Collect Telegram From a Mad Dog in Spider Magazine
Thompson, Hunter S. 24 pp. Octavo. Original printed pictorial wrappers. Various illustrations. Other than a bit of edge browning a fine copy. Volume 1 Number 7 of this scarce California publication. It includes the poem, "Collect Telegram from a Mad Dog" by "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" author Hunter S. Thompson. This appears to be the only example of his poetry published while he was alive. Printed a year before the publication of his debut, Hell's Angels, when he was still researching the book. Seem's quite uncommon with only one other copy on the internet when this example was catalogued.- $380
- $380
Chaps and Chinooks: A History West of Calgary [Two Volumes]
Foothills Historical Society 1st Edition. 704pp. Two volumes. Quarto. Beige cloth with brown lettering and decoration on spine and front cover. Previous owner's name and address written in both front free endpapers in blue ink. B/W illustrations throughout. Minor shelf wear to first volume; the spine of the second volume lifting slightly and minor erosion to fore-edge of second volume. Both copies are internally very clean. Good condition. very good The history of West Calgary including origins of names, early history, ranching, natives, agriculture, etc.- $65
- $65
Rural Reflections Volume 3: 1983-2000
Isabella History Committee First Edition. vi, 231 pp. Quarto. Blue cloth binding with white lettering on spine; white design and lettering on facade. Trimmed edges. Mapped endpapers. B/W illustrations from photographs throughout. Internally and externally clean, with no visible markings. A tight copy, with crisp textblock. Fine condition.- $57
- $57
Coke Machine Glow
Downie, Gordon (10),94,(8), pp. Octavo. original printed orange wrappers. A fine unopened copy. Gordon Edgar Downie CM was a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, musician, poet and writer. He was the singer and lyricist for the amazing Canadian rock band, The Tragically Hip. He fronted for the band from its inception in 1984 until his death in 2017. This is his first book of poetry and was well received by the fans. The book is not uncommon but a signed copy is very scarce in the market these day. This is a perfect copy.- $608
- $608
Canadian Angus History: Update
Canadian Aberdeen-Angus Association First Edition. iv, 407 pp. Quarto. Brown peppered vinyl binding, with gilt lettering on spine and facade. B/W illustrations from photographs throughout. Index at rear. Internally clean and crisp. Exterior intact. A wonderfully preserved, first edition copy of this scarce 1985 book. Near fine condition.- $57
- $57
The Bicorne Hat of Major General G.A. French
Beautifully detailed Bicorn hat with bullion decoration and red satin interior, in very good condition. In fitted jappened tin case with brass name tag inscribed "Major General G.A. French C.M.G.". Also contains a large plume of red and white goose feathers, housed in their own seperate tin cylindrical case. The tin cases are somewhat worn and rusted. The feathers though somewhat worn and tattered are in remarkably good condition. Also contains an envelope of newspaper clippings from the Irish Times dated 3rd of May 1988 relating to Major General French. A very interesting hat. very good 1870-1902. Major General G.A. French was the first commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He was born in Roscommon in 1841. In 1862 he was posted to Canada when he served 4 years in Kingston, Ontario as as adjutant. After Downsizing the British Army prescence in Canada he was sent, on loan, to the Canadian Army where he worked as a chief instructor for the school of gunnery at Kingston. In view of a need for a mounted police force in Canada Prime Minister Sir John A McDonald decided to establish the North West Mounted Police (later the Royal Canadian Mounted Police). On the 3rd of May 1873 the organiziation came into being and in October of the same year McDonald extended an invitation to French to become the first commissioner of the force. Despite a new government giving French little support with the NWMP under his command they set out on the infamous march in July 1874 into the West and the Rocky Mountains, a journey of over 400 miles. Their aim was to combat increasing lawlessness in the region, which was a formidable task given the vast area they were working with. However, his new police force quickly established a reputation for justice, fair play and honesty. French's administrative and logistical skills are widely recognized as the main reason for the success of the march, but still his command of the force came to an abrupt end in 1876 when the tension between him and his political superiors resulted in his forced resignation. French was awarded, for his services in Canada, the Order of St. Michael and St. George. He returned to England and under service with the Royal Artillery was promoted to the rank of Major (1881). He was later sent to Australia in 1883, and, as Commander of the Queensland Defense Force he played a significant role in organizing the defense forces for New South Wales and Queensland. He was appointed President of the Federal Military Committee to draft a defense act of Australia. He died in London in July 1921 and was buried in Brompton cemetery. Aquired from an auction house in Ireland.- $7,224
- $7,224
Brooks Beautiful – Bountiful; Brooks Between the Red Deer and the Bow
Delday, Eva 1st Edition. viii, 291pp. Octavo. Black cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine. Inscription from previous owner on front free endpaper. Signed by author on title page in blue ink. B/W illustrations from photos and a map. Some blemishes to back cover. Good condition. This includes chapters on the first Mounties to the first C.P.R settlers to the families who live in the community of Brooks, Alberta.- $38
- $38
Through Masai Land: A Journey of Exploration Among the Snowclad Volcanic Mountains and Strange Tribes of Eastern Equatorial Africa. Being the narrative of the Royal Geographical Society’s Expedition to Mount Kenia and Lake Victoria Nyanza, 1883-1884.
Thomson, Joseph F.R.G.S. xii,583 pp. Octavo. Bound in early 20th Century half morocco and cloth. Leather corners to match. Slight wear to the corners. Top edge gilt. Wonderful block print bookplate. Spine ruled in 6 compartments. Gilt decoration. Frontispiece. 59 engraved plates. Two folding maps which have been laid down on fine linen. A fine clean tight copy. Czech, p164. It details the author's journey from Mombassa through what was to become British East Africa and Kenya. The expedition was sponsored by the Royal Geographical Society, of which Thomson was a fellow. He was the first European to cross the hostile Masai land to the Victoria Nyanza, confirming Krapf's sighting of Mount Kenya. Uncommon in the UK first and a nice copy in a pretty binding.- $1,711
- $1,711
The Journals and Letters of Sir Alexander MacKenzie.
MacKenzie, Alexander [Edited by W. Kaye Lamb] First Edition viii,551pp. Thick octavo. Original blue cloth, gilt lettering on front and spine. Illustrated with frontispiece and fold out maps. Textblock clean. Bookplate on front pastedown. Illustrated dust jacket is not price clipped at top (USA price) but is price clipped at bottom (UK price). fine copy. The definitive edition of MacKenzie by the great Canadian scholar. Hakluyt Society extra series no. 41.- $65
- $65
Alberta Formed Alberta Transformed [Two Volumes]
Payne, Michael., Wetherell, Donald., Cavanaugh, Catherine xvi, 808 pp. Two volumes. Tall octavo. Black cloth binding with bronze lettering on facade and spine; blind carved design on front and back boards of both volumes. Orange endpapers. B/W and coloured photographic illustrations, diagrams, and facsimiles throughout text. Contributors and index at rear of second volume. Internally clean, tight, and vibrant, with similarly well-preserved exterior. Near fine condition copy of this two volume set. Due to the profound weight of the set, extra shipping costs may be required.- $57
- $57