William C Borrett (27 results)
Published by The Imperial Publishing Company Limited 1944
- Hardcover
Seller: Easy Chair Books, Lexington, MO, U.S.A.Easy Chair Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fair. No Dust Jacket. Third printing. Some staining and wear to the blue covers; cracked binding; ink note inside. One page with scribbles, a couple with stains or creases; overall a reading copy though. No jacket. Author was Station Director, Radio Station CHNS, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Quantity Available: 1.… Category: Children's; Inventory No: 226552.
Published by Halifax, The Imperial Publishing Company Limited 1944
- Hardcover
Seller: Hammer Mountain Book Halls, ABAA, Schenectady, NY, U.S.A.Hammer Mountain Book Halls, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Extremities slightly worn; faint dampstain at bottom edge of front cover and on fore-edge, not affecting interior; pages slightly toned; gift inscription on preliminary blank; otherwise very good condition (no dust jacket). . 237p. Illus. "A series of broadcast talks designed to make us familiar with our City and Prov…ince, and to revive memories of bygone days and events which have made Nova Scotia, Canada's most storied Province.".
Language: English
Published by The Imperial Publishing Company, Halifax, NS 1944
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Irolita Books, Aurora, ON, CanadaIrolita Books
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Hardcover. Condition: GOOD. Dust Jacket Condition: GOOD. First edition. Blue cloth with gilt titles on spine, light spotting to boards. Old gift inscription (dated 1945) to first blank page. Dust jacket is quite worn along top edge, with multiple short tears, and several chips, small stain to front panel. New archival mylar dj c…over. 23 cm. 196 pages. Halifax local history stories by maritime writer William Borrett, drawn from the legends and records of the old town. Additional info or photos on request. Ships in sturdy cardboard packaging, with tracking and insurance.
Published by The Imperial Publishing Company Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia 1944
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Brillig's Books, Kingston, NY, U.S.A.Brillig's Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCloth. Condition: Good. No DJ. First Printing. Pp: xxiii + 196. Gilt titles: sp. Illust. w/ b/w drawings. Blue cloth bds. First printing 1942. Decorative endpapers. Sp. ends curled. A bit of shelfwear to the bds. P/o stamp on 1st free pg. Interior leaves are clean and tight. A collection of tales from radio broadcasts about the…history of Nova Scotia, Canada's most storied Province. An old fashioned style folk history of Nova Scotia. Chambers, Bob & Kane, Arthur (illustrator).
Published by The Imperial Publishing Co., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 1943
- Hardcover
Seller: Old Army Books, Lexington, KY, U.S.A.Old Army Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Second Printing. Internal tape repairs to the chipped dust jacket, pictorials on the jacket panels and spine still very bright. ; Illus. , jacket now in a clear protector; 196 pages.
Published by The Imperial Publishing Company Limited, Haliax 1945
- Hardcover
Seller: ABC: Antiques, Books & Collectibles, Tantallon, NS, CanadaABC: Antiques, Books & Collectibles
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Spine is slightly cocked and is faded. Some spotting on page edges. Inside is clean. Chambers, Robert (illustrator).
Published by The Imperial Publishing Company Limited, Halifax, N.S. 1944
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: ABC: Antiques, Books & Collectibles, Tantallon, NS, CanadaABC: Antiques, Books & Collectibles
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Previous owner's name on second half-title page. Spine is discoloured.
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Published by The Imperial Publishing Company, Halifax 1947
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Dodman Books, Morston, , United KingdomDodman Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Excellent collection of historical Nova Scotian tales, as broadcast by Major Borrett of radio station CHNS, Halifax. Very light toning to stock, but otherwise all in VG internal order. No inscriptions. Blue boards only lightly worn, with dulled gilt tilti…ng to spine. Good d/j, rather creased and worn to edges with some minor loss. Now in removable protective sleeve. 8vo. 222pp.
