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25 Years - a Salute to 25 Years of Tubbing Tradition 1967-91
Nanaimo BC Canada: Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society 1991. Paperback. 94 pages. Dedicated to those who during the course of 25 years have braved the Strait of Georgia in bathtubs participated in the World Championship Bathtub Races and events of the Nanaimo Marine Festival to the volunteers who toil tirelessly to make it all possible and to the memory of the late Glen Galloway founding father of Nanaimo's bathtubbing tradition. Well illustrated. Blue card covers. Moderate to average wear. . Good. 1991. First Edition. Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society (1991) paperback
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28 October 1945 Weekly Bulletin of the First Baptist Church Mason and Quadra Streets Victoria B.C.
Victoria B.C.: First Baptist Church. Paperback. Minister: Rev. G.A. Reynolds. Organist: Mr. Oliver Stout. Lists musical contributions by: Mr. Stanley Honeychurch James Dinsmore Mrs. H. Youson. Sermon was titled: "An Airman's Legacy" - a voice from the dead speaks to youth. Average wear. Unmarked. Fold mark across the middle. . Good. 1945. First Edition. First Baptist Church paperback
Bookseller reference : 349c6491
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A Goodly Heritage: 1873-1973. A History of the District of North Cowichan
British Columbia: The Corporation of the District of North Cowichan. Paperback. 38 pages. Black and white illustrations. Fading and some soiling to covers. Contents tight and unmarked. . Fair. 1973. First Edition. The Corporation of the District of North Cowichan paperback
Bookseller reference : 321a7692
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B.C. British Columbia Rail - Tumbler Ridge Electrics: 2 Hour VHS Videotape in Case
Canada: Iron Horse. Hardcover. 2 Hour VHS videotape in case. "North America's newest mountain railway was opened in 1984 in British Columbia's western central interior. BC Rail's 50000 vold electrified Tumbler subdivision starts at Wakely junction at mile 537 on the Chetwynd subdivision. The line travels northeast 82 miles to Quintette mine through some of the most rugged and remote territory where rails have ever been laid." - from cover. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Undated. Circa 1990 . Fair. 1990. First Edition. Iron Horse hardcover
Bookseller reference : 323a1358
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Black Ball Line Ferry Map: Puget Sound Country Victoria - Vancouver Island and Southern British Columbia Coast
USA: Puget Sound Navigation Company/Black Ball Line Ltd./Black Ball Ferries Ltd. Paperback. Measures 18"x12". Circa early 1950s. Shows existing and proposed ferry routes. Includes photos of the MV. Chinook and the MV. Kahloke plus photos of local scenic attractions and related write-ups. Average wear. Unmarked. A nice collectible. . Good. 1950. First Edition. Puget Sound Navigation Company/Black Ball Line, Ltd./Black Ball Ferries, Ltd. paperback
Bookseller reference : 228c9711
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British Columbia Modern History 1740's-1970's: Exhibit Guide
British Columbia: The Friends of the British Columbia Museum. Paperback. 68 pages. Abundant photography in colour and black and white. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. . Good. 1974. First Edition. The Friends of the British Columbia Museum paperback
Bookseller reference : 41302624
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Central British Columbia
Victoria: Province of British Columbia. Paperback. 9"x4" brochure which folds out to feature 4 double-sided pages measuring 14.5" x 9". Includes early photos and information about Prince Rupert and Prince George and much more. Appears to be a promotional piece encouraging people to move to this northern region of British Columbia. Undated - perhaps circa 1940s. Average wear. Unmarked. A quality copy. . Good. 1940. First Edition. Province of British Columbia. paperback
Bookseller reference : 644c9710
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Centralian 76 / 77 1976 / 1977: Student Yearbook of Central Junior Secondary School Victoria B.C.
