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1980réf. 469a1969Ottawa: Government of Canada - Ration Administration - Wartime Prices and Trade Board 1980. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed and inscribed by author upon front free endpaper. 280 pages. "Deals with the shrimps of the Pacific Coast of Canada. The seaward limit of the region corresponds to the outer perimeter of Canada's Fishing Zone 5 i.e. 200 nautical miles 321 km from the outer coast. Eighty-five species are listed and each species is given a common name. Complete keys with accompanying diagrams are provided. Accounts of 82 species include detailed morphological descriptions and halftone illustrations notes on colour main distinguishing characters maximum carapace and total lengths total known geographic and bathymetric ranges first known local capture and information on biology and economic importance. Seventeen species are recorded for the first time. Included are sections on shrimp parasites sexing of shrimps use of keys explanation of measurements and also a gazetteer glossary partial synonymy and index to scientific and common names. Eight plates and a frontspiece illustrate the colours of 41 shrimp species when live." - Abstract. Book clean tight and unmarked with light wear. Average wear with several short edge-tears to dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A quality signed copy of this exceptional reference. Government of Canada - Ration Administration - Wartime Prices and Trade Board Hardcover
2003réf. 737j0808Victoria B.C.: British Columbia Ministry of Education. Very Good. 2003. First Printing. Hardcover. 0772648824 . "Documents the history and cultures of First Nations and Metis people in British Columbia from before the arrival of Europeans to the present. Examines the historical foundations of contemporary issues and illustrates how First Nations cultures have adapted to changing world events and environments." - page 7. Sections include: The Voice of the Land is Our Language; Relationships with the Land; The Historical Journey; The Legacy of Colonialism; Cultural Expression. 287 pages. Index. Footnotes. Glossary. Many colour and black and white photos. Prior owner's name neatly inside front board otherwise clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; B.C. British Columbia First Nations Studies History . British Columbia Ministry of Education hardcover
2005réf. 166j1766British Columbia: BC Forest Service. Very Good. 2005. First Edition. Paperback. 0973994401 . "A lot has changed in the past 55 years but the one constant at the BC Forest Service has always been the sense of family and pride in one of the most resilient organizations in North America if not the world. This book is dedicated to the many hard working men and women of the BC Forest Service. It is a collage of stories events facts and trivia related to the last 55 years in the Vancouver Forest District and more recently the Coast Forest Region. It endeavours to provide the reader with the sense of the dedication the trials the humour and the commitment of this public service organization charged with the management of our wonderful coastal forest legacy." - back cover. 213 pages. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright tight and unmarked with very light wear. A high-quality example. ; 4to . BC Forest Service paperback
1992réf. 103j2321Lantzvillle B.C.: Oolichan Books. Good. 1992. First Edition. Paperback. 0889821151 . Proceedings of a conference held September 10 & 11 1991 in Victoria B.C. "The legal case Delgamuukw V. The Queen represents a significant moment in the history of British Columbia. The case is about aboriginal title in the province specifically the claim of the Gitksan and Wet'suwet'en people to ownership and jurisdiction over their traditional territories. But it is about much more. The judgement the case which led to it and now the appeal of the judgement compel British Columbians to come face-to-face with their history their origins and their most fundamental social and cultural values. This collection of essays examines the legal historical political human and international dimensions of this historic case." - back cover. 330 page paperback book. Tight and unmarked with average external wear. A sound example. ; 8vo . Oolichan Books paperback
1912réf. 328a4724Ottawa: Canada Department of Mines Geological Survey Branch. Fair. 1912. First Edition. Hardcover. 208 pages. Black and white photographic plates. Colour Geological Reconnaissance Map of Southern Vancouver Island stored in pocket inside back board. This map has been bolstered in many places with adhesive tape which has yellowed over the years. Above-average wear. Binding intact. It appears that a reference library may have added stiff boards to what was initially a softcover copy. A worthy copy of this very informative work.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Southern Vancouver Island - Memoir No. 13 Colour Geological Reconnaissance Map Coal Minerals . Canada Department of Mines, Geological Survey Branch hardcover