Language: English
Published by The Imperial Publishing Company Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia 1947
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Westside Stories, Hamilton, ON, CanadaWestside Stories
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. A Solid Book, With A Gift Paste Down O N The Front Fly Leaf, "From The Key Station Of The Maritimes C H N S , Broadcasting House Halifax N.S. To Mr George Young Canadian Broadcasting Corp. Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario. The Book Is Otherwise Very Clean. Illu…strated B/W Eps. Dark Blue Cloth Covered Boards, Small Scuff On The Spine And The Gilt Has Dulled For The Title, But It Is Still Legible. The Dj Is Complete But Aged, Now In A Protective Brodart Cover, Closed Split On The Front Fold, Small Piece Missing From The Head Of The Spine. And Some Creasing.
Published by Imperial Publishing Company Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia 1944
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Hudson River Book Shoppe, Waldwick, NJ, U.S.A.Hudson River Book Shoppe
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Brown boards with illustrated end papers. Illustrated. Moderate wear to the boards with edges worn, spine faded, dusty page edges. Less common.
Published by The Imperial Publishing Company Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia 1942
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: ABC: Antiques, Books & Collectibles, Tantallon, NS, CanadaABC: Antiques, Books & Collectibles
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Book covers have a few spots. Previous owner's name in pen on endpaper.Inside is clean. Chambers, Robert (illustrator).
Published by Imperial Publishing 1943
- Hardcover
Seller: Books Galore & More..., Port Perry, ON, CanadaBooks Galore & More...
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Hardcover. Condition: Good +. No Jacket. Gift inscription opposite title page. Top and bottom of spine. Binding tight.
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- Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.ThriftBooksVintage
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Dust jacket missing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Language: English
Published by The Imperial Publishing Company Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia 1944
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Westside Stories, Hamilton, ON, CanadaWestside Stories
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Hardcover. Condition: Excellent. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. 1st Edition. A Very Solid Clean Book. Inscribed By The Author With His Phrase " Cheerio And All The Best" On The Title Page. Borrett Was The Station Director , Radio Station C H Ns Halifax N.S. B/W Illustrated Eps Front And Rear. Solid Tan Cloth Covered Boards…With Minor Bumping To Head And Tail Of Spine. Gilt Title On The Spine. The Dj Is Aged But Complete And Now Brodart Protected. A Couple Of Small Chips But Hardly Noticeable . 25 Interesting Tales From Broadcast Talks. By Author.
Published by Imperial Publishing Co. Ltd., Halifax, N.S. 1946
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Dave Shoots, Bookseller, Saint John, NB, CanadaDave Shoots, Bookseller
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First ( No Additional printings). Brown cloth boards. No writing or damage. The author, Director of Radio Station CHNS, shares even more Tales, and he's not done yet ! Explore the history of this early seaport as well as other towns in this third compilation of accounts gleaned from va…rious sources. 237 pp. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Drawings By Chambers (illustrator). Book.
Language: English
Published by The Imperial Publishing Company Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia 1945
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Westside Stories, Hamilton, ON, CanadaWestside Stories
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. A Very Solid Clean Book. Inscribed By The Author On The Title Page. Borrett Was The Station Director , Radio Station C H Ns Halifax N.S. B/W Illustrated Eps From Kings Wharf Front And Rear. Solid Green Boards With Bumping To Head And Tail Of Spine. Gilt T…itle On The Spine. The Dj Is Aged But Complete And Now Brodart Protected. A Couple Of Small Chips But Hardly Noticeable . 21 Interesting Tales From Broadcast Talks. By Author.
Language: English
Published by The Imperial Publishing Company Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia 1943
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Westside Stories, Hamilton, ON, CanadaWestside Stories
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Hardcover. Condition: Excellent. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. 1st Edition. A Very Solid Clean Book. Inscribed By The Author On The Title Page. Borrett Was The Station Director , Radio Station C H Ns Halifax N.S. B/W Illustrated Eps Front And Rear. Solid Red Boards With Minor Bumping To Head And Tail Of Spine. Gilt Title O…n The Spine. The Dj Is Aged But Now Brodart Protected. A Couple Of Small Chips . 26 Interesting Tales From Broadcast Talks. By Author.
