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1995Best.-Nr. 731h1942Victoria BC: First Nations Education Division Greater Victoria School District. Fair. 1995. First Edition. Paperback. 1894114000 . Signed without inscription upon title page by illustrator Joe Silvey. A children's story book produced to aid in the preservation of native culture in British Columbia. Prior owner's bookplate upon title page. 30 glossy pages illustrated in colour. Above-average wear. Binding intact. A worthy copy of this charming work.; Color Illustrations; 8vo; Signed by Artist . First Nations Education Division, Greater Victoria School District paperback
1951Best.-Nr. 346H2545London: The Wide World 1951. Book. Illus. by Nicolson W.C. cover;. Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xxiv 129-192 pages. Features: 500 miles to freedom -nine men escape Rabaul after it is overrun by the Japanese in 1942; The land sharks - a story from Canada in 1925 about get-rich-quick schemes in real estate; Man-Eater - the brief but eventful career of a man eating tiger as recounted by a former member of the Burma Frontier Service; The Vale of the Gods the northern Punjab - photo illustrated article; The Ju-Ju Doctor - the facts of an amazing occurrence on the Gold Coast; The Dragon - big scare on East Indian Island; Photo of typical Cyprus Brickyard; The Sea-Dyaks of Borneo - photo illustrated account of this little-known race of former headhunters and pirates; Section Man - an interesting glimpse of the life of a track labourer on a Canadian railroad; The Poorhouse Tragedy - 3 People Were Shot Dead in Crawford County Arkansas; The Bluffton Wolf - famous Texas wolf; and more plus many vintage ads. Small pencilled name atop front cover otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A quality vintage copy. The Wide World Paperback
1957Best.-Nr. 155a5113Victoria BC: The Queen's Printer. Good. 1957. First Edition. Paperback. 888 pages in total. Index. A comprehensive survey. Fold-out map stored in pocket inside back cover of volume 2. Prior owner's name atop front cover of each volume else unmarked. Average wear. Spines sunned. Bindings sound. Excellent historical reference to B.C.'s forestry resources and industry.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; The Forest Resources of British Columbia - Volumes 1 and 2 . The Queen's Printer paperback
1995Best.-Nr. 24801962North Vancouver BC Canada: Whitecap Books/Opus. Very Good. 1995. First Printing. Paperback. 1551103907 . 112 pages. Tells the inside story of how the greatest game on earth came to Vancouver. Here's all the background to the franchise bid the team building process plus facts and statistics about the Grizzlies' first players. A dynamic full-colour gallery of the greats conveys all the magic of today's high-flying gravity-defying superstars including Michael Jordan Shaquille O'Neal Charles Barkley Hakeem Olajuwon David Robinson Grant Hill and more. A high quality glossy colour production. Light to moderate wear. Unmarked. Nice copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; VANCOUVER GRIZZLIES BASKETBALL TEAM SPORTS RECREATION Smith Doug Sports History British Columbia Vancouver Grizzlies : The Official Book 112 pages. Tells the inside story of how the greatest game on earth came to Vancouver. Here's all the background . Whitecap Books/Opus paperback
1987Best.-Nr. 218H2158Armstrong British Columbia: Springbend History Book Committee 1987. Book. Illus. by Slater Melvin cover. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 174 pages. Dozens of black and white reproductions of archival photos. "Our endeavour has been to collect and record the stories and pictures of yesterday so they will not be lost and to record our present Springbend neighbours' stories for future generations." - from Foreword. First 135 pages present family histories and photos. Subsequent chapters include: Pioneers Remember; Springbend School; Springbend Community Club; Springbend Activities; Springbend Businesses; and more. Back cover map indicates major landowners of past years. Prior owner's name and details in bold black marker upon first blank leaf otherwise unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. Slight musty scent. A sound copy of this excellent genealogical reference. Bibliographic reference: Hale & Barman #871. Springbend History Book Committee Paperback
