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and its connections Genealogical Biographical and Pictorial 1910; soft cover; 112+ pp. This book covers the history of the Bettschen family and its branches in Europe, the United States and Canada. First edition. Well illustrated with many b&w photos. The card covers are worn and chipped, the fold-out map at the front is chipped and a portion is missing and some pages appears to be water stained. |
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An account of the life and times of certain Canadian native people 1973; United Church of Canada; softcover; 148+ pp; The author was the United Church Minister to the Six Nations of the Grand River and had both native and U.E.L. ancestry. Illustrated with b&w photos at the rear. Some minor wear to card covers; previous owner's name on title page - otherwise in good condition. |
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ca 1911; Commission of Conservation, Canada; hard cover; 58 pp. Two articles which were initially "delivered at the Second Annual Meeting of the Commission of Conservation held at Quebec, January 17th, 1911, and are reprinted from the Second Annual Report of the Commission". The Unsanitary Housing article is the longer of the two and is illustrated with a number of sepia photographs. Minor wear to the boards and a little wrinkling/chipping of the pages. Otherwise, the book is in good, solid condition and the contents appear to be clean. |
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1783-1789 New Evidence of Loyalist Claims 1985; Archives of Ontario; 3 pieces: 1: soft cover book titled Loyalist Settlements 1783-1789; 423 pp including surname index. This book constitutes "a complete collection of all the evidence extant which was heard by the two commissioners to Canada". Includes an index of names of claimants, witnesses and deponents. 2: Evidence in the Canadian Claims - Second Report Bureau of Archives - a collection of 15 fiche covering 1436 pages and subtitled Enquiry into the Losses and Services in Consequence of Their Loyalty; 3: Maps and Sketches - The Land - a large portfolio measuring 13x20 inches containing 20 pieces - illustrative maps and sketches on heavy card stock, many full page. Minor creasing to book covers and folio cases. Folio cases are tied with red ribbon which has started to fray; clean and complete. |
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1978; Mika Publishing; hard cover; 671 pp plus a surname and a general index. Canadiana Reprint Series No. 1. Canniff's book was first published in 1869. Originally re-published by Mika in 1971, this copy is of the fourth printing. Other than minor sun fading to the spine, the book is in good, solid condition and the contents appear to be clean. |
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1832-1866 1968; Seccombe House; soft cover, 68+ pp. Illustrated with a couple of b&w photos, maps and charts. Some wear to card covers. The contents appear clean. | ||
1914-1918 ca 1922; Ryerson Press; hard cover, 72 pp. Ex-library with the usual stamps and markings. Solid binding; boards are worn and corners scuffed. The contents appear clean. | ||
1914-1918 A Collection of Documents 1977; The Champlain Society; hard cover with dj, 201 pp + index. Ex-library with the usual stamps and markings. Solid binding; the contents appear clean. | ||
1971; Mika Publishing; hard cover, 671 pp + index. Canadiana Reprint Series No. 1, with an introduction by Donald Swainson. Ex-library with the usual stamps, stickers and markings. Solid binding; some pen marks - otherwise the contents appear clean. Note: this is a heavy book which will affect postage. | SOLDthank you | |
Stories From Women Teachers in Ontario, 1920-1979 2006; Retired Women Teachers of Ontario; softcover, 325 pp plus index. Stated first edition. "Stories gathered from senior members of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario capture the heritage and history of classrooms across the province from 1920-1979." Illustrated with b&w photos and prints. In very good condition. | ||
Church Architecture of Upper Canada 1975, later printing; Clarke, Irwin & Co.; hard cover with dj; 304 pp including index. Illustrated with b&w photos and drawings. Minor tears to the dj, contents are crisp and clean and the binding is solid. This is a heavy book which may affect postage costs. | ||
1947; Ontario Publishing Company; hard cover, 155 pp. Early Life in Upper Canada Series, Book 1. Chapters include The Glengarry Highlanders, Carleton County and Bytown, Peterborough County, Rouillé-Toronto-York 1750-1803, Colonel Talbot and His Settlement and On the Shores of the Detroit. Illustrated with b&w photos and prints. Ex-library with some markings, a few stains to the front cover, solid binding. | SOLDthank you | |
An account of the life and times of certain Canadian native people 1973; United Church of Canada; softcover; 148+ pp; The author was the United Church Minister to the Six Nations of the Grand River and had both native and U.E.L. ancestry. Illustrated with b&w photos at the rear. Some minor wear to card covers - otherwise in good condition. |
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Maritimers in Massachussetts, Ontario and Alberta 1992; McGill-Queen's University Press; hardcover with dj; 249 pp. The book is in very good condition. |
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1870-1859 1966; The University of Western Ontario; stapled book; 96 pp. Part of the Western Ontario History Nuggets series, this being Volume no. 32. John Howard Crocker was a pioneer in early Canadian physical fitness and in the promotion of amateur athletics. He worked for the YMCA for many years, and was manager of Canada's first Olympic Team (1908). Illustrated with b&w photos. Covers are scuffed and worn, but the contents are clean. |
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of the Inspector of Prisons and Public Charities Upon the Houses of Refuge and Orphan and Magdalen Asylums Aided by the Province of Ontario, Being for the Year Ending 30th September 1887 1888; softcover; 76 pp. Paper wraps have been removed, the contents are clean. |
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of the Inspector of Prisons and Public Charities For the Province of Ontario, Being for the Year Ending 30th September 1887 1888; softcover; 141 pp. Paper wraps have been removed, the contents are clean. |
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of the Inspector of Prisons and Public Charities Upon the Hospitals of the Province of Ontario, Being for the Year Ending 30th September 1887 1888; softcover; 53 pp. Paper wraps have been removed, the contents are clean. |
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Finns in Ontario Ontario 1981; Fall 1981, Vol. 3 No. 2; 120 pp. Illustrated with many b&w photos. The covers are a bit worn and some pages are dog-eared. Ex-library with usual stamps and markings - the contents are clean. |
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A Study of the Buchanans' Business Ontario 1979; University of Toronto Press; hardcover 230 pp including index. Very good condition and the contents are clean. |
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1966, Department of Highways, Ontario; oblong stapled booklet; 24 pp. Illustrated with many b&w photos. Issued to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Department of Highways. Very good condition. Contents are clean. |
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York County 1953, Hunter Rose; Blue cloth with black title block and gilt lettering; 50 pages. |
A Story of the Claremont Area Pickering Township, Ontario County 1974; hard cover with DJ; 306 pp. The history of Claremont and the surrounding area. First edition. Stated "Copy Number 1913 of a limited First Edition". Illustrated with b&w photos and maps. Good condition, dust jacket shows some wear, contents are clean. |
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Circular Letter and a Brief History of the Churches of the Association 1981 reprint; stapled booklet; 40 pp. Reprinted for the 56th meeting of the District Conference meeting in the Winchester Baptist Church, Nov 14, 1981. Good condition, contents are clean. |
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A Study of People and Time Renfrew County 2005; General Store Publishing House; soft cover; 178 pp, including index. Springtown is in Bagot Township, Renfrew County, on the Madawaska River, near Calabogie. Illustrated with b&w photos. NOTE: The CD ROM is missing from this copy. Otherwise in good condition. |
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An Anthology of Brighton Memories Northumberland County 1998; soft cover; 100 pp. Stories of Brighton characters, places and events. Minor wear to card covers, small bookplate pasted to dedication page, probably to cover up a name; contents appear clean. |
