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1984Best.-Nr. 121a5314Nanaimo BC Canada: Woodlands Junior High School 1984. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Light wear. Some autographs. Nice bright copy. Woodlands Junior High School Hardcover
1992Best.-Nr. 121a2563Canada: B. C. Railway Historical Association 1992. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 236 ages. Illustrated throughout in black and white. "A story of great expectations shrewd business and political dealing. At the same time it gives a glimpse of the early growth of the Saanich Peninsula and the town of Sidney." - from back cover. Prior owner's details written inside front cover. Tiny ink stamp to first leaft. Moderate external wear and soiling. A sound copy. B. C. Railway Historical Association Paperback
1980Best.-Nr. 115a0084Toronto: University of Toronto Press 1980. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 126 pages. Author tells his story of ". upheaval civil disobedience jailing and months within the double barbed wire fence. It is a personal account of one of the blackest episodes in Canadian history - the forced evacuation during the second world war of 21000 Japanese from British Columbia." - from dust jacket. Two small spots of soiling to back board else book clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Very light wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in Brodart. Excellent copy of this somber story. University of Toronto Press Hardcover
1981Best.-Nr. 551H1656Calgary AB Canada: Western Emerging Arts Ltd. 1981. Book. Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 44 pages. Features: Artistic Interiors with views from Winnipeg Edmonton Vancouver and Calgary; Vancouver's Public Sculpture ; Anthony Caro - tradition and innovation; Framing and Preservation of Works of Art; The 'Elements' of Interior Design. Many attractive colour ads. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. Western Emerging Arts Ltd. Paperback
2000Best.-Nr. 166j1626Revelstoke B.C.: Self-Published. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. 1550567101 . Signed without inscription by author upon title page. "For over one-hundred years the Mountain Sub-division of the CPR between Field and Revelstoke was known as the most difficult to administer on the whole length of the railway. Since the last spike was driven in 1885 the largest locomotives available have been in service on the difficult Mountain Sub-division with its steep grades. At first these were 300 or 400 class engines which seemed like toys compared to the huge 5900 class that appeared in 1939 and the 1940s." - back board. 96 pages. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean tight and unmarked with light wear. Moderate sunning to backstrip. An attractive signed example of this informative work. ; 8vo; Signed by Author . Self-Published hardcover
1959Best.-Nr. 166j1782Duncan B.C.: Self-Published. Good in Fair dust jacket. 1959. First Edition. Softcover. Presents the local history of the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. xii 112 p. Black and white photographic plates. Map. Chapters include: Indian Country; The Trail-breakers and Early Pioneers; Pioneer Housekeeping and the Birth of Amenities; Two Families in One House; Coming of Age; The Railway Age; The New Century; Ware Comes to Cowichan; Highlights of Thirty Years. Unmarked with average wear to book. Above-average wear to dust jacket. A sound first edition example. Hale & Barman 664 Edwards & Lort 2605 Lowther 2072. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The Warm Land: The Story of a Valley and the People Who Live in it SIGNED BY AUTHOR Duncan Cowichan Valley Tzouhalem Mount Native Indian Legends History Vancouver Island Native Peoples Somenos Quamichan Mount mt. Sicker Prevost Cowichan Bay River Lo . Self-Published paperback
2011Best.-Nr. 246G2551Vancouver B.C.: The British Columbia Library Association 2011. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. "A comprehenvise entertaining look at some of the most important public organizations in British Columbia. Lavishly illustrated it tells of the early librarians library supporters and library trustees and traces the development of libraries from simple bookshelves to complex internet-based collections." - from dust jacket. The British Columbia Library Association Hardcover
1970Best.-Nr. 744a9732Victoria BC: Provincial Archives of British Columbia. Very Good. 1970. First Edition. Paperback. 16 pages. A transcript from research conducted for the CBC radio series entitled "People in Landscape." "The days of sealing along the coast of British Columbia. Includes references to Jack London's book 'The Sea-Wolf.' Describes in detail various aspects of the sealing industry. Interviewees - Jimmy Newman Max Lohbrunner and Noel Robinson". - from title page. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Black and white illustrations. Nice copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Days of the British Columbia Sealing Fleet: A Transcript from the 'People in Landscape' Series The days of sealing along the coast of British Columbia. Includes references to Jack London's book 'The Sea-Wolf.' Describes in detail various aspects of th . Provincial Archives of British Columbia paperback
2005Best.-Nr. 453j2785Canada: Firgrove Publishing. Good No dust jacket as issued. New Edition. Paperback. Signed without inscription by both compilers upon title page. This book was preceeded by Heritage of One Hundred Years published in 1969. 226 18 p. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Unmarked with average wear. A sound signed example of this informative history.; 4to; Signed by Author . 2005. 0921271174 . Firgrove Publishing paperback