Victoria B.C.: Central Junior Secondary School. Paperback. 92 pages. Loaded with black and white photos. Average wear. Prior owner's name blacked out atop front cover otherwise unmarked. A sound vintage copy. . Good. 1977. First Edition. Central Junior Secondary School paperback
Bookseller reference : 558H3060
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Deep Water Danger - Nuclear Warships in British Columbia: VHS Video Tape in Case
Canada: NCC. Hardcover. Topics include: torpedo testing in Georgia Strait; CFMETR's role in the U.S.'s nuclear submarine industrial-complex; the risk of a nuclear accident; environmental damage from military activity and weapons testing; Collisions between warships and civilian vessels; and more. Running time: 18 minutes. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Worthy working copy. . Fair. 1996. First Edition. NCC hardcover
Bookseller reference : 744a0399
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Dominion School Geography - British Columbia Edition
Toronto: W.J. Gage & Co. Hardcover. 304 pages. Nice colour maps interspersed throughout text. Many reproductions of black and white photos. Average wear. Prior owner's details inside front board. Attractive beige cloth-covered boards. A very presentable copy of this charming vintage school text. . Fair. 1910. First Edition. W.J. Gage & Co. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 543a4765
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File Facts and Hints on the Care and Use of Files
Fitchburg Mass.: Simonds Saw and Steel Co. Paperback. 31 pages. Numerous diagrams and black and white photos. A diminutive but informative guide to files and their uses in the sharpening of industrial sawmill blades. Deals specifically with American Pattern single and double cut files. Eight-page photo-illustrated section on special saw sharpening files. Two pages of detailed specifications of Simonds Red Tang brand files. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding sound. An excellent vintage reference. . Good. 1950. First Edition. Simonds Saw and Steel Co. paperback
Bookseller reference : 834c8079
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Foods Nutrition and Home Management Manual - Home Economics Circular No. 1
Victoria: Province of British Columbia. Hardcover. 173 pages. Index. ".Intended for the use of the students of Home Economics in elementary and junior high school classes." - from Foreword. Heavy external wear. Binding intact. Moderate age-yellowing and some soiling to contents. Pencil writing upon front endpaper and occasionally through book. A worthy copy of this charming vintage B.C. home economics text which features reproduction of charming vintage black and white photo of contemporary student in class garb. . Fair. 1936. Revised. Province of British Columbia hardcover
Bookseller reference : 611c7342
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Frontier Guide to The Fraser Canyon - "Valley of Death": Frontier Book No. 13
Calgary AB Canada: Frontiers Unlimited. Paperback. 56 pages. Undated. Illustrated in black and white. The story of man's endeavour to maintain this ancient route of commerce in the face of ever changing demands. Average wear. Unmarked. Solid copy. Circa 1980 . Good. 1980. First Edition. Frontiers Unlimited paperback
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Gizeh Temple - Vancouver B.C. Canada: 1990 - Volume #1
Vancouver Canada: Gizeh Temple. Hardcover. 94 pages. Includes: history of the Temple photos of past Potentates photos of Gizeh Temple Nobles and their ladies and more. Prior owner's name and date upon front free endpaper. Light wear. Quality copy. . Very Good. 1990. First Edition. Gizeh Temple hardcover
Bookseller reference : 121a7158
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Haida 70 1970: Yearbook of Kitsilano Secondary School
Vancouver B.C.: Kitsilano Secondary School. Hardcover. 128 pages. Excellent black and white photos throughout. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. . Very Good. 1970. First Edition. Kitsilano Secondary School hardcover
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Historic Hornby Island - Revised Edition
British Columbia: Publisher Not Stated. Paperback. 64 pages. Black and white illustrations. A concise yet informative work. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Title page has probably been removed as no publishing nor author details are provided. . Fair. 1978. Revised Edition. Publisher Not Stated paperback
Bookseller reference : 326a2614
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Live on Bowen Island - Vintage Promotional Brochure
British Columbia: Bowen Island Agencies. Paperback. Undated. Perhaps circa 1950s. This 3-panel promotional brochure extolls the many benefits and amenities of living on Bowen Island "only 12 short miles from downtown Vancouver." The brochure was published by D.A. Moon of Bowen Island Agencies a realtor located on the island. Includes map and photos. A nice Bowen Island collectible. . Very Good. 1955. First Edition. Bowen Island Agencies paperback