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The Life and Letters of William Hutton, 1801-1861 Hastings County 1972; The Intelligencer, Belleville; hardover with dj; 258 pp including index pp. Illustrated with b&w photos; end papers are maps of the area. Gift inscription opposite title page. Minor wear to dj; contents appear clean. |
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The Nineteenth Century Press and the Reality of a Great Disaster Lanark and Carleton Counties 2009; Creative Bound International; soft cover; 110 pp. Illustrated with a number of b&w maps. "The enormous scope and destructiveness of the Great Fire are finally revealed in this book, full of vivid incidents and the tragic results brought about by the combination of human and natural forces that produced a hurricane of flame across the Ottawa Valley countryside." Good condition. |
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The Valley Boys of Winter 1910 Renfrew County nd; Frank Cosentino; soft cover; 190 pp. The story of the "Renfrew Millionaires, a Stanley Cup Challenge team bankrolled by M.J. O'Brien, one of the resident tycoons". Good condition. |
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1984; Parks Canada; soft cover; 95 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos and maps. Ex-libray with usual stamps, writing, stickers and tape. The book is solid and the contents appear to be clean. |
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The German Settlement in Renfrew County Renfrew County 1985; University of Toronto Press; hard cover; 323 pp including index. Includes a list of German surnames in Renfrew cemeteries. Illustrated with many b&w photos. Some wear to pictorial boards - otherwise in good condition, contents appear clean. |
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The Story of a Canadian Colonization Road Ottawa Valley 2004; Penumbra Press; large soft cover; 269 pp. Well illustrated with b&w and colour photos and some maps. Good condition, some wear to card covers, contents appear clean. This is a hard to find title. |
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An account of the early legal and political controversies respecting the ownership of a large portion of the present City of Ottawa Carleton County 1919; James Hope & Sons; soft cover; 62 pp. First edition; ex-library with the usual stamps and stickers; Chapters include: The Grant, The Judgment; Early Settlers; The Sale; Captain John Le Breton; In the Courts; The Coming of Colonel John By and In the Political Arena. Binding has been repaired, significant wear to card covers; contents appear to be clean. |
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Songs of the Ottawa Valley Ottawa Valley 1942; Le Droit Printing; stapled booklet; 48 pp. "Mary was born on a farm near Navan, Ontario, about 15 miles east of Ottawa. Her family has lived for nearly 100 years on this soil. The eldest of seven, she was educated in the Navan public and continuation schools. Almost all her life was spent on the farm, but she was never robust. In November, 1940, she went to Ottawa and joined the temporary Civil Service. She died in Ottawa after a brief illness." Good condition, contents appear clean. |
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Papers & Records, vol XV Lennox and Addington 1976; Lennox and Addington Historical Society; soft cover; 129 pp. Articles include: Richard Cartwright's Tory Phase, From Fifth Lake to the Falls: One Hundred Years of Water Power, The Pearson Years: A study of Napanee in the 1880's, An Historical Sketch of the Lower Napanee River and Three Vignettes of Violence in the County. Illustrated with b&w photos; ex-library with the usual stamps and stickers; wear to card covers; contents appear clean; minor bumps to boards - otherwise in good solid condition - contents appear clean. |
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Northumberland County 1999; eighth printing; soft cover, cirlox bound; 119 pp. Baltimore is a small village in Hamilton Township, north of Cobourg. Black and white illustrations. Minor bumps to card covers; the contents are clean. |
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Three self-guided tours of our historic Fort Town on the St. Lawrence River Leeds and Grenville Counties 2012; Lighthouse Press soft cover; 80 pp. Photos and descriptions of 80 points of interest in the town including, Fort Wellington Barracks and Vicinity, Historic Downtown District and Heritage Homes and Churches. Colour photos and one map. Minor bumps to card covers; the contents are clean. |
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Stormont County 1982; self published soft cover; 344 pp. Dickinson Landing was a village founded in 1832 and destroyed by the building of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project in the 1950s. Illustrated with many b&w photos and drawings. Also included are copies of some newspaper articles about the book. Some minor wear and scuffing to card covers. Contents appear clean. |
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From Lanarkshire to Lanark County Lanark County 1994; General Store Publishing House large soft cover; 243 pp, including surname index. Stated first printing, July 1994. The Snedden family settled in Lanark County in the 1820s. Illustrated throughout with b&w photos, family charts and maps. Minor bumps to corners of card covers - the contents appear clean. |
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Centennial History Ottawa Valley 1988; Quarry Press soft cover; 226 pp, including index. Stated first edition. Illustrated with b&w photos and maps. Minor scuffing and bumps to card covers. The contents appear clean. |
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a glimpse of history Renfrew County 1970; Renfrew County Council soft cover; 255 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos, sketches and maps. Small stain to first page; front card cover is creased at spine fold; minor corner bumps. The contents appear clean. |
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Carleton County 1927; Thorburn & Abbott hardcover; 224 pp, including index. Stated first edition, limited to 150 signed and numbered copies - this being No. 140. Signed by the author above the number. Illustrated with b&w photos and maps - 6 of the 12 listed plates are missing and othes do not appear at the page #s listed in the List of Illustrations. Still a good reading copy. Some uncut pages. Corner bumps to boards and spine ends are a bit worn; contents appear to be clean. |
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Its Buildings before 1867 Frontenac County 1966; University of Toronto Press hardcover; 120 pp, including index. Illustrated with b&w photos and neighbourhood maps. Dust jacket is chipped, scuffed, stained and worn but intact. Gift inscription in ink on ffep, which also has its upper corner clipped. The contents are clean. |
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Carleton County 1982; Village of Rockcliffe Park small stapled booklet; 56 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos and drawings; map of the village at the centre fold, showing a walking tour. The contents appear clean. |
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Centennial History Victoria County 1967; Victoria County Council hardcover; 324 pp, including index. Second edition, revised and updated - the original edition was published in 1921. Illustrated with 20 pp of b&w photos and maps at the centre. The end papers are photos of the lift lock at Kirkfield and the lower locks at Fenelon Falls. Dust jacket is badly chipped and worn but intact. Previous owner's name in ink on title page and bookplate opposite. The contents are clean. |
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Bytown to Kingston in 1830 1979; Bytown Museum; soft cover booklet, 27 pp. Historical Society of Ottawa Bytown Series 2. Black and white illustrations. The contents appear clean. | ||
The story of the village of Newburgh Ontario through its buildings Lennox and Addington County 1983; The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Inc.; hard cover with dj, 200 pp including index. Illustrated with many b&w photos, drawings and maps. Dust jacket is chipped and worn. The contents appear clean. | ||
The German Settlement in Renfrew County Renfrew County 1985; University of Toronto Press; soft cover; 323 pp including index. Includes a list of surnames in cemeteries in the county and neighbouring communities in other counties where immigrants from Germany settled in the 19th century. Illustrated with many b&w photos and a couple of maps. Minor wear to card covers - otherwise appears to be in good condition. |
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Peterborough's Golden Age of Architecture 1840-1940 Stormont County 2012; Borealis Press; soft cover; 323 pp including index. Illustrated with many b&w and colour photos and maps. Minor curl to card covers - otherwise appears to be in good condition. |
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(A Reminiscence of Cornwall, Ontario) Stormont County 1978; Union Publications; soft cover; 93+ pp. Illustrated with b&w photos, sketches maps. Good condition. |
