LR.jpg?v=1434414385)
Date Published: 1839 Binding: No binding 9-1/8 x 7-1/4 inches. Autograph manuscript signed "Caroline Wilson." One page. dated February] 7,1839. Draft of a poem titled Ex Gx or EG...died aged 18 years Signed in fountain pen. The letter is neatly sewn, at the left edge, to .5" album page flap... More
Date Published: 1820-94 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: Canada Company Collection of 11 items - LDRB # 4654 #1) [1820] Attractive engraved portrait, signed by John Galt LDRB item # 2292 $495 #2) 1825 A Bill to Enable His Majesty to Grant a Company, to be Incorporated By Charter, to... More
Date Published: 1923-1955 Binding: Various #3630 General Ernst-Eberhard Hell World War II Diary FRANCE July 1940 to June 25, 1941 with many photos #3644 General Ernst-Eberhard Hell World War II Diary RUSSIA January and February of 1942 with many photos #3645 General Ernst-Eberhard Hell Twelve-page booklet which records General Hell's... More
Date Published: [1974] Edition: 1st Edition Binding: No binding 8-1/2 x 11 inches. Photocopy of a typescript of the novel "Something Happened" dated 1974 (numbered 812pp). Signed on title page and dated by Heller, 4/21/76, New York City and appears to have belonged to Heller himself. Signed ts., 1 p.... More
London: Printed for Richard Phillips, no. 6, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars. Place Published: London Publisher: Printed for Richard Phillips, no. 6, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars Date Published: 1807 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: Hard Cover First edition, first printing. 8-1/2 x 11 inches. xii errata, [ 1]- 602pp., [10] plate list & 9 ads. Likely... More
NP: John Holland. Place Published: NP Publisher: John Holland Date Published: 1820 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: No binding 23.7cm x 17.7cm (8-1/2" x 7 inches), The Rainbow; 3pp. manuscript poem, titled, dated (1820) and signed. Agetoned and yellowed paper with page 3 having a 1/2 inch piece of paper missing... More
Washington DC: C. Francis Jenkins. Place Published: Washington DC Publisher: C. Francis Jenkins Date Published: [1923] Edition: 1st Edition Binding: No binding Two original images transmitted in circa 1923 by “Radiovision” and his written and inscribed 1925 book, "Vision By Radio" Washington DC, C. Francis Jenkins (1867-1934) TWO OF THE... More
![Proceedings of a General Court Martial held by Order of his Excellency Lieutenant General Sir James Kempt [...] Commander [etc] Quebec 9th December 1828. General Sir James KEMPT, c, C. NICOL, Jonathan JACKSON.](/pictures/thumb/6667_01_LR.jpeg?v=1434414400)
Quebec. Place Published: Quebec Date Published: 1828 Binding: EARLY 19TH EARLY COURT MARTIAL DOCUMENTS IN CANADA RARE [8] Eight foolscap pages, secretarial; first and last leaves detached; old stab sewing holes. Old folds; browning to edges, short tears along folds. Signed 'C Nicol... President', by the Judge Advocate and... More
Ottawa: William Lyon MacKenzie King. Place Published: Ottawa Publisher: William Lyon MacKenzie King Date Published: 1950 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: No binding 20.3cm x 25.5 cm (8 x 10 inches) folded to 20.3cm x 12.5cm (8 x 5 inches) but flat as it is now. Typed 2pp personal letter dated... More
New York: Lovell, Adam, Wesson printed by Lake Champlain Press. Place Published: New York Publisher: Lovell, Adam, Wesson printed by Lake Champlain Press Date Published: 1877 Edition: 1st Binding: Hard Cover 1877 1ST US EDITION IN VERY GOOD CONDITION IS QUITE RARE. First edition, first printing, unrestored with ads. Rare... More