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Nanaimo - The Story of a City
Nanaimo BC Canada: Nanaimo & District Museum Society. Paperback. 68 pages. A collection of uncommon historical pictures and their descriptions. Chapters include: First Peoples; Mining; Other Industries; Transportation; People; Buildings and Services; Recreation; Local Government; Military; Development. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Illustrated brown card covers. An excellent overview of the history of this dynamic city. . Good. 1983. First Edition. Nanaimo & District Museum Society paperback
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News and Vancouver Island Review Magazine January 1951 Vol 1 No. 2
Nanaimo B.C.: West Coast Publishers. Loose Leaf. A wonderfully rare and quirky issue of this presumably short-lived publication which billed itself as "The Nanaimo Fortnight Newsmagazine". 22 pages. Features: Front cover illustration of the Woodward's store in Port Alberni "The most modern and complete store on Vancouver Island"; Two-page ad for Standard Agencies Ltd. which sold Kaiser cars at the corner of Crace and Haliburton Streets; Article on the first ever woman to serve as a Nanaimo Alderman Elsie Hall; Business card-sized ad for Herbalist Isobel Bradwell located at 204 Commercial St.; Three pages of info on movies of the day and the local theatres where they were playing; List of Best Selling Books of the Day; Article on H.R. MacMillan experimenting to get more pulpwood from forests; Brief article on plans for a $150k rest home for Fords Cove on Hornby Island; Ad for Endrizzi's Grocery and Confectionery at the corner of Selby and Franklin opposite John Shaw High School; Ad for Central Dairy - operated by J. Dunbar & Sons; Two-page centerfold ad for Acme Motors Ltd. a Plymouth dealer located at 5 Commercial St.; Article about rising passenger fares on B.C. coast vessels ferries; Ad for Wilton Motors - an Austin dealer at 175 Fraser St.; Photo of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Batey of 3435 Carter Dr. Victoria in the log home they built themselves; One-page ad for Johnson Bros. a Javelin car dealer at the corner of Comox and Howard; Travel schedules for local ferries trains buses and flights; Large ad for Crescent Motors a Studebaker dealer at 16 Nicol St.; Ad for Weeks Motors a Morris car dealer at 322 Selby St.; Ad for Thompson Lumber Company located at 1 Prideaux St.; Two-page ad for Newcastle Motors Ltd. a Pontiac dealer at 26 Front St.; Back cover ad for Woodward's 'Your Family Shopping Centre" in Port Alberni. 25.5 x 18cm. Printed on newsprint. Unmarked with average wear and soiling. A great local vintage conversation piece! . Good. 1951. First Edition. West Coast Publishers unknown
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Norfold-Lore 1964-1965: Yearbook of Norfolk House School Victoria British Columbia
Canada: Norfolk House School. Paperback. 84 pages. Printed upon high quality glossy stock. Unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this charming and nostalgic yearbook. . Good. 1965. First Edition. Norfolk House School paperback
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Ocean Odyssey - Vancouver Tug Boat Co. Ltd.
North Vancouver: Vancouver Tug Boat Co. Ltd. Paperback. The history of Vancouver Tug Boat Co. Ltd. of North Vancouver British Columbia. Undated. Appears to be circa 1970s. Colour illustrations and photography. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Approx. 14 x 12". . Good. 1975. First Edition. Vancouver Tug Boat Co. Ltd. paperback
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Official Program for Dedicatory and Opening Services of Canadian Memorial Chapel Erected at Vancouver British Columbia in Memory of Those Who Made the Great Sacrifice 1914-1918
Vancouver B.C.: Canadian Memorial Chapel. Paperback. 20 pages in string binding plus original mailing envelope in which this item was stored. Very informative with exhaustive details of multiple dedication ceremonies and their participants. Black and white photographic plates of Canadian Memorial Chapel Lt.-Colonel G.O. Fallis and Canadian Memorial Chapel. Envelope unmarked but soiled worm and yellowed with age. Booklet clean and unmarked with light wear. A high-quality copy of this informative and solemn memento. . Very Good. 1928. First Edition. Canadian Memorial Chapel paperback
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Powell River's First Fifty 50 Years - Golden Jubilee