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Merrickville, Burritt's Rapids and District Lanark County 1976; Merrickville and District Historical Society; small stapled booklet; unpaginated, approx 50 pp. Illustrated with b&w sketches and a map on the back cover. Good condition. |
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1979; Malcolm Wallbridge; stapled booklet; 26 pp. Detailing a trip from Prince Edward County to Winnipeg, Manitoba and further west. Published by his descendant. Good condition. |
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A Living History of the Congregation of St. Andrew's Church, Ottawa Carleton County 2003; softcover; 166 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos. A collection of memories and stories of people of St. Andrews. Some creasing to covers - otherwise good condition. |
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The First Hundred Years in Loyalist Prince Edward Prince Edward County 1967; Prince Edward County Council; hardcover; 453 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos, drawings, documents and maps. End papers are maps. Good condition. |
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1842-1942 Ottawa Valley 1974; Runge Press; hardcover; 172 pp. This edition is a reprint of the 1943 book which David A Gillies, President of Gillies Bros. Ltd. engaged Dr. Charlotte Whitten to write about the company's history and the lumber trade. Good condition, no dust jacket. End papers are maps of the Ottawa River watershed. |
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Past and Present Carleton County 2007; soft cover; 124+ pp. This edition is a reprint of the 1871 book which was "a brief account of the first opening up of the Ottawa country, and incidents in connection with the rise and progress of Ottawa city and parts adjacent thereto". Reprinted by the author's great grandson. Good condition, one small nick to the spine cover. Illustrated with many 19th century ads at the back. |
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The Life and Times of an Ottawa Lumberking Carleton County 1998; Treehouse Publishing softcover; 176 pp, including index, appendices and a glossary. Illustrated with b&w photos and maps. Some wear to card covers - otherwise in good condition. |
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Victoria County 1975; Paddle Press; stapled booklet; unpaginated, approx 16 pp. Indian River Mills in the Kawarthas area. Good condition |
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150 Years Carleton County 1978; Winchester Press; stapled booklet; 52 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos throughout. Ex-library, some damage to cover where library sticker was removed; contents are clean. |
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July 6 to 12 Renfrew County 1958; softcover; 156 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos throughout. Small tears, stains and creases to paper wraps, contents are clean. |
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The Origin of Belleville Street Names Hastings County 1978; Mika Publishing Co.; softcover; 59 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos throughout. Good condition. |
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Hastings County 1978; Mika Publishing Co.; softcover; 80 pp; Illustrated with b&w photos and drawings. Some minor discolouration to card covers - otherwise in good condition. |
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Carleton County ca. 1974; Rideau Valley Conservation Authority softcover; 85 pp. A novel based on the life of Moss Kent Dickinson, lumberman and founder of the village of Manotick. Illustrated with b&w photos, ads and maps. Some wear to card covers - otherwise in good condition. |
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75 Years of History 1908-1983 Carleton County 1983; hardcover; 173 pp. Illustrated with photographs and sketches. Previous owner's name and address on title page - otherwise the book is in good condition with some very minor staining to page ends. |
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Volume Two Eastern Ontario 1956; Ontario Publishing Company Ltd.; hardcover; 336 pp. First edition, numbered copy, being #91 of 600. Signed by the author. Volume two of this series covers Quebec, the Ottawa Valley and American Inns, with special reference to the New York-Buffalo route via the Hudson River and the Erie Canal. Illustrated with maps, b&w photographs and sketches and a couple of coloured illustrations. Sunfading to cloth covers - otherwise, the book is in very good condition. |
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Lanark County 1967; The Perth Museum; softcover; 176 pp including index. The history of the town of Perth in Lanark County. Illustrated with b&w sketches. Minor bumps to cover corners otherwise good clean condition. |
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Carleton County 1999; large softcover; 67 pp. The history of the Glebe neighbourhood of Ottawa. Illustrated with b&w photos. Minor bumps to cover corners - otherwise good clean condition. |
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Ottawa Valley Village 1823-1860 Lanark County 1963; Runge Press; hardcover with dj; 196 pp. Illustrated with maps and b&w photographs. The book is in very good condition with some very minor wear to the dj.. |
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A Social and Institutional History 1973; McGill-Queen's University Press; hardcover with dj; 205 pp including index. Sixteen pages of b&w photos at the back. The book is in very good condition. |
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History of Kingston Township Schools Frontenac County nd, circa 1968; hard cover; 240 pp. Signed and inscribed on the ffep: "To the Honourable Flora of Kingston and the Islands Enjoy! A E Hogeboom" Also signed on the rear end paper. From the estate of Flora MacDonald. Some wear and stains to boards, but the contents are clean. |
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The history of a church, the loss of a landmark Renfrew County 1995; Juniper Books Ltd; softcover; 104 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos. Good condition, minor bumps to covers. |
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Carleton County 2010; soft cover; 100 pp. Published for the celebration of the centennial of the Naval Service Act, this is the history of the naval officers' mess in Ottawa. Illustrated with b&w and colour photos. Good condition, minor curl to front cover. |
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Frontenac County ©1966, revised edition 1989; University of Toronto Press; softcover; 120 pp including index. "Mrs. Angus presents the stories of some of the architecturally and historically important limestone buildings, and of their owners, and thus tells the story of Kingston from the landing of the Empire Loyalists in 1784, through its brief period as capital of Canada (1841-43), up to Confederation." Good condition, minor scuffing to card covers, contents are clean. |
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1860 - 1985, 125 anniversaire Carleton County 1985; Comité de l'album-souvenir du 125e anniversaire de la paroisse St Joseph-Orléans; large softcover; 225 pp. The history of the Orleans (now a suburb of Ottawa) parish of St Joseph. Text is mostly in French and includes small histories of both English and French families who settled in the area. Illustrated with many photographs, lists of names and town plans. Binding cracked at pg 105-106; page wrinkled 216-217 and covers are worn. Previous owner's name on ffep - otherwise it's in good condition. |
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A History of Knox Presbyterian Church Carleton County 1994; Alison Hare; soft cover; 144 pp. The History of Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa. Black & white illustrations. Minor marks and bumps to card covers - otherwise very good condition. |
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A tribute to the men who gave their loves for our freedom Lanark and Grenville Counties 2002; The Canadian Legion Branch 245 and the Merrickville District Community Health Centre; stapled booklet; 43 pp. The booklet identifes the Merrickville men who lost their lives during WWI, WWII and the Korean War. Illustrated with b&w photos of many of the men. Minor bumps to cover corners, otherwise good condition. |
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au jour le jour Prescott and Russell United Counties 2006; self published; softcover; 271 pp. Text is in French. Interesting dates and events in the history of this small eastern Ontario town. Illustrated with b&w photos. Good condition. |
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Roman Catholic Church of St. Mark the Evangelist Prescott, Ontario Leeds and Grenville 1988; softcover; 135 pp. A history of St. Mark's Catholic Church, Prescott, Ontario; numbered 833 of 1500 copies and signed by the author on the title page. Good condition, contents are clean. |