1997réf. 645j3086Penticton B.C.: Skookum Publications. Good No dust jacket as issued. First Edition. Paperback. Signed and generically inscribed by author upon half-title page. "The Nickel Plate Mine complex was for close to a century the economic hub of the Similkameen Valley in Southern British Columbia. Discovered in 1898 the mine obtained all supplies by horse-drawn freight wagons that climbed up to the mines at the five thousand foot level. The Hedley Mascot Mine high on the cliffs above Hedley was one of B.C.'s richest gold producing mines. This is the story of the people who lived and worked at these mines." - Preface. x 238 pp. Index bibliography and list of interviews both taped and transcribed. Grainy black and white reproductions of archival photos on almost every page. Tight and unmarked with average wear. A sound signed example of this very informative history.; Cover Design; 4to; Signed by Author . 1997. 0919773117 . Skookum Publications paperback
1998réf. 318c6721Canada: Harbour Publishing 1998. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 223 pages. Index. Extensive reference notes. Signed and inscribed by author upon half-title page. "A compelling social history and the first comprehensive book of its kind. an inside look at an interesting and essential part of Vancouver's unique cultural heritage." - from dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. An excellent copy. Harbour Publishing Hardcover
1973réf. 166j1783Cobble Hill BC Canada: Self-Publiished. Fair. 1973. First Edition. Paperback. "The following historical stories are a record of the Valley of Cowichan Indians and white settlers who came and made their home in the forest of giant trees. The stories of Port Renfrew are included because I feel that they would interest many." - Acknowledgements. "Born at Cobble Hill in 1878 Mr. Dougan began writing stories of his boyhood and other incidents of early pioneer days in 1947 and for more than twenty years his articles appeared regularly in the Cowichan Leader. In the following pages he takes you back through these wonderful years to the beginnings of settlement in the Cowichan Valley and other areas on Vancouver Island." - Introduction. 284 semi-glossy pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of marvelous archival photos. Three-panel fold-out map inside back cover. Somewhat above-average external wear. Gift greetings atop front free endpaper. Minor waviness to top corner of first thirty pages from moisture. Binding intact. A sound first edition example of this very informative and engaging local history of the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. Hale & Barman 251. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Cowichan Valley History Vancouver Island British Columbia . Self-Publiished paperback
2013réf. 221j3032Canada: Ralph Drew. Very Good No dust jacket as issued. First Edition. Hardcover. Presents the local history of Belcarra British Columbia a village located on the shore of Indian Arm a side inlet of Burrard Inlet. "Belcarra has a rich history full of colourful characters and strong-willed pioneers. Step back in time and explore the myths and mysteries of this breathtakingly beautiful community." - back board. viii 536 pages. Index. References. Generously illustrated in colour and black and white. Title page neatly removed. Ghost markings to front board otherwise very clean bright tight and unmarked with negligible wear. A quality example. 26.2 x 28.8 cm. 2.7 kg; 4to . 2013. 098131130X . Ralph Drew hardcover
1943réf. 558h5486Victoria BC: Victoria High School Centennial Celebrations Committee 1943. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 70 pages. Black and white photos. Honour Roll. Nostalgic ads for local businesses. Printed upon glossy stock. Prior owner's details inside front cover. Numerous autographs on last few pages and back cover. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy of this WWII-era yearbook. Victoria High School Centennial Celebrations Committee Paperback
1982réf. 121H3469Mill Bay BC Canada: Self-Published. Good. 1982. Second Edition. Paperback. Signed and generically inscribed by author upon title page. Presents the local history of Cobble Hill British Columbia on Vancouver Island. Includes information on many families including the Blakes Copleys Dougans Eatons Gravells and Hawkins to name a few. 1982 second edition. 157 pages. Numerous black and white reproductions of archival photos. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound example of this wonderful genealogical reference. Hale & Barman 284; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Signed by Authors . Self-Published paperback