Powell River BC: Publisher. Paperback. Unpaginated - Half an inch thick. Very informative. Includes a plentiful and wonderful assortment of archival black and white illustrations plus a nice assortment of nostalgic advertisements. Covers beginning to separate from textblock. Somewhat above-average wear. Prior owner's details handwritten atop front cover. A worthy copy. . Fair. 1960. First Edition. Publisher paperback
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Puget Sound Auto Ferry Schedules - Summer 1938 #105
Seattle WA: Black Ball Line. Paperback. 3 panel fold-out pamphlet measuring 9 3/8" x 5 3/4" when unfolded. Includes sailing schedules for many routes and some fares. Moderate wear. Northern Pacific Railway inkstamp to front panel. A quality copy of this vintage Black Ball collectible. . Good. 1938. First Edition. Black Ball Line paperback
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Reflections from Mount Arrowsmith - 20 Minute VHS Video Tape in Case
Canada: Sand Dollar. Hardcover. 20- Minute VHS video tape in case. "A video portrait from the central east coast of Vancouver Island - with music and narration. This 20 minute profile of the Parksville-Qualicum area of Vancouver Island portrays the beautiful scenery history industry events people and wildlife in the area." - from case. . Good. 1988. First Edition. Sand Dollar hardcover
Bookseller reference : 647a8856
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Salmon: The Drive to Survive on the Taku River - 26 Minute VHS Video Tape in Case
Canada: Filmwest. Hardcover. 26 Minute VHS video tape in case. "The Taku River Tlingits the non-native commercial fishery and the Federal Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans DFO have very different views toward the controversial issue of fishing management. This thorough documentary explores the many aspects that must be considered." - from front cover. Undated but appears to be circa 1990s. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Nice copy. . Very Good. 1995. First Edition. Filmwest hardcover
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Salmonid Enhancement Newsletter Vol. III No. 4 1978 - Adams River Tribute to Roderick Haig-Brown
Canada: Fisheries and Environment Canada. Paperback. 6 pages. Announces the upcoming dedication of the Roderick Haig-Brown Conservation Area on both sides of the Adams River from its source at Adams Lake to its outlet at Shuswap Lake. Includes map and colour photos. Average wear. Unmarked. . Good. 1978. First Edition. Fisheries and Environment Canada paperback
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Seeing Victoria and Vancouver Island By Circle Tours - Malahat Scenic Drives Butchart's Sunken Gardens & Observatory Drive - Pierce-Arrow Cars
British Columbia: Publisher. Paperback. Fantastic vintage 6-panel fold-out brochure measuring 24" x 9.5" when open. Undated but appears to be from the early 1900s. Pre-dates the Swartz Bay Ferry terminal. Great photo of the quaint Pierce-Arrow tour vehicle - a stretched car holding upwards of 16 passengers. Several ads for local businesses. Includes large map of the tour route/southern Vancouver Island. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A delightful early Victoria collectible! . Very Good. 1910. First Edition. Publisher paperback
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Sound Heritage - Volume III Number 1 British Columbia Aural History
Victoria B.C.: Government of British Columbia. Hardcover. 41 pages. Average wear. Usual library markings. Sound library binding. . Good. 1974. First Edition. Government of British Columbia hardcover
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Spear and Jackson Pocket Notebook
USA: Spear and Jackson. Paperback. 24 blank ruled pages. Appears to be circa 1950. A promotional pocket notebook from the Spear and Jackson Company apparently intended for users of their saws knives tooks and files as these items are listed on the cover along with the company tag line "The Saw Without a Flaw." Back cover includes photo of a Spear and Jackson "Spearior" handsaw. Pencil notes on first page and front cover. Binding sound. Average wear and soiling. A nice Spear & Jackson momento. . Good. 1950. First Edition. Spear and Jackson paperback
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Statutes of the Province of British Columbia Passed in the Third Session of the Fifth Parliament of British Columbia Begun and Holden at Victoria on the 31st January and Ending on the 6th April 1889
