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1878ref. 866a4772Victoria BC: Queen's Printer 1878. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Contains Acts relating to: Powers of Attorney; Companies BC Express Company Moodyville Saw BC Milling and Mining; Constitution; Corporations; Supreme Courts; Supreme and County Courts; Dyking and Reclaiming Lands at Chilliwack Sumas and Matsqui; Elections; Game; Highways; Crown Lands; Licenses and Municipalities; Liquor Licenses; Public Loans; Coal Mines; Quartz Mines; Minerals; Municipalities; Prisoners; Legal Professions; Schools; Sheriffs; Supply; Chinese Taxes better collection of; Property Taxes; Tolls; Trespass. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Queen's Printer Hardcover
1886ref. 866a4764Victoria BC: Queen's Printer 1886. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Contains public acts relating to: Breeding Stock Constitution Courts of Assize County Courts Recovery of Small Debts Dentistry Debt Judgements Crown Lands Loan Licenses Medicine and Surgery Minerals Municipalities Victoria and Saanich Railway Settled Estates Smelting Works Consolidation Statutes Surveyors Supply Timber Road Tolls Water Viewers. Private Acts relating to: Electric Light Findlay Creek Mining Gas Insurance Victoria and Saanich Railway New Westminster and Port Moody Telephone Tramways Vancouver Coquitlam Water Works Nanaimo Water Works Vancouver Water Works. Covers heavily worn. Usual library markings. Binding intact. Queen's Printer Paperback
1879ref. 866a4771Victoria BC: Queen's Printer 1879. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Contains Acts relating to: Cost of Arbitrations; Auditor and Accountants; Bills of Sale; Toll Bridges; Cattle Ranges; Cemetery Ordinance; Cemetery Companies; Cemeteries; Fire Companies Nanaimo; Constitution; Coroners; Costs of Arbitration; Costs of Levying Distresses for Rents and Penalties; Appointing Judical District Courts; Constables; Crown Lands; Civil Service; Distresses for Rents and Penalties; Judicial Districts; Dyking Sumas; Cancellation of Debentures; Fees; Fencing of Land; Fences and Water Courses; Gaols; Graving Dock; Justices of the Peace; Judicial Districts; Journals; Crown Lands; Land Registry; Licences; Marriage Licences; Liens; Public Loans; Law Stamps; Magistrates; Marriage Licences; Municipalities; Mining Licences; Prisons; Revenue; School Tax; Public Schools; Statutes and Sessional Papers; Sheriffs; Sumass Dyking; Winter Stock Ranges; Supreme Court; Supply; Property Taxes; Toll Bridges. Front hinge open. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Queen's Printer Hardcover
1874ref. 866a4776Victoria BC: Queen's Printer 1874. Ex-Library. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Contains Acts relating to: Articles 2 and 12 of the Terms of Union; Crown Lands; Gold Mining; Coroner's Jury Act; Road Tax Extension; Oaths of Office; Public Boarding Schools; Administration of Justice; Agricultural Societies; Courts Merger Ordinance; Qualification and Registration of Voters; Breeding Stock; Ferries; Municipality Act; Victoria Water Works Debentures; Legal Professions; Vancouver Island Real Estate Taxes; Licences Ordinance; Fireworks - careless use of; Remedies of creditors against the Lands of their debtors; Real Estate Conveyance; Granting of Leases. Front hinge going. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Queen's Printer Hardcover
1963ref. 664G2939British Columbia: Self-Published 1963. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 270 pages. References. Numerous reproductions of archival black and white photos. Title of the thirty-one chapters include: The David Thompson Party; Fort Kootenay; Gold on Wild Horse; Old Times on Perry Creek; Two Isadores of East Kootenay; International Railway Rivalry; Steamboat Days on Upper Columbia. The North Star Mine; Sullivan Mine Early History; Pierre - Kootenay Indian; Building of the Crowsnest Railway; Early Cranbrook; THe Frank Slide; Fernie; The coming of the Automobile; The Blue Bell Mine; Early Days in Kaslo; Beginnings of Nelson; Rossland Camp; The Salmon-Beaver Valley; The Doukhobors; and many more. Contents moderately toned with age. Heavy external wear and soiling. Usual library markings. Back free endpaper removed. Binding intact. Not pretty but a worthy reading copy. Hale & Barman #359. Self-Published Hardcover
1981ref. 128a6086Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre 1981. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 144 pages. "The first volume to show the range of individual and regional styles and subject matter of these contemporary articles. Provides an introduction to the peoples of the Northwest Coast and their art and explores the relationship of traditional art to that being produced by contemporary artists." - from dust jacket. Abundantly illustrated approximately one third in colour. Book clean bright and unmarked with minimal wear. Dust jacket bears moderate wear and is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Lovely copy. Douglas & McIntyre Hardcover
1994ref. 257G0164British Columbia Canada: Interior Lumber Manufacturers Association ILMA 1994. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 147 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival black and white photos. "This recounting of forest industry history spans the period from pioneer days to the present. Forestry is much changed from early times. It seems safe to anticipate that change will continue." - from Author's note on page iii. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A superior copy of this important work. Interior Lumber Manufacturers Association (ILMA) Hardcover