Language: English
Published by The Imperial Publishing Company Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia 1942
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Westside Stories, Hamilton, ON, CanadaWestside Stories
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Hardcover. Condition: Excellent. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. 1st Edition. A Very Solid Clean Book. Inscribed By The Author With His Phrase " Cheerio And All The Best" On The Title Page. Borrett Was The Station Director , Radio Station C H Ns Halifax N.S. B/W Illustrated Eps Front And Rear. Solid Blue Boards With Minor Bu…mping To Head And Tail Of Spine. Gilt Title On The Spine. The Dj Is Aged And Is Missiing The Top 1.5" Of The Spine But Now Brodart Protected. A Couple Of Small Chips . 25 Interesting Tales From Broadcast Talks. By Author.
Language: English
Published by The Imperial Publishing Company Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia 1945
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Westside Stories, Hamilton, ON, CanadaWestside Stories
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Hardcover. Condition: Excellent. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. 1st Edition. A Very Solid Clean Book. Inscribed By The Author With His Phrase " Cheerio And All The Best" On The Title Page. Borrett Was The Station Director , Radio Station C H Ns Halifax N.S. B/W Illustrated Eps From Kings Wharf Front And Rear. Solid Green Bo…ards With Bumping To Head And Tail Of Spine. Gilt Title On The Spine. The Dj Is Aged But Complete And Now Brodart Protected. A Couple Of Small Chips But Hardly Noticeable . 21 Interesting Tales From Broadcast Talks. By Author.
Published by Imperial Publishing, Halifax 1945
- Hardcover
Seller: Alhambra Books, Edmonton, AB, CanadaAlhambra Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 231 pp, illustrations. Boards have shelf and edgewear, fraying at extremities. Hinges weak - no loose pages. Inteiror is unmarked.
Seller: Graham York Rare Books ABA ILAB, Honiton, United KingdomGraham York Rare Books ABA ILAB
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1943, Nova Scotia, The Imperial Publishing Company Limited, ppxv + 233, black and white illustrations, red cloth in dustwrapper. Signed by the author. Dustwrapper torn, book very good.
Published by Imperial Publishing, Halifax 1945
- Hardcover
Seller: Schooner Books Ltd.(ABAC/ALAC), Halifax, NS, CanadaSchooner Books Ltd.(ABAC/ALAC)
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vii,232 Pp. Dust jacket, endpapers & illustrations by Bob Chambers Collection of local history stories by Major Borrett which were originally told over the air on CHNS radio Halifax. Very good. Author's presentation copy to previous owner on title page Cloth in dust jacket with illustrated endpapers.
Published by Imperial Publishing Co. ltd, Halifax 1947
- Hardcover
- Signed
Seller: Schooner Books Ltd.(ABAC/ALAC), Halifax, NS, CanadaSchooner Books Ltd.(ABAC/ALAC)
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222 Pp. Dust jacket & endpapers, & ills throughout by Bob Chambers Collection of local history stories by Major Borrett which were originally told over the air on CHNS radio Halifax. Very good.Author's presentation copy on title page "To My Good Friend Will R. Bird Cheerio and all the best Wm. Coates Borrett". Cloth in dust jack…et with illustrated endpapers.
Published by Imperial Publishing Co. ltd, Halifax, N.S. 1944
- Hardcover
- Signed
Seller: Schooner Books Ltd.(ABAC/ALAC), Halifax, NS, CanadaSchooner Books Ltd.(ABAC/ALAC)
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(x),(1)-237 Pp. Dust jacket illustration by De Garthe and illus. throughout by Bob Chambers Signed on the title page by Borrett Some wear to edges and fraying to top of spine ow. Very good Cloth in dust jacket with illustrated end-papers by Bob Chambers.
Language: English
Published by The Imperial Publishing Company, Halifax, N. S. 1957
- Hardcover
Seller: COVENANT HERITAGE LIBRIS, Saint John, NB, CanadaCOVENANT HERITAGE LIBRIS
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dj. binding tight with front end page torn out, S9 2.
Published by Imperial Publishing Company Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia 1944
- Hardcover
Seller: COVENANT HERITAGE LIBRIS, Saint John, NB, CanadaCOVENANT HERITAGE LIBRIS
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. edge tearing wear on dj, C4 1.
Published by The Imperial Publishing Company, Halifax 1942
- Hardcover
Seller: Edmonton Book Store, Edmonton, AB, CanadaEdmonton Book Store
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Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: torn with loss. 8vo pp. xxiii 196.Dust jacket torn and worn , with previous owners address label on FEP. book.