Victoria BC: Queen's Printer. Hardcover. Public Acts dealing with: Consolidation of the Statutes Bush Fires Charitable Associations Companies Courts - Official Stenographer Regulation of Elections Protection of Game Jurors Land Grants Licenses Mechanics Liens Lulu Island railway purposes Magistrates Medicine and Surgery Minerals other than Coal Quartz Mines Municipalities Probate and Letters of Administration Canadian Western Central Railway Columbia and Kootenay Railway Public Roads Royal Columbia Hospital Royal Hospital Public Schools Summary Proceedings before Justice of the Peace Supply Taxes on Property Trespass on Enclosed Land. Private Acts relating to: Anglican Synod of B.C.; Brockton Point Athletic Club Victoria Lumber and Manufacturing Company New Westminster Incorporation Canadian Western Central Railway New Westminster Southern Railway New Westminster and Vancouver Short Line Vancouver Street Railway National and Electric Tramway and Lighting Vancouver Incorporation Victoria City Official Map. Binding fragile. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Rubber stamp of one E. Johnson inside boards and scattered through text. . Fair. 1889. First Edition. Queen's Printer hardcover
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Telephone Talk July-August 1943 Vol. 38 No. 4 - Magazine of the British Columbia Telephone Company
Vancouver: British Columbia Telephone Company. Paperback. 28 pages. Loaded with black and white photos. Contents include: Photo of Vedder Miller and Harold Dodsworth working on cables in the Cedar telephone building in Vancouver; Mrs. Operater Laura Mann at work; Susan Allison and Mary Gallo; Photos of the Princeton telephone office; Clarence Boulier at Princeton; Many photos of employees happily engaged in social activities; Miss Barbara Lovatt with her accordion; Photos of portions of Vancouver's long distance office; Article and photos of flood affecting Mission and Agassiz including washed-out bridge; Miss Peggy Love; 15 Years ago in company history; Company sports activities; Marriage-related activities of employees. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. . Good. 1943. First Edition. British Columbia Telephone Company paperback
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The British Columbia and Yukon Directory 1936 - Volume 46 - Jubilee Edition
Vancouver British Columbia Canada: Sun Directories Limited. Hardcover. 1944 pages. An incredible reference of British Columbia in the year 1936. "Containing an alphabetically arranged list of cities towns post offices and railway stations in British Columbia and the Yukon with a description of each; and alphabetically arranged list of business houses private citizens civic provincial and dominion governments churches public and private schools secret and benevolent organizations associations etc. also an avenue and street guide of householders for Vancouver and Victoria and a classified business directory." - from title page. Above-average external wear. Aged piece of white tape around upper portion of exterior. Portion of backstrip missing. Binding intact. A worthy copy of this wonderfully nostalgic compilation. . Fair. 1936. First Edition. Sun Directories Limited hardcover
Bookseller reference : 617G1207
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The Children's Story of the War WWI No. 17 Seventeen
Toronto: Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd. Paperback. Pages 65-128. Numerous black and white illustrations and maps. Recommended for use in the public school libraries of British Columbia. Chapters include: Winter fighting in Champagne the Argonne and the Vosges; The Submarine Blockade Begins; The Sinking of the "Lusitania"; Stories of Submarines; More Stories of Submarine Warfare; Winter Fighting in Poland and East Prussia; A Battle of the Middle Ages; The Fall of Przemysl; Stories from Eastern Battlefields. Undated but presumably printed circa 1920. Unmarked with average wear. Binding sound. A quality vintage copy. . Good. 1920. First Edition. Thomas Nelson & Sons, Ltd. paperback
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The Children's Story of the War WWI No. 18 Eighteen
Toronto: Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd. Paperback. Pages 129-192. Black and white illustrations. Recommended for use in the public school libraries of British Columbia. Chapters include: The Battle of Neuve Chapelle; Soldiers' Stories of Neuve Chapelle; The Dardanelles; How We Failed at "The Narrows"; The Story of Hill 60; The Poisonous Cloud. Undated but presumably printed circa 1920. Unmarked with average wear. Binding sound. A quality vintage copy. . Good. 1920. First Edition. Thomas Nelson & Sons, Ltd. paperback
Bookseller reference : 553H2904
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The Founders of Vancouver - 1886: Our City if Their Monument
Vancouver B.C.: City Archives. Paperback. 20 pages. Black and white illustrations. Appears to have been prepared for distribution at a Stanley Park Dinner on 7 May 1956 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the incorporation of Vancouver as a City. Reviews historical events. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. . Good. 1956. First Edition. City Archives paperback
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The Natural History of Thetis Lake Park Near Victoria British Columbia