1974Best.-Nr. 568j0353Vancouver B.C.: Prince of Wales Secondary School. Good. 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. Loaded with black and white photos of staff and students. Lots of nice autographs and inscriptions throughout. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy.; 4to . Prince of Wales Secondary School hardcover
1949Best.-Nr. 873G3235Burnaby B.C.: Edmonds St. Junior High School 1949. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 126 pages. Many autographs on autograph page. A sound copy with average wear and soiling. Binding intact. Of all the yearbooks we have seen this one is particularly praiseworthy as the students have illustrated each of the many ads with their own wonderful custom art. Much additional student artwork is provided. A lovely gift for anyone related to the students in this book. Edmonds St. Junior High School Paperback
1985Best.-Nr. 568a2773Campbell River BC: Phoenix High School 1985. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Unpaginated. Average wear. Lengthy handwritten note and autograph upon first blank leaf else unmarked. Binding sound. A quality copy. Phoenix High School Paperback
1943Best.-Nr. 75202698Toronto: Thomas Allen Limited. Fair. 1943. Second Edition. Paperback. 58 pages. Verses concerning the trials and tribulations lives and ways of the loggers living and working in the Great Northwest of America. Contents include: Wheelin' in the Logs; Paul Bunyan's Archives; The Rhyme of the Big Swede Logger; Seattle Red; The Worthy Bed Bug; The Boilermaker's Heaven; From Bulls to Cats; plus may more. Back cover in rough shape. Blank first leaf partially affixed to front cover. Covers separated from textblock. Contents show average signs of use but are in decent condition.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Rhymes of a Lumberjack Book 2 58 pages. Verses concerning the trials and tribulations lives and ways of the loggers living and working in the Great Northwest of America. Contents include: Wheelin' in the Logs; Paul Bunyan's Archives; The Rhyme of th . Thomas Allen, Limited paperback
2004Best.-Nr. 633h1760British Columbia: Self Published. Very Good. 2004. First Edition. Paperback. 0973443103 . Signed without inscription by author upon title page. "War-time West Van was a virtual small-town: one high school one bank one chapter of the WCTU and fifty bears. Events brought people together in common celebratory cause particularly May Day which was run entirely by local volunteers. At the same time war called our young men and women away. This book threads headlines proclaiming the major events of the war into the peaceful flow of community events of the day - one moment something horrifying; another something mundane or entertaining. Such was the temper of the times and such is the mood of this book." - back cover. p. 288. Footnotes. Index. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A lovely copy.; 4to . Self Published paperback
1951Best.-Nr. 346H2546London: The Wide World 1951. Book. Illus. by Nicolson W.C. cover;. Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xxiv 256-320 pages. Features: Cover illustration of St. Lucia Windward Islands; The Death-Patrol - strange R.C.M.P. manhunt in Canada's far north after a murder on Moskeet Island; The Tobacco Farmers - three youngsters put their combined savings into an abandoned farm in North Queensland - article with photos; The Jewelled Cross - a strange story of buried treasure; Photo of New Zealand's "Bottle House"; The Stowaway; The Tale of a Shirt - what happened when an African 'bush-boy' acquired a taste for European clothing; The Miracle of the Sacred Eagles - photo-illustrated article on a daily phenomenon at a hilltop temple in Tirrukalikundram in Southern India; The Landlord's Tale - a rousing sea story told by the host of a village inn on the south coast; The Wai Wai Indians of the interior of British Guiana - article with eight photos; The Delectable Island - the isle of Re lies in the Bay of Biscay; Jungle Magic - an inexplicable performance witnessed in Malaya; Australian Treasure Trove - the wealth awaiting lucky finders in the Australian wilds; and more plus many vintage ads. Small name atop front cover otherwise unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A quality vintage copy. The Wide World Paperback
