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2012réf. 215j2317Nanaimo B.C.: Florence L. Riley. Very Good. 2012. First Edition. Spiral Bound. 1927371589 . Signed and inscribed by author upon title page. "Florence Riley was born nine decades ago in the mountains of South Eastern British Columbia and has always loved the open country. Meeting and marrying her husband Ron led her to become a willing helpmate in his dream of owning a piece of land. This is her story of their first five years on a piece of Cariboo Country near Ruth Lake". - inside back cover. 321 pages. Occasional black and white reproductions of photos. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. A high-quality signed example of this marvelous account. ; Cover Illustration; 8vo; Signed by Author . Florence L. Riley unknown
1983réf. 714j2302Canada: Philys Bowman. Fair. 1983. First Edition. Paperback. 096909017X . Presents ths history of this small native village on the Tsimpsean Peninsula seven miles from Prince Rupert British Columbia. 160 pages. Bibliography. List of place names and their histories. Numerous black and white reproductions of archival photos. Pages 10-15 bound in reverse order. Above-average wear. Name blacked out atop blank first leaf. Yellowed tape remnants to front cover the bottom three inches of which are open at spine. A worthy reference example of this informative history which involves the famous Christian missionary William Duncan. Hale & Barman 107.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Metlakahtla: The Holy City! Prince Rupert Tsimpsean Peninsula Fort Simpson William Duncan Native Peoples British Columbia . Philys Bowman paperback
1966réf. 166j2367Vernon B.C.: The Vernon News. Good. 1966. Reprint. Paperback. A brief but interesting and informative look back to the historic early days of Revelstoke B.C. 213 4 stapled pages in map-illustrated card covers. Several one-page black and white reproductions of archival photos. Prior owner's blind stamp to title page otherwise tight and unmarked with moderate wear. A sound example. Hale & Barman 230. ; 8vo . The Vernon News paperback
1973réf. 757j2430Canada: Nabob Foods. Good. 1973. First Edition. Paperback. Editor travelled across Western Canada inviting homemakers to share their time-honoured recipes. The response was wonderful and the best of those recipes are presented here. 64 glossy stapled pages generously illustrated with colour photography. Unmarked with average wear. A sound example of this popular cookbook.; 8vo . Nabob Foods paperback
2001réf. 166j2281Vancouver: New Star Books. Good. 2001. First Edition. Paperback. 0921586841 . "Documents the creation of a new pictograph by artist Marianne Nicolson at a traditional Dzawada'enuxw rock art site four miles down the Kingcome River from Gwa'yi village and the relationship of this work to one by Mollie Wilson at Petley Point in 1927 which commemorated a potlatch that took place during the period when Canada's Department of Indian Affairs had banned Native ceremonials." - back cover. 240 pages. Index. Bibliography. Footnotes. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Tight clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Trivial moisture exposure to top edge. A sound example of this fascinating account. ; 8vo . New Star Books paperback
1942réf. 166j2182Victoria B.C.: The Archives of British Columbia. Good. 1942. First Edition. Paperback. Features: The Origin of the Chinook Jargon; How One Slave Became Free; Some Pioneers of the Cattle Industry; Correspondence Relating to the Establishment of a Naval Base at Esquimalt 1851-57; The 'Komagata Maru' and the Central Powers; and more. 225-316 pp. Index. Rubber stamp to front cover. Blindstamp to contents page. Binding intact. Two-inch openings to each end of backstrip. A worthy vintage example.; 8vo . The Archives of British Columbia paperback
2012réf. 644j2262Canada: Ptarmigan Press Limited. Good. 2012. First Edition. Paperback. 0919537936 . "During World War II one of Canada's least known military fortresses was built on Yorke Island B.C. The fort was armed with guns searchlights examination vessels and upwards of 500 men. From 1937-1945 this was Canada's key western defence against Japanese attack." - back cover. "An immensely fascinating book well-written and with excellent pictures to enhance the reader's journey through time." - N. Cameron. viii 83 glossy pages. Footnotes. References. Index. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival photos plus recent colour photos. Clean tight and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality example of this informative history. ; 8vo; Yorke Island and the Uncertain War: Defending Canada's Western Coast During WWII Coast Defences British Columbia History Fortification World War 1939-1945 Defenses . Ptarmigan Press, Limited paperback
1973réf. 732j2710Sidney B.C.: Gray's Publishing Ltd. Good in Fair dust jacket. 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. 0888260393 . "The book was written by children but it is not intended to be read only by children. It is a form of verbal archaeology. It is hoped future students will find here bits of information that will help to build a more complete picture of Indian life on this coast." - Foreword. Topics include: In the Beginning The Legend of the Flood The Origin of the Vancouver Island Indians The Halalt Tribe Reward Through Peril The Stone-Heads. viii 111 p. Map endpapers. Line drawings. Tight and unmarked with moderate wear to book which has a faint discoloration to lower corner of front board. Above-average wear to dust jacket now in glossy new archival protection. A worthy example of this wonderful compilation. About Indians 4th Edn 153 Green & Sawyer p. 25. Bonus: Two highly-relevant news clippings are laid-in each regarding native artist and writer George Clutesi and the preservation of northwest native culture. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Native Peoples British Columbia Coast Salish Nootka . Gray's Publishing Ltd. hardcover
