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1876rif. H26995Pittsburgh: Benjamin Singerly 1876. First Printing. Hardcover. Very good. 8vo publisher's dark green cloth gilt very good clean copy lightest wear and toning. With handwritten errata sheet for this book clearly from the time of publication. 445 pp illustrated with plates. Benjamin Singerly hardcover
1876rif. z014102Pittsburgh: Benjamin Singerly 1876. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 1876. First edition. Hardcover 8vo. in green cloth with gilt titles. 445pp. frontis illustrated. Very good. Light scuffing edge wear to boards. Contents bright and unmarked. Benjamin Singerly hardcover
1987rif. 461j2132Toronto: Seal Books/McClelland-Bantam Inc. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. 0770421962 . "A no-holds-barred account of a fiercely determined man committed to his faith and to the ideal of always doing his best. Chronicles his bumpy road to fame fortune misfortune - and eventual triumph as one of Canada's most entrepreneurial businessmen." - dust jacket. Why send your child to business school when you can give them this book instead Our favourite part is when Jimmy parlays $25000 into $76000000 during the great silver boom of 1980. Although the business stories he recounts are now fading into the mists of time the lessons they teach are timeless - and priceless. 4 300 pages. Index. Black and white photographic plates. Clean tight and unmarked with light wear. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket now in glossy new archival-grade protection. A attractive example of this inspiring life story. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Jimmy Jim James Pattison Entreprenuers British Columbia Car Sales Neonex Crush Beverages Neon Signs Autobiography Bowmac Expo 86 Vancouver Leasing Canadian Billionaires Financiers . Seal Books/McClelland-Bantam Inc. hardcover
1987rif. 422a7852Canada: Seal Books/McClelland-Bantam Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Printing. Hardcover. 0770421962 . Signed and briefly inscribed by Jimmy Pattison. "No other Canadian has 'gone for it' with more impressive results. Jimmy did it all himself." - Peter C. Newman. The autobiography of legendary Canadian businessman Jimmy Pattison. 300 pages. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. An excellent copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Jummy - An Autobiography Canadian Business Leaders British Columbia Neon Sign Overwaitea Save-on Foods Metro Toyota; Signed by Authors . Seal Books/McClelland-Bantam Inc. hardcover
1970rif. 514j2067Delta British Columbia: Tsawwassen Chapter I.O.D.E. Fair. 1970. First Edition. Plastic Comb Binding. "The recipes in this book may not have been Laboratory tested but their merit has been established by the most critical group of all. our Husbands!" - Introduction. A collection of recipes contributed by members of this Tsawwassen chapter founded in 1966. 10 54 8 pages. Undated but appears to be circa 1970. Many vintage ads for local businesses. Lots of markings. Above-average wear and soiling. Binding intact. Not so pretty but a rare surviving example of this nostalgic Tsawwassen epicurean memento.; 8vo . Tsawwassen Chapter I.O.D.E. unknown
2010rif. SKU1011878Waveland Pr Inc 2010-04-14. 9. Paperback. Very Good. 6x0x9. Condition is very good. Very minor shelf wear and crease on the bottom corner of the back cover. No visible markings to the text. Overall a clean sturdy well-bound copy. Waveland Pr Inc paperback
rif. Q1820Hardcover. Fair. Copies of letters composed by a Durango-based sales representative of Hendrie and Bolthoff Manufacturing Co 1892. Half leather quarto with tissue leaves paginated to 497 and used up to page 98 with a few skipped leaved. Loss to 3-4 inches at either spine ends; binding still tight. Three loose heavy cards inserted including one supplied and labeled by Allerton's India Rubber Copying Press Sheets used to create the copies in the book. The Hendrie Iron Works originally operated in Burlington Iowa in the 1850s. Following the Colorado Gold Rush he founded the Eureka Foundry and Machine Shop in Central City Colorado in 1861 becoming the first mining machinery manufacturer east of the Rocky Mountains. Hendrie established in Denver with Bolthoff in the 1880s. The company became known for developing sectionalized equipment that could be transported to remote mining camps and offering custom designs to meet operational needs in rugged terrain. The letters in this volume include custom design schematics as well as pricing and recommendations by W. D. MacGregor a sales officer based in Durango. Dated June-August 1892 the quantity reflects brisk trade and includes correspondence with the Durango Electric Co and San Juan Smelting & Mining Co. hardcover