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Unusual Place-Names From Eastern Ontario 1995; General Store Publishing House; softcover; 145 pp including index. The book covers and explains unusual place-names in the following counties: Glengarry, Stormont, Dundas, Prescott, Russell, Carleton, Grenville, Leeds, Lanark, Renfrew, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, Prince Edward, Hastings, Northumberland,Peterborough, Haliburton, the Old County of Durham, Victoria and Upper Madawaska of the Nipissing District. Good condition. |
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Lanark County 2008; North Sherbrooke Historical Society; softcover; 115 pp. North Sherbrooke is in Lanark County. The book covers a number of buildings including homes, churches and schools and includes brief histories on many of the early families. Illustrated with many b&w photos. Front cover has corner bumps and a few marks, contents are clean. |
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Timber, Trains & Tourists Renfrew County 2009; General Store Publishing House; softcover, 175 pp including index. The author chronicles the past 200 years of life around Calabogie Lake in the Ottawa Valley. Very good condition and contents are clean. |
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Grenville County 1991 General Store Publishing House; softcover, 173 pp. A celebration of Oxford-on-Rideau`s 200th anniversary and includes photos and information on contemporary residents of the township. Signed by Elizabeth Irving. Condition is good. | ||
Grenville County 42 pages plus 2 page addenda; text and photos of the South Augusta, Grenville County, Ontario area. Stiff printed wrappers; staples rusted - otherwise good clean copy. Additional copies available. |
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Carleton County 1975, Edwards, Margaret Bunel, ed., privately published. The history of McKay United Church in Ottawa (New Edinburgh area). 145 pp. Lots of photos and lists of names. Good condition - some uncut pages and a few minor tears at tops where someone has tried to separate them. |
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Carleton County 1981; hardcover; 218 pp including index. A history of the growth of the school, the turn of the century institutions from which it evolved and the evolution of nursing as a profession are all examined in this book. Well illustrated with 16 pages of photographs in the centre; both book and DJ are in good condition. SIGNED by the author on the title page. |
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Prince Edward County 1971; Picton Gazette Publishing Co. Ltd; softcover with orange card covers; 144 pp. Information on cheesemaking, prominent cheesemakers and descriptions of the various cheese factories in the county over the years. Lots of b&w photographs. A couple of chips and tears to the spine and some foxing on the title page. Contents are clean. | ||
Lennox and Addington County 1977; Mika Publishing Co.; softcover; 137 pp including index of students by year. The village of Newburgh is in Camden Township, Lennox and Addington County. Many b&w photos of teachers and pupils. Small stain on front cover and some sunfading. Contents are clean. | ||
Northumberland County 1985, Mika Publishing; Genealogy and family history of Oak Heights area of Northumberland County, Ontario which encompasses the north west corner of Cramahe Township, the northeast corner of Haldimand Township and the south west corner of Percy Township. 271 pages including a surname index. Soft cover. |
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This is a surname index of the names contained in the book "The County" about the history of Prince Edward County. The book was printed in 1967 without an index. This index was created as a database and printed on single sided pages with lots of room for notation. 27 pages listing surname, first name (where given) and the pages on which it occurs. A great help for anyone searching their roots in Prince Edward County Ontario. Duo-tang folder. |
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Northumberland County soft cover; 192 pp; The history of Cobourg District General Hospital from its beginning in 1897 to 1980. As new with minor shelf marks. |
Eastern High School of Commerce Volume IX, 1936-37 York County 1937; soft cover; 120 pp. 1936-37 high school year book for Eastern Commerce, Toronto. Well illustrated with many b&w photos. The card covers are worn and chipped, the contents appear to be clean. |
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1983 Bruce County 1983; Bruce County Historical Society; stapled booklet; 76 pp. Articles include: The "Boiler" Kincardine - 100 Years Old; Early History of Oliphant; Kincardine's Early Settlement; Down the Saugeen (Dunblane to Shanks Bridge); Christ Church - Anglican - Lion's Head, 1883-1983 The First Hundred Years; The Paisley Post Office, plus several others. Well illustrated with b&w photos. Good, solid condition, contents appear clean |
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Simcoe County 1975; Midhurst Historical Society; soft cover; 122 pp. Fold-out map at rear showing locations of some businesses and residents. Well illustrated with b&w photos. Card covers are creased, contents appear clean. |
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The Crook of the Credit Peel County 1978; The Boston Mills Press; soft cover; 80 pp. Well illustrated with b&w photos. Gift inscription on title page. Card covers are worn, contents appear clean |
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The Golden Years Timiskaming District 1972; Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources; stapled booklet; 15 pp. Originally published in the Canadian Geographical Journal, July 1969. Well illustrated with b&w photos. Minor wear to paper wraps, contents appear clean |
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York County 1981; Weston Historical Society; stapled booklet; 62 pp. Well illustrated with many b&w photos. Card covers are worn and creased, contents appear clean. |
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1830 . 1955 York County 1955; stapled booklet; unpaginated, approx 32 pp. Well illustrated with sepia shaded photos of ministers, church documents and lists of church officers. Card covers are a bit soiled, other than a crease to one page, the contents appear clean |
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Toronto, Canada York County 1954; stapled booklet; 42 pp plus 11 pages of illustrations at centre fold. Well illustrated b&w photos. Some fading and dog-eared pages. |
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An Early History of the Todmorden Mills York County 1995; Natural Heritage; soft cover; 116 pp including index and charts of the mill families. Todmorden Mills was on the Don River in the Don Valley in York (Toronto) and is now a museum. Well illustrated with b&w photos, drawings and maps. Good condition, contents appear clean. |
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and Parkview Survey Wentworth County 1995; Parkview Survey and Van Wagner's Beach Heritage Association; hard cover with dj; 219 pp including index. Van Wagner's Beach was a school in the Parview Survey area of the town of Hamilton. Well illustrated with sepia shaded photos, documents, drawings and maps. Dust jacket is worn and torn, contents appear clean |
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A History of Toronto Gore 1818-1983 Peel County 1984; hard cover; 227 pp plus appendix. Illustrated with b&w photos, drawings and charts. Second printing (original publised in 1967), with decorative boards; contents appear clean. |
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Niagara Area 1982; soft cover; 103 pp. Illustrated with sepia shaded photos and a few b&w maps. Gift inscription on p. iii. Minor wear to card covers; contents appear clean. |
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1873-1973 Peel County 1996; soft cover; 249 pp including index. Illustrated with b&w photos, documents and maps. Second edition; minor wear to card covers; Signed by the author on the title page. Contents appear clean. |
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as time goes by Muskoska District, Chaffey Township 1985; soft cover; 226 pp. Illustrated with many b&w photos, documenta & maps. Minor wear to card covers; contents appear clean. |
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In Wilmot Township Waterloo County 1967; soft cover; 123 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos and drawings; fold-out map of the township in 1861 at rear showing settlers' names. Some stains and wear to card covers; contents appear clean. |
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1873-1973 Lambton County 1973; stapled booklet; unpaginated - approx 100+ pp. Illustrated with sepia shaded photos. Minor wear to card covers; contents appear clean. |
