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2007Best.-Nr. 166j1087Canada: Skookum Publications. Good. 2007. First Edition. Paperback. 0919773133 . Signed and inscribed by author and editor upon title page. "Author spent 35 years seeking out audio taping and transcribing interviews with those people who participated in some way in the development of Penticton from a municipality in 1908 to the City of Penticton in 1948 to a vibrant economic and social community in 2008." - Forward. 208 pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white and colour reproductions of archival photos. Clean with light wear. A quality copy of this informative local history.; Sm 4to; Signed by Author . Skookum Publications paperback
1977Best.-Nr. 513H4319Vancouver B.C.: Canadian Society for Asian Arts 1977. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 24 unnumbered pages. Bibliography. Glossary. Seven pages of black and white reproductions of photos of snuff bottles as presented at an exhibition from British Columbian collectors in Vancouver Canada in 1977 the first exhibition of its kind in Canada. Clean and unmarked with light wear to tan card covers. A quality copy. Canadian Society for Asian Arts Paperback
1967Best.-Nr. 318c6424British Columbia: Fernie Historical Association 1967. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 144 pages. Many archival black and white photos reproduced. Printed on glossy stock. Gift greetings upon title page. Average wear. A sound copy of this informative and interesting local history. Hale & Barman 294. Fernie Historical Association Paperback
2005Best.-Nr. 518H4727Canada: D.B.P. 2005. Book. Very Good. Paperback. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed without inscription upon title page by author. x 220 pp. Index bibliography map list of houses by street address. Profusely illustrated primarily in black and whilte. Oblong 20 x 25cm. "With researched lists of his commissions and those of his partners: Hubert Savage and Douglas James." - subtitle. "A book on P.Leonard James's 1878-1970 life and accomplishments. A well-researched view of this architect's practice with lively anecdotes and a highly personal record of his home life and journeys before and between WWI and WWII. Will appeal to heritage and history buffs biographers architects and to anyone who likes a well-told tale with a flavour of Victoria as it was." - back cover. "A fascinating read." - Prof. Martin Segger. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy of this essential book for anyone fortunate enough to own a home designed by this illustrious architect. D.B.P. Paperback
1990Best.-Nr. 328c6877Canada: WPB 1990. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 200 pages. Black and white illustrations. ".Follows the author's adventures on the West Coast of Vancouver Island during the 1930's. While detailed and historically accurate this story captures the essence of day to day life in rustic and rugged surroundings." - from back cover. Prior owner's small ink stamp atop first blank leaf otherwise clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy. WPB Paperback
1973Best.-Nr. 664G2922Canada: Cove Press. Good in Fair dust jacket. 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969052812 . 472 pages. Index. A sequel and companion book to The Queen Charlotte Islands 1774 to 1966. Moderate wear to unmarked book. Above-average wear to dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A worthy reference copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The Queen Charlotte Islands - Book 2 Two: Of Places and Names British Columbia History . Cove Press hardcover
2000Best.-Nr. 815j0175Summerland B.C.: Valley Publishing. Good. 2000. First Edition. Paperback. 1896967671 . Signed and briefly inscribed by author upon title page. In England during WWII the author met and married a Canadian soldier whom she traveled with when he was wounded and sent back to British Columbia. Provides unique insight into the trials and triumphs of a young woman whose life was directed by the advent of WWII. Average wear. A sound signed copy of this interesting life story. ; Sm8vo; Signed by Author . Valley Publishing paperback