1979Best.-Nr. 629j2607Lumby British Columbia: Lumby Historians. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1979. First Edition. Hardcover. 0889250936 . "Presents fify years of history of Lumby British Columbia and surrounding area within a five mile radius. Begins in 1877 with the arrival of the first permanent settler with descendants still in the area." - page 5. 146 pages. Numerous black and white reproductions of archival photos. Many informative family histories. Clean tight and unmarked with light wear to original decorated green cloth. A quality example of this invaluable genealogical reference. Hale & Barman 544.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Lumby British Columbia Local History Family Settlers Pioneers Development Illustrated Blue Springs Valley Whitevale Harris Creek Road . Lumby Historians hardcover
1958Best.-Nr. 744H3027Canada: City of Penticton. Good. 1958. First Edition. Spiral Bound. 164 pages. Many black and white reproductions of excellent archival black and white photos. Blind stamp atop title page otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy of this informative and engaging local history. Bibliographic Reference: Hale & Barman 39.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The Penticton Branch The Okanagan Historical Society: Editors Historical Souvenir of Penticton B.C. 1908-1958 on the Occasion of the City of Penticton's Golden Jubilee South Okanagan Land Co. Company British Columbia Local History . City of Penticton unknown
1986Best.-Nr. 106G0876Canada: The Travers and Kirchhofer Familes 1986. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 130 pages. Name index. Maps. Several reproductions of black and white photos. The earthy British Columbia biography and genealogy of Sidney Travers 1904-1978 Handsome blue boards with gilt lettering upon front board and backstrip. Contents clean and unmarked. Faint bit of address label remnant atop front free endpaper. Moderate external wear. A quality copy. The Travers and Kirchhofer Familes Hardcover
1985Best.-Nr. 839j1911Victoria British Columbia: Sono Nis Press. Very Good in Fair dust jacket. 1985. Second Printing. Hardcover. 0919203159 . "The dramatic story of the CPR's British Columbia sternwheelers and steam tugs through races boiling rapids moonlit cruises and gold rushes to their passing. Contains more than 300 illustrations photos maps timetables and scale drawings together with detailed text fleet lists bibliography and index." - dust jacket. 280 pages. Illustrated endpapers. Book tight with light wear. Blank white address label over prior owner's details on front free endpaper. Small bit of peeling from front free endpaper. Yellowing to half-title page where a news clipping was presumably stored. Above-average wear to dust jacket now in glossy new archival-grade protection. A sound example of this yet another wonderful B.C. transportation history by Robert D. Turner. ; 4to . Sono Nis Press hardcover
2008Best.-Nr. 322G1929Canada: Self-Published 2008. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 648 pages. Signed and generically inscribed by Vanderzalm upon front free endpaper. The autobiography of British Columbia's 28th Premier. Light wear to clean and unmarked book. Minor lean to spine. Several short openings to bottom edge of front panel of dust jacket which is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. This bookseller is particularly appreciative of Mr. Vanderzalm's activism against the imposition of both the HST and 'smart' meters in British Columbia. Thank-you Mr. Vanderzalm. Well done!. Self-Published Hardcover
1969Best.-Nr. 75203368Victoria BC: Queen's Printer 1969. Book. Very Good. Paperback. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 64 pages. Bennett's bold signature atop front cover. Delivered in the Legislative Assembly Friday February 7 1969. Lovely colour-illustrated fold out front and back covers. News clippings of the day laid in. Unmarked. Very light wear. A significant piece of British Columbiana. Queen's Printer Paperback
2008Best.-Nr. 656j0834Maple Ridge B.C.: Waite Bird Photos Inc. Very Good with no dust jacket. 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969708580 . "Tells the history of Ridge Meadows primarily in photographs and as such is not only a fine gift for those who remember but it will also give future students of history in our community an invaluable asset in their understanding of the settlement of Ridge meadows. Working closely with the Maple Ridge Museum the author has selected photos that bring back to life people and places of earlier times: Foggo's Furniture Store Harkness Pharmacy Mowatt's Mens Wear Wantall's TV Repair Clare's Clip Joint and Frank Taverna's Barber Shop will flood into readers' minds when looking at this book." - Gordon W. Robson Mayor of the District of Maple Ridge 2005-2008. 288 pages. Index and Bibliography. Profusely illustrated with colour and sepia-tone photos. Tight and unmarked with light wear. No dust jacket. A sound copy of this wonderful local history. ; 4to . Waite Bird Photos Inc. hardcover