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150 Years 1838-1988 Wellington County 1988; cirlox bound; 87 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos. Some staining to card covers; contents appear clean. |
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Centennial History Haldimand County 1967; soft cover; 117 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos and maps. Some pen underlining in text; previous owner's address sticker on title page; binding is solid. |
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Wellington County 1956; stapled booklet; 32 pp. Some wear to card covers; contents appear clean. |
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Ontario, Canada Cochrane District 1973; stapled booklet; 36 pp. Published to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Moose Factory (1673-1973). Illustrated with b&w photos and maps. Some stains to card covers; contents appear clean. |
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York County 1972; soft cover; 142 pp. Second edition. Howard's father emigrated to Canada in 1863 and settled in Markham Township. This book is the story of his life and includes some family tree information. Illustrated with b&w photos. Signed by the author on the title page. Small stain on front cover, chip in back cover and wear to upper spine. Covers appear to be reinforced with tape on the inside. Contents appear to be clean. |
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Grey County 1974; soft cover; 110 pp plus index. Second edition. The story of dealing with the experiences of English emigrants to Canada - William Williams, his wife Margaret (Pearse) and their children who settled in Holland Township, Grey County. Illustrated with b&w drawings and maps. Minor bumping to card covers - contents appear to be clean. |
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A Story of Chippawa Welland County 1964; Lindsay Press Ltd; soft cover; 100 pp. Illustrated with a few b&w photos, sketches and maps. Ex-library with markings. Previous owner's address label pasted on title page. Contents appear to be clean. |
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A Study in Urban Geography York County 1965; Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Geographical Branch; soft cover; 163 pp. Memoir 11. Illustrated with b&w photos maps (many fold-out) and tables. Good condition, some age wear to card covers, contents appear clean. |
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at Moose Factory Cochrane District n.d.; stapled booklet; unpaginated, about 10 pp. Written by the Archdeacon of James Bay. Illustrated with b&w photos; some minor wear to card covers; contents appear clean. |
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1673-1973 Cochrane District 1973; University of Toronto Press; stapled booklet; 20 pp plus approx 10 pp of photographs. Wear to card covers; some pages creased - contents appear clean. |
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1796-1835 Lincoln County 1935; stapled soft cover; 34 pp. Published on the occasion of the Centennial of the laying of the Foundation Stone of the present St. George's Church; includes historical sermons preached by the Rector, Rev. George M. Luxton and the Book of Remembrance of St. George's Church. Illustrated with b& w photos and diagrams. Wear and some soiling to card covers; contents appear clean. |
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Welland County 1983; Welland Canal Mission to Sailors; stapled booklet; 40 pp. Second printing (originally published in 1981). The book outlines the unique ministry that the Welland Canal Mission offered to sailors for over 100 years. Illustrated with b&w photos; good condition.. |
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Number 1 Company, Niagara Niagara area n.d.; Niagara Historical Society; soft cover; 73 pp. Niagara Historical Society No. 27. Not dated, but includes list of Society Officers 1914-15. Includes many lists of names - 1782-3 census of first settlers, 1783 Muster Roll of Company of Butler's Rangers, Farms in township no. 1 and many more. Wear to paper wraps - especially along the spine; contents appear clean. |
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First Mennonite Church, Kitchener 1813-1988 Waterloo County 1988; First Mennonite Church; soft cover; 160 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos and one map. Minor wear to card covers; contents appear clean. /td> | ||
1898-1973 Go Home Bay Georgian Bay, Muskoka District 1973; The Madawaska Club Ltd.; soft cover; 111 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos and sketches. Minor bumps to card covers; the contents are clean. |
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A Guide to African-Canadian History on the Niagara Peninsula Niagara Peninsula 1999; Niagara Economic and Tourism Corporation; soft cover, cirlox bound; 72 pp. Well illustrated with b&w photos and maps. Minor bumps to card covers; the contents are clean. |
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Elgin County 1984; Aylmer Express Ltd.; stapled soft cover; 96 pp plus index. "Dedicated in Affectionate Memory to our Pioneers by Aldborough Old Boys' Association". Minor bumps to card covers; the contents are clean. |
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1867-1967 Huron County nd, ca 1967; soft cover; 168 pp. Well illustrated with b&w photos. Includes two fold-out maps - one at the front and one at the rear showing property owners in 1867 and 1967, respectively. Minor bumps to card covers; the contents are clean. |
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A Walk Through Time Elgin County 1981; Elgin County Library Board soft cover; 87 pp. Well illustrated with b&w photos and drawings by Gary Radford. Minor bumps and stains to card covers; blank book plate pasted down on inside of front cover; the contents are clean. |
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New Flos, Ontario Simcoe County 1970; stapled booklet; 24 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos. Minor bumps and stains to card covers; the contents appear clean. |
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50th Anniversary, 1973 June 29-July 2 Waterloo County 1973; Town of Elmira; stapled soft cover; 98 pp. Well illustrated with b&w photos and advertisements. Bumps and wear to card covers; the back cover is heavily stained; the contents appear clean. |
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Thunder Bay District 1999; Pass Lake Historical Society soft cover; 106 pp. The book describes the author's experiences - emigrating from Denmark and settling into the Pass Lake Danish community, near Thunder Bay. Illustrated with b&w photographs. Minor bumps and stains to card covers; the contents appear clean. |
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One Century of the Polish Community in Windsor 1908-2008 Essex County 2008; Walkerville Publishing hardcover; 134 pp. Translated from Polish by Frank Simpson. Illustrated with b&w and colour photos and maps. The book covers the general history of Polish emigration to Canada and the Polish community in Windsor in detail. Text is in Polish and English. Minor bumps to board corners; the contents are clean. |
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Family and Class in a Mid-Nineteenth Century City Wentworth County 1975; Harvard University Press soft cover; 381 pp, including index. Illustrated with many tables. Minor scuffing and bumps to card covers. Some markings on first page - otherwise contents appear clean. |
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Norwich and the Rebellion of 1837 Oxford County 1986; Norwich and District Historical Society; softcover; 108 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos, drawings and maps. Some minor wear to card covers. Otherwise in good condition. |
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An Historical Summary York County 1954; Municipal Corporation of the Township of York and The Board of Education of the Township of York; hard cover; 131 pp. Illustrated with b&w photographs and a couple of maps. Good condition. |
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Pictorial Essay Dufferin County 1978; stapled booklet; 100 pp. Illustrated with many b&w photographs. Previous owner's name inside front cover. Minor soiling to covers - otherwise in good, solid condition. |
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A Pictorial History Peel County 1973; stapled booklet; unpaginated - approx 32 pp. Illustrated with b&w photographs. Stuck in at the back are a couple of articles from the Toronto Star. Previous owner's name inside front cover. Otherwise, appears to be in good condition. |
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Peel County 2008; Streetsville Historical Society; stapled booklet; 24 pp. Third edition with additions by Tom Urbaniak. Illustrated with b&w photographs. Previous owner's name inside front cover - otherwise in good condition. |
