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1941rif. 713G4605Victoria B.C.: Victoria Printing & Pub. Co. 1941. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 69 pages. Black and white photo portrait frontispiece of subject. A biography by his wife. Schofield was Rector and Dean of Christ Church Cathedral Victoria 1915-1916 and Bishop of British Columbia from 1916 until his death in 1936. Average wear. Unmarked. Prior owner protected brown card covers with clear plastic. A sound copy. Edwards & Lort 3175. Victoria Printing & Pub. Co. Paperback
2000rif. 633h2030Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Paperback. This issue contains headlines and articles from local newspapers covering the main historic local events from 1951-1975 with grainy photos. Topics include: 3 Million-ton slide into the Nicola; First Merritt Council in eighteen years; Passing of Arthur R. Carrington; Drowning at Nicola Lake; Man killed by flaming grass skirt!; Canford sawmill fire; Passing of Dr. Austin Gillis; and much more. 16 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
2000rif. 633h2029Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Paperback. This issue includes headlines and articles from local newspapers covering the main historic local events from 1926-1950. A sampling of the topics include: Fatal Shooting Accident; Opening of Big Power Plant; Stage plunges into the Nicola; Mayor killed by fire; Planing mill burns; Massive death toll in Coalmont explosion; Death of Chief Chillihitzia; and very much fmore. 16 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
2010rif. 818H1931Chemainus BC: Chemainus Monetary Foundation 2010. Book. Illus. by Grigor Brad. Good. Paperback. Collectible Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Eighteen page glossy colour-illustrated introduction to the new local currency of Chemainus British Columbia. This project appears to have been the brainchild of Dr. Karl Schutz who also conceived of the famous murals which adorn Chemainus. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Please note: This publication appears to have been originally issued with samples of Chemainus currency. Alas no samples are included with this copy. Chemainus Monetary Foundation Paperback
1986rif. 111a7877British Columbia: Sono Nis Press 1986. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 136 pages. Black and white photographic plates. ". A well-told enthralling account of Scott's life in Bamfield Bamfield's history and of his dedication in creating the Pacific Rim National Park." - from back cover. Unmarked with light to moderate wear. Minor coffee stain to top edge of text. Sound copy. Sono Nis Press Paperback
1958rif. 543G1504Quebec: National Business Publications Limited 1958. Book. Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Select Proper Binoculars; My Handgun Saved My Life - Bob Blackmore of Kaslo BC; You Quit Trapping a Thousand Times. But.; Camera lore; About Muskrats; Trained Shooting Dogs; Lake Trout on Light Tackle; Moonshine and Daydreams - by Kerry Wood of Red Deer Alberta; Photo of fully-developed moose leg with two feet!; C-I-L Ammo ad inside back cover features photo of woodchuck in crosshairs; and more. Average wear. A sound copy. National Business Publications Limited Paperback
2014rif. 312H2618Canada: Jim Seredick 2014. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. viii 295 pages. Many black and white reproductions of photos plus several in colour. An informative celebration and review of twenty years of baseball by the Parksville Royals on British Columbia's Vancouver Island. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A high-quality copy. Jim Seredick Paperback
2000rif. 633h2031Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Paperback. This issue contains historic headlines and articles from the local newspaper between 1976 and 2000. A sampling of the topics includes: Voght House dismantled; Jean Swedberg awarded for bravery; Merritt R.C.M.P bombed; Allan Collett declared Freeman of Merritt; Highmont closes; Vietnamese 'boat people' family settles in; Coquihalla Phase II opens; passing of Lawrence Guichon; Passing of Katherine Mary Garcia Katie; and much more. 16 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
2001rif. 633h2033Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 2001. First Edition. Paperback. "We have compiled and researched the street and avenue names. most of the names are from early settlers of the area. As well this issuecovers other important names and places of the Lower Nicola area." - page 3. A very informative issue with many grainy reproductions of archival photos. Includes a major genealogical article on the Smith Family - Lower Nicola Pioneers. 16 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
2001rif. 633h2032Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 2001. First Edition. Paperback. Provides an outline of the events of the Nicola Valley Museum Archives Association over the past 25 years. Lists the Executive and Directors who have held office over the years including speakers and their topics at the annual general meetings. 16 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
2001rif. 318c7746Canada: Heritage House. Fair in Fair dust jacket. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 1894384350 . 238 pages. Index. "Relive these lost but not-so-distant days with stories and never-before-published photos of the sailors and their ships the dory fisherman and the raging sea that are as lively and invigorating as salt spray." - from dust jacket. Usual library markings. Somewhat above-average wear. Front hinge open. A worthy reference copy of this wonderfully illustrated reference.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; COD-FISHERIES Shields Captain Ed Fishery North Pacific Ocean History Pacific Coast Codfish Company Fishers Biography Bering Sea Sophie Christenson Azalea Wawona John A C A Thayer . Heritage House hardcover