2011Best.-Nr. 413H3547Canada: Harbour Publishing 2011. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. xviii 474 pages. Index. Illustrated endpapers. "Arranged chronologically and illustrated with the greatest collection of archival Vancouver photographs ever published in one book this volume bristles with characters both famous and forgotten. Here too are Vancouver's major events - great fires floods world wars epidemics depressions - but also and perhaps more remarkable a multitude of memorable minor events like city hall's official attempt to shut down the Dupont Street red light district in 1906 the 1925 kidnapping of the main suspect in the sensational Janet Smith murder case by the Ku Klux Klan and much much more." - dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. Gift quality. Harbour Publishing Hardcover
1974Best.-Nr. 154G1321Vancouver B.C.: Canucks Publishing 1974. Magazine. Illus. by Darwin cartoon. Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 72 pages. Features: Colour photo of Bobby Orr in Yardley ad inside front cover; Interview with Rod Gilbert; Jean Ratelle - The Quiet One; What are the Coaches Like; Canucks Quiz; NHL History article with photo of Doug Bentley; Photo feature of Mike Lampman; Nice photo of goal mouth action in front of Tony Esposito; Jim Robson caricature in CKNW ad; Photo feature of Dennis Ververgaert; Eddie Giacomin is featured in a VanCity ad; Canucks vs. Rangers Last Year; Photos of Canuck players staff and management; Photos of New York Ranger players; Language is no barrier to Denis Dupere; Nice photo of Bobby Schmautz modelling fancy leather coat; Player of the Week - Barry Wilkins; Explanation of how Vancouver got to draft Bob Dailey; Great back page caricature/feature of "The Stemmer" Pete Stemkowski; plus many great vintage ads. Centre page loose but present. Unmarked with light wear. Please note: missing pages 35-38 team rosters otherwise a nice vintage copy. Canucks Publishing Paperback
1980Best.-Nr. 644H4722Vancouver B.C.: Ensemble Publications 1980. Book. Good. Paperback. Second Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 294 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of photos. "A starting point for any Vancouverite's exploration of the city - some three hundred places and services you possibly didn't know about all of them culled from the more interesting pieces of the Vancouver mosaic. We've got limousines and coffee beans and places that sell cowboy jeans. We've got books cooks and dining nooks butchers bakers and you-name-it makers frames games and worthwhile names to know all over town all of them selected because they help make Vancouver such a terrific place to live. How else could you find out where the oldest neon sign in town is located or where to find a tailor in a haunted building Think of this book as three hundred good reasons why somebody would fall in love and become a Vancouverite." - Introduction. Prior owner's details atop half-title page otherwise clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight. A sound copy of this fun funky and informative Vancouver memento. Hale 1072. Ensemble Publications Paperback
1985Best.-Nr. 647a4187Canada: UBC 1985. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 291 pages. Map laid inside back cover. Average wear. Unmarked. One inch tear to base of spine. A sound working copy. UBC Paperback
1970Best.-Nr. 154G1306Vancouver B.C.: Canucks Publishing 1970. Magazine. Fair. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 68 pages. Great memento from early in the Canucks' first NHL season! Features: Cover photo of Rod Gilbert of the New York Rangers; The Goalies God Help'em - article with photo of Johnny McKenzie and Charlie Hodge; "Nice Guy" - Emile Francis - article on the Rangers' coach/GM; Photos of Canucks' staff and management team; Profile of Tom Scallen and his Medicor Medical Investment Corporation which owns the Canucks; Article on Eddie Giacomin with nice illustration; Article and photo on the Bulldog Line consisting of Dave Balon Walt Tkaczuk and Bill Fairbairn; Brad Park - Setting the Trend for Defencemen - article and illustration; Great full-page colour ad for "Old Style" Beear features old-timer in what appears to be Vancouver Millionaires hockey gear; Ted Reynolds of Hockey Night in Canada - His Greatest Thrill; Large Canada Dry ad featuring photo of Andre Boudrias; Article on Penalty Killing; Nice colour photo Yardley ad featuring Bobby Orr; Centerfold loose but present presents the lineups of the Canucks and New York Rangers; Great ad for CKWX Radio 1130 features photos of J. Paul McConnell and Bill Good Sr.; Another article on Emile Francis; Back page sketch and feature of Eddie Giacomin; plus many great vintage ads. Above-average wear. Unmarked. A worthy vintage copy. Canucks Publishing Paperback