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Simcoe County ca 1975; stapled booklet; 46 pp. Reprint of the 1906 original. Previous owner's name and writings on inside front cover, title page and page 3 - otherwise in good condition. |
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1850-1950 Simcoe County 1950; stapled booklet; 158 pp. Illustrated with b&w photographs and many advertisements. Several articles on the history of the area are included. Some wear to paper wraps and spine, wraps have started to separate from spine. Previous owner's name inside front cover. |
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Cochrane District 1980; Highway Bookshop, Cobalt; stapled booklet; 86 pp. Third edition. Illustrated with b&w photographs and maps. Previous owner's name on front cover and title page and signed on the title page by the author. Apears to be in good condition. |
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Cochrane District 1937; magazine sized soft cover; 111 pp. Illustrated with b&w photographs, maps and advertisements. Note - this book is not in great condition - while intact, it is heavily stained - particularly to the first and last few pages. However, it remains a good reading copy of a hard to find title. |
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Coronation Year Book 1952-3 Hagersville High Haldimand County County ca 1953; soft cover; 80 pp. Illustrated with many b&w photos and advertisements. Card covers are creased and chipped. |
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A History of Tavistock & District Oxford County ca 1966; Rotary Club of Tavistock; hard cover; 178 pp. Illustrated with many b&w photos and a few maps. End papers are aerial views of the area. Some wear to boards and minor cracking of spine binding in places, however contents are intact. Includes loose list insert of subscribers inadvertently missed form the published list. |
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Branksome Hall Celebrates 100 Years York County, Toronto 2002; hard cover with dust jacket, 305+ pp including index. The history of this private girls' school in Toronto. Illustrated with b&w photos and includes a list of all Prefects. In excellent condition. | ||
1891-1991 York County, Toronto ca. 1991; softcover, 164 pp, including index. The history of this North Toronto church. Illustrated with b&w and colour photos. Very good condition. | ||
Then and Now Essex County ca. 1967; stapled softcover, unpaginated, approx 110 pp. Signed by the author inside front cover. Illustrated with b&w photos and one map. Some pen underlining and notation in text, front cover is worn and soiled, solid binding. | ||
Nippissing District 1974; McGraw-hHll Ryerson Ltd.; hard cover with dj, 144 pp. Signed and dated by the author on the title page. Illustrated with many photos. Dust jacket is worn, chipped and a little soiled, the contents are clean. | ||
2 volume set Middlesex County 2001; London Township History Book Committee; large hard covers; Volume I: A Rich Heritage 1796-1997, 606 pp; Volume II: Families Past and Present, 611 pp. Limited edition of 2000 copies. Both volumes illustrated with b&w photos and maps. In very good condition, but missing the slipcase. Note these volumes are heavy which will affect postage. To be sold as a set. |
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Bruce County 1976; Mariner Chart Shop, Tobermory; stapled booklet; 83 pp. Illustrated with photographs, drawings and maps. Some sun fading to front cover - otherwise in good condition. |
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Still More Footnotes to Parry Sound History Plus More Old-timers' Stories from the Lumber Camps Parry Sound District 1990; softcover; 171 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos. Minor creasing to card covers - otherwise in good condition. |
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Lambton County 1958; Blackwell United Church; stapled booklet; 54 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos throughout. Good condition. |
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The Story of Grand Bend, The Pinery and the Old River Bed Lambton County 1946; Wendell Holmes Ltd.; second printing, March 1947; softcover; 55 pp. Illustrations by Clare Bice. Signed by the author on the ffep. Covers are worn and soiled in places. |
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Simcoe County 1961; County Council of Simcoe County; eighth printing; large sized stapled booklet; 28 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos throughout and maps on the inside front and back covers. Good condition. |
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Lincoln County 1967; St. Catharines and Lincoln Historical Society; large sized stapled booklet; unpaginated, approximately 75 pp. Reprinted articles written by Junius on his recollections of St. Catharines. These articles appeared in the St. Catharines Journal in 1856 and have been reproduced as written. Note the print is very small. Also included is a folded map of the town of St. Catharines in 1856. Good condition. |
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Peel County circa 2000; The Boston Mills Press; stapled booklet; 38 pp. The Baptist Church in the village of Belfountain, Peel County. Illustrated with b&w photos and a couple of maps. Includes lists of pastors 1849-1998 and members and adherents, 1885, 1935, 1985 and 2000. In good condition - contents are clean. |
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1854-1979 St Peter's Lutheran Church (Rhineland) R.R. 1, Delhi, Ontario Norfolk County County 1979; softcover; 92 pp. Illustrated with many b&w photos. Previous owner's name on Forward page - otherwise in good condition - contents are clean. |
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St. Peter's Lutheran Church Delhi, Ontario 1854-1954 Norfolk County circa 1954; stapled booklet; unpaginated - approximately 28 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos. Pages are a little age-faded, front cover is sun faded - otherwise in good condition - contents are clean. |
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York County n.d.; Reprinted from the Ontario Society's "Papers and Records", Volume XXVI, 1930; stapled booklet with paper wraps; 14 pp. Some wear to wraps; previous owner's name in pencil on front cover and writing in pencil on back cover - contents are clean. |
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Training Canada's World War II Women in Waterloo County Volume 1: Canadian Women's Army Corps Waterloo County 2006; Canadian Federation of University Women, Kitchener-Waterloo; hardcover; 200 pp including index. From the estate of Flora MacDonald. Inscribed "To The Hon. Flora MacDonald, with many thanks and best wishes, Ruth Russell, Canadian Federation of University Women, Kitchener-Waterloo". Also included is a letter from the author to Flora MacDonald thanking her for writing the Foreward to the book and a copies of a couple of newspaper clippings announcing its publication. Illustrated with b&w photos. The book is in very good condition. |
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Perche, Ontario, 1856 A History by Neville Burke 1856-1972 Lambton County nd; stapled booklet; 20 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos. Covers are and contents are clean. |
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Events Occuriing in the Years 1820 - 1920 Haldimand County nd; stapled booklet; 24+ pp. Illustrated with b&w photos. Covers are and contents are clean. |
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A Pictorial History Peel County 1973; stapled booklet; unpaginated, approx 35 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos. Ex-library with usual stamps and stickers and some writing in pen on the front cover, otherwise a clean, crisp copy. |
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a reprint edited by Hugh Douglass Wellington County 1958; University of Western Ontario; stapled book; 19 pp. Part of the Western Ontario History Nuggets series, this being volume No. 27. Paper covers area bit worn, contents are clean. |
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Vol. XXII, No. 2 Huron, Middlesex and Wentworth Counties 1966; University of Western Ontario; stapled book; 89 pp. This book consists of three articles: The Hamilton Election of 1841: A Contemporary Analysis; The Town of Seaforth. A Synopsis of its Past and Present; and, The Parish Register of Christ Church, Delaware, 1834-1851. Covers are a bit worn, contents are clean. |
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1873-4 Peel County 1973 reprint; The Board of the Brampton Public Library; stapled booklet; approx 30 pp. A list of Brampton residents reprinted from John Lynch's Directory of the County of Peel for 1873-4. Illustrated with many advertisements. Good condition. |
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and the Gaelic Settlement Metcalfe Township, Middlesex County nd, ca. 1960; stapled booklet; 37 pp. Illustrated with a few b&w photos and includes lists of elders and ministers. Good condition. |