1969rif. 255j1922Summerland B.C.: Canada West Magazine. Very Good. 1969. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Features: Chinook Jargon - an explanation of the origin of this famous trade language of the far west; Along the Wild Horse - an account of an intriguing and still little known placer gold river in the East Kootenay frequented today by bottle hunters and prospectors; Yukon Diary part 2 - takes us farther into the famous Klondike as we follow the trail taken by F.R.S. Barlee in the late 1890's; South Thompson The Kekuli country - the historic Indian Country of the dry belt region between Kamloops and chase. 32 stapled pages. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent example. ; 4to . Canada West Magazine unknown
1979rif. 752j1908Sayward British Columbia: Cable Cookhouse. Good. 1979. First Edition. Paperback. Signed without inscription by both authors upon title page. "These tales do not give a complete history of Salmon River and the first people who came to settle along its banks. They were written that the memory of those who prepared the way for us to follow will not be forgotten and by sharing their experiences hopes and fears we might be richer in understanding the land in which we live." - Introduction. Salmon River runs into Kelsey Bay at Sayward on Vancouver Island. 116 pages. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Tight and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality signed example of this informative local history. Hale & Barman 270. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Sayward For Kelsey Bay SIGNED BY AUTHOR Vancouver Island History Salmon River Sea Bird Massacre Chief Harry Moon Settlers Farmers Hans Otto Sacht Hughie Jamieson Cougar Troubles Duncan Port Kusam Schools Logging Sayward Hardwicke Island Port Neville; Signed by Author . Cable Cookhouse paperback
1997rif. 166j1792Terrace British Columbia: Dr. R. E. M. Lee Hospital Foundation. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 0968302602 . "This is a history of the Skeena country centering around what is now Terrace up until 1920. The purpose of the book is threefold: 1 To provide a background of the history of our area and of the events that contributed towards its settlement. 2 To examine the quality of pioneer life through the media of pictures newspaper excerpts and personal accounts. 3 To assemble many of the scattered stories articles reports etc. that have been written about this area and to make them available at a central location." - Foreword. 240 pages. Index. Generously illustrated in black and white. Gift greetings upon half-title page otherwise clean tight and unmarked with light wear to original light blue cloth. A quality example. ; Illustration; 4to . Dr. R. E. M. Lee Hospital Foundation hardcover
1986rif. 647j1910British Coliumbia: Ministry of The Environment. Good. 1986. Reprint. Paperback. 0771882653 . Describes and explains the variety of soils found in the different parts of the province. Part I describes regional variations in climate geology and vegetation. Part II discusses what soil is how it develops how it is classified and then describes the nine main types of soils. Part III provides the principal descriptions of the geographical variation of soil. Part IV provides a brief history of soil survey in British Columbia. 197 pages complete with numerous fold-outs and colour plates. Former library copy with usual markings. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound working copy of this informative reference. ; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Soil Geology Vegetation Classifications Climate Types Cowichan Survey History . Ministry of The Environment paperback
1990rif. 731j1798Canada: Douglas & McIntyre. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. 0888947011 . "Writing for the popular audience in clear lively prose Stewart portrays the historical and cultural background of totem poles the types and purposes of poles and the tools and techniques of carving and raising them. Describes and illustrates a broad array of creatures and objects giving their meaning and tells some of the myths and legends associated with them. Her precise drawings of 113 accessible outdoor poles are each accompanied by a vivid text that provides details about the pole's background and the artist who carved it together with supportive photos and location maps." - dust jacket. Errata slip laid-in. Oblong 9.2 x 10.3". 192 p. Selected reading list list of poles by location and index. Book clean bright tight and unmarked with very light wear. Light wear to dust jacket now in glossy new archival-grade protection. An excellent example. ; Illustrations; 8vo . Douglas & McIntyre hardcover
