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réf. SKU1015246Western Publishing Company. New. Spring Blossoms. Ships next day. Item is new unopened and unused factory sealed. Western Publishing Company unknown
1913réf. 467c6652Toronto: The Educational Book Company Limited. Fair. 1913. First Edition. Hardcover. 156 pages. Black and white illustrations photos and maps. Authorized by the Minister of Education for British Columbia. Some markings to contents. Binding somewhat tender but still intact. Above-average soiling. A worthy copy of this interesting early B.C. text.; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; A History and Geography of British Columbia - Dominion Series Authorized by the Minister of Education for British Columbia. . The Educational Book Company, Limited hardcover
1936réf. 4288n.p.: Transcontinental and Western Air Inc 1936. Paperback. Near Fine. A folding brochure providing TWA's most up to date flight schedules and passenger fares effective September 1st 1936. Saddle stapled printed paper wraps 8-5/8 inches tall three bifoliate leaves folded twice to make a handy 10 page travel brochure illustrated w. maps charts and B&W photo reproductions. A nice clean copy. Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc paperback
1927réf. 1435Vancouver B.C.: Kootenay Boundary Newspapers Ltd 1927. Paperback. Good. Illustrated wraps tall 4to 12-3/4 inches tall pp. 18 20 pub. inc. covers in pagination illustrated with B&W photos throughout. Minor creases faint stains to upper cover name and address typed at head of lower cover one leaf with an ad partially cut/torn out affecting two paragraphs from the seventh installment of "Rainbow Valley" by L.M. Montgomery. The editor Margaret Murray OC was an American-Canadian newspaper editor publisher and columnist an officer of the Order of Canada and the wife of publisher and British Columbia MLA George Murray. Country Life In British Columbia was a popular magazine edited by her for rural women. Ref. Wikipedia. Kootenay Boundary Newspapers, Ltd paperback
1976réf. 1211Langley B.C.: Stagecoach Publishing 1976. Paperback. About Very Good. Tabloid sized newspaper folio 16-3/4 inches tall pp. varies between 12 16 and 20. Text toned with mailing labels to top covers one stray pen mark occasional soil and creases wear to outer leaves. A nice run of the first 5 and perhaps only editions of this uncommon historical tabloid newspaper. Stagecoach Publishing paperback
2003réf. 633j0860Canada: Firgrove. Very Good. 2003. First Edition. Paperback. 0968885306 . "Presents the results of fifty years of research interviews and diving on many of the wrecks described. The author's perspective is unique as is this profusely illustrated tribute to these previously unsung pioneers of the deep." - back cover. 232 pages. Glossary bibliography and index. Gift greetings inside front cover otherwise clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. A nice copy.; 4to . Firgrove paperback
1975réf. 737j0828Sidney B.C.: Gray's Publishing Ltd. Fair. 1975. Third Edition. Paperback. 0888260601 . "This series of Indian folklore tales will endeavour to reach the more sensitive the more sympathetic and the more reasoning segment of the non-Indians who may have some willingness to study and understand the culture of the true Indian whose mind was imaginative romantic and resourceful." - Introduction. 126 pages. Illustrated in black and white. Rubber stamp inside front cover otherwise unmarked with somewhat above-average wear. Binding intact. Contents tanned with age. A worthy reading copy. About Indians 638. ; Illustrations; Sm 8vo . Gray's Publishing Ltd. paperback
1995réf. 524j0861British Columbia: Footprint Publishing. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969162154 . "With an extensive history introducing this 456 glossy page volume of 466 colour photographs that depict the railway from the 1950s to the early 1990s the chapters on the PGE and BCR show the evolution of the railway over the years in chronological sequence." - dust jacket. Lavishly produced. Illustrated endpapers. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Binding tight. Gentle undulations to text. Dust jacket preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A wonderful example of this superb feast for the eyes of any serious rail fan. Oblong 29 x 26.5cm. 2.4kg.; Maps; Sm 4to . Footprint Publishing hardcover
1993réf. 559j0758Parksville B.C.: Ballenas Secondary School. Fine. 1993. First Edition. Hardcover. Loaded with colour and black and white photos. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. An excellent copy. Gift quality.; 4to . Ballenas Secondary School hardcover
2007réf. 155j0771Vancouver B.C.: Ronsdale Press. Very Good. 2007. First Edition. Paperback. 1553800400 . "This homegrown history of a distinctive Vancouver neighbourhood draws on interviews with more than 350 local residents including both recent arrivals and descendants of pioneers. Their personal accounts are augmented by information from numerous archival and published sources. From early settlement and industry to the area's commercial development from the first schools to the last streetcars from tent homes to castle houses this volume brimming with historic photographs celebrates community roots and a sense of place." - back cover. 441 glossy pages. Index. Footnotes. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright tight and unmarked with light wear. A high quality copy.; 4to; 452 pages . Ronsdale Press paperback
2001réf. 753j0659Canada: Louise Framst Books. Very Good. 2001. 2001 Edition. Hardcover. 0969553854 . "Includes authentic traditional salmon dishes as well as modern adapted ones. We invite you to share in our celebration of salmon. Tahltans have lived along the Stikine River a salmon-bearing river forever." - back board. 112 pages with index. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A high quality copy.; 8vo . Louise Framst Books hardcover