1992Best.-Nr. 215j2597British Columbia: Self-Published. Very Good. 1992. First Edition. Plastic Comb Binding. Signed and inscribed by author upon title page. "A brief account of how the West was won - at least insofar as my family was concerned and as seen through my eyes alone. To those of you who urged me to record some of our family history thank-you for your encouraging words. I hope you enjoy the product of your inspiration. My story begins in 1862 and ends 130 years later. I regret that there are so many years for which we cannot account at all." - Foreword. 55 pages. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Unmarked with light wear. A quality signed example. ; 8vo; Signed by Author . Self-Published unknown
1979Best.-Nr. 417H3155Canada: Stagecoach Publishing Co. Ltd. 1979. Book. Illus. by Chaplin Carl cover. Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 36 pages. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Features: Defence of Fort Vercheres against the Iroquois; How History Came to the Blindman River in 1895; The Conquering Cook - Chinaman Lee Poon; Renata B.C. - Eden of the Arrow Lakes; Gold - The ABC's of Gold Panning; Collins' Overland Telegraph part 2; Disaster at Dejardins Canal - 59 passengers and crewmen rode the train onto the bridge to disaster; John Costello aka "Billy the Bug"; 1679 - The Mystery of the Griffon - 300 years after La Salle's trading ship sailed into oblivion the mystery remains unsolved; An Earful; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound vintage copy. Stagecoach Publishing Co. Ltd. Paperback
1989Best.-Nr. 317c9934Canada: Sunfire 1989. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Deluxe Clothbound Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 104 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated in colour and black and white. Hand-numbered copy 59 of only 200 printed. Contains features on the following locations: Leechtown; Bamberton; Mount Sicker; Cassidy; Morden; Extension; Wellington; Red Gap; Powder Point; Union Bay; Cumberland's Chinatown; Bevan; Headquarters; Fort Rupert; Cape Scott; Zeballos; Clayoquot; Fort Defiance; Port Hughes; Clo-oose; Kildonan; Hayes Landing; Barclay Townsite; Secchart. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent copy. Sunfire Hardcover
1985Best.-Nr. 75203343British Columbia: Mitchell Press 1985. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 50 pages. Circa mid-1980s. "This is a book of images - fleeting moments in a construction project captured on film. "North East Coal" conjures up many different images: to those who negotiated sales agreements in Canada and Japan there is one set; to those who spent years styding and planning the development other memories come to the fore; to those who worked on the construction projects across northern British Columbia there are other pictures; and to those who live in Tumbler Ridge and work in jobs created by the development yet still another set of images surfaces. We hope that the pages of this book will trigger all these memories." - from foreward. Wonderfully illustrated with colour photography. Negligible wear to clean bright and unmarked book. Three closed tears to attractive dust jacket which bears light wear. Very nice copy. Mitchell Press Hardcover
1970Best.-Nr. 615j1374British Columbia: '71 Committee. Good. 1970. First Edition. Plastic Comb Binding. "A collection of complete meals with menus and recipes of historic interest favourite family meals from homes throughout the Province and interesting meals from our native and foreign tradition. This book should be practical useful possibly unique and should make an excellent Centennial '71 souvenir." - Foreword. 138 pages. Unmarked with moderate wear. ; Illustrations; 8vo . '71 Committee unknown
1982Best.-Nr. 155a5119Canada: Government of Canada. Very Good. 1982. First Edition. Paperback. 0662121724 . 292 pages. Index. "Identifies opportunities for reorganizing the commercial fisheries to put an end to their chronic instability and poor economic performance and start them on a healthier course of development for preserving and enhancing sportfishing opportunities and for securing Indians' traditional access to fish." - from preface. Few markings to contents. Light wear Tight and square. Nice copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Turning the Tide: a New Policy for Canada's Pacific Fisheries - The Commission on Pacific Fisheries Policy Final Report . Government of Canada paperback
1976Best.-Nr. 724j2362Vancouver: Mitchell Press. Fair. 1976. Second Printing. Paperback. 0888360045 . "The true story of a valiant struggle as hardy Scandinavian and other settlers attempted to tame and soften the rigors of a rugged and beautiful wilderness at the northern extremity of Vancouver Island." - back cover. Second printing. 134 pages. Index. Bibliography. Numerous glossy black and white reproductions of wonderful archival photos. Extensive writing and yellowed tape remnants inside front cover and upon half-title page. Somewhat above-average wear. Binding intact. A worthy reference example of this informative Vancouver Island local history. Hale & Barman 719. ; 8vo; Cape Scott Vancouver Island RCAF Holberg . Mitchell Press paperback
1947Best.-Nr. 166j2184Victoria B.C.: The Archives of British Columbia. Good. 1947. First Edition. Paperback. Features: "Dear Sir Matthew" - A Glimpse of Judge Begbie; The Sea-otter in History; Lieutenant-Colonel Israel Wood Powell M.D. C.M.; and more. 68 pages. Black and white illustrations. Few markings. Small tape repair to top of backstrip. Binding intact. Average wear. A sound reference example. ; 8vo . The Archives of British Columbia paperback
