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.....SOLD.....1919 The People’s Home Library by R.C. Barnum $20 1919 The People’s Home Library by R.C. Barnum. Marvellous old book containg 3 reference guides. "The People’s Home Medical Book; The People’s Home Recipe Book; and The People’s Home Stock Book" . The book measures 7" by 10" and is 3" thick. [ More Information ] 1928 A Social Hygiene Booklet For Parents by the Canadian Social Hygene Council $7.50 1928 A Social Hygiene Booklet For Parents by the Canadian Social Hygiene Council. A small booklet with delightfully prudish wording explaining to Canadian parents how to explain the birds and the bees to their children. Very early sex education information. [ More Information ] 1857 Gunn’s New Domestic Physician or Home Book of Heath by John C. Gunn MD $50.00 1857 Gunn’s New Domestic Physician or Home Book of Heath by John C. Gunn MD. Huge hardcover book of 1046 pages including some gorgeous illustrations. This was the mid 1800s version of the emergency clinic filled with ailments and remedies for same including sketches of many plants used as well as the recipes. Loaded with homeopathic cures. [ More Information ] 1919 The Ontario Public School Hygiene Revised Edition by A. P. Knight, M.A., M.D.,F.R.S.C. $10 1919 The Ontario Public School Hygiene Revised Edition by A. P. Knight, M.A., M.D.,F.R.S.C.. hard cover book in fair condition with faded and stained covers, some minor tears, profuse annotations and scribbling throughout. Illustrated Public School Health Education book. Very informative and sometimes amusing. [ More Information ]	D I Y or Do It Yourself Books  There is an old saying which states that if you want something done right you have to do it yourself. This may be true in many cases but most of  us do not have training in many trades or skills needed to make, repair, create, write, paint and many more. For that reason DIY books are written. These books give anyone the abiltity to do things which ordinarily were done by highly paid professionals. In many cases they are better than hiring an expert since many go into details with which a local expert may not be familiar with. Car Repair Manuals are not included here since they are on a separate page.     < HEALTH > 1952 Strange Loves; A Study of Sexual Abnormalities by LA Forrest Potter MD $10 1952 Strange Loves; A Study of Sexual Abnormalities by LA Forrest Potter MD. Grey cloth hard cover in good used condition, [ More Information ] 1889 Plain Facts for Old and Young Embracing the Natural History and Hygiene of Organic Life by J. H. Kellog MD $20.00 1889 Plain Facts for Old and Young Embracing the Natural History and Hygiene of Organic Life by J. H. Kellog MD. Intended to discuss the prevalent sexual excesses of all kinds and the heinous crimes resulting from some froms of sexual transgressions. 9" by 6" spine separated from pages and front cover missing. [ More Information ] 1941 Bailierre’s Nurses Complete Medical Dictionary Revised by Margaret E. Hitch S.R.N. $15 1941 Bailierre’s Nurses Complete Medical Dictionary Revised by Margaret E. Hitch S.R.N. Almost a First Aid manual for women thrust into the medical corps without much experience during WW II and even for those in Britain during the German bombings. Illustrated with advertisements. Small hardcover in good condition with owner’s name throughout. [ More Information ]	1963 Care of the Adult Patient Reference and School Book $15 1963 Care of the Adult Patient Reference and School Book. By Dorothy W.Smith R.N M.A. Rd.D and Claudia D. Gips R.n. M.A.,Ed. D. this massive book was published by the Lippincott Company. Intended for nursing students but great for anyone this book is a comprehensive coverage of the medical conditions, problems, treatment and care common with adults. Fully illustrated. [ More Information ] 1966 Vademecum International or drug compendium used by Physicians $10 1966 Vademecum International or drug compendium used by Physicians. This book contains everythinganyone needs to know about pharmaceuticals and drugs used for patient treatment. Originally issued to physicians it lists drugs and any information about them such as usage and side effects etc. [ More Information ] 1918 The People’s Common Sense Medical Advisor by R.V. Pierce MD - 86th edition $15 1918 The People’s Common Sense Medical Advisor by R.V. Pierce MD - 86th edition. Black cloth bound hard cover fully illustrated contains a massive amount of practical (and some very scary) remedies and treatments for common ailments and human disorders. There is a large section of natural remedies for various ailments with recipes, usage and drawings of plants from which they are derived. [ More Information ]
.    1975 Flowering Houseplants by James Underwood Crocket $5 1975 Flowering Houseplants by James Underwood Crocket. Part of the Time-Life Encyclopedia of Gardening (I have a few others from there) this one is suitable as a stand alone study of growing, maintaining and propagating indoor plants which provide colourful flowers as well as foliage. Fully illustrated with colour photos and watercolour illustrations by Allianorra Rosse. [ More Information ] 1993 Ornamental Herbs For Your Garden by Deni Brown $5 1993 Ornamental Herbs For Your Garden by Deni Brown. Soft cover book 160 pages 10 1/4" by 7 1/2" in very good condition. A great book for decorating your garden with herbs which are decorative as well as useful in cooking and medicinal use. Covers 40 species with instructions for growth, maintenance, usage and benefits of each one. [ More Information ]	GARDENING  1993 Herb Drying Handbook by Nora Blose and Dawn Cusick $10 1993 Herb Drying Handbook by Nora Blose and Dawn Cusick. Hard cover book fully illustrated with colour photos, this book is an essential guide to preserving the colors, shapes, flavors and fragrances of your favourite herbs using easy techniques and materials in your home. Includes a list of many herbs with their uses and benefits. 