1973réf. 166j1940British Columbia: Privately Printed. Fair. 1973. First Edition. Paperback. Author moved from the North Peace in Alberta to Summerland B.C. Here she presents a local history of the town combined with her life and family experiences in the town. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. 99 semi-glossy pages. Oblong 20.2 x 28.0 cm. Above-average wear. Chips from backstrip which is secured with tape. Prior owner's name atop title page. A worthy reference copy of this pleasing and very informative work. Hale & Barman 296.; 8vo . Privately Printed paperback
2017réf. 464j2922Canada: The Friends of Walter Gage. Fine in Fine dust jacket. First Edition. Hardcover. "The compelling story of how Walter Gage 1905-1978 a.k.a. Mr. UBC not only redefined teaching as a profession but also guided the growth and future of the University of British Columbia campus where he spent five decades including six years as the university's president. Gage helped thousands of students achieve their life goals whether counselling them on their education or helping them with bursaries and scholarships. He was known for his wit for emptying his pockets on the spot for a student in need for his affeection for the arts and for his bombastic classroom style that often left him standing at the blackboard in a cloud of chalk dust." - dust jacket. 124 glossy pages generously illustrated with colour and black and white photos. Endpapers illustrated with high-level hand-written mathematical calculations dated 1931. Gift bookplate upon half-title page otherwise clean bright tight and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now in glossy new archival-grade protection. A wonderful example of this treasured work.; 4to . 2017. 0994932936 . The Friends of Walter Gage hardcover
1987réf. 132j0025Fraser Lake British Columbia: Fraser Lake & District Historical Society. Good. 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969234104 . Covers the communities of Fraser Lake Endako and Fort Fraser which are situated along a thirty-two kilometre stretch of Highway 16 approximately one-hundred and thirty-five kilometres west of Prince George. This special copy is signed without inscriptions upon its title page by the following four members of the Fraser Lake & District Historical Society: Ruth H. Schmidt Helen R. Sherwin Beth Woolsey and Grace A. Foote. "This book is a tribute to the rugged men and women of the past and present whose courage ingenuity and steadfastness began the settlement of this area. We have delved into history for the stories of those who have passed away and greatly enjoyed recording the reminiscences of those whom we are fortunate to still have with us. To those pioneers who have given us 'Deeper Roots and Greener Valleys' we proudly dedicate this book." - iii. xii 316 pages. Index. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Includes over 100 pages of family histories. Unmarked with moderate wear to original white cloth illustrated in green. Binding intact. A quality copy of this informative local history and invaluable genealogical reference. Hale & Barman 316. ; 4to; Signed by Editors . Fraser Lake & District Historical Society hardcover
1947réf. 201G4692Toronto: Maclean Hunter / Key Publishers. Fair. 1947. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. 84 pages. Features: Nice one-page photo ad for Ipana tooth paste features model Mrs. Frances Nalle Crider and her two children; Page 4 provides a valuable history of this publication with a photo of founder Lieut-Col. John Bayne Maclean and Horace T. Hunter; Nice one-page ad for Canadian General Electric Radios; One-page illustrated ad for The Coffield Washer Company Limited of Hamilton Ontario presents their laundry equipment; Where's the Money Go - the facts and figures of who's cashing in on the post-war price jumps; Nice photo and write-up of Montreal vocalist Pierrette Alarie; Biggest Show on Earth - early article on the United Nations by Pierre Berton - with photo of the General Assembly in its initial Flushing location on Long Island; Leave the Song to Me fiction; When a Princess Marries - looking forward of the marriage of Princess Elizabeth to Lieut. Philip Mountbatten; Toronto E-r u-h - an adopted son finds some odd skeletons in her closet; Photo of A.V. Roe employees Avromen with the first Canadian jet engine; Born Out of Wedlock - each year 12000 illegitimate Canadian babies are born into a world of adoption rackets orphanages legal tangles and shame - article with photo of four children whose eyes are whited out for confidentiality; One-page colour ad for Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup; Love Me Love My Doghouse