1986Best.-Nr. 737a9574Vancouver British Columbia Canada: Douglas & McIntyre Ltd 1986. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 256 pages. Index. Selected bibliography. "In many ways this book is a native chronicle about being native for first person accounts enliven every facet of life in times past: the complex social structure based on kinship rank and the potlatch; ceremonials and religion; gathering food hunting and fishing; wood-working and basketry; trade travel and conflict; Prehistory and archaeological discoveries; the arrival of Whites and the fur trade followed by settlement and the consequences of change including the loss of their lands." - from dust jacket. Includes 200 photographs 40 of which are in colour. "A popular and up-to-date account of native life and traditions on the Northwest Coast." - from dust jacket. Partial lean to spine. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. Nice copy. Douglas & McIntyre Ltd Hardcover
1966Best.-Nr. 658c9767Quesnel British Columbia: Northwest Digest Ltd. 1966. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 62 pages. Features: Chilanko Marsh; Tagging the Yukon Grizzly by A.M. Pearson; Wildlife Federation has 10th birthday; Fish and Wildlife in B.C.'s Future by Roderick Haig-Brown; Old Locomotive #52 arrived in Skagway 8n 1898; Pioneers of British Columbia - John Nilsen of South Bentinck Arm; Sternwheel Days on the Upper Fraser - Part One; and more. Interesting ads include: Carling Pilsener Beer; B.C. Tel Long Distance; Molson's Old Style Beer; C-I-L Ammunition; Pil'Can Beer; Beaver Hoists; Mercury outboards; Lucky Lager Beer; Jiger 6-wheeled vehicle. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy. Northwest Digest Ltd. Paperback
1957Best.-Nr. 662G3750Vancouver: British Columbia Telephone Company B.C. Tel 1957. Book. Illus. by Karsh. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 36 pages. Features: Christmas greetings from President Farrell inside front cover; Feedback on Kitimat service; Two pages of great photos of installation of cable between the Pattullo Bridge and Chilliwack features work above the Vedder Canal - Pete Meehan's gang are featured; Photos of plant men boosting sales of extension phones - Norman Bowman of Cedar is tops; First counterless office in North Vancouver; Photos of Ladner's conversion to new automatic phone system; Photos of workers in the Terrace district; Retirees; Great centerfold illustrations of radiotelephones in use on sea-going craft; Dawson Creek Cut photos; Photo of Miss Sharon Buck Vanderhoof operator and Stampede Queen; Photo of Earl Cleland and Jim Wilson working above the Nechako River; East Kootenay personalities; In Memoriam - William D. Denholm Percy Allen; and more. Average wear. A sound vintage copy. British Columbia Telephone Company (B.C. Tel) Paperback
1958Best.-Nr. 662G3746Vancouver B.C.: British Columbia Telephone Company B.C. Tel 1958. Magazine. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 36 pages. Features: Gordon Farrell now Board Chairman; C.H. McLean becomes President; Review of 1957; Interesting one-page of cartoon illustrations showing how the company's money is spent; Gigantic effort for March 2 conversions; Photos of conversion of old Dexter to new Hemlock system; Photos of nostalgic phone answering services; Photos of Port Coquitlam Port Moody and Ladner switchovers; Rate Hearing Update; Great photos of B.C. Microwave service to open July 1st; Retirements; Fashion photos of B.C. Tel ladies - Chapter 53 Annual Spring Show; Artist's conception of new building in Nanaimo on Fitzwilliam St.; In Memoriam - William J. Agnew John R. Bell Ralph Smith William G. Thomson; Super forty-year-old photo of Port Moody operator; and more. Moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. British Columbia Telephone Company (B.C. Tel) Paperback