1987Best.-Nr. 318c6689British Columbia: The Baptist Foundation of B.C. 1987. Book. Very Good. Paperback. Signed by Authors. First Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 321 pages. Black and white illustrations. Author's signature upon front free endpaper. Prior owner's name neatly printed at bottom of front free endpaper. Clean with light wear. A nice copy. The Baptist Foundation of B.C. Paperback
1940Best.-Nr. 155H3437New York: Carrick & Evans Inc. 1940. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 316 pages. Black and white photographic plates. Diagrams. Map endpapers. Author and her family of three spent many idyllic years aboard their motor cruiser discovering the beauty of the Pacific coast from Puget Sound north along the British Columbia coast to Alaska. Book clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding tight. Above-average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A quality vintage copy. Edwards & Lort 2825 Tourville p.432 Ricks p.172. Carrick & Evans, Inc. Hardcover
1995Best.-Nr. 155G2905Canada: Douglas & McIntyre Limited 1995. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 248 pages. Index. Bibliography. "The blend of adventure humour and detailed reporting is wonderful. This book is indispensable for anyone preparing to travel the Inside Passage." - from back cover. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. A pleasing copy. Douglas & McIntyre, Limited Paperback
1988Best.-Nr. 321a8252Canada: Oolichan. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1988. First Printing. Hardcover. 0889820910 . 159 pages including black and white photographic plates. Memories of the men who served in the Fishermen's Reserve - a special naval unit formed to patrol the coast of British Columbia during World War II. Very light wear to clean bright and unmarked book. Light wear to dust jacket. Very nice copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The Gumboot Navy Canadian Royal Navy Fishermen's Reserve History Canada Naval Militia History World War II 2 1939-1945 Naval Operations Canadiana black and white photographic plates. Memories of the men who served in the Fishermen's Reserve - a special . Oolichan hardcover
1973Best.-Nr. 653H4786Canada: Garnet Publishing Co. Good. 1973. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. 40 pages. Features: Cover illustration of the Battle of Batoche; Norfolk County Witchcraft; Murder on the Rangeland - a 60-year-old account of one of the greatest manhunts in B.C. history near Clinton; Gabriel Dumont's Ferry; The Evil-Tempered Explorer - Captain Sir Edward Belcher R.N.; Sir Allan Napier MacNab - The Laird of Dundurn; Laura Secord - Heroine of Upper Canada; The Battle of Batoche; and more. Bit of writing on front cover. Average wear. A sound vintage copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Canadian Frontier Magazine Paul Spintlum Moses Paul Laura Secord Sir Allan Napier MacNab Sir Edward Belcher Gabriel Dumont Clinton B.C. Manhunts - British Columbia Witchcraft - Norfolk County Ontario . Garnet Publishing Co. unknown
1954Best.-Nr. 713c5784Victoria B.C.: The Government of the Province of British Columbia 1954. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. 54 pages. "General information required in connection with the driving of motor-vehicles as well as questions and answers which are used in the examination of motor-vehicle drivers." - from front cover. Pencil markings to contents by a studious driving student of generations past. Average wear. A sound copy of this vintage booklet. The Government of the Province of British Columbia Paperback
1947Best.-Nr. 662G3756Vancouver: British Columbia Telephone Company B.C. Tel 1947. Book. Illus. by Lindsay Jack. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 28 pages. Features: Cover photo of lovely Miss Ruby Dunlop; One-page photo of pretty operator Miss Pauline Terpstra; Photos of Wallace Whitehead and Betty Andrew at work with a photo of 8 young ladies relaxing by office piano in New Westminster; Many more wonderful company photos including a one-page photo of operator sisters Agnes and Margaret Crane; Photo of Irma Rocker as she appeared in Bing Crosbie movie "The Emperor Waltz"; Third Dial Unit for Downtown Vancouver; Record turnout votes picnic best ever - with many photos including a group photo of hundreds of attendees; Photo-illustrated article on Miss Dawn V. Bohmer Vancouver's first long distance bride; Much company sports and social information; and more. Average wear. A worthy vintage copy. British Columbia Telephone Company (B.C. Tel) Paperback
1946Best.-Nr. 662G3757Vancouver: British Columbia Telephone Company B.C. Tel 1946. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 28 pages. Features: Nice photo of Iris Steeves with photo of post-war 'shortages' company ad; Two pages of photos of lovely young lady employees; One-page photo of operator and swimming star Miss Mary Baggaley; Photo of the Trail switchboard at work with related article - 18000 calls a day; Welcoming employees back from the armed forces; Article on the supply difficulty situation result of war; Photo of Charlie McAndrew who has installed 40000 phones!; Article on new Air-Sea-Land phone service; Fascinating article on page 19 requests female operators - either single or widowed; In Memoriam - James H.H. Nelson and David H. Charles; Much company ocial information. Average wear. A worthy vintage copy. British Columbia Telephone Company (B.C. Tel) Paperback