Cologne: Jean Frédéric Motiens. Place Published: Cologne Publisher: Jean Frédéric Motiens Date Published: 1761 Edition: 1st Binding: Hard Cover First edition. 12mo (164 x 100 mm). vii, [1]-2l5pp. Newer modern rich burgundy leather, new end papers, with title in gilt stamped on black leather label and 1761 date in gilt... More
Ottawa. Place Published: Ottawa Date Published: 1910 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: No binding 8 x 10-1/4 inches, was folded not flat. Typed Letter Signed, dated Ottawa, 9th June, 1910, on stationery of the Prime Minister's office, addressed to W. F. Alloway, Winnipeg. 6 lines on one sheet. Minor 3/8 inch... More
Arthabaskaville: Wilfrid Laurier. Place Published: Arthabaskaville Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier Date Published: 1875 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: No binding EARLY LETTER FROM CANADA'S FIRST FRANCOPHONE PRIME MINISTER “Wilfrid Laurier,” dated Arthabaskaville, 10th April, 1875, addressed to Donald Alexander MacDonald, Postmaster General, Ottawa. 17 lines on one 8vo sheet, docketed by MacDonald... More
New York: John Lane. Place Published: New York Publisher: John Lane Date Published: 1912-1940 Edition: 1st, American issue Binding: Hard Cover RARE SUNSHINE SKETCHES 1ST AMERICAN ISSUE WITH DUST JACKET & BOOKS & EPHEMERA INCLUDING 5 UNRECORDED. Stephen P. H Butler Leacock was a professor, political scientist, writer, and humorist... More
Date Published: 1856 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: No binding WHEN JOHN A. MACDONALD WAS ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA WEST Authentic original May 6 1856 cover and legal contents with signed initials of [Sir] John A MacDonald and address in hand. Both sides of cover and initials with document contents inclosed... More
London. Place Published: London Date Published: [1947] Edition: 1st Edition Binding: Hard Cover Louis MacNeice signed carbon typescript (ND, circa 1947) of The Dark Tower (8 x 13 inches light tissue carbon copy paper. 4 inch vertical tear on page 2 and about 4 pages with minor corners folding otherwise... More
Date Published: 1914-1958 Binding: John Masefield Collection of ephemera include; • Signed mimeo or carbon copy typescript (ND circa 1914 presumed] of Masefield’s famous WWI historic and only war poem entitled “August, 1914”. It was the first poem to see print after war was declared. It’s a powerful, long and... More
New York: S & D. A. Forbes. Place Published: New York Publisher: S & D. A. Forbes Date Published: 1829 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: Hard Cover RARE 1ST US EDITION OF THIS EARLY SUSANNA MOODIE TITLE. 24mo - 14cm x 9cm, (5-5/8 x 3.5 inches). 100p. Latimer; 80p., Adelaide Two... More
![Contrat de mariage [marriage] (copie certifiée de l'époque) Québec, 6 septembre 1762 for Jean Urbain Martel of Belleville (1708-Ca. 1764) and Elisabeth Gastin. General James MURRAY, Jean-Claude PANET.](/pictures/thumb/3625_01_LR.jpg?v=1406672301)
Québec: James Murray. Place Published: Québec Publisher: James Murray Date Published: 1762 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: WRITTEN ONLY THREE YEARS AFTER THE TAKING OF QUEBEC IN 1759 Marriage contract (certified copy of), 3 ½ folio pages; Quebec, September 6, 1762. Seal of wax to the document. Near fine condition... More
Philadelphia: The Mail; or Claypoole's Daily Advertise. Place Published: Philadelphia Publisher: The Mail; or Claypoole's Daily Advertise Date Published: 1791 Edition: 1st Binding: No binding The Mail; or Claypoole's Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA) dated July 26, 1791, 4pp, 13" x 21" depth Inside page, prominent headline and 3 column inch... More