1943ref. 155G3718British Columbia: B.C. Racing Breeders' Society/Vancouver Thoroughbred Ass'n 1943. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 120 pages. A very detailed and informative treatment of this topic. Includes photos of horses Papworth Imp. Gallator Dolan and Shasta Pebble. Part I provides a register of Thoroughbred Horse-Breeders and Breeding Stock of British Columbia 1941 - 1942 - 1943. Part II reviews the racing seasons 1941 - 1942 - 1943. Printed upon glossy stock. Grey card covers. Unmarked. Binding intact. Page 36 was removed and cut horizontally into two pieces both of which are present. Moderate wear. A sound copy of this encyclopedic history of British Columbia horse racing in the early 1940s. B.C. Racing Breeders' Society/Vancouver Thoroughbred Ass'n Paperback
1945ref. 155G3719British Columbia: B.C. Racing Breeders' Society/Vancouver Thoroughbred Ass'n/B.C. Turf & C.C. Ltd. 1945. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 128 pages. A very detailed and informative treatment of this topic. Includes photos of horses Papworth Imp. Gallator Dolan and Shasta Pebble. Part I provides a register of Thoroughbred Horse-Breeders and Breeding Stock of British Columbia 1944 - 1945. Part II reviews the racing seasons 1944 - 1945. Printed upon glossy stock. Green card covers. Unmarked. Binding intact. Moderate wear. A sound copy of this encyclopedic history of British Columbia horse racing in the mid-1940s. B.C. Racing Breeders' Society/Vancouver Thoroughbred Ass'n/B.C. Turf & C.C. Ltd. Paperback
1946ref. 155G3720British Columbia: B.C. Racing Breeders' Society/Vancouver Thoroughbred Ass'n/B.C. Turf & C.C. Ltd. 1946. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 136 pages. A very detailed and informative treatment of this topic. Includes one-page photo of Dr. Lyon H. Appleby President of the B.C. Racing Breeders' Society plus excellent one-page aerial photos of Landsdowne and Brighouse tracks and one-page photos of the Hastings Park track and Victoria's Willows Park - all tracks are jammed with race fans. Includes photos of horses Cum Laude Dalkeith Koraway Mouse Hole Pacific Pearl Spangle Cock Brighton King Fort Garry Saffworth Meadowvale Boy Mabe Monday Pasha Papworth Imp. Dolan and Carm's Victory. Part I provides a register of Thoroughbred Horse-Breeders and Breeding Stock of British Columbia 1945 - 1946. Part II reviews the racing season 1946. Printed upon glossy stock. Blue card covers. Unmarked. Binding intact. Moderate wear. A sound copy of this encyclopedic history of British Columbia horse racing in the mid-1940s. B.C. Racing Breeders' Society/Vancouver Thoroughbred Ass'n/B.C. Turf & C.C. Ltd. Paperback
1982ref. 711H3746Grand Forks BC: Mir Publication Society 1982. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. xv 271 pages. Footnotes glossary bibliography chronology biographical list of names. "The first historical text on the Doukhobors to include an extensive selection of carefully annotated archival photos and original historical maps. A valuable new addition to the study of the Doukhobors which will be regarded as the definitive reference for years to come." - dust jacket. Former library copy with above-average wear usual markings and taped hinges. Scattered underlining and marginalia to contents. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. Not pretty but a worthy reference copy. Mir Publication Society Hardcover
1987ref. 828G3710Powell River British Columbia: Innes Rod; McCahon Graeme; Van't Schip Nick; et al 1987. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 40 pages. Proudly celebrates the first 75 years of the Powell River British Columbia paper mill. This large oblong book measures 18" x 11". Embossed maroon vinyl-covered boards. Numerous beautiful large colour photos plus large reproductions of archival black and white photos. Cassette tape and commemorative illustrated clear plastic piece stored inside back board. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this proudly and lavishly-produced Powell River memento. Innes, Rod; McCahon, Graeme; Van't Schip, Nick; et al Hardcover
1975ref. 664G2940Canada: Frontier Publishing Ltd. 1975. Book. Good. Paperback. Second Revised Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 192 pages. Reproductions of many wonderful black and white archival photos. This revised edition published ten years after the first. "The district has progrressed more in those ten years I think than in the sixty years before." - from Introduction. Average wear. Binding intact. Top corner of title page clipped. 2"x2" area of minor discolouration to colour-illustrated front cover. A sound copy. Hale & Barman #605. Frontier Publishing Ltd. Paperback
1932ref. 568a4031Victoria BC: Victoria College 1932. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 72 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Black and white illustrations. Gift greetings atop title page else unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. Front cover partially loose. Victoria College Paperback
1965ref. 144c5663Toronto: Maclean-Hunter Limited 1965. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Colour photo ad for the Ford Galaxie 500 XL Hardtop inside front cover; Feature on British Columbia - Anybody can have a boom but B.C.'s got three!; Northern Dancer - a second chance at greatness - George F.T. Ryall Audax Minor takes a knowing and affectionate look at the past present and future of Canada's favourite equine invalid Northern Dancer - nice colour photos; Avant Garde Sculpture - with photos - will it win customers in Japan; The boy who was born a grandfather by Maurice DeCunha; Robert Thomas Allen's Italian journey. Average wear. A sound copy. Maclean-Hunter Limited Paperback
