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(Formerly Sabine's Fine Used Books)
3101-115 Fulford-Ganges Road
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25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy/Holy Cats
25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy/Holy Cats

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Warhol, Andy & Mother
Book Description: Chatto & Windus, London, . Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. "25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy" was originally privately printed c. 1954 in a limited edition of 190 copies; (the inscription reproduced here is that which appeared in the copy of the original edition assigned the number four). "Holy Cats by Andy Warhol's Mother" was privately printed in the early 1950s in a limited edition. This set of two books is a facsimile edition, in a slipcase designed by Yolanda Cuomo. "25 Cats..." boards are textured white paper, white colourfully illustrated paste-down with black titling on front, grey end papers, lovely three-colour illustrations throughout, unpaginated. "Holy Cats" has white boards with colourful illustration and black titling, black illustrations throughout, including title page, each on a different colour paper, also unpaginated. With the exception of some very light soiling, these books are clean, bright and tight. Slipcase, which is covered with several bright colours of glossy paper with black titling and illustration, appears to be without flaws. This is a very handsome set, in great condition. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have.
Price: $60.00

Alpaca Shepherd, The
Alpaca Shepherd, The

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Safley, Michael
Book Description: Northwest Alpacas, Hillsboro, Oregon, 2005. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good-. 4to - over 9.75"-12" Tall. Written for both new and experienced alpaca breeders this book provides information and instruction on building fences and barns, birthing cria, and breeding. It brings together the entire process of caring for alpacas from beginning to end. Black cloth with gilt titling to spine, black and white illustrations, 297 pages. Very minor edge wear, the top of the first third of the pages is slightly rippled without any staining. Otherwise the book is in great shape. The dust jacket shows minor edge wear and is now protected in a Brodart cover. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have.
Price: $95.00

Cat on the Run
Cat on the Run

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Guenther, Gloria
Book Description: Windflower Communications, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1991. Soft Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A story about strays and streecats, for cat lovers from nine to ninety, signed by the author/illustrator. Yellow soft cover with charming line drawings, black titling, illustrated throughout with black and white drawings, 128 pages. Cover has some light shelfwear, otherwise this very attractive book is in nice condition. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Signed by Author/Illustrator
Price: $15.00

Completely Illustrated Atlas of Reptiles and Amphibians for the Terrarium
Completely Illustrated Atlas of Reptiles and Amphibians for the Terrarium

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Obst, Fritz Jurgen; Dr. Klaus Richter; Dr. Udo Jacob
Book Description: T.F.H. Publications Inc., Neptune City, N.J., 1988. Pictorial Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Originally published in German by Edition Leipzig under the title "Lexikon der Terraristik und Herpetologie." Translated from the German by U.E. Friese. Book, which is "the most complete book in the world on this topic," covers the care and feeding, breeding and natural history of terrarium animals, including snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, etc. Colourfully illustrated red cover with black titling, illustrated throughout with colour photographs as well as black and white photographs and illustrations - almost two thousand illustrations in all, 831 pages. Cover has very light shelf wear, lower front and back edge each have a light bump toward centre of book, lower text block edge has a few light rubbed marks, otherwise this is a very handsome copy. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have.
Price: $65.00

Defectos Congenitos y Hereditarios En La Alpaca - Teratologia (Congenital and Hereditary Defects in Alpaca  - Teratology)
Defectos Congenitos y Hereditarios En La Alpaca - Teratologia (Congenital and Hereditary Defects in Alpaca - Teratology)

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Sumar-Kalinowski, Julio
Book Description: Consejo Nacional De Ciencia y Tecnologia, Peru, 1989. Soft Cover. Book Condition: Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Written in Spanish, book is a study of congenital and hereditary defects in alpaca. Inscribed by the author. Colourfully illustrated white soft cover with black titling on spine and front, illustrated with colour and black and white plates, 82 pages. Cover has shelf wear and a few light creases, ink inscription on end paper, otherwise is clean and tight. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Signed by Author
Price: $30.00

Farm & Ranch Guide 2005-2006
Farm & Ranch Guide 2005-2006

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Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association, Inc.
Book Description: , , 2005. Soft Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. 4to - over 9.75"-12" Tall. AOBA Farm & Ranch Guide for the United States. Starting with a few articles on keeping alpacas this guide lists all the alpaca breeders and farmers organized geographically with many full colour advertisements by the members. Light edge wear. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have.
Price: $12.75

New Natural History, The - 12 Volumes
New Natural History, The - 12 Volumes

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Lydekker, Richard
Book Description: Merrill & Baker, New York, . Half Leather. Book Condition: . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A deluxe edition of The New Natural History in twelve volumes. Red cloth boards, red leather with gilt titling and decoration on spine, raised bands, marbled end papers, colour frontispiece with tissue-guard, illustrated throughout with sixteen hundred engravings, and seventy-two coloured plates with tissue guards. Corners and edges have very light wear, text block edges slightly darkened, otherwise this extremely handsome set is in remarkable condition. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have.
Price: $375.00

 
Northern Connection, The - Ontario Northland Since 1902

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Surtees, Robert J.
Book Description: Captus Press, North York, 1992. Soft Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. 4to - over 9.75"-12" tall. A comprehensive history of Ontario Northland Railway. Large green softcover with colourful illustration on front. Black-and-white photographs throughout, sixteen black-and-white maps. 332 pages.
Price: $14.00

Tales of a Tracker
Tales of a Tracker

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McLeod, Don
Book Description: Arrow Graphics, Saskatoon, Sask, 1992. Soft Cover. Book Condition: Very Good-. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A collection of stories and poetry, many of which have to do with horse racing. White soft cover with black titling on front and spine, illustrated with black and white drawings, 129 pages. Cover has light shelf wear and minor edge wear, a couple of small, pale stains on front, otherwise book is clean, bright and tight. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have.
Price: $9.75

Thirteen Bears
Thirteen Bears

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Roberts, Charles G.D.
Book Description: The Ryerson Press, Toronto, 1947. Hard Cover. Book Condition: . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. "Thirteen Bears" contains the best bear stories from seven of the best books by Sir Charles G.D. Roberts. Blue cloth with black titling on spine, frontispiece, black and white illustrations. Previous onwer's name and inscription on first free endpaper, first quarter of the pages has a light damp stain on the top right corner. Dust jacket has some edge wear and an ink smudge at the front. 254 pages. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have.
Price: $35.00



 
 

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