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2009réf. 465H0291Canada: Harbour Publishing Co. 2009. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Boldly signed by Dal Richards upon half-title page. 288 pages. Index. Reproductions of many black and white photos. "These are Dal's memories of the stars and the wannabes the hustlers and bootleggers and hat check chicks all of whom paraded through his life in the days when Vancouver's nightclub scene rivalled San Francisco's and Hollywood's big-name performers made it a regular tour stop." - from dust jacket. Very light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. Promotional bookmark and relevant news clipping laid inside front board. A lovely copy. Harbour Publishing Co. Hardcover
1952réf. 231H0424Canada: Diggon's 1952. Book. Illus. by Wood Bertram A. cover photo. Very Good. Paperback. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. Signed and dated by author inside front cover. 16 Pages. Twelve poems germane to life on southern Vancouver Island. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality vintage copy. Diggon's Paperback
1950réf. 644H0375Victoria B.C.: Government of British Columbia Department of Travel and Industry 1950. Book. Illus. by Muller; Pallas Simon Peter. Good. Paperback. First Edition Thus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1950 offprint of article which first appeared in the British Columbia Historical Quarterly April July-October 1949. Pages 53-66 and 231-255. Four pages of glossy black and white reproductions of historic maps. Part I - From Russian Sources 1741-1761. Part II - From Spanish Sources 1761-1775. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this informative work. Government of British Columbia, Department of Travel and Industry Paperback
1953réf. 873H0453Vancouver B.C.: Alma Mater Society University of British Columbia UBC 1953. Book. Illus. by Rowett Clyde D. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 223 pages. Index. Printed upon glossy stock. Loaded with great black and white photos. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. Graduation program laid-in. A sound vintage copy. Alma Mater Society, University of British Columbia (UBC) Hardcover
1990réf. 325H0526Canada: City of Colwood 1990. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 75 pages. Bibliography. Black and white reproductions of photos. Fold-out map of the cemetery. "In the Western Communities many of the street names and landmarks have been named after the pioneers. Many of these pioneer names such as Atkins Peatt Wishart etc. mean very little to residents. It is hoped this report will act as a catalyst to encourage others to ask questions and seek answers concerning the pioneers of the Western Community." - from Introduction. Prior owner's name atop back cover otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy of this valuable study. City of Colwood Paperback
1958réf. 644H0374Canada: Province of British Columbia 1958. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition Thus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1958 offprint of article which first appeared in the British Columbia Historical Quarterly January-April 1955. 56 page booklet. "Will enable the reader to form a clearer idea not only of the way in which the various voyages gradually introduce some measure of clarity into the prevailing views on the geography of these regions but also of how the explorations of the nationals of various countries interlocked with one another and brought the several governments into conflict for possession of these regions." - from page 7. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy of this informative work. Province of British Columbia Paperback
1985réf. 568H0212Vancouver B.C.: Sir Winston Churchil Secondary School 1985. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 160 pages. Hundreds of great black and white photos plus some in colour. Moderate wear. Appears to be unmarked. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. Sir Winston Churchil Secondary School Hardcover
1951réf. 568H0206Vancouver B.C.: Alma Mater Society University of British Columbia UBC 1951. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 239 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Wonderful black and white photography throughout plus a generous assortment of vintage local ads at back. Prior owner's neatly written details inside front board otherwise clean and unmarked with moderate wear to handsomely decorated faux navy blue leather exterior. Binding intact. A quality copy of this lovely UBC memento. Alma Mater Society, University of British Columbia (UBC) Hardcover
1969réf. 724H0461Ottawa: Fisheries Research Board of Canada - Pacific Oceanographic Group 1969. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 68 pages. References. Tables. Graph. Map. Colour photo of bloom of Noctiluca scintillans in Dixon Entrance. Chapters include: Shellfish Poisoning; Assay Procedure; Chemistry of P.S.P.; History; Specific Occurences in British Columbia; Ecology; Forecasting; Detoxification; Control Measures; and more. Printed upon glossy stock. Average wear. Unmarked. Bit of price sticker remnant upon front cover. A sound copy of this excellent reference. Fisheries Research Board of Canada - Pacific Oceanographic Group Paperback