1929ref. 558c9906Nanaimo BC Canada: Nanaimo High School 1929. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 56 pages. Many black and white photos and even more autographs including that of principal J.F. De Macedo beneath his photo portrait and other staff members. Many nostalgic local ads - with three-digit phone numbers! The second yearbook issued by this school which was demolished many years ago. Silver bastion decoration on front cover. Above-average but not excessive external wear. Contents clean. Binding intact. A worthy copy of this very scarce item. Nanaimo High School Paperback
1918ref. 152G0161Victoria B.C.: Department of Agriculture Province of British Columbia 1918. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 268 308 pages. Reproductions of black and white photos in text. Presents a most informative cross-section of the state of agriculture across the province of British Columbia early last century. Includes Subject Index for volumes I II and III. Begins with Volume 2 Number 1 March 1917 and ends with the February 1919 issue which is Volume 3 Number 12. We cannot verify that a complete run is included but this would appear to be the case. Above-average wear. Binding intact. Usual library markings. A very informative nostalgic and uncommon set of issues. Department of Agriculture, Province of British Columbia Hardcover
1940ref. 568a9573Victoria BC: Victoria High School Centennial Celebrations Committee 1940. Book. Fair. Spiral-Bound. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 92 pages. Charlie Ball's copy with his name neatly printed atop front cover. Includes numerous student autographs beside their pictures including that of celebrated British Columbia sports columnist Jim Kearney. Dozens of additional autographs upon back pages. Dozens of great black and white photos plus contemporary advertisements. Above-average but not excessive wear. Binding sound. It would be interesting and probably sobering to know how many of these students went on to lose their lives in World War II which greeted them upon their graduation. Quality copy of this wonderful momento. Victoria High School Centennial Celebrations Committee Paperback
1935ref. 568a4030Victoria BC: Victoria College 1935. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 66 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Many black and white photos. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Victoria College Paperback
1937ref. 568a4029Victoria BC: Victoria College 1937. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 66 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Many black and white photos. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. Sunning to periphery. A sound copy. Victoria College Paperback
1938ref. 568a4028Victoria BC: Victoria College 1938. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 64 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Many black and white photos. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. Sunning to periphery. A sound copy. Victoria College Paperback
1981ref. 41302134Victoria BC: Heritage Conservation Branch Ministry of Provincial Secretary and Government Services Province of British Columbia 1981. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 250 pages plus appendices. Offers an overview of prehistoric and historic features of Native Indian and colonial origin. Sites areas structures and trails of heritage value are identified and mapped their significance discussed and preliminary recommendations made for their utilization protection or enhancement. Abundantly illustrated in black and white. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Very nice copy. Heritage Conservation Branch, Ministry of Provincial Secretary and Government Services, Province of British Columbia Paperback
1885ref. 866a4765Victoria BC: Queen's Printer 1885. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Contains public acts relating to: Interpretation of Acts Chinese Regulation Immigration Coroners Constitution Courts Appellate Jurisdiction Courts of Assize and Nisi Prius County Courts Debt Sumas Dyking Fences and Water Courses Ferries Game Chinese Immigration to prevent Innkeepers Jurors Crown Lands Land Registry Licences Liens Married Women's Property Municipalities Penalties Revenue Supply Public Schools Spinks J.M.M. to authorize Commission of Enquiry respecting an alleged transfer of land from certain Indians Stipendiary Magistrates Cariboo Road Tolls. Private Acts relating to: Reserves Esquimalt Water-Works Nanaimo Water-Works. Heavy external wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. Queen's Printer Paperback
1974ref. 327a4892Ocean Park British Columbia: Self-Published 1974. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 247 pages plus 17 pages of footnotes and a four-page index. A review of the United Church and its founding partners the Congregational Methodist and Presbyterian Churches in British Columbia. Chapter titles include: The First Missionaries 1858-1871; The Hard Years 1871-1886; A Booming Province 1886-1900; Yukon Missions; Into the 20th Century 1900-1914; In Flanders Fields 1914-1918; Resurgence 1918-1925; Church Union 1925; The Making of a New Church 1925-1930; The Years of Testing 1930-1939; Shadows of World War II 1939-1945; Growth and Expansion 1945-1974. A detailed treatment. Library hardcover binding and usual markings. Average wear. Binding sound. A quality working copy. Self-Published Hardcover
1983ref. 125a7715India: People's Publishing 1983. Book. Fair. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 124 pages. References. Bibliography. Black and white illlustrations. "This story of the Komagata Maru is based on the primary source material which I collected from the City Archives Vancouver British Columbia." - from Preface. Above-average wear. Unmarked. Binding fragile but intact. Chip missing from base of spine. People's Publishing Paperback