1973rif. 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
1978rif. 756j1624Nanaimo B.C.: International Order of Job's Daughters - Nanaimo Bethel #11. Fair. 1978. First Edition. Plastic Comb Binding. Includes a brief introduction by Heather Pearson Senior Princess. Contains sections devoted to recipes for: Salads; Soups Lunches & Dinners; Desserts; Baking; Jams & Jellies. Minimal markings. Average wear and soiling for a trusted family cookbook. 150 pages. A worthy vintage example of this charming Nanaimo cookbook. ; 8vo . International Order of Job's Daughters - Nanaimo Bethel #11 unknown
1977rif. 318j1966Victoria British Columbia: Aural History - Provincial Archives of British Columbia. Good. 1977. First Edition. Paperback. Presents the history of The Union Steamship Company which was formed in 1889 to serve rapidly expanding enterprise and population along the West Coast. Contains much content from former employees. 77 pages. Many black and white archival photos. Tight and unmarked with average wear. A sound example of this interesting and informative history. ; Cover Illustration; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Navigating the Coast - A History of the Union Steamship Company: Sound Heritage Volume VI No. 2 . Aural History - Provincial Archives of British Columbia paperback
1983rif. 166j1846Canada: Douglas & McIntyre. Good. 1983. First Paperback Printing. Paperback. 0888944020 . "The exhaustive history of one man and the corporation he made into an empire. also one of the premier histories of logging economics politics and in in many ways the sociology of British Columbia. This book will be a major reference work for years to come." - Times Colonist. 361 p. Index reference list and 122 black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean tight and unmarked with moderate wear. A sound example. ; 8vo . Douglas & McIntyre paperback
1996rif. 514j1994Winnipeg MB: L. Rasmussen Co. Ltd. Very Good. 1996. First Edition. Plastic Comb Binding. "It was while working in my brother's wine shop the House Of Rose that I fully manifested my greater appreciation for wine and how its incorporation into recipes enhace many food dishes. Thus the creation of this book my way of giving back to the land that feeds us. Welcome to the taste tantalizing delights Okanagan wines have to offer." - p. iii. Includes recipes for: Appetizers Soups Main Dishes Vegetables Pastas and Rice. 9 148 p. Index. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A quality example. ; 8vo . L. Rasmussen Co. Ltd. unknown
1979rif. 321j1819Canada: Douglas & McIntyre Limited. Good in Good dust jacket. 1979. First Edition. Hardcover. 0888942176 . ". A gutsy story of some brave and determined men told with the warts still on it." - Cattleman Magazine. The story of the largest private ranch in Canada. viii 266 pages. Index. Bibliography. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Map endpapers. Gift greetings upon half-title page. Gentle waviness to lower portion of contents due to past moisture exposure. Tight with moderate wear. Average wear to complete dust jacket now in glossy new archival-grade protection. A sound example of this engaging history. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; RANCHES TECHNOLOGY AGRICULTURE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY Cattle Ranch - The Story of the Douglas Lake Cattle Company History Rances Nicola Valley . Douglas & McIntyre, Limited hardcover
1948rif. 615j1836Vancouver British Columbia: Letson & Burpee Ltd. Poor. 1948. Thirty-Second Edition. Paperback. This appears to be the Canadian variant of a cookbook published by The Burpee Can Sealer Co. of Barrington Illinois which manufactured the Burpee Aristocrat pressure cooker a brochure for which is laid in. 78 2 pages. Index. Black and white illustrations. Very heavy overall wear. Covers detached but present with prior owner's name atop front cover. A rough but worthy example of this rare vintage cookbook. Driver 137.1 ; 8vo . Letson & Burpee Ltd. paperback
2006rif. 839j1963British Columbia: Harbour Publishing. Good. 2006. Revised Second Edition. Paperback. 1550174029 . "This colourful illustrated cruising companion offers charts tips and data that will enhance any boater's enjoyment of one of North America's most popular cruising areeas. Features more than 100 informative and charming hand-drawn shoreline plans of selected marinas and small boat anchorages ranging from safe all-weather havens to secluded picnic spots and marine parks. Intended to complement official hydrographic charts these accurately pinpoint both popular and little-known highlights every sailor power boater or kayaker should know." - back cover. 192 glossy pages. Index. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A sound example of this wonderful guide.; Folio . Harbour Publishing paperback