Canada: Thetis Park Nature Sanctuary Association. Hardcover. 38 pages. Above-average wear. Sound library binding with usual markings. Circa 1990 . Fair. 1990. Second Edition. Thetis Park Nature Sanctuary Association hardcover
Bookseller reference : 469a0523
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The Province of British Columbia Centennial Directory: History Industry Tourist Business Listings Old and New Photographs
Canada: Western Canadian Directories. Paperback. A massive tome weighs over 5 pounds which presents a delightful comprehensive and informative cross-section of British Columbia in Canada's Centennial year 1967. Included are hundreds of nostalgic contemporary advertisements. These ads are grouped geographically small town by small town along with information about many dozens of local communities. Reading the descriptions of these towns viewing their pictures and perusing the ads is like stepping back in time! Sections are devoted to all aspects of the provincial economy and infrastructure. As the binding is fragile and some pages are loose there is a chance that a small number of pages are missing - it is impractical for us to check as the book has multi-paginations and is over two inches thick. Hours of enjoyable reminiscing here! . Fair. 1967. First Edition. Western Canadian Directories paperback
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The University of British Columbia - Twenty-First Anniversary: 1915-1936
British Columbia Canada: Not Stated. Paperback. 40 pages ca. 1936. Fascinating black and white archival photographic reproductions. Discusses: History Site Campus Buildings Library Museums Instruction Research Alumni Student Activity. Blue card covers well soiled and worn. Occasional pencil underlining and marginalia. Contents moderately soiled and partially yellowed. Smells like "an old book" but remains a worthy volume. . Fair. 1936. First Edition. Not Stated paperback
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The Vantech - 1938 Student Yearbook of the Vancouver Technical School
Vancouver B.C.: Vancouver Technical School. Paperback. 84 pages. "The Vantech is a school project part of the course in printing. Every line of type has been hand set by students and over 450 boys have actually had a hand in the work. They include boys from grades 9 10 11 and 12." - from inside back cover. Contents printed upon glossy stock. Unmarked with light to moderate wear and soiling externally. A rare and handsome work. . Good. 1938. First Edition. Vancouver Technical School paperback
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This is the Story of Williams Lake British Columbia - The Hub of the Historic Cariboo
Canada: The Williams Lake and District Board of Trade. Paperback. 32 pages. Black and white reproductions of photos. "This is the story of Williams Lake a young town in an old setting and of the historic Central Cariboo it serves. This book explains why Williams Lake with its friendly people and tremendous future is a good place to live." - Foreword. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy. Hale & Barman 910. . Good. 1960. First Edition. The Williams Lake and District Board of Trade paperback
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Vancouver Island British Columbia Shopping and Dining Directory
Canada: Guide-Post Directories. Paperback. 22 pages. 9.3" x 4". Offers a wonderful snapshot of southern Vancouver Island's shopping and dining offerings in 1965. All listings include brief write-up and charming photo or illustration. Very nostalgic. Binding sound. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. . Good. 1965. First Edition. Guide-Post Directories paperback
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Victoria City and Vancouver Island Directory 1952
Vancouver British Columbia Canada: B.C. Directories Ltd. Hardcover. 1192 pages. An excellent snapshot of Vancouver Island in the year 1952. "Containing an alphabetically arranged list of business houses; private citizens; civic provincial and dominion governments; churches; public and private schools; secret and benevolent organizations; also an avenue and street guide and directory of householders for Victoria City with telephone numbers; also a classified business directory." - from title page. Above-average external wear and soiling. Hinges open. A worthy copy of this wonderful reference. . Fair. 1952. First Edition. B.C. Directories Ltd. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 617G1210
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Victoria City and Vancouver Island Directory 1956
Vancouver British Columbia Canada: B.C. Directories Ltd. Hardcover. 814 pages. Provides an excellent snapshot of Vancouver Island in the year 1956. "Containing an alphabetically arranged list of business houses; private citizens; civic provincial and dominion governments; churches; public and private schools; secret and benevolent organizations; also an avenue and street guide section with telephone numbers for Victoria Nanaimo and Port Alberni cities; also a classified business directory." - from title page. Above-average external wear. Hinges starting. A worthy copy of this excellent reference. . Fair. 1956. First Edition. B.C. Directories Ltd. hardcover