1987Best.-Nr. 155a5135British Columbia: Western Academy of Pipe Music 1987. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 286 pages. Index. Bibliography. "A compilation and sythesis of biographical data. Consists of almost 700 articles on about that many pipers plus a few miscellaneous subjects. Some of the articles are rather full biographical outlines and others are brief mentions of early pipers found in early newspapers and other sources." - from Introduction. Black and white illustrations throughout. Unmarked but for publication date hand-written upon title page. Light wear. Nice copy. Western Academy of Pipe Music Hardcover
1984Best.-Nr. 243G1766Canada: Canadian Forces Station Holberg - San Josef 1984. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Unpaginated. Almost 5/8" thick. Excellent colour photographic endpapers. Black and white archival photographs throughout accompanied by substantial supporting text. Includes list of base personnel. At time of publication Canadian Forces Station Holberg had for 30 years stood as the western anchor of the Canadian radar chain. This copy was formally presented to Colonel L.G. Jenks. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent copy. Canadian Forces Station Holberg - San Josef Hardcover
1987Best.-Nr. 301G4204Canada: Comac Communications 1987. Magazine. Illus. by Epperson David. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 142 pages. Features: Terry David Mulligan - article and cover photo; Twins of Iron - Kelowna's Patricia and Sylvaiane Puntous are top triathalon racers; Vancouver Fashion; Top Vancouver Realtor Shelley Lederman; and much more. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. A nice copy of this pleasing vintage issue. Comac Communications Paperback
1988Best.-Nr. 71306628Campbell River BC Canada: Ptarmigan Press Limited 1988. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 272 pages. Bibliography. Index. Relates the first century of the history of Cumberland British Columbia a town on Vancouver Island founded upon a Dunsmuir coal mine. Brimming with black and white reproductions of archival photographs this volume will fascinate readers for hours with its incredible variety of historical information. Clean and unmarked with light wear. From a smoking home. Hale & Barman 441. Ptarmigan Press, Limited Paperback
2000Best.-Nr. 633j0109Abbotsford B.C.: Dairy Industry Historical Society of British Columbia. Good in Good dust jacket. 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. 0968766307 . "The story of the dairy industry is a powerful part of British Columbia's history - a history of hard work and determination success and desperation. This book frames archival photos and the stories of people talking about their lives and their work with a historical account of the major changes in the industry since 1872." - dust jacket. 363 pages. Index. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos and documents. Former library copy with moderate wear and relatively few markings. Binding intact. Oblong 9.5" x 11.5". A sound working copy of this proud history.; 8vo . Dairy Industry Historical Society of British Columbia hardcover
1949Best.-Nr. 644H3473Rossland British Columbia: Minor Printing Co. Ltd. Good. 1949. First Edition. Paperback. 10 106 pages. "A story of the first half-century of progress and development in the Trail Creek area of West Kootenay." - subtitle. Numerous black and white reproductions of archival photos. Unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight. A quality copy. Hale & Barman 1005 Edwards & Lort 4022 Lowther 1896; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Rossland Trail Creek West Kootenay British Columbia Local History Settlers Pioneers Industry Business . Minor Printing Co. Ltd. paperback
1985Best.-Nr. 322G3466Ontario: Self-Published 1985. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 88 pages. Reproductions of black and white photos. The very engaging autobiography of Archie Wills who was born in Victoria BC in 1892 servied in the first world war and later worked as a reporter. Includes historical information about the Butcharts and Dunsmuir families of Vancouver Island. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy. Self-Published Paperback