fiction; Peace on a Dark Knight - the first peace treaty after WWII comes into effect and peace came to Italy across a barbed wire fence; Sea-borne Shantytown - photo-illustrated article on Vancouver's 1800 tax-free float town houseboat colonists; Jack of Diamonds - The fabulous story of Jack Williamson diamond hunter from Quebec who found a fortune in Africa under a stalled car; Two Women fiction about a love triangle; Can They Read Your Mind - interesting article on telepathy with photos; Classy one-page colour ad for Snyder's Living Room Furniture of Waterloo ON and Montreal; Half-page colour ad for Ganong's Chocolates; Nice one-page colour ad for Heinz Baby Foods was intended to be shipped out and folded into a 4-page booklet; Cream of Wheat ad features Li'l Abner; Castoria laxative ad with photo of 'peevish' child and mother; Excllent two-page vintage colour ad for Chevrolet Trucks features seven great illustrations; Nice colour ad for Frigidaire appliances; Two-page black and white Buick ad; Polident ad shows man with 'denture breath'; Vintage British Columbia B.C. Packers half-page colour ad for their new Rupert Brand Fish Fillets; Interesting ad for Kraft's pimento cheese spread; Great one-page colour ad for General Steel Wares highights founder John McClary and the subsequent history of their McLary and GSW products; Old Dutch colour ad shows husband in apron trying to wash dishes; Deilcraft furniture ad; Photo of Lovely Joan Greenwood in Kleenex ad; Westinghouse fridge and range ads; Photo of Dick Haymes in Auto-Lite battery ad; Nice colour Waterman's pen ad with Christmas theme; Half-page orange and black Aunt Jemima pancake mix ad; Attractive back cover colour ad for B.C. Apples; and more. Front cover barely holding. Back cover loose but present. A worthy copy of this precious vintage issue.; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; Maclean's - Canada's National Magazine November Nov. 15 1947: The United Nations U.N. - Biggest Show on Earth Mayor Sarcia Hart Field Ipana tooth paste features model Mrs. Frances Nalle Crider and her two children; Page 4 provides a valuable histo . Maclean Hunter / Key Publishers unknown
1932réf. 645j2840Kelowna British Columbia: Kelowna Printing Company. Good No dust jacket as issued. First Edition. Paperback. Presents the local history of Westbank British Columbia in order to perpetuate the memory of the area's pioneers. Includes facts stories and dates of principal events. Chapters include: 1811-1824 Fort Okanagan to Fort Kamloops; 1872-1884 Sunnyside's First Settlers; Natural Phenomena / Ogopogo; Familiar Names - Wanderers Settle Down; "Pioneers" - Armstrong-Phillips Tragedy; Well-known Rovers of Pioneer Days; Permanent Settlement of Westbank Begins; New Settlers; From Pack-Train to S.S. "Sicamous"; D.E. Gellatly and Family; 1905-1930; Postmasters at Gellatly Westbank and Glenrosa; Some early pre-emption records; Chain of title of Gellatly Subdivision. 8-80 pages. Black and white illustrations. Two prior owner names neatly atop first blank leaf. Prior owner name and blindstamp to title page. Tight and clean with moderate wear. A well-preserved vintage example of this informative local history. Hale & Barman 332.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Okanagan History British Columbia Settlers Pioneers Fort Kamloops Ogopogo Armstrong-Phillips Tragedy Isadore Boucherie H. Hardy Westbank Powers and Simms McLennan Sicamous D.E. Gellatly Family Postmasters . 1932. Kelowna Printing Company paperback
2001réf. 103j2346Toronto: The Dundurn Group. Very Good. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 1550023748 . "A memorable book that not only honours the work to date of the most creative and prodigious of this country's judges but also provides a sample of the intellectual and functional foundations of the common law itself." - Introduction. "Allan McEachern 1926-2008 spent his entire career in British Columbia practicing law judging and for the last twenty-two years presiding as Chief Justice first of the Supreme Court of British Columbia then as Chief Justice of British Columbia. He laboured tirelessly on the Canadian Judicial Council for greater uniformity efficiency and transparency in the law everywhere in Canada." - Foreword. Laid-in is a program for the judge's tribute dinner held on 20 September 2001. 206 pages. Footnotes. Clean bright tight and unmarked very very light wear. A high-quality example. ; 8vo . The Dundurn Group hardcover
réf. 106H1501Canada. Very Good in Good dust jacket. First Edition. Hardcover. 096955950x . 176 pages. Profusely illustrated with the author's black and white photos. Documents his life and the world travels of his later years. Book clean bright and unmarked with light wear. Average wear to dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; The Golden Years - An Autobiography Wilmer Gold Youbou Vancouver Island . hardcover
