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149 pages. Undated but appears to be circa 1980s. Appears to have been prepared and bound in limited numbers for family members. We believe the subjects resided in Nelson, Nebraska. Average wear. Minimal markings. A sound copy. Book
3111 pages. Average wear. Boards and spine sunned. Binding intact. Hinges starting. A quality working copy. Book
208 pages. Text in Dutch. Many dozens of excellent black and white archival photographs. Prior owner's name atop title page else clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Excellent copy in glossy laminated illustrated boards. Book
165 pages. Many archival black and white illustrations. Topics include: The Waterfront; Victoria's Public Parks; Culture in James Bay; The Government of British Columbia; Individual Stories of Pioneers; and more. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Faint sunning to portion of front board. A nice copy. Book
206 pages. Fold-out photo at back. Generously illustrated with reproductions of archival black and white photos. "A historical account of the HVAC industry, a corporate history of H.F. Clarke, and a family memoir." - from back cover. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy. Book
Signed, without inscription, by author upon title page. Hand-numbered copy 2027 of limited first edition. xi, [1], 306 pages. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos, documents and map. "A history of Claremont [Ontario] and the surrounding area. Every aspect of community life has a part in the book - education, recreation, religion, farming, industry, etc. Family and farm histories have been traced. Pictures on almost every page add interest and meaning to the printed word. The reader will find this history book informative and a pleasure to read." - dust jacket. Gift greetings atop title page. Book clean and tight with light wear. Average wear to dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A quality copy of this informative Ontario local history and genealogical reference. Bishop 1091. Book
365 pages. Index. Select bibliography. Footnotes. Numerous reproductions of archival black and white photos. Signed by author upon title page. "Set against a background of rapid social and economic change, this work examines the years 1899 to 1929. This era saw the demise of the fur seal trade, the coming of scheduled steamships and the development of commercial whaling, logging and fishing. Zealous missionaries radically altered the lives of native people, while the upstart settlement called Tofino gradually eclipsed nearby Clayoquot as the dominant community in the area." - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. An excellent copy. Book
viii, 104 pages. Many black and white reproductions of photos. Biography of the founder of Winnipeg's Independent Credit Jewellers. Epp was also a big game hunter who developed a considerable collection of stuffed and mounted specimens. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear to blue leatherette covered boards. A nice copy. Book
130 pages. Index. Archival black and white illustrations. Unmarked. Light wear. Bit of soiling to back cover. A quality copy of this wonderful historical and genealogical reference. Book
357 pages. Many archival black and white illustrations. Map endpapers. Contains: Early Claim Map; Mines History; History of Mining Towns; Church History; School History; Sports History; Wycliffe 1900-1930; Personal Histories; and more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Slight lean to spine. Nice clean copy. Book
89 pages. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of wonderful archival photos. The autobiography of this Vancouver Island gentleman who fought in WWI and served with the Pacific Coast Militia Rangers in WWII. Includes family tree of Mr. Kingsley at back. Unmarked. Above-average wear. Binding intact. A worthy copy. Book
124 pages. Index. Signed and inscribed by author upon title page. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival photos. The history of the Mennonite settlement of Yarrow, B.C. "An accurate, interesting and important addition to the ever-growing library of local histories in B.C." - from Foreword. Book
453 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Many black and white illustrations. "...An informal history - a gathering of impressions. It is an attempt to set down the personality of a people and the place they made for themselves in Canada one hundred and fifty years ago." - from dedication page. Map endpapers. Prior owner's details neatly written atop decorated front free endpaper, else clean and unmarked with light wear. Slight lean to spine. Nice copy in decorated green boards. Book
