Birdsall Everett (5 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good ++. B/W Photographs (illustrator). First Edition. SUBTITLED : ` A Brief History of the Olds College Alumni association '. Since its inception in 1913, Olds College has been a key in the formal education of Albertans in the agricultural sector. The alunmi association came 4 years later. These 128 pages speak to its part in building,staffing, and the awarding of prizes in the educational life of the college. B/W photographs assist text. Cond : Paper wrapper is white with black lettering. Front cover graphic (colour photo) is a view of the college buildings in the seventies. Volume has light general wear and NO specific flaws. Tight in binding, clean. No names, marks, creases, nor tears. Alberta reference. Quote (p. 51) : " ._._. he omitted the part about the daily bread. Mention was also made that the rate of pay in effect for laborers around the place in 1913 was 13 cents per hour (without board). we pioneers recalled many ._._._. ." Size: 8vo. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. In 1913 the three Alberta Schools of Agriculture, received their first students at : Claresholm, Olds, and Vermilion. For a time Raymond, Youngstown and Gleichen also had schools. These 269 pages flesh out the story. READ more about : Duncan Marshall Place, Murray Gratz, Crop Improvement, breeding, Henry Marshall Tory, Fairview, irrigated areas, advanced education, and Alberta Fire Commission. A few b/w photographs and one b/w map assist text. Biblio at page 223 and INDEX at 225. Cond : Boards are blue with gilt lettering - face and spine. White end-papers. No dust jacket. Bright tight, square and clean. No names nor marks. Almost giftable !! QUote (p. 20) : " The Provincial election was held on August 30, 1971, and after 36 years in office the Social Credit party went down to defeat at the hands of the Progressive Conservative party led by Peter Lougheed. A change in ._._._. . ".

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. 735 pp. Original gray cloth covers w/ title in gilt. Covers moderately soiled and rubbed. Corners bumped. Light foxing to edges of text block and scattered throughout. Inscription to previous owner in pencil on front blank endpaper. Illust. w/ magnificent full-page photogravure portraits, and a wealth of other fine engravings. Contents nice.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1940 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 80 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 80.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1904. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 820, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 820 820.