1985réf. 231H0310Canada: Self-Published 1985. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 83 pages. Photo of author on page 5. ".A collection of poems on unemployment. Deals with people who find themselves living through the 'Depression of the Eighties'." - From Introduction. Through the author's life experience she became an impassioned supporter of those experiencing difficulty finding employment. Gilt lettering upon maroon front board. Unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight. A sound copy. Self-Published Hardcover
1964réf. 336H0714Vancouver: B.C. Automobile Association 1964. Magazine. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 24 pages. Illustrated in colour and black and white. Features: Vintage ad for B.C. Tel's mobile radiotelephone service inside front cover; Kwakiutl Art - B.C.'s Unique Heritage; Emergency Road Service; Small ad for Canadian Pacific's ferry service from Vancouver to Nanaimo on the 'Princess of Vancouver'; Nice one-page photo-illustrated ad for 1965 Chrysler cars including the Signet convertible Barracuda Custom 200 and Custom 100; Fifty Years Ago; Horne Lake's Wonder Caves; Small ad for the Empress Hotel; Photo of the B.C.A.A. office in New Westminster; Travel Tips; Nice colour-photo back cover ad for the 1964 Datsum 'Cedric'; Bonus B.C. native art articles from other publications laid-in. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. B.C. Automobile Association Paperback
2001réf. 717H0720Canada: H.P.C. 2001. Book. Very Good. Spiral Bound. First Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 172 pages. Index. "A practical guide for kayakers and small boat voyagers in the wild remote archipelago known as Haida Gwaii The Queen Charlotte Islands. This essential guide provides detailed information for cruising and camping along the entire coastline including the popular east coast of Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve the treacherous west coasts of Graham and Moresby Islands suitable for only the most experienced voyagers and the sheltered waters of Masset and Juskatla Inlets Haida Gwaii's great inland sea. There are comprehensive detailed maps with GPS coordinates for campsites and important passages. The text is full of useful tips local history and first-hand information collected by the author over four summers of exploration." - from back cover. Bit of high-lighting to contents otherwise clean and bright with light wear. A nice copy. H.P.C. Paperback
1989réf. 529H0635Canada: Oasis Reunion Committee 1989. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 30 pages. "Graphically presents a general history of the community of Oasis B.C. through the eyes of some of the citizens who contributed writings or information about the community." - from page 1. Many reproductions of archival black and white photos. Moderate wear. Clean and unmarked. A sound copy. Oasis Reunion Committee Paperback
2002réf. 413H0745Canada: Self-Published Van Coillie Dries 2002. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 200 pages. Index. Many reproductions of black and white photos. "Deals with tugs scows and barges and the tug and barge companies in the Fraser River and along the coast trailer barge traffic the aggregates and cement industries and their fleets dredging and marine construction the oil tankers and distribution and explosives and chemical transportation. It looks at old and new industries and their transportation solutions." - from back cover. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. Self-Published (Van Coillie, Dries) Paperback
1966réf. 354H0744Ottawa: Government of Canada Department of Forestry 1966. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 68 pages. Annotated bibliography. Printed upon glossy stock. Reproductions of many black and white photos. The indigenous species of marine borer in British Columbia waters are Bankia setacea and Limnoria Lignorum. Since 1960 Limnoria tripunctata and Teredo navalis have been discovered and are believed to be recent arrivals. The biology of these animals is reviewed. The various methods used to protect marine structures in the nineteenth century are mentioned. Reasons for premature failure are discussed in some details and good handling and construction practices are recommended. Includes service record of marine structures in British Columbia. - from Summary. Average wear. Unmarked. Top corner of last few pages clipped - text unaffected. Binding intact. A sound copy of this informative work. Government of Canada, Department of Forestry Paperback
1985réf. 714H0634Canada: Official Board of the Queen Charlotte United Church 1985. Book. Good. Paperback. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed by author upon title page. Chapters include: The Beginnings and Their Background 1780's-1880; Years of Rapid Change 1890-1910; The White Settlement of the Islands 1908-1914; Marine Ministries 1889-1941; Educational Ministries 1883-1966; Medical Ministries 1889-1977; Congregational Ministries 1884-1984; Island-born Ministers 1916 and 1974; and more. Reproductions of archival black and white photos. Unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight. A sound copy. Official Board of the Queen Charlotte United Church Paperback