1958Best.-Nr. 662G3743Vancouver B.C.: British Columbia Telephone Company B.C. Tel 1958. Magazine. Illus. by Flett Agnes; Chesterman R.P.; Moonen F.H. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 36 pages. Cover photo of Pat James. Contents: Christmas greetings from Mr. McLean head of the company inside front cover; Photos of D.C. Watt Earl T. Squire and T.D. Owen-Turner; Details of construction around the province with photo of new structure in Keating on Vancouver Island being built by Farmer Construction; Treasury cheques now processed by I.B.M. - with photos of the new technology at work; Ladysmith Conversion to dial service - with one-page photo of Mrs. Laura Ryan removing her operator headset for the last time plus 8 more photos showing Tom McCormick Doug Baigent Kerry Condon Stuart Telford Chrissie Robertson E.R. Walker Martha Watson Adelaide Willmon W.F. Matthews L.A. Huxtable Don Morison and Koos Rauwerda; Aerial photo of construction of the new William Farrell Building in downtown Vancouver; Retirement photos of Lloyd Purdy and Percy Crute; June Watt appears in advertising photo used to sell extension phones; Victoria 2-5 Conversion - with 5 photos including Gerry Barber Herb Peters Pete Fouldes Ken Findler Cliff Adams Lorne Bradshaw and Ed Pierson; Transistor 10 years old; Photos of the Telephone Choral Society plus head shots of 8 of its key people Florence Allen Kathleen Russell Connie Busby Campbell Buchanan Dorothy Healy John McCabe Shirley MacDonald and Early Harison; Photo of Norman Fisher and one of his innovations; Photo of Mike Perkins holding new electronics; Recent department moves; Article and related photos relating to Mr. and Mrs. Herb Fletcher and their dachshund called "Grief"; Photo of mobile phone exchange owned by North-West Telephone Co. being used at Chetwynd; Interesting two-page photo-illustrated article on how microwave sites are being prepared for winter's onslaught; Magnetic tape solves problem for CBC in Calgary; Group Annuity Plan details; Roy Grigg Dan Holliday William Mackie Doris Lacey and Florence Grull retire; Photo of new Prince George North-west Telephone Company office with 'sidewalk view' of racks; Photo of Ron McIntyre and Vern Kunkerson repairing lightning damage to cable spanning the Columbia river at Trail; several yellow pages ads; Photo of new B.C. Telephone Teletype Service VW Volkswagen service and installation van utilized because of its double side-loading doors and low floor; Sports photos; Surprise shower photo of Miss Armande Levasseur with Annie Guranich and Marjorie Laughlin; Photo of Ladysmith chief operator Miss Christine Robertson cutting the old wire cord to her phone as her new dial service goes live; and more. Moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. British Columbia Telephone Company (B.C. Tel) Paperback
1958Best.-Nr. 662G3745Vancouver B.C.: British Columbia Telephone Company B.C. Tel 1958. Magazine. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 36 pages. Features: Great one-page photo of splicer Jack Hobson awork in the vault of the new Amherst automatic office; Microwave TV Opening Perviewed; 1958 Big Year for Radiotelephone - with map of Vancouver-Kamloops Microwave Radiotelephone Chain; Photos of 7000 mile goodwill call to Brussels; Company plays vital role in B.C. History; Nostalgic photos of 'Modern Telephone Living"; Photos of Ross Calbrick and Dick Di Palma at work; Company sponsors Junior Achivement - with 8 photos; Retirements; Great photo of Alan Higinbotham beside special station wagon which sells colour and extension phones; Photos of Pioneer's Banquet May 10 1958; Photos of "Plant School" - where the company trains its own; Photo of modern payphone recently installed in Campbell River; Photo of Ripple Rock explosion - reported courtesy of company equipment; Retirements of Don Baker and Roy English; Photos of company bowlers; Lovely photo of Miss Canaye Isobe an operator and Japanese dancer; In Memoriam - Arthur F. Adams Albert Powell Loretta Watson John P. Bennett; Fishing Derby photos from Kamloops; and more. Moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. British Columbia Telephone Company (B.C. Tel) Paperback
1958Best.-Nr. 662G3744Vancouver B.C.: British Columbia Telephone Company B.C. Tel 1958. Magazine. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 36 pages. Features: Rate application explained; Reprints of Victoria Times and Vancouver Sun articles on B.C. Tel's application for higher rates; Lionel Edwards is featured in a photo-illustrated article on how he uses an oscilloscope to spot faults in the video portion of television transmission; Photos of preparations of new automatic equipment in Kerrisdale for a 20000 line conversion - with photos of Glen Turner Len Davis Thor Andersen Berry Smith Harris Howe Fred Smith George Kozak and John Green; Retirement photos of Vera Gillespie and Nancy Robertson; 19 photos of recent sales training to boost sales of new equipment and services; Photo of Norm Adkins with a huge capacitor; Lloyd