1983réf. 75403718British Columbia: Self-Published. Poor. 1983. First Edition. Paperback. PLEASE NOTE: Binding has let go so pages are loose but all present. Signed and dated by author without inscription upon title page. 153 pages. An enjoyable encounter with the past. "Goodall lived in the Alberni Valley for virtually all of his 78 years. Imbued with the work ethic he had dropped out of school after Grade three and worked as a 'farm boy' a logger gardener landscape artist road builder crafter of superb cedar shakes and campsite superintendent. He had passed 50 when he discovered a talent for painting; today his works hang not only in art galleries but private homes and the plush board rooms of major forest companies." - Preface. A worthy reference example of this engaging Alberni Valley life story.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Alberni Valley Vancouver Island History Biography Artist Shakemaker Shake Maker Cedar Painter Sproat Lake Artist; Signed by Authors . Self-Published paperback
1956réf. 201G4688Montreal: Maclean Hunter. 1956. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Good. 120 pages. Features: Cover painting of Okanagan apple harvest by James Hill; Great macho colour ad for GWG workwear inside front cover features hardy men building pipeline; Don't damn the U.S. for facing up to segregation; Let's stop leaving our future to old men; We're not so smart about the U.S.; Nice one-page colour Canadian Pacific ad features the luxurious new Empress of England; Nostalgic one-page colour ad for the GE pushbutton range yellow; Your stake in teh U.S. Election between Eisenhower and Stevenson; The Next Ten Years of TV - amazing article foretells remote control recorded programs i.e. VHS and TV in cars; Our Hidden Canadian Art Treasure - a new National Gallery promises to give breathing space to it - article with six pages of colour illustrations; They're Building a Vest-Pocket Empire on the Fraser - the Duke of Westminster bought agricultural Annacis Island in the Fraser River and plans to turn it into an industrial colossus - article with great photos including aerial photo of the island before work started on industrial sites; From the Notebook of Dr. Hans Selye - this famous Canadian doctor whose theories on stress inspired a new approach to medicine looks at our ills worries hopes and failures and offers fascinating findings; The Killing Ground - complete novelette; Photo-illustrated article on young Canadian actress Jacqueline Ellis; The spectacular farewell of Wellington Axminster; The Black Day the Quebec Bridge Fell - on August 29 1907 75 people were killed when the world's biggest cantilever bridge collapsed while under construction - photo-illustrated article; Bill Dawe transports 740 mink 4000 miles from Vancouver to Newfoundland in pursuit of cheap whalemeat - photo-illustrated article; Nice colour ad for the Omega Sapphette ladies' watch; Attractive lady featured in one-page colour ad for Philips TVs with 'Focalite' tuning eye; One-page colour ad for Massey-Harris-Ferguson features painting of pastoral farm scene with Holsteins in the field and farmer driving seed drill back to barn; Nice one-page Hammond Chord Organ ad; Nice one-page photo ad for the Schick '25' electric razor features red-headed man in suit and tie; Rexall centerfold ad features dozens of sale items at 1950s prices; One-page ad for GE's Ultra-Vision TVs; Vintage Allied Van Lines ad; Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF recruiting ad for women; Nice colour ad for O'Keefe's Ale features man hanging from end of train swinging yellow lantern; One-page ad for Birks Silversmiths advertises their Birks Sterling; Colour Wiser's Whisky ad features elegant couple; Champion Spark Plug ad features inset photo of Alick S. Dick Managing Director of the Standard Motor Company; Colour-photo one-page ad for Canadian Club features condor catching in Peru's Andes; Dr. Heinz Unger recalls a birthday feast during the Russian Famine; Crane heating ad features illustration of men sitting around comfortable pot-bellied stove in country store; Sidney Katz' system of writing; Funky one-page colour ad for Simmons Hide-a-Beds features lady in orange dress on green hide-a-bed; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound vintage copy.; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; Maclean's - Canada's National Magazine October Oct. 13 1956: Annacis Island - Industrial Colossus in the Making / The Black Day the Quebec Bridge Fell Duke of Westminster Cover painting of Okanagan apple harvest by James Hill; Great macho colour ad . Maclean Hunter unknown
