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1956645c9687Vancouver B.C.: City Archives 1956. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 20 pages. Black and white illustrations. Appears to have been prepared for distribution at a Stanley Park Dinner on 7 May 1956 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the incorporation of Vancouver as a City. Reviews historical events. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. City Archives Paperback
1967323a0460Canada: Western Canadian Directories. Fair. 1967. First Edition. Paperback. This massive tome weighs over 5 pounds presents a delightful comprehensive and informative cross-section of British Columbia in Canada's Centennial year 1967. Included are hundreds of nostalgic contemporary advertisements grouped by small town with information about many dozens of local communities. Reading these descriptions viewing their pictures and perusing the ads is like stepping back in time! Sections are devoted to all aspects of the provincial economy and infrastructure. As the binding is fragile and some pages are loose there is a chance that a small number of pages are missing. Over two inches thick. Multi-paginations. Hours of enjoyable reminiscing here!; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; British Columbia History Illustrated Local Economy Centennial Industry Infrastructure . Western Canadian Directories paperback
1975514j2627British Columbia: B.C. Sugar Refining Company Limited. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1975. First Edition Thus. Paperback. "The recipes in this book have been tested by a special panel of dieticians. All the B.C. Sugar products used for the recipes are at your local grocery store. Keep a good supply on hand and when you need a tasty dish for the family or for a special occasion you'll find the answer here." - inside front cover. 16 page stapled booklet in glossy colour-photo covers. Undated but appears to be circa 1975. Clean tight and unmarked with moderate wear. A well-preserved example. 23.5 x 17.6 cm. ; 8vo . B.C. Sugar Refining Company, Limited. paperback
193671507131British Columbia Canada: The University of British Columbia. Fair. 1936. First Edition. Paperback. 40 pages. Nice black and white photos. Contents: History Site Campus Buildings Library Museums Instruction Research Alumni Student Activity. Above-average wear and soiling to blue card covers with faint prior owner's details in front upper corner. binding intact. A sound vintage copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; The University of British Columbia - Twenty-First Anniversary: 1915-1936 History Vancouver Education 40 pages ca. 1936. Fascinating black and white archival photographic reproductions. Discusses: History Site Campus Buildings Library Museums Instr . The University of British Columbia paperback
1992121a5165Vancouver B.C.: The University of British Columbia 1992. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 1034 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Excellent copy. The University of British Columbia Hardcover
1938121a5695Vancouver B.C.: Vancouver Technical School. Good. 1938. First Edition. Paperback. 84 pages. "The Vantech is a school project part of the course in printing. Every line of type has been hand set by students and over 450 boys have actually had a hand in the work. They include boys from grades 9 10 11 and 12." - from inside back cover. Contents printed upon glossy stock. Unmarked with light to moderate wear and soiling externally. A rare and handsome work.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; The Vantech - 1938 Student Yearbook of the Vancouver Technical High School . Vancouver Technical School paperback
1960644H4767Canada: The Williams Lake and District Board of Trade 1960. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 32 pages. Black and white reproductions of photos. "This is the story of Williams Lake a young town in an old setting and of the historic Central Cariboo it serves. This book explains why Williams Lake with its friendly people and tremendous future is a good place to live." - Foreword. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy. Hale & Barman 910. The Williams Lake and District Board of Trade Paperback
1927644j2572Vancouver British Columbia: David Spencer Limited. Poor with No dust jacket as issued. 1927. First Edition. Paperback. "This little book has been compiled with the idea of directing your attention to such of the innumerable beauty spots and places of interest in this vicinity. It is hoped that this souvenir will prove useful in making your holiday in Greater Vancouver memorable and that you will decide to see more of our magnificent scenery next year." - title page. 16 unnumbered stapled pages each with a nice large sepia-tone photo. Oblong 23.5 x 15 cm. Probably published by David Spencer Limited a department store for which a photo ad appears on the last page. Undated but Hale 8741 suggests 1927. Blind stamp to title page otherwise unmarked with heavy wear and soiling. Binding intact. Not pretty but a rare surviving example. ; 24mo . David Spencer Limited paperback
1965713G3049Canada: Guide-Post Directories 1965. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 22 pages. 9.3" x 4". Offers a wonderful snapshot of southern Vancouver Island's shopping and dining offerings in 1965. All listings include brief write-up and charming photo or illustration. Very nostalgic. Binding sound. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Guide-Post Directories paperback
1956617G1213Vancouver British Columbia Canada: B.C. Directories Ltd. 1956. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 814 pages. Provides an excellent snapshot of Vancouver Island in the year 1956. "Containing an alphabetically arranged list of business houses; private citizens; civic provincial and dominion governments; churches; public and private schools; secret and benevolent organizations; also an avenue and street guide section with telephone numbers for Victoria Nanaimo and Port Alberni cities; also a classified business directory." - from title page. Above-average external wear. Hinges starting. A worthy copy of this excellent reference. B.C. Directories Ltd. Hardcover