1982réf. 166j2361Summerland B.C.: Okanagan Similkameen Parks Society. Good. 1982. Second Edition. Paperback. 36 page stapled booklet. Maps. Black and white reproductions of photos. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound example. ; 8vo . Okanagan Similkameen Parks Society paperback
2010réf. 833j2314Canada: Bendall Books. Fine. 2010. First Edition. Paperback. 0986582808 . "Reveals the fascinating development of the province's social and educational history from the first school in 1849 to the modern era. Drawing on a rich archive of sources - including letters diaries first-hand accounts newspaper articles interviews and official documents - this collection of writings chronicles what British Columbians have said about schools over the past 150 years and the importance of education in their lives." - back cover. 324 pages. Footnotes and index. Black and white reproductions of photos. Paperback. Clean bright tight and unmarked with lightest wear. Appears unread. An excellent example. ; 8vo . Bendall Books paperback
1936réf. 558j2444Victoria B.C.: The Provincial Normal School. Fair. 1936. First Edition. Paperback. "The Provincial Normal School was a publicly funded post-secondary institute run by the Department of Education for teacher training. Until 1956 Provincial Normal Schools operated in Vancouver and Victoria." - University of Victoria website. 52 semi-glossy pages in dark lavender wraps decorated in gilt. Black and white photos and brief write-ups of students. Faculty photos. Ads for local businesses. Above-average wear to covers. Contents tight clean and in nice shape. Bit of faded writing to bottom of front cover. A worthy vintage example. ; 4to . The Provincial Normal School paperback
1994réf. 166j2443Parksville B.C.: Little Mountain Desktop Publishing. Good. 1994. First Edition. Paperback. 0969576838 . "This story is about the lifestyle and experiences of typical boys who lived in the Valley during two decades ending when the 1939 War intervened. Forestry is my profession. I am compelled to discuss this topic for two reasons. Trees underpin the economy of B.C. Of greater significance trees take in carbon dioxide a poison to humans and their animals and give off oxygen essential to sustaining - not just economic benefits - but healthy people. Unhappily the Valley of my youth has air quality that verges on poison. Hopefully this book will awaken the concern of Valley residents and their governmental representatives. 120 IV pages. Two maps. Tight and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality example. ; 8vo . Little Mountain Desktop Publishing paperback
1976réf. 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
1977réf. 644j2574Merritt B.C.: The Merritt Herald Ltd. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1977. Reprint. Paperback. "The history begins in the Fraser Canyon and is brought along up the Nicola Valley to Forksdale now Merritt. The author has long been looked upon as the historian and authority on Valley Affairs." - Introduction. A part two to this story was intended but the author passed away in 1959 before it could be written. 1977 reprint of the 1958 first edition. 52 stapled pages. 19 x 11 cm. Prior owner's small blindstamp to title page otherwise clean bright tight and unmarked. A quality example. Hale & Barman 187. ; Sm 8vo . The Merritt Herald Ltd. paperback
1977réf. 166j2357Duncan British Columbia: J. Glen Sr. Fair. 1977. First Edition. Paperback. Signed without inscription by author upon title page. "Mr. J. Glen tells the story of the early pioneer of the rough and untamed country the roads had not yet reached. First a hiker then with mules and horses then with winter sleighs he made the trails and carried the freight that led to the completion of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and opened the fertile valleys and tremendous lakes." - back cover. Eight pages of glossy sepia-tone photographic plates. Prior owner's blind stamp to bottom of half-title page. Somewhat above-average external wear. Binding intact. A sound and rare example of this informative local history. ; Sm 8vo; Signed by Author . J. Glen Sr. paperback
1908réf. 618j2654Vancouver British Columbia: The Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles 6th Regiment. Very Good. 1908. First Edition. Photograph. Vintage framed photograph of "G" Company of the 6th Regiment D.C.O.R dated 25 April 1908. Taken in front of the Beatty Street Armoury now Drill Hall in Vancouver the photo includes thirty-two men about half of whom hold rifles. Formed in 1883 the Regiment is Vancouver's oldest military unit. The image itself is 19.5 x 24cm and its contemporary wooden frame is 38.5 x 43.3 cm. A magnificent graphic artifact of Vancouver's early military history. Please note: watermark which appears in our photo is not present on the physical item. ; Folio . The Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles, 6th Regiment unknown
1930réf. 166j2426Victoria B.C.: Province of British Columbia. Good. 1930. First Edition. Paperback. Vintage British Columbia tourism booklet. 32 semi-glossy stapled pages. Black and white photos. Fifteen pages of detailed maps of various areas of the province. Prior owner's blindstamp to title page otherwise tight and unmarked with average wear. Fading to periphery of green covers. ; 8vo . Province of British Columbia paperback