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School Section No. 7 on the occasion of the home-coming, June 28, 1980 1912-1980 Lambton County 1980; Blackwell School Reunion Committee; stapled booklet; 36 pp. Illustrated with many b&w photos and includes several lists of names. Good condition, minor bumps to covers. Previous owner's name on front cover and signatures of some students on inside front cover. |
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St. Mary's Academy 1864-1977 Windsor, Essex County n.d.; stapled booklet; unpaginated, approx 50 pp. Illustrated with b&w and colour photos. Good condition, minor bumps to covers. |
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MacNab in Celebration, 1979 Hamilton, Wentworth County n.d.; stapled booklet; 60+ pp. MacNab Church, Hamilton. Illustrated with b&w photos and sketches. Good condition, minor bumps to covers. |
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Elgin County 1989; North Yarmouth Historical Association; stapled booklet; unpaginated, approx 30 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos. Card covers are creased, contents are clean. |
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1824-1872 Elgin County 1981; Elgin County Library Board; stapled booklet; 13 pp. Lists by patent number, Elgin County residents, their location (village and/or township) in the county and provides information on what they were awarded a patent for. Front cover is date stamped, contents are clean. |
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A History of the Purple Valley and McIvor Districts Bruce County n.d.; stapled booklet; 31 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos. Some wear to card covers, contents are clean. Letter taped to inside back cover. | ||
The Fergus Curling Club Wellington County 1983; soft cover; 55+ pp. Illustrated with b&w photos. Some wear to covers, contents are clean. |
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Lincoln County n.d.; Niagara Historical Society; stapled booklet; 61 pp. Stated reprint and second edition. Inside front cover includes Society Officers 1914-15. Minor wear to paper wraps, contents are clean. |
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Oxford County n.d.; booklet; 8 pp. A paper given before Oxford Historical Society 1932. Ex-library with stamps on front cover. Contents are clean. |
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Welland County 1967; stapled booklet; 48 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos. Some wear to card covers, contents are clean. |
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The Story of an Ontario Town Lincoln County 1974; William F. Rannie; hard cover with dj; 349 pp plus index. Illustrated with b&w photos and maps. Some foxing to page ends, contents are clean. | ||
A Study of street, road and other names in an Ontario town Lincoln County 1975; William F. Rannie; stapled booklet; 36 pp. Origins of names in the town of Lincoln. Good condition |
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Stories of Grimsby and Lincoln Lincoln County 1987; William F. Rannie and Grimsby Historical Society; softcover; 148 pp. Illustrated with b&w photos. Good condition |
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including the Life and Legacy of Samuel Fry Lincoln County 2007; Pennsylvania German Folklore Society of Ontario; softcover; 84 pp. Canadian-German Folklore Series, Volume 18. Illustrated with b&w photos. Good condition |
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1871-2 Wellington County 1976; softcover, 238 pp. This is a reprint of the original Loomis directory. Lists of residents by town and village and includes a brief description of each location. The covers are a bit worn and some pages are dog-eared and the binding is beginning to crack in the centre. Ex-library with usual stamps and markings - the contents are clean. |
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St. Paul's United Church, Sarnia, Ontario Lambton County ca. 1990; 207 pp plus index. Illustrated with many b&w photos. The history of the church's first 100 years. The contents are clean. |
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of the Receipts and Expenditures of the Township of Dawn for the year 1920 Lambton County 1921; stapled booklet; 42 pp. Lists of receipts and expenditures for the year. These lists include the names of many residents. The card covers are a bit worn - the contents are clean. |
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of the Receipts and Expenditures of the Township of Dawn for the year 1927 Lambton County 1928; stapled booklet; 46 pp. Lists of receipts and expenditures for the year. These lists include the names of many residents. The card covers are a bit worn - the contents are clean. |
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Norfolk County 1934; Norfolk Historical Society; stapled booklet; 15 pp. First edition. Includes a map of the county, a photograph of the author and brief historical descriptions of various locations in the county. Scuffing and age wear to covers and a small tear to the bottom of the pages, not affecting the text. Previous owner's name on front cover - the contents are clean. |
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Norfolk County 1959; Norfolk Historical Society; stapled booklet; 14 pp. Second printing. Includes a photograph of the author and brief historical descriptions of various locations in the county. Scuffing and age wear to covers - some ink underlining in the text. Previous owner's name on front cover. |
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The Glory of the Nipigon 1993; Mill Creek; soft cover; 168 pp. The history of the Lake Nipigon area in Northern Ontario. Black and white illustrations and maps. Minor scuffing and creasing to card covers - the contents are clean. |
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Loyalist and Pioneer Families of West Lincoln 1783-1833 Lincoln County 1963 reprint; Grimsby Historical Society; soft cover; 71 pp. Volume No. 3 covers family names from Adair to Burkholder. Minor wear to covers and some pencil underlining - otherwise in good condition. |
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Loyalist and Pioneer Families of West Lincoln 1783-1833 Lincoln County 1965 revised and reprinted; Grimsby Historical Society; soft cover; 90 pp. Volume No. 6 covers family names from Lambert to Nelles. Minor wear to covers and some pencil and ink notations - otherwise in good condition. |
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A genealogical history of the first Baxters' in the Niagara District and their descendants Niagara District 1986; stapled booklet; 74 pp including surname index. This book covers eight generations of the Baxter Family which settled in Bertie Township in 1783. Minor wear to covers - otherwise in good condition. |
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1759-1796 Niagara Frontier 1976 reprint; The Lundy's Lane Historical Society; stapled booklet; 28 pp. "... an authoritative account of a period of Canadian history which has been sorely neglected by historians past and present." Brief descriptions of the British units on the Niagara Frontier, with their movements noted by year and location. Also included is a list of British Officers in Command at Fort Niagara 1759-1796. Minor wear to covers - otherwise in good condition, contents are clean. |
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A History Peel County 1975; Boston Mills Press; stapled booklet; unpaginated, approximately 34 pp. Illustrated with b&w photographs and a map. Ex-library with the usual stamps and stickers. Minor wear to covers - otherwise in good condition. |
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Peel County 1975; Boston Mills Press; stapled booklet; unpaginated, approximately 28 pp. Illustrated with b&w photographs and maps. Ex-library with the usual stamps and stickers. Minor wear to covers - otherwise in good condition. |
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King Township, York County nd; J.M. Walton; stapled booklet; 28 pp. Illustrated with b&w photographs. Minor wear to covers - otherwise in good condition. |
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1877-1977 Walkerton, Ontario Bruce County ca 1977; stapled booklet; 76 pp. Illustrated with b&w photographs. Minor wear to covers - otherwise in good condition. |
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1873-1973 Centennial Watford, Lambton County 1973; small oblong booklet; unpaginated, approximately 23 single-sided pp. This little booklet outlines the history of the church and includes a number of old sepia coloured photographs. In good condition. |