1945réf. 558G0650Vancouver Canada: The Students of the University of British Columbia 1945. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 292 pages. Includes an extensive eight-page list of names - and some photos - of UBC students who left the University since the start of WWII to go on active military service. Many never returned. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy. The Students of the University of British Columbia Hardcover
1938réf. 201G4827Winnipeg: National Home Monthly / Stovel 1938. Book. Illus. by Smith Hal cover; Clymer John F.; Smith Ralph C.; Thorne Diana; Clymer John F. Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 48 pages. Features: Nice cover illustration of lady on red background; Nice colour-photo ad for Swift's Premium bacon inside front cover; Brief news items include The Ledger of Life A Good Resolution The Glow of True Happiness We are Mostly All Strangers and Improved Seeing and Knowing; Nice one-page ad for two new Ford V-8 cars for 1938 the Standard Ford V-8 Tudor and the De Luxe Ford V-8 Fordor; Editorials touch on - The Farmer and the Income Tax Fascist Influence in the New World Sources of Wealth and World Trade; Attractively illustrated one-page McLaughlin Buick ad features a blue Series 46-19 Five-Passenger Sedan with Trunk; London's Famous Underground - photo-illustrated article; The Batley Inheritance short story; Liberal Reward short story; The Vagabonds short story; Junior G-Men - photo-illustrated article on Vancouver Police Constable Ronald Eveleigh and his initiative to reduce juvenile delinquency; Strange Achievement - Charles E. Jones is founder of the world bird sanctuary at Collingwood East a suburb of Vancouver B.C.; The Murder on the Links part III/3 of this Agatha Christie story; Mystery Man of Golf - Laverne Moore alias Johnny Montague - article with photos; Sweet Caporals ad features photo of dog 'Rathlin Roundalay' owned by Miss Katherine Savage of Montreal West Quebec; Hollywood news with photos of Andrea Leeds Nita NAldi Lily Pons Barbara Stanwyck Herbert Marshall Douglass Montgomery Jean Parker and more; Photo of Alice Faye in Woodbury Cold Cream ad; Scott's Emulsion ad includes Old Scottie comic; Article on Curling; Beauty article; Cooking article; Recipes; How to make a dinner mat; World Sayings; Nice colour ads inside back cover for Lifebuoy lady in tub and Rinso lady on cliff; Canadian fish ad on back cover; and more. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A sound copy of this wonderful vintage issue. National Home Monthly / Stovel Paperback
1983réf. 75403529British Columbia: Metchosin School Museum Society. Fine in Good dust jacket. 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. 316 pages including black and white illustrations and an extensive index. Records the first half-century of settlement in Metchosin on southern Vancouver Island. Frontis illustration by Sue Coleman. Minimal wear to book which remains clean and bright in blue boards. Prior owner's ink stamp upon half-title page and endpapers both of which are decorated with an ornate old-time map of the area. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart shows average wear and sticker removal patch atop front panel. A quality copy of this important genealogical reference. HALE & BARMAN 399.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Footprints - Pioneer Families of the Metchosin District: Southern Vancouver Island 1851-1900 History Region British Columbia B.C. History Biography Settlers Pioneers Metchosin School Museum Society Sue Coleman . Metchosin School Museum Society hardcover
1991réf. 828g0224Spain: Museo Naval 1991. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 157 pages. Abundantly illustrated with handsome colour plates. Text in English and Spanish. "A Spanish contribution to the commemoration of the expedition's arrival at the Pacific coastline of the United States and Canada. Gives some idea of the huge undertaking in various scientific fields committed by members of this enlightened naval expedition in the 18th century." - from Foreword. Book clean tight and bright with negligible wear. Ink stamp to title page and top and bottom edges of text block. Very light wear to attractively illustrated slip case. A lovely copy. Museo Naval Hardcover
1999réf. 218j2914Houston B.C.: District of Houston. First Edition. Hardcover. Presents the history of Houston British Columbia from 1900 to 2000. 296 semi-glossy pages generously illustrated with colour and black and white photos. Bibliography and index. Photo endpapers. Gift greetings upon verso of front free endpaper otherwise book tight clean bright and virtually as new. Light wear to dust jacket which is partially sunned at spine and now in glossy new archival-grade protection. A high-quality example of this very informative local history and valuable genealogical reference.; 4to . 1999. 1550566490 . District of Houston hardcover
