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PRE 1950 BOOKS  This page is for books published in the period of time between 1900 and 1950. This was a very eventful period with the introduction of flight, the domination of the automobile, 2 World Wars and many other events about which many books have been written.	1910 Young England hard cover red cloth bound book $20 1910 Young England hard cover red cloth bound book. 483 pages. Marvellously illustrated and filled with great articles and stories of interest to boys. Used condition with first 2 pagwes missing and a few damaged pages. Some separation of the spine. [ More Information ] 1936 Pepy’s Diary in 2 volumes deciphered by Rev J Smith $20 1936 Pepy’s Diary in 2 volumes deciphered by Rev J Smith. The actual diary of 1600s Samuel Pepys who rose through the ranks of the British Navy to become Secretary of the Admiralty. He was then imprisoned in the tower of London, released and then re-instated in the Admiralty. Fascinating story of 1600s life. 2 books in good condition with pink cloth hard covers with some fading maybe. [ More Information ]	1911 4th Edition Wagner from the Master Musicians series edited by Frederick J. Crowest $20 1911 4th Edition Wagner from the Master Musicians series edited by Frederick J. Crowest. Marvellous book fully illustrated about one of the wold’s greatest composers. Red/brown cloth bound hard cover with gold titleing, a few stains on covers and vellum sheets protecting the ink on the illustrations. Marvelous photo of Franz Listz. [ More Information ] 1915 My Year of the Great War by Frederick Palmer $20 1915 My Year of the Great War by Frederick Palmer. 464 pages this orange cloth bound hard cover book was the 5th printing in December of that year (1915). Written by one of the truly great war correspondents this book regales the reader with Palmer’s account of his experiences as a journalist, starting the day WWI was declared. [ More Information ]
1915 The World War by Logan Marshall Illustrated $20 1915 The World War by Logan Marshall Illustrated. A history of the Nations And Empires involved and a Study of the Events Culminating in The Great Conflict (WWI). 349 pages with photos and illustrations. Cloth bound hard cover illustrated no dust jacket. [ More Information ] 1920 Now It Can Be Told by Sir Philip Gibb $7.50 1920 Now It Can Be Told by Sir Philip Gibb. An orange cloth bound hard cover book formerly owned by a Nash Funerals and so stamped throughout it’s 558 pages. Some staining on cover, front inside cover tape re enforced. Coverage of World War I. [ More Information ]	1917 Gallipoli by John Masefield. $15 1917 Gallipoli book by John Masefield. Blue/black cloth bound hard cover book in good condition, dealing with the attempt by Allied forces to attack the Ottoman empire (and Germany) via the Gallipoli penninsula. A poorly planned attempt which cost many lives and is noted more for the succesful retreat of Aliied forces. [ More Information ] 1921 Lightfoot the Deer by Thornton W. Burgess $20 1921 Lightfoot the Deer by Thornton W. Burgess. A grey/blue cloth bound hard cover book by the prolific author of over 15,000 books and characters such as Peter Rabbit (borrowed from Beatrix potter)and Sammy Jay (both in this book). Some great illustrations. In used condition with some blue staining due to water and owner’s name in front and a few pen scribbles. Illustrated by Harrison Cady. [ More Information ]	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 ] 1929 Burning Beauty by Temple Bailey $3 1929 Burning Beauty by Temple Bailey. Blue grey hardcover book with stains on cover and owner’s name inside cover. [ More Information ]
1941 The Darkest Hour; Adventures and Escapes by Leo Lania $10 1941 The Darkest Hour; Adventures and Escapes by Leo Lania (Lazar Herrmann). Orange cloth bound hard cover book of 235 pages. A former Toronto Library book. Lazar Herrmann). The Darkest Hour. Adventures and Escapes. With an introduction by E. A. Mowrer. Translated from the German by R. Marlowe. WWII account of French occupation by German army. [ More Information ]	1939 First Edition Plain English school book A by John Crossland $10 1939 First Edition Plain English school book A by John Crossland. First volume of 6. A British school book it is delightfully illustrated and in good condition. Yellow cloth bound hard cover. [ More Information ]	1944 First Edition Great Soldiers of World War II by Major H. A Deweerd $20 1944 First Edition Great Soldiers of World War II by Major H. A Deweerd. Red cloth hard cover book in very good condition. No dust jacket with 316 pages. Has a library type pocket in rear but no library stamps. possibly military? Covers Gamelin.De gaulle,Wavel,Rommel,Montgomery,Hitler,Churchill,Timoshenko,MacArthur,Chang Kai-Shek and Eisenhower. [ More Information ]
1946 Second Edition Gauntlet To Overlord by Ross Munro $15 1946 Second Edition Gauntlet To Overlord by Ross Munro. Yellow cloth bound hard cover book in good used condition (dust jacket has wear and tear) this is the story of the Canadian Army on D Day in World War II. 477 pages by Ross Munro who was one of the more respected war correspondents in WW II. [ More Information ] 1946 Missing From The Record by Colonel R. S. Malone $10 1946 Missing From The Record by Colonel R. S. Malone. Written by Colonel Dick Malone OBE who was a Canadian public relations officer during WWII. Fascinating account of the war from a leadership point of view. Possibly a dedication issue this red cloth bound hard cover book is in good condition with wear and tear to dust jacket. 227 pages. [ More Information ]