96 pages in near mint condition. 10 1/4" by 7 1/4" [ More Information ] 1977 The Illustrated Flower by Seymour Chwast and Emily Blair Chewning $10 1977 The Illustrated Flower by Seymour Chwast and Emily Blair Chewning. Marvellous soft cover book featuring about 27 flowers and plants depicted by artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, and other masters. Each one is presented in full colour with many full page in size. Each is accompanied with all the information pertaining to that plant and the history of it and the artwork. [ More Information ]	.   1973 The Love Of Indoor Plants by Lovell Benjamin $10 1973 The Love Of Indoor Plants by Lovell Benjamin. This book covers every aspect of indoor plant growing from bansai to terrariums and everything in between. A great book for growing and maintaining any indoor plant. Fully illustrated white hard cover with dust jacket in very good condition with very minor bent edges on dust jacket. [ More Information ] 1989 Herbs by Simon and Judith Hopkinson $10 1989 Herbs by Simon and Judith Hopkinson. Hard cover book with dust jacket in good condition (small tear on back of dust cover). A great book, fully illustrated with colour photographs by Deni Bown, covers everything you need to know to plant, cultivate, grow, use and decorate with herbs. 144 pages 11" by 8 3/4" [ More Information ]
.  .....SOLD.....1950 Hohner Harmonica Catalogue or Manual $7.50 1950 Hohner Harmonica Catalogue or Manual. Interesting manual or catalogue about the Hohner Harmonica. Fully illustrated and has instructions of use. [ More Information ]	MISCELLANEOUS  1983 Canaries by Otto von Frisch with 25 color photos and 35 drawings by Fritz W. Kohler $10 Canaries by Otto von Frisch with 25 color photos and 35 drawings by Fritz W. Kohler. At first look this appears to be a kid’s book but it is actually a very thorough book about canaries by a well respected breeder of same. Covers the everything from purchase, care, breeding, diseases, nutrition and song. 75 pages 7 3/4’ by 6 1/2" [ More Information ]	.  1976 First Edition 1001 Questions and Answers About Wine $15 1976 First Edition 1001 Questions and Answers About Wine. Everything you would want to know about wine and more. Very extensive coverage of all aspects of the mysteries of wine. Hard cover book with dust jacket. Some tearing to dust jacket [ More Information ]
1925 Ontario Teachers Manual for Teaching Sewing $15 1925 Ontario Teachers Manual for Teaching Sewing. Comprehensive manual for teachers preparing to teach sewing skills to students. Good condition [ More Information ]	1943 Singer Sewing Machines Home Decor booklet or manual with instructions on making slip covers,drapes and more. $7 1943 Singer Sewing Machines Home Decor booklet or manual with instructions on making slip covers,drapes and more. [ More Information ]	1949 Esquire Magazine Cookbook $15 1949 Esquire Magazine Cookbook. Aimed at a male audience Esquire magazine started as a racy men’s magazine but catered to a more sophisticated readership later. Hence this cookbook. Written mainly for men it contains practical cooking tips and recipes for anyone and some classic Esquire cartoons thrown in. [ More Information ]
1976 The Beautiful Crafts Book $5 Everything you need to create beautiful items for gifts or for sale. Complete instructions and colour illustrations. [ More Information ]	1932 How To Build It Book published by Modern Mechanics and Inventions $20.00 1932 How To Build It Book published by Modern Mechanics and Inventions. Fantastic soft cover booklet full of amazing projects and plans for the 1930s handy man. Tells you how to build a boat, soap box racer, ice racer and even a small submarine! and much more! The covers have separated but it is in good used condition. [ More Information ]	1942 Aircraft Mathematics by S. A. Walling and J. C. Hill $10 1942 Aircraft Mathematics by S. A. Walling and J. C. Hill. Small hardcover book in good conditionpertaining to aircraft from the WW II period. Intended for Air Cadet Training. 189 pages [ More Information ]
1929 Direct Current Motor and Generator Troubles Operation and Repair by Theodore S. Gandy and Elmer C. Schacht First Edition $15 1929 Direct Current Motor and Generator Troubles Operation and Repair by Theodore S. Gandy and Elmer C. Schacht First Edition. Hard cover book in good condition with some staining to cover. Although the equipment shown in the photos and illustrations are out of date the principles applied are still pertinent to DC motors, generators and DC principles. [ More Information ]	1931 Westinghouse Regrigerator Recipe Book and Manual $10 1931 Westinghouse Refrigerator Recipe Book and Manual. Great booklet from Westinghouse with recipes and instructions for using a very early Westinghouse Electric refrigerator. Soft cover in good condition. [ More Information ]	1932 Modern Kookbook (Dutch Cookbook) by A. Ter Bruggen-Simonsz $10 1932 Modern Kookbook (Dutch Cookbook) by A. Ter Bruggen-Simonsz. Written in Dutch this hard cover book contains classic Dutch recipes. Being Dutch myself I can testify that there are some very tasty and hearty recipes here. [ More Information ]
1940 Remodelling Military Rifles booklet by the National Rifle Association $10 1940 Remodelling Military Rifles booklet by the National Rifle Association. Small booklet with instructions on "How to transform a military rifle into a modern sporter". [ More Information ]