1971réf. 255j0607Summerland British Columbia: Canada West Magazine. Good. 1971. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Features: Jean Caux - The Man Called Cataline; The Collector's Page; W.G. Cox - Gold Commissioner - Part IV; Our Vanishing Heritage; Colour Plates of Kootenay Ghost Towns; Historic Atlin. 36 pages. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Full-page colour reproductions of pastel illustrations by Irvine Adams of ghost towns in the historic mining regions of Slocan and Ymir in the West Kootenays near Nelson B.C. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality vintage copy.; Paintings; 4to . Canada West Magazine unknown
2003réf. 551j0762Burnaby B.C.: H.Y. Louie Co. Limited. Good in Good dust jacket. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969758537 . "From the small grocery store that Hok Yat opened in Vancouver's Chinatown in the early 1900s H.Y. Louie has evolved into a flourishing Canadian enterprise encompassing upscale supermarkets across the country a leading-edge drugstore chain and a thriving wholesale operation. This book tells the story of this remarkable company and of the family who built it." - dust jacket. 95 semi-glossy pages generously illustrated in colour and black and white. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy.; 4to . H.Y. Louie Co. Limited hardcover
2003réf. 527j0598Canada: Vanwell Publishing Ltd. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. 1551250764 . "The development of towing boats is described here in terms of their evolving roles in freight and ship handling with particular attention to the rise and history of tug companies around the world and especially in Canada. Liberally illustrated from the author's extensive collection of photographs it will be an important addition to any tug enthusiasts's library." - dust jacket. 282 pages. Bibliography. Index. Faint droplet to bottom edge of text otherwise like new. Dust jacket preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A lovely copy.; 4to . Vanwell Publishing Ltd. hardcover
2006réf. 654j0837Nanaimo B.C.: N.H.S. Very Good. 2006. Revised Edition. Plastic Comb Binding. 0969309392 . "Provides short histories of these families which arrived in Nanaimo in 1854: George and Ann Robinson; Edwin and Elizabeth Gough; John and Elizabeth Thompson Matthew and Caroline Miller; Joseph and Naomi Webb; Daniel and Eliza Dunn. Describes how the families were recruited in the Midlands of England the hardships of their voyage and something of the small town for which they were destined." - Preface. 45 pages. Maps. Family tree diagrams and black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. A high-quality copy of this superb genealogical reference. ; Sm 4to . N.H.S. unknown
1999réf. 861j0751Vancouver B.C.: Entis Communications Inc. Very Good. 1999. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Vancouver Canucks program for their game against the Nashville Predators October 30 1999. Features: Cover photo of Cliff Ronning; Andrew Cassels article; Doug Bodger article; Undercover Operation - Brian Burke's efforts to land the Sedin twins in Vancouver; Assistant Coaches Jack McIlhargey and Mike Johnston; Other events at GM Place including the Grizzlies about to start a new season. 96 glossy pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality vintage copy.; 4to . Entis Communications Inc. unknown
2000réf. 753j0549Armstrong British Columbia: Rogers Foods Ltd. Consumer Services Dept. Good. 2000. First Edition. Paperback. "To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Rogers Foods we have assembled this '40th Anniversary Recipe Collection'. Among the pages you will find both familiar recipes which have been requested by our customers over and over again through the years and brand new recipes designed for today's busy lifestyles. To complete the collection we are featuring the best of the entries in the various recipe contests sponsored by Rogers Foods in the last three years. This book is a celebration of the past with wholesome delicious recipe ideas for today!" - inside front cover. 64 glossy pages. Index. Undated but appears to be circa 2000. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this charming B.C. cookbook.; Cover Art; 8vo . Rogers Foods Ltd., Consumer Services Dept. paperback
1998réf. 633j0833Madeira Park B.C.: Harbour Publishing. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. 1550171895 . "The first complete history of logging in B.C's interior - from the Cariboo to the Kootenays and from the Okanagan to Peace River country - documents the characters companies and innovations that have helped make B.C. a world leader in the forest products industry. Includes over 200 historical photos and scores of oral histories from the loggers millworkers policy-makers and entrepreneurs who made the industry what it is." - dust jacket. 240 glossy pages. Clean tight and bright with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A high-quality copy of this sensational work.; 4to . Harbour Publishing hardcover
2010réf. 527j0674Ottawa Ontario: Canadian Hydrographic Service Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Fair. 2010. Reprint. Spiral Bound. 0660623005 . "This current atlas covers the waters between Sooke and Campbell River including the Gulf and San Juan Islands. Contains diagrams illustrating where to expect strong tidal streams or large eddies as well as surface currents caused by the discharge of the Fraser River. Mariners will find this work most helpful when planning a cruise or race." - Foreword. 212 pages. Text in English and French. Unmarked with average wear. Moderate waviness primarily to lower right corner of contents due to moisture exposure otherwise a sound copy of this vital reference.; Sm 4to . Canadian Hydrographic Service, Fisheries and Oceans Canada unknown