Purdy and John Martin retire; Creston phone system upgrade - with photos of George Patterson Norah Payne Frank Darlington Ken Owen and Jack Uphill; photo of iron lung at Pearson Hospital; Photos of Poole Construction working on the Alaska Highway and using new radiotelephone service; Five photos of the B.C. Tel exhibits at the 1958 P.N.E.; One-page map of Victoria and vicinity shows free-calling areas; Feature article and photo of Fred Feeny of Gibsons who is also a volunteer fireman; Company picnic photos; In Memoriam - John W. Hough Annie Campbell Archibald Broadfoot Eileen Auton John A. Lee Arthur E. Nash; and more. Moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. British Columbia Telephone Company (B.C. Tel) Paperback
1964Best.-Nr. 514j2749Victoria B.C.: Radio 9 CJVI. Good No dust jacket as issued. Second Edition. Paperback. "A second compilation of recipes and household hints exchanged by CJVI listeners on the radio program Joe's Notebook broadcast over CJVI Victoria B.C. Monday to Friday 1:30 to 3 pm." - title page. Undated but we're guessing circa 1964. 112 stapled pages. Average wear. Few markings. Binding intact. A sound example of this popular vintage item.; 8vo . 1964. Radio 9 CJVI paperback
2000Best.-Nr. 758j0413British Columbia: BC Ferries Anniversary Cookbook Team. Good. 2000. First Edition Thus. Spiral Bound. 0968869602 . "In recognition of BC Ferries' 40th Anniversary employees throughout the fleet submitted their favourite recipes to create a 40th Anniversary edition cookbook." - page 1. 210 pages. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this wonderful B.C. recipe compilation. ; 8vo . BC Ferries Anniversary Cookbook Team unknown
1976Best.-Nr. 228G3405Canada: Environment Canada Lands Directorate 1976. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Catalogue No. En 64-14w/7N-7S. Folds open to reveal two large fold-out maps. Average wear. Minimal markings. A sound working copy. Environment Canada, Lands Directorate Paperback
1979Best.-Nr. 258a0558Canada: UBC PressCanada 1979. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 136 pages. "An indispensable reference tool for government officials businessmen investors industrialists teachers students librarians environmentalists and all people with a fundamental interest in the past present and future development of British Columbia." - from dust jacket. Book clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Moderate wear to dust jacket which is preserved in mylar and is neatly taped to boards. Sound copy of this handsome work. UBC Press,Canada Hardcover
1993Best.-Nr. 753j0405Chemainus British Columbia: Chemainus Valley Historical Society. Very Good. 1993. First Edition. Spiral Bound. "Today we plan menus that are low in fat and high in carotene rather than around our favourite foods. Therefore to bring back the flavour of yesteryears we have collected tasty memories of Grandmother's Kitchen. We hope the reader will recollect the smells of baking bread and real spices; the taste of crisp cookies and cruchy pickles; and the eye-appeal of really fresh vegetables and fruit. Our thanks go to the descendants of the pioneer cooks of the Chemainus Valley and Thetis Island who searched through cupboards drawers and bureaus to find suitable recipes." - Introduction 88 pages. Index. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy. ; 8vo . Chemainus Valley Historical Society unknown
1973Best.-Nr. 154G1314Vancouver B.C.: Canucks Publishing 1973. Magazine. Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 76 pages. Features: Colour photo of Bobby Orr in Yardley ad inside front cover; Carol Vadnais Has a Job To Do; Meet Dallas Smith; Canucks on the Road - candid photos; Photos of Canuck management staff and players; Nice CJOR ad features Jack Webster; Who is the Greatest - Bobby Orr or Eddie Shore; The Leaders are Most Important; Nice full-page CKNW ad features Jim Robson; Don Awrey - The Bruiser; Photos of Dunc Wilson at Work; Royal Bank Player of the Week - Bryan McSheffrey; Great full-page caricature feature on John Bucyk; Wayne Cashman Works the Corners; Photos of Bruin players; Center page loose but present; Great colour photo ad for "Old Style" beer features blacksmith; Full-page ad for Butler Tire features Don Awrey; J.Paul McConnell in CKWX ad; Article on the Knee/Bobby Orr; plus many great vintage ads. Short tape repair to page 21. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy. Canucks Publishing Paperback