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of the County of Lambton for 100 Years from 1849-1949 Lambton County ca 1950; stapled booklet; 111 pp. Contains a brief history of Lambton County descriptions of the townships and villages and short bios and photos of those who served as wardens, clerks, judges and solicitors. Also includes are lists of council members, parliamentary representatives. A great reource for county research. The compiler, John Huey was the County Clerk. In good condition, some pen edits in the text and the pages are age coloured. |
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Waterloo County 1967; stapled booklet; unpaginated, 39 pp. This little booklet outlines the history of the family of Henry Steckle and Lidia Shantz and was compiled by a grandson. Many b&w photos plus a fold-out family tree at the back. Ex-library copy with the usual stamps. Contents are clean. |
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Lord Selkirk's Settlement in Upper Canada Kent County 1978; soft cover; 84 pp. This book describes the settlement of Lord Selkirk's community Baldoon and it's successes and failures. Fold-out map of Wallaceburg at the back. In good condition. |
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Strathroy United Church, 1879-1979 Middlesex County ca 1979; stapled booklet; 80 pp. Illustrated with b&w photographs. Minor wear to covers and pp 37-44 are loose from the staples. Previous owners' names on the title page - otherwise in good condition. |
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St. Andrews United Church, London, Canada 1833-1930 Middlesex County ca 1930; soft cover; 59 pp. This little book was published to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of the dedication of St. Andrews Church, October 31st, 1869. Illustrated with b&w photos. The binding is cracked and the title page has been clipped. |
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In the Backwoods of Muskoka, 1878 Muskoka 2004; Natural Heritage Books; soft cover; 207 pp. Originally published in 1930, this new edition "is annotated, illustrated with archival photographs and extensively augmented with additional background on this period in Ontario's history". Minor bumps to card covers - otherwise in very good condition, contents are clean. |
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A Story Worth Telling Peel County nd; Dufferin Peel Roman Catholic Separate School Board; hard cover with dust jacket; 181 pp. A chronology of education milestones in Dufferin Peel. Illustrated with b&w photos, some drawings and maps. In good condition, contents are clean. |
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Thunder Bay District 1973; Scott & sons, sixth printing of the 1964 original; stapled booklet, 16 pp. The history of Silver Islet which is in the Thunder Bay District of Northern Ontario. A few photos and one map which identifies various buildings and points of interest. Good condition, minor scuffing to card covers, contents are clean. |
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Scenic and Historic Heritage Lincoln County 1972; Advance Printing Ltd; stapled booklet, 27 pp. "The Ball's Falls Conservation Area consists of 179 acres on the Twenty Mile Creek atop, and below, the Niagara Escarpment, immediately west of Jordan" (Lincoln County). Well illustrated with photos and 2 maps. Good condition, minor scuffing to card covers, contents are clean. |
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Essex County Historical Society - Occasional Papers No. 2 Essex County 1983; Commercial Printing Co.; 195 pp. A series of essays resulting from the 1979 Western District Conference, University of Windsor. Well illustrated with photos, tables and maps. Good condition, minor scuffing to card covers, contents are clean. |
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Halton County 1975; Oakville Historical Society / Boston Mills Press; soft cover booklet; unpaginated - approx 40 pp. End papers are maps, many black & white photographs throughout. Some light soiling to card covers - otherwise, good condition. |
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Letters of Marie Williamson from the Canadian Home Front 1940-1944 2011; Wilfred Laurier University Press; softcover; 378 pp including index. This book is a compilation of letters sent by Marie Williamson to the mother of 3 brothers (surname Sharp) who were sent from England to Toronto, Canada to live during WW II. The boys' mother saved the letters and they are the focus of this interesting book which gives us a glimpse of wartime life in Toronto. Contains geneological data on the Williamson and Sharp families. Ex library with stamp at rear, contents are crisp and clean. |
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Four Generations of the Family Producing Oil Longer than Anyone in the World Lambton County 2004; Words Unlimited Inc.; softcover; 201 pp including index. Fairbank Oil was in Petrolia, Lambton County. Includes midway, a fold out chart of the Fairbank family tree. Minor wear to covers, contents are clean. |
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1967; softcover; 148 pp. Each congregation in the Presbytery submitted their history as part of a 1967 centennial project. Includes a map of the Presbytery of Hamilton and several pages of b&w photos, mostly of churches. Minor wear to covers, contents are clean. |
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A History of the Commercial Fishing Industry on Lake Erie 1973; Mika Publishing; hard cover with dj; 160 pp. including index. Illustrated with b&w photos and graphs. Good condition. |
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Official Program Directory York County 1938; softcover; unpaginated, 70+ pp. Many advertisements from local businesses, some photographs of prominent LOL members, many lists of names of executives of various chapters. Covers are torn along edges and spine. |
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12th of July Programme at Kew Beach York County 1946; softcover stapled booklet; 48 pp. The book includes many advertisements from local businesses, some photographs, a directory of Lodges and names of executives, route of the parade and a few articles. The paper covers are stained and worn. The newsprint pages are clean, however the centrefold parade route has come free of the staples. |
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A History of the Great Northern Exhibition 1855-2005 Simcoe County 2005; Collingwood Agricultural Society; softcover; 55 pp. Includes a list and many photos of GNE Presidents and a list of Executive Members from 1855 to 2005. Illustrated with b&w photos, newspaper articles, advertisements. Good condition. |
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A History of Early Education in Waterloo County 1802-1912 Waterloo County 1975; self published?; softcover; 109 pp plus bibliography and appendices. Includes many photographs. Some wear and creases to card covers, contents are clean and in good condition. Inscribed, signed and dated by the author on the Foreword page. |
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A Story of Algonquin Park Muskoka District 1960 reprint of the 1886 edition; Ontario Department of Lands and Forests; hardcover with DJ; 164 pp. Includes an introduction by Leslie Frost "Prime Minister of Ontario", a "With the Compliments of" card from The Hoinourable J. W. Spooner, Minister of Lands and Forests, six full page photo illustrations and a large fold-out map at the back "Canoe Routes by James Dickson P.L.S. 1886". Chips and tears to DJ - otherwise in good condition. Contents are clean. | ||
Reminiscences of an Algonquin Park Ranger's Daughter Muskoka District 1999; large softcover; 125 pp. Illustrated with many b&w photos and a few maps. Card covers have a few creases - otherwise in good condition. Contents are clean. | ||
c. 1957; hardcover; 63 pp. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering. A history of the formation of this Masonic lodge and its progress during its first 100 years. Contains copies of early documents, many photographs and biographies of some prominent members; also a list of all the officers of Wilson Lodge 1857-1957. Good condition with some minor marks and bumps to covers; binding is solid and contents are clean. |
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Waterloo County 1967, Historical Committee of the New Hamburg - Wilmot Township Centennial Committee. Softcover with blue card covers; 124 pp including a fold out map at the back of Wilmot Township, Waterloo County as it was in in 1861. Well illustrated with old photos. In very good condition. |
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1953; Upper Canada Railway Society; Stories of the Northern Railway of Canada issued on the 100th anniversary of the running of the first steam passenger train in Canada West, May 16, 1853. 64 pp; 2 photos and a route map on the back cover. Inscribed by the author inside front cover "March 15, 1968 To **** with good wishes from Frank N. Walker and Gladys Chantler Walker. Also included is a letter from Mr Walker presenting thebook. The letter also discusses a piece of property in Etobicoke "The Grubb Property". Very minor staining along spine. |