1969réf. 166j2176Vancouver B.C.: BC Studies. Good. 1969. First Edition. Paperback. Features: The Lowe Brothers 1852-70 - A Study in Business Relations on the North Pacific Coast; Vancouver Civic Party Leadership - Backgrounds Attitudes and Non-Civic Party Affiliations; The Teachers of British Columbia and Superannuation; The Last Flight of Norseman CF-AZE; and more. 74 glossy pages. Name atop front cover. Blind stamp to title page. Binding intact. Moderate wear. A sound example.; 8vo . BC Studies paperback
1990réf. 752j2663British Columbia: Kelly Douglas and Company. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1990. First Edition. Paperback. 0969451105 . "From its humble beginnings as a wholesale grocery partnership in 1896 Kelly Douglas has prospered and grown responding decisively to each new challenge that emerged with the changing times. Author brings that history to life with engaging anecdotes and a storyteller's sensitivity to the problems faced and the obstacles overcome in almost 100 years of enterprise." - back cover. At time of publication Kelly Douglas was western Canada's largest wholesale food distributor and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Loblaw Companies Ltd. of Toronto which was in turn controlled by the Weston family. 399 pages including index and black and white illustrations. Clean bright tight and unmarked with light wear. A quality example. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; From Sourdough to Superstore - The Kelly Douglas Story Company History Great Canadian the Food and Trade Grocery 399 pages including index and black and white illustrations. "From its humble beginnings as a wholesale grocery partnership in 1896 Kelly . Kelly, Douglas and Company paperback
1983réf. 166j2178Vancouver B.C.: BC Studies. Very Good. 1983. First Edition. Paperback. Features: The Rise of Non-Manual Work in B.C.; A Chinese Statesman in Canada 1903 - Translated from the Travel Journal of Liang Ch'i-ch'ao; John Hendry and the Vancouver Westminster and Yukon Railway - "It Would Put Us on Easy Street"; and more. Blind stamp to contents page card pocket remnant inside front cover and label removed from contents page otherwise clean tight and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality example.; 8vo . BC Studies paperback
1958réf. 166j2364Quesnel B.C.: Quesnel Historical Society. Good in Good dust jacket. 1958. First Edition. Paperback. Presents the local history of Quesnel B.C. and area. 190 x pages. Index. Bibliography. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Prior owner's details atop title page. Book tight and clean with moderate wear. Average wear to dust jacket now in glossy new archival-grade protection. Yes this paperback book has an illustrated dust jacket. A sound example of this informative local history and helpful genealogical reference. Hale & Barman 282 ; 8vo . Quesnel Historical Society paperback
1947réf. 514j2228Victoria B.C.: Junior Auxiliary of St. Joseph's Hospital. Fair with No dust jacket as issued. 1947. First Edition. Spiral Bound. Vintage fundraising cookbook compiled by the Junior Auxiliary of St. Joseph's Hospital Victoria B.C. 276 pages. Several ads for local businesses. Cute little black and white comic-style illustrations. Front cover nearly detached otherwise unmarked and in good condition with staining to last few pages. Driver B132.1 ; 8vo . Junior Auxiliary of St. Joseph's Hospital unknown
1952réf. 166j2460Edmonton: Hamly Press Ltd. Good. 1952. First Edition. Paperback. Chapters include: Early Pioneers; Industry; Agriculture; Fishing; Hunting; Gold Rush Days; Education; Social Life; Sproat Lake and River; Great Central Lake and Stamp Falls; Historical Buildings; Some Place Names. 48 stapled pages. Black and white reproductions of archival photos in text. Prior owner's blindstamp to title page otherwise clean tight and unmarked with light wear. A quality example of this informative work. Hale & Barman 406 ; 8vo . Hamly Press Ltd. paperback
1971réf. 431j2328Toronto: MacMillan of Canada. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1971. First Edition. Hardcover. "David Thompson was undoubtedly one of Canada's greatest explorers and mapmakers. But he was also one of the finest travel writers of his age. His own account of his years in the Canadian West was still incomplete when he died in 1857; it was not published until 1916 and then only in a limited edition. Victor Hopwood has skilfully selected the key sections from Thompson's great narrative and blending with them passages from the voluminous journals and reports has produced the first modern edition of the work for general readers." - dust jacket. 10 342 pages. Index. Numerous maps. Book very clean tight and bright with very light wear to original dark blue cloth. No markings found. Light wear to dust jacket now in glossy new archival-grade protection. A quality example. ; 8vo . MacMillan of Canada hardcover
1986réf. 647j2688Canada: The Vancouver Police Historical Society and Centennial Museum. Fine in Good dust jacket. 1986. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969270003 . Presents one-hundred years of history of the Police Department of Vancouver British Columbia. Published to celebrate the Centennial of the force in 1986. 10-131 11 glossy pages. Profusely illustrated with wonderful black and white reproductions of archival photos. Includes lists of sworn members reserve roll and civilian members as of April 6 1986. Gift greetings upon front free endpaper otherwise very clean bright tight and unmarked with negligible wear. Moderate wear to dust jacket now in glossy new archival-grade protection. A high-quality example of this informative history. ; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; A Century of Service - The Vancouver Police 1886-1986 The Vancouver Police Historical Society and Centennial Museum . The Vancouver Police Historical Society and Centennial Museum hardcover