408 pages. Author's signature upon title page. Two fold-outs. Many archival black-and-white illustrations. Hand-numbered copy number 811. "The history is traced from the first surveys of Pickering Township, to the establishment of Brock Road, then Bentley's Corners and finally Brougham. All aspects of this typical Ontario village are covered - social, educational, recreational, government and business - from its infancy in pioneer days to 1973. The final chapter deals with the controversial airport, proposed by the federal government, which would have obliterated this historical village." - from dust jacket. One of the better local histories from Ontario that we have seen. Moderate wear to clean, unmarked book. Average wear to dust jacket. Prior owner's name clipped from top of title page. Sound copy. Book
A history of this Ontario community on the north shore of Lake Erie. 256 pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Bound in chocolate brown cloth lettered in gilt. Gift greetings inside front board otherwise book clean and unmarked with light wear. Tight and square. Average wear to illustrated dust jacket which is now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy of this highly-informative Ontario local history. Book
478 pages. Black and white illustrations. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this pleasing Prince Edward Island community history. Provides extensive family history information and much more. Book
146 pages. Numerous black and white illustrations. "This history of Lumby and surrounding area within a five mile radius. Covers fifty years of history from 1877 which marked the arrival of the first permanent settler with descendants still in the area." - from page 5. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Lovely copy. Please note that this book represents Volume I (only) of the Lumby history. Volume II covers the years 1928-1960 and is listed separately. Book
[4], 412 pages. Index. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Map endpapers. "A second book of stories of the early Powell River area and some of its pioneers." - Preface. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. A superb copy. Book
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. Book
232 pages. Index. Abundantly illustrated in both colour and black and white. "Presents a vivid picture of the energy and enterprise that have given Dutch-Canadians and their offspring a solid reputation as hard workers and good citizens... Conveys a deep appreciation for Canada's role in the liberation of the Netherlands in 1945 and for the many opportunities for exciting challenges that the new homeland offers." - from dust jacket. Wonderfully illustrated endpapers. Clean, bright and unmarked but for prior owner's name which is whited out atop title page. Negligible wear. An excellent copy. Book
249 pages. Bibliography. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Fold-out map indicates settler landowners in the vicinity around Moose Jaw, 1882-83. Author had a keen interest in the history of the Central prairies and interviewed over 150 pioneer residents in the preparation of this book which covers a century of pioneering. Prior owner's details upon front free endpaper. Front hinge starting. Dust jacket preserved in glossy new Brodart. A sound copy of this excellent history. Arora 6176. Book
Henry Floury - Extrait du Tome 4. 1899. Bon état. Livré sans Couverture. Intérieur frais. 4 pages illustrées d'un bandeau et d'une gravure, biographie, autographe, notice et portrait gravé sur bois par A.BRAUER ou QUESNEL ou H.SORENSEN ou PRUNAIRE. Portrait non surchargé.
Henry Floury - Extrait du Tome 4. 1899. Bon état. Couv. convenable. Intérieur frais. 4 pages illustrées d'un bandeau et d'une gravure, biographie, autographe, notice et portrait gravé sur bois par A.BRAUER ou QUESNEL ou H.SORENSEN ou PRUNAIRE. Portrait non surchargé.
Henry Floury - Extrait du Tome 4. 1899. Bon état. Livré sans Couverture. Intérieur frais. 4 pages illustrées d'un bandeau et d'une gravure, biographie, autographe, notice et portrait gravé sur bois par A.BRAUER ou QUESNEL ou H.SORENSEN ou PRUNAIRE. Portrait non surchargé.
FEDERATION HISTORIQUE DU SUD-OUEST. 1996. In-8 Carré. Relié. Bon état. Couv. convenable. Dos satisfaisant. Intérieur frais. 989 pages augmentées de nombreuses illustrations en couleur et noir et blanc dans et hors texte + 1 brouillon de lettre a l'intention de Michel FIGEAC en date du 14 decembre 2003. + queques notes manuscrites sur petits papiers libres + 1 coupure de presse. 1 annotation sur les pages de garde. VOLUME X DE LA COLLECTION "RECHERCHES ET TRAVAUX D'HISTOIRE SUR LE SUD-OUEST DE LA FRANCE".