1973rif. 64500784Vancouver B.C.: Tantalus Research Limited. 1973. Reprint. Paperback. Good. 207 pages including index. A collection of essays intended to offer visitors a general introduction to the region and provide residents with new insights into their surroundings. Chapters include: Prehistory of the Lower Mainland; The Process of Settlement in the Lower Fraser Valley - in its Provincial Context; The Changing Role of Railways in the Lower Fraser Valley 1885-1965; The Evolution of Roads in the Lower Fraser Valley; The Climatic Factor; Agricultural Developments; The Dutch and Dairying; Urbanization; and Rationalizing the Use of the Resources of the Lower Fraser Valley. Usual library markings. Average wear. Unmarked. Decent copy.; Ex-Library; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Lower Fraser Valley - Evolution of a Cultural Landscape: B.C. Geographical Series Number 9 207 pages including index. A collection of essays intended to offer visitors a general introduction to the region and provide residents with new insights into t . 0919478115 . Tantalus Research Limited paperback
1995rif. 318c7718Canada: Fifth House Publishers. Good in Good dust jacket. 1995. First Printing. Hardcover. 1895618665 . 184 pages. "Combines early impressions of breathtaking grandeur with photographs of exploration surveying the building of roads and railways the extraction fof resources and the establishment of communities. Contemporary viewers witness through these compelling images the remarkable accomplishments of men and women labouring under extraordinary circumstances." - from dust jacket. Average wear. Usual library markings. A sound copy of this wonderful compilation.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Waiting for the Light: Early Mountain Photography in British Columbia and Alberta 1865-1939 Canadian Pictorial Works . Fifth House Publishers hardcover
2010rif. 166j2267Canada: Douglas & McIntyre Educational Ltd. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2010. First Edition. Hardcover. 1553654951 . "Stories of those who lived and worked around the building of British Columbia's Peace and Columbia River hydroelectric projects early in the 1960s. More than 120 illustrations maps and photos." - dust jacket. 312 pages. Index. Footnotes. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A high-quality example.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Voices from Two Rivers: Harnessing the Power of the Peace and Columbia Rivers British Columbia Energy Hydro-Electric Power W.A.C. Bennett BC Hydro and Power Authority . Douglas & McIntyre (Educational) Ltd. hardcover
1998rif. 53AG1776Canada: NFB 1998. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 37 minute VHS video tape. "Welcome to the world of Canadian painter Jack Shadbolt and to 'Transfigured' Stephen Arthur's brilliant animated homage to the painter's work. Shadbolt's exploration of West Coast aboriginal art nature and personal experience comes alive through the animation of Stephen Arthur and through the short documentary 'Metamorphosis' where we meet the creative mind behind the work." - from case. Above-average wear and usual library markings to case. Tape nice and clean. NFB Hardcover
1990rif. 731j1798Canada: Douglas & McIntyre. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. 0888947011 . "Writing for the popular audience in clear lively prose Stewart portrays the historical and cultural background of totem poles the types and purposes of poles and the tools and techniques of carving and raising them. Describes and illustrates a broad array of creatures and objects giving their meaning and tells some of the myths and legends associated with them. Her precise drawings of 113 accessible outdoor poles are each accompanied by a vivid text that provides details about the pole's background and the artist who carved it together with supportive photos and location maps." - dust jacket. Errata slip laid-in. Oblong 9.2 x 10.3". 192 p. Selected reading list list of poles by location and index. Book clean bright tight and unmarked with very light wear. Light wear to dust jacket now in glossy new archival-grade protection. An excellent example. ; Illustrations; 8vo . Douglas & McIntyre hardcover
1999rif. 633h2027Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 1999. First Edition. Paperback. Cover 25 historical buildings in Merritt Collettville Nicola and Quilchena complete with maps photos and detailed descriptions. Very informative. 28 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
1987rif. 644j2760British Columbia Canada: Western Canada Wilderness Committee / WCWC. Good No dust jacket as issued. First Edition. Paperback. "Discover Canada's largest tallest and oldest trees. Learn exactly how old how wide and how tall they are. Follow this detailed guide of more than twenty hikes short walks and roadside stops. Venture off the beaten track to eight unspoiled coastal valleys. Help protect what remains of our virgin big tree forests." - back cover. 146 semi-glossy pages. Bibliography. List of plant species mentioned. Generously illustrated with black and white photos and maps. Clean tight and unmarked with moderate wear. A sound example of this wonderful and uncommon guide.; 8vo . 1987. Western Canada Wilderness Committee / WCWC paperback