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Views of Victoria British Columbia and Vancouver Island - Old World Atmosphere in a Western Setting
Victoria BC: David Spencer Limited. Spiral Bound. pp. 42. "Commemorating the visit to Victoria B.C. of their majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth." - front cover. This visit took place in May 1939 as part of a major North American tour at a time when another major war in Europe seemed imminent. Queen Elizabeth II took part in the tour and is said to have 'lost her heart to Canada and Canadians' as a result. Oblong 9" x 12". Each page contains a black and white reproduction of a photo of a noteworthy site in the Victoria region or up-island. Some noteworthy details include angle parking on Douglas and Yates jaunty men's golf fashions of the day a marvelous view of Saanich farm lands from Mount Douglas the Italian gardens and residence of Mr. Butchart tall timber along Cowichan Bay Road the Malahat Drive alongside Goldstream and a day's catch of huge fish near Victoria. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this excellent memento and snapshop of life in Victoria and on Vancouver Island in 1939. Not listed in Edwards & Lort. . Good. 1939. First Edition. David Spencer Limited unknown
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Viking 1973: Yearbook of Burnaby North Secondary School BNSS
Burnaby B.C.: Burnaby North Secondary School. Hardcover. 126 pages. Loaded with black and white photos. Lots of great autographs front and back. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Lots of super memories here! . Good. 1973. First Edition. Burnaby North Secondary School hardcover
Bookseller reference : 558G1675
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Visitor's Guide: Victoria Vancouver Island Vancouver - Sightseeing Maps
British Columbia: Publisher Not Stated. Paperback. 64 pages. Undated but appears to be early 1960s. Many colour photos and other illustrations. Provides a comprehensive snapshot of the many tourist attractions and services of these areas several decades ago. Unmarked with average wear. A great piece for those interested in the history of the tourism industry in these regions. . Good. 1963. First Edition. Publisher Not Stated paperback
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Weeds and Their Control - Bulletin No. 106 - Province of British Columbia
Victoria BC: Province of British Columbia. Paperback. 54 pages. Colour plates. Describes dozens of B.C weeds. Some writing on front cover else unmarked. Moderate wear. Binding sound. . Good. 1932. Reprint. Province of British Columbia paperback
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Wrigley's British Columbia Directory 1932 - Volume 42
Vancouver British Columbia Canada: Wrigley Directories Limited. Hardcover. 2186 pages. An incredible snapshot of British Columbia in the year 1932. "Embracing an alphabetically arranged list of cities towns post offices and railway stations in British Columbia with a description of each; an alphabetically arranged list of business houses private citizens civic provincial and dominion governments churches public and private schools secret and benevolent organizations associations etc. also an avenue and street guide and directory of householders for Vancouver and Victoria also a buyer's guide and a complete classified business directory of British Columbia." - from title page. Heavy external wear. Hinges open. A worthy copy of this wonderfully nostalgic compilation. . Fair. 1932. First Edition. Wrigley Directories Limited hardcover
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Wrigley's British Columbia Directory 1930 - Volume 40
Vancouver British Columbia Canada: Wrigley Directories Limited. Hardcover. 2218 pages. An incredible snapshot of British Columbia in the year 1930. "Embracing an alphabetically arranged list of cities towns post offices and railway stations in British Columbia with a description of each; an alphabetically arranged list of business houses private citizens civic provincial and dominion governments churches public and private schools secret and benevolent organizations associations etc. also an avenue and street guide and directory of householders for Vancouver and Victoria also a buyer's guide and a complete classified business directory of British Columbia." - from title page. Above-average external wear. Front hinge mostly open. Binding intact. A worthy copy of this wonderfully nostalgic compilation. . Fair. 1930. First Edition. Wrigley Directories Limited hardcover
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