1995réf. 231j0700Sidney British Columbia: Forest History Association of British Columbia. Very Good. 1995. First Edition. Paperback. 0969953127 . "Jack Fleetwood was born in Cowichan Station B.C. in 1914. In 1933 he began work as a faller. He retired in 1952 then again in 1972. Raconteur writer historian linguist and entrepreneur he was a man of exceptional talent. His poems written while working in the woods reflect his deep appreciation of the working environment the loggers the forest and the land." - pages 37. 39 pages. Black and white photos. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy.; Photographs; 8vo . Forest History Association of British Columbia paperback
2006réf. 758j0628North Vancouver B.C.: The Big Creek Bugle. Good. 2006. Second Edition. Spiral Bound. Signed and inscribed by author upon dedication page. "Many wonderful times were spent in the Chilcotin over the years producing many memories many empty beer cans many outraeous lies and many pots of delectable foods on that flat-topped oil barrel stove. This is the result." - dedication page. The dozens of recipes herein include delicacies such as: Bird Stuffing for Pine Cones; Champagne Chicken; Chilcotin Fluffy Omelet; Frisky Shrimp; Halibut with Lemon-caper Sauce; Javanese Beef Curry; Julie's Frooty Tooty Cake; Pilgrim's Progress Punch; UBC Cinnamon Buns; and many more. Unpaginated. Approximately half an inch thick. Many bright colour photos. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy of this wonderful vernacular British Columbia cookbook. ; 4to; Signed by Author . The Big Creek Bugle unknown
1971réf. 411j0594Vancouver British Columbia: Western Fish & Game Magazine Ltd. Fair. 1971. Special Edition. Paperback. "In compiling this our first annual fishing guide the object has been to give as complete a report as possible on the important areas in the province. A few areas are left out entirely such as the coastal fresh waters north of Vancouver and the country between 100 Mile House and Quesnel. We hope this guide fulfills your needs by providing information that will help you to further enjoy our wonderful B.C. outdoor recreation. sportfishing." - page 3. 148 pages. Index. Many black and white photos and ads. Unmarked with somewhat above-average wear. Binding intact. A wonderful piece of British Columbia fishing ephemera. ; 8vo . Western Fish & Game Magazine Ltd. paperback
1986réf. 732j0688Vancouver British Columbia: The University of British Columbia Press. 1986. Paperback. 0774802642 . Signed without inscription by Doreen Jensen upon first leaf. "The button blanket is eye-catching prestigious and treasured - one of the most spectacular embellishments fo the Indian culture of the Northwest Coast and a unique form of graphic and narrative art. This is not only the first publication to focus on button blankets but also the first oral history about them and their place in the culture of the Northwest Coast. Those interviewed include speakers from six of the seven major Northwest Coast Indian groups. The book is a search for truth about the historical and contemporary role and traditions of the blanket as those relate to the past and present Indian way of life on the Pacific Northwest Coast." - back cover. 10 86 pages. Bibliography. Generously illustrated with colour and black and white photos. Clean bright tight and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent signed copy. ; Museum Note No 17; Photography; 86 pages; Signed by Author . The University of British Columbia Press paperback
2012réf. 633j0619Port Moody B.C.: Port Moody Heritage Society. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. 098808760X . "Provides a fascinating history of Port Moody British Columbia from 1880 to 1980. Using text photos and personal first-hand accounts this work offers a dramatic factual account of Port Moody life. From the coming of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the birth of the port to the emergence of industries like lumber and oil refining each chapter paints a picture of how Port Moody developed through the decades. The human side is portrayed in stories of sports and recreation special events and life during the Depression and World War II." - dust jacket. x 182 glossy pages. Index of people. Profusely illustrated with wonderful black and white and colour photos. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. Oblong 9.3 x 11.5". A beautiful copy. Gift quality. ; 8vo . Port Moody Heritage Society hardcover
1987réf. 327j0866Campbell River BC: Ptarmigan Press Limited. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. 0919537456 . Signed by all four authors upon front free endpaper. Presents the local history of the Comox District located halfway up the east coast of Vancouver Island British Columbia. "The people of the District came from almost every country in the world attracted by jobs and by the natural and manmade amenities available to them. Some remained to raise many generations others came for brief periods. All left their imprint in the Land of Plenty." - dust jacket. viii 464 pages. Bibliography. Index. Chapters include: Geology and Prehistory; Exploration; Native Indians; Early Settlement; Farm Settlement; Comox; Logging; Courtenay; Mining; Cumberland; Sea Harvest; Military; Transportation; Culture; Recreation; Politics. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Prior owner's details and small address label upon front free endpaper otherwise clean tight and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy. Hale & Barman 440.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Land of Plenty: A History of the Comox District Courtenay Lazo Black Creek Cumberland Vancouver Island Settlement Development Courtenay Lazo . Ptarmigan Press, Limited hardcover