rif. 124j0669USA: Random House. Good in Fair dust jacket. 1957. Reprint. Hardcover. 0394420926 . "Man against wilderness - the story of a 40-years struggle for survival in remote British Columbia. In 1912 Ralph Edwards invested his small savings in a trip to a remote section of British Columbia east of Bella Coola. There he pushed on 35 miles beyond civilization staked a claim and axe in hand attacked the virgin forest. The story of his lifelong and victorious battle with raw nature - at first alone then with a wife and finally with a wife and three children - shows how a brave family can conquer all obstacles and find contentment and happiness alone in the wilderness." - dust jacket. xviii 234 pages. Map endpapers. Prior owner's name inside front board and upon half-title page. Blind stamp to second leaf. Light external foxing to book which shows moderate wear and a slight spine lean. Above-average wear and soiling to price-clipped dust jacket. A sound reading copy of this wonderful life story.; Dust Jacket Photo; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Lonesome Lake Ralph a Edwards Snow Geese British Columbia Pioneer Pilot . Random House hardcover
2000rif. 633h2028Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 2000. First Edition. Paperback. Reviews the main historical events in the Nicola Valley from 1900-1925 based on local newspaper articles. Some of the topics include James Dunsmuir's purchase of coal lands a C.P.R. construction contract Henry Woodward killed Quilchena Hotel opening 15 killed by slide nostalgic ads and much much more. 16 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
1947rif. 662G3755Vancouver: British Columbia Telephone Company B.C. Tel 1947. Book. Illus. by West Charles. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 28 pages. Features: Cover photo of cute infant Kathy Locke grandaughter of W.C. Mainwaring; Photos of Vera Brown visiting hospital patients in Nanaimo; One-page photo of beautiful Victoria operator Miss Athalie Little; Photo of Port Moody operators Freddie Smith and M.E. Runnicles; Switchboard photos from Haney and Trail; Photos of Nanaimo staffers Eric Ray Charlie Tallman Edith Branch Elizabeth Farkas Marion Blank and Mrytle Bell; Victoria switchboard photos; Expansion program; Elsted sisters Bob Patton George Gaetz and E.H. Tomer retire; Article on early phone installer Daniel G. Houston; social news with photos; and more. Above-average wear. Centre page holding by one staple. Covers loose but present. Coverfold half open. A worthy vintage copy. British Columbia Telephone Company (B.C. Tel) Paperback
1945rif. 647a8861Toronto: Thomas Allen Limited. Good. 1945. First Edition. Hardcover. 60 pages. "Concerning the trials and tribulations lives and ways of that red-blooded outdoor breed of men who have built the Great Northwest of America." - from copyright page. Moderate wear to blue boards. Binding sound. Prior owner's name dated 1946 upon front free endpaper else unmarked. We suspect this was originally a soft cover copy which was rebound in hardcover. Quality copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Bunkhouse Ballads Book 3 Loggers Logging Timber Pacific Northwest Oregon Washington State British Columbia Coast Mountains . Thomas Allen, Limited hardcover
1988rif. 121a7185Lantzville BC Canada: Oolichan Books. Good. 1988. First Edition. Paperback. 088982083x . 204 pages. Celebrates the beauty of an irreplaceable natural heritage. Intended to further the objectives of the Islands Trust: to preserve and protect the unique physical and social environment of the islands of the Trust area. In the Strait of Georgia these include North and South Pender Mayne Saturna Salt Spring Galiano Valdes Thetis and Kuper Gabriola Hornby Denman and Lasqueti. In Howe Sound the Trust includes Bowen and Gambier. Part I provides an introduction to the Islands Trust. Part II contains a separate chapter on each of the major islands of the Trust each chapter written by a senior who resides on that particular island. Geographical historical social and political features of each island are covered. Contains a section of lovely black and white plates. Gift greetings upon half-title page. Author's signature upon title page. No other markings. Moderate wear. Nice copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Islands Trust Gulf Islands British Columbia Environmental Protection History Description and Travel Saltspring 204 pages. Celebrates the beauty of an irreplaceable natural heritage. Intended to further the objectives of the Islands Trust: to preserve ; Signed by Authors . Oolichan Books paperback
1986rif. 663H3323Vancouver B.C.: The Alcuin Society 1986. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Produced in conjunction with the Vancouver Arts of the Book Exhibition March 16 - April 20 1986. 150 pages. Illustrated in black and white. Sections include: Printing & Publishing; Bookbinding; Calligraphy; Papermaking; Typography and Type Design; Selected References; Directory of British Columbia Book Artists. Includes decorated craft dust jacket. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy from a print run of only 1000 copies. The Alcuin Society Paperback
1978rif. 744a0064Canada: Hancock House Pub Ltd. Very Good. 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. 0919654878 . 200 pages. Index. Glossary. Dozens of black and white archival illustrations. Chapters include: Golden Future Cariboo Fever Gold - North South East West; Progress in Coal 1835-1900; Change and Turmoil on Vancouver Island; Province-wide Black diamonds; Mining in the Kootenays 1880-1900; Where Copper is King; and more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding sound. Pages have partially yellowed with age. Quality copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Mining: The History of Mining in British Columbia Mineral Industries . Hancock House Pub Ltd hardcover
