Published by Lilybell Books, Fort Vermilion, AB, 1990
ISBN 10: 0889259100 ISBN 13: 9780889259102
Language: English
Seller: Antiquarius Booksellers, Falkland, BC, Canada
First Edition Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Printing. Autobiography of the author with considerable local history of Fort Vermilion and area, in Alberta. 194pp, photo illustrated. Bright, clean interior. Small ink name to top margin of tp otherwise unmarked. Tight, square binding. Bright, glossy, unmarked wrappers giving the book a near new appearance. No spine creases. Weight, 352g. We ship Worldwide, at cost, using both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges, at cost, without overcharging. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size and distance; Rates to the USA calculated by weight alone as per the USPS. World rates based on specific destination and weight. Online estimates by the Listing Site may not be correct and either additional, or reduced postage may be required, particularly for particularly for heavier books for shipment to Canada and Overseas, but not usually to the USA. Questions? Quotes? Images? - please email. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Author Signed Copy. Book.
Published by Lilybell Books, Fort Vermilion, 1990
ISBN 10: 0889259100 ISBN 13: 9780889259102
Language: English
Seller: Ann Becker, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket.
paperback. Condition: Good. Softcover book, light wear to cover and book edges.
Published by Lilybell, Fort Vermilion, 1990
ISBN 10: 0889259100 ISBN 13: 9780889259102
Language: English
Seller: Wagon Tongue Books, Linden, AB, Canada
First Edition Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. B/W Photographs (illustrator). First Edition. The author of these 194 pages was born in Winnipeg in 1920. The Great Depression got under her father's (Francois David Boire) skin, so they ended up in Northern Alberta. See map in introduction. Think : Boyer River. Read more about : pole bridge, Bella Mercredi, berry-picking, hootch, Prairie Point, Gus Clarke, and wood ash soap. B/W photos assist text. Author uses her maiden name when she signs the title page. Cond :Paper wrapper is green with black lettering. Front cover photo is of the author in the vegetable garden - circa 1937. (Cabbages grew very well in the north.) colours bright, binding tight. Fore points have light wear. No marks nor tears. Almost collectible ! Quote (p.111) : " My Father liked to sing and had a fair brisk voice. He also had a good repertoire of humorous folk songs . We children would sing along with him and take great delight in those rare occasions when he was in such a good mood. Most winter nights ._._._. ." Size: 8vo. Signed by Author(s).