London: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans. Place Published: London Publisher: Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans Date Published: 1852 Edition: 1st Binding: Hard Cover First UK edition. 4-1/4 x 7-1/2 inches. vii, (3), 320 pp, Full brown tan calf, gilt-ruled boards and edges, raised bands with gilt decorations in the panels... More
![Letter addressed to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Fry signed by William Edward Parry. Sir William Edward R. N. PARRY, Betsy, née Gurney, 1790 - 1855 , Elizabeth FRY.](/pictures/thumb/3295_01_LR.jpg?v=1434414237)
London: Sir William Edward Parry. Place Published: London Publisher: Sir William Edward Parry Date Published: 1826 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: No binding Autograph Letter signed, dated Admiralty, May 18th, 1826, addressed to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Fry, Newgate. 21 lines, 1 p., with conjugate address leaf, approx. 5x7 inches, hinged on the... More
[New York ]: [Frederick A. Stokes Company]. Place Published: [New York ] Publisher: [Frederick A. Stokes Company] Date Published: [1894] [1909] Binding: No binding 1) Albumen photograph of Peary's ship "The Falcon" , 4-3/4 x 3-3/4 inches, mounted to paper with notes. Penciled rectangle for cropping image drawn on photo... More
[Made by Hughes Aircraft Company]. Publisher: [Made by Hughes Aircraft Company] Date Published: 1975 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: Wooden Case ANIK MEANS "LITTLE BROTHER” 1975. [Model of Anik 1]. Model of Anik 1 in metal 3½" long, 2 ½ " wide across the top, and 1 ¼ ". with a.... More
Date Published: 1865 & 1901 Binding: SUPERB COLLECTION WITH SUPERB PROVENANCE OF A LEADING FRENCH ROMANTIC 19th CENTURY AUTHOR 1865 Stances et poëmes Book, 7-1/4 x 4-1/4 inches, (6), 237pp, (1 blank) (2). Rebacked original dark green morraco cloth with original marbles end papers. Published in Paris, by Achille... More
Date Published: 1970 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: No binding VERY SCARCE AND IMPORTANT CANADIAN HISTORICAL POSTER First edition. Police FLQ large bilingual wanted poster, overall 40.5 x 50.5 cm. (16 x 20 inches), 4 half-tone illustrations (portraits), one colour black, one side only, fine condition. This FLQ wanted poster is... More
Quebec: Thomas Cary, George-Paschal Desbarats. Place Published: Quebec Publisher: Thomas Cary, George-Paschal Desbarats Date Published: 1824-29 Edition: 1st Edition Binding: Hard Cover VERY RARE CANADIAN NEWSPAPERS WITH SUPERB PROVENANCE. The Quebec Mercury & The Quebec Gazette Published: Mercury: 1824-29 WITH Gazette: 1823-26. In eight volumes. [Cary, Thomas] & [Brown, William]... More
Edinburgh: Oliphant, Waugh & Innes. Place Published: Edinburgh Publisher: Oliphant, Waugh & Innes Date Published: 1816-17 Edition: 2nd Edition Binding: Hard Cover UNCOMMON EDINBURGH EDITION OF THIS CLASSIC WITH INTERESTING PROVENANCE. 4 volumes, each 8vo, 22cm x 14cm, (8.5” x 5.5”), Vol.1, x, [1]-525pp., Vol.2, vii, [1]-542pp., Vol.3, vii, [1]-482pp.,index[53[,errata... More
London: published by Morris & Co. 392 Strand W.C. Place Published: London Publisher: published by Morris & Co. 392 Strand W.C. Date Published: [1880] Edition: 1st Edition Binding: No binding RARE. WE CAN FIND NO OTHER COPIES OF THIS ENGRAVING. No date but probably circa 1880 when he would be... More
London: Aurthur Hall, Virtue, & Co. 25 Paternoster. Place Published: London Publisher: Aurthur Hall, Virtue, & Co. 25 Paternoster. Date Published: 1852 Edition: 1st Binding: Hard Cover SCARCE COPY OF PERHAPS TRAILL'S MOST WELL KNOWN BOOK. 11cm x 16cm, (4-1/2” x 6-3/8”), [6, with list of illustrations], xi, 1 blank... More