1969rif. 255j1921Summerland B.C.: Canada West Magazine. Very Good. 1969. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Features: Treasure in Old Fairview - a vanishing western mining town and the chance discovery of a treasure by Canada West's publisher and an associate on one of the old sites in the ghost town; Bill Miner The Hands Up Gentleman - an account of the celebrated train robber who frequented the interior country shortly after the turn of the century a new look at an old subject; Otter Lake Site - exploring a now little-known but once renowned Indian camping ground in the North Okanagan; Allison Pass Memoirs - a synopsis of the fascinating memoirs of Susan L. Allison 1845-1937 a remarkable pioneer woman who helped settle the Hope Similkameen and Okanagan districts Part 1. 32 stapled pages. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent example. ; 4to . Canada West Magazine unknown
1958rif. 836j1914Publisher Unstated. Good. 1958. First Edition Thus. Sheet Music. "Here's where I love to roam. Where the soft blowing breeze in the evergreen trees whispers of love and romance." Cover illustration depicts rustic log cabin by lake in the mountains. Three pages of piano sheet music with lyrics and chords. While this song was copyrighted by Johnson in 1948 this arrangment was copyrighted in 1958. Unmarked with average wear. A sound and rare vintage example. ; 4to . Publisher Unstated unknown
2002rif. 166j1765British Columbia: Norske Canada. Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. 0973013109 . "I would like to thank all the people who gave their time and shared their stories so generously in the making of this book. Here I have tried to create a record not of historical facts or chronological events but of memories of life. This book is a collection of personal reflections." - p. iii. xii 228 semi-glossy pages. Index of names. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Oblong 11.3 x 8.8 inches. Clean bright tight and unmarked with very light wear. Gift quality. ; 0 pages . Norske Canada hardcover
1948rif. 255j1960Vancouver B.C.: Pacific Mills Limited. Good. 1948. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Features: Introduction to new Editor Angus Wilson Ewing; Second Annual Report of Our Retirement Fund; Ocean Falls 1948 Safety Program; Group photos of Ocean Falls and Vancouver Pulp Suphite Officers; Group photo of delegates at Ocean Falls Meeting; The firm of J.C. Wilson Ltd. Vancouver office; The Union Agencies - Rhodesia; Northern Pulpwood Head Office Staff - photos and article; Ocean Falls Electrical Film Study Group; Logging Camp News from Sandspit and Beaver Cove; Photo of speed skater Frank Stack competing in London; Upper right corner of page 19 has been removed. Back cover photo of Miss Mary MacNeil operating towel folding machine at Vancouver Converting Plant. 20 pages. Unmarked with average wear. A worthy vintage example. ; 4to . Pacific Mills Limited unknown
1951rif. 255j1961Vancouver B.C.: Pacific Mills Limited. Good. 1951. First Edition. Single Issue Magazine. Features: Cover photo of Mary Robertson presenting first aid trophy to Jack Sutherland; Photos and article about the new $300000 Willow Apartment at Ocean Falls; Photos and article about three Marconi FM radio-telephone sets now in use by Ocean Falls harbour operations; Review of 1950-1951; Pin presentation to 53 employess in Vancouver; Photo of Rose-Mary Hay in the operetta "Who Stole The Tarts" in the Crown Theatre Ocean Falls; Photo of the successful Pacific Mills softball team; New sawmill key expansion article; Safety Blitz; Photos of thirteen men and details of their promotions/appointments; Article and photos of May Day in Ocean Falls includes Queen Norma Stadler Bill Pound Maureen Craig and Lorraine Riley; Photos of new company truck barge sign and trade booths; Successful plant tours in Vancouver and Ocean Falls; Many photos of retired associates; Retirement income plan revisions; Group photo of Hudson Paper sales reps; Photo of successful speed skater Frank Stack; Group photo of successful Ocean Falls little league baseball team; Photo of essay contest winner Doris Bushell; Photo of Ocean Falls' Boys' Drum and Bugle Band; Events at Ocean Falls; Photos and article about Duncan Bay project on schedule at Elk Falls; Collage of photos of the company's annual 1951 picnic; Photos of Lieutenant-Governor's visit to Ocean Falls - Clarence Wallace arrived aboard HMCS "Ontario"; Group of photos of people and things at Northern Pulp's Sandspit location. 20 pages. Unmarked with average wear. A worthy vintage example. ; 4to . Pacific Mills Limited unknown