1929réf. 413H0700Victoria: Government of British Columbia B.C. 1929. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 10-1/4 by 7-1/2 by 1-1/4 inches. Topics include: Domestic Animals Stock Brands Maintenance of Children of Unmarried Parents; Coroners; Deserted Wives' Maintenance; Evidence; Prevention of Minors Carrying Firearms; Fires and Fire-escapes; Game; Highways; Industrial Home for Girls; Industrial Home for Boys; Infants; Trade Licences; Liquor Control; Magistrates; Mental Hospitals; Parents' Maintenance; Provincial Police and Prisons; Pool-rooms; Sheep Protection; Summary Convictions; Trespass; Noxious Weeds; Women's and Girls' Protection. Binding intact. Average wear. Unmarked. Age-toning to contents. Laid-in are chapters 50 31 11 and 5 plus Amendments to Statutes compiled for the use of Magistrates Police etc. passed by the Legislative Assembly 1930 and 1931 sessions. A fascinating shapshot of these B.C. laws early last century. Times have definitely changed. Government of British Columbia (B.C.) Hardcover
1964réf. 664G4587British Columbia: Province of British Columbia / British Columbia Racing Commission 1964. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. 81 pages. Made pursuant to the Racing Commission Act by Order in Council No. 1256 approved May 9 1961 and amended by nine orders-in-council. Bits of writing to contents and covers. Binding intact. Average wear. A sound vintage copy. Province of British Columbia / British Columbia Racing Commission Paperback
1941réf. 713G4605Victoria B.C.: Victoria Printing & Pub. Co. 1941. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 69 pages. Black and white photo portrait frontispiece of subject. A biography by his wife. Schofield was Rector and Dean of Christ Church Cathedral Victoria 1915-1916 and Bishop of British Columbia from 1916 until his death in 1936. Average wear. Unmarked. Prior owner protected brown card covers with clear plastic. A sound copy. Edwards & Lort 3175. Victoria Printing & Pub. Co. Paperback
1970réf. 664G4588British Columbia: Province of British Columbia / British Columbia Racing Commission 1970. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. 74 pages. Index. Made by Order in Council No. 428 Approved February 10 1970. Duo-tang binding. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. Province of British Columbia / British Columbia Racing Commission Paperback
1949réf. 155G4879Vancouver: Vancouver British Columbia 1949. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 536 pages. Fold-out campus map at back. Above-average wear. Binding intact. Minimal light pencil markings to contents. A worthy vintage copy of this wonderful snapshot of UBC in the early post-WWII years. Vancouver, British Columbia Paperback
1914réf. 612H0043Toronto: Morang Educational Company Limited 1914. Book. Good. Hardcover. Reprint. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 304 pages. Index. Answers to questions. First published in 1906. Authorized by the Minister of Education for use in British Columbia. Binding sound. Moderate wear. Few markings to contents. A quality copy of this vintage text. Morang Educational Company Limited Hardcover
1915réf. 612H0042Toronto: Morang Educational Company Limited 1915. Book. Good. Hardcover. Reprint. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 366 pages. Index. Answers to questions. First published in 1906. Authorized by the Minister of Education for use in British Columbia. Binding sound. Average wear. Moderate quantity of markings to contents. A quality copy of this vintage text. Morang Educational Company Limited Hardcover
1989réf. 663H0139Canada: Vancouver Art Gallery 1989. Book. Illus. by Bill Bissett / George Herms / Jess / Al Neil. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 60 pages. Catalogue for an exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery October 19 1989 to January 1 1990. Investigates affinities among four artists whose work has been shaped by their living on the Pacific Coast of North America. Printed on glossy stock. Illustrated in colour and black and white. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. A high-quality copy. Vancouver Art Gallery Paperback
1953réf. 724H0047Canada: City Archives City Hall Vancouver British Columbia 1953. Book. Illus. by Hamilton L.A. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 22-page booklet published on the occasion of the sixty-seventh anniversary of Vancouver's incorporation as a city and celebrated with a dinner at the Stanley Park Pavilion Monday April 20th 1953. This copy includes the hand-written name of Mrs. W.H. McLeod on page 3 where she is formally invited to the dinner. Contents include a written survey of Vancouver 1885 statements by the hosts of the evening photo of sculptor Sydney March who created the panel as shown on the cover of this booklet list of 195 names and addresses of surviving pioneers from the time of the city's incorporation 103 attended and more. Printed upon glossy stock with reproductions of archival black and white photos. Average wear. A sound copy of this engaging piece of Vancouver history. City Archives, City Hall, Vancouver, British Columbia Paperback