1952617G1210Vancouver British Columbia Canada: B.C. Directories Ltd. 1952. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 1192 pages. An excellent snapshot of Vancouver Island in the year 1952. "Containing an alphabetically arranged list of business houses; private citizens; civic provincial and dominion governments; churches; public and private schools; secret and benevolent organizations; also an avenue and street guide and directory of householders for Victoria City with telephone numbers; also a classified business directory." - from title page. Above-average external wear and soiling. Hinges open. A worthy copy of this wonderful reference. B.C. Directories Ltd. Hardcover
1939664H5146Victoria BC: David Spencer Limited. Good. 1939. First Edition. Spiral Bound. pp. 42. "Commemorating the visit to Victoria B.C. of their majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth." - front cover. This visit took place in May 1939 as part of a major North American tour at a time when another major war in Europe seemed imminent. Queen Elizabeth II took part in the tour and is said to have 'lost her heart to Canada and Canadians' as a result. Oblong 9" x 12". Each page contains a black and white reproduction of a photo of a noteworthy site in the Victoria region or up-island. Some noteworthy details include angle parking on Douglas and Yates jaunty men's golf fashions of the day a marvelous view of Saanich farm lands from Mount Douglas the Italian gardens and residence of Mr. Butchart tall timber along Cowichan Bay Road the Malahat Drive alongside Goldstream and a day's catch of huge fish near Victoria. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this excellent memento and snapshop of life in Victoria and on Vancouver Island in 1939. Not listed in Edwards & Lort.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Royal Tour - 1939 - Victoria B.C. Victoria B.C. - Pictorial Works Empress Hotel Belmont Building Crystal Garden Gonzalez Bay Shoal Bay Oak Bay Beach Hotel Great Ocean Drydock - Esquimalt Vancouver Island . David Spencer Limited unknown
1963644c9714British Columbia: Publisher Not Stated 1963. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 64 pages. Undated but appears to be early 1960s. Many colour photos and other illustrations. Provides a comprehensive snapshot of the many tourist attractions and services of these areas several decades ago. Unmarked with average wear. A great piece for those interested in the history of the tourism industry in these regions. Publisher Not Stated Paperback
1932631a4594Victoria BC: Province of British Columbia 1932. Book. Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 54 pages. Colour plates. Describes dozens of B.C weeds. Some writing on front cover else unmarked. Moderate wear. Binding sound. Province of British Columbia Paperback
1930617G1208Vancouver British Columbia Canada: Wrigley Directories Limited 1930. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 2218 pages. An incredible snapshot of British Columbia in the year 1930. "Embracing an alphabetically arranged list of cities towns post offices and railway stations in British Columbia with a description of each; an alphabetically arranged list of business houses private citizens civic provincial and dominion governments churches public and private schools secret and benevolent organizations associations etc. also an avenue and street guide and directory of householders for Vancouver and Victoria also a buyer's guide and a complete classified business directory of British Columbia." - from title page. Above-average external wear. Front hinge mostly open. Binding intact. A worthy copy of this wonderfully nostalgic compilation. Wrigley Directories Limited Hardcover
1932617G1209Vancouver British Columbia Canada: Wrigley Directories Limited 1932. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 2186 pages. An incredible snapshot of British Columbia in the year 1932. "Embracing an alphabetically arranged list of cities towns post offices and railway stations in British Columbia with a description of each; an alphabetically arranged list of business houses private citizens civic provincial and dominion governments churches public and private schools secret and benevolent organizations associations etc. also an avenue and street guide and directory of householders for Vancouver and Victoria also a buyer's guide and a complete classified business directory of British Columbia." - from title page. Heavy external wear. Hinges open. A worthy copy of this wonderfully nostalgic compilation. Wrigley Directories Limited Hardcover
2 Hour VHS videotape in case. "North America's newest mountain railway was opened in 1984 in British Columbia's western central interior. BC Rail's 50,000 vold electrified Tumbler subdivision starts at Wakely junction at mile 537 on the Chetwynd subdivision. The line travels northeast 82 miles to Quintette mine through some of the most rugged and remote territory where rails have ever been laid." - from cover. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Undated. Circa 1990? Book
72 pages. Features: The North Western Railway of India - Lengthy article with dozens of wonderful photos; How New Locomotives Pay for Themselves through Savings in Maintenance; Locomotive Feed Water Devices - article with photos and many detailed diagrams; Designing a Modern Ice Plant- informative article with many photos; Huge 66" 50-ton Gate Valve for use beneath New York City; Ship by Rail - promoting the use of railways for shipping; The First Baldwin Locomotives for Persia - interesting details about Persia's rail system - 4 Mogul (2-6-0) units ordered; The History and Development of Locomotive Crains and Heavy Deck Machinery - informative bilingual (English/Spanish) article with great vintage photos; Twelve pages of excellent photo ads. Average wear. Binding intact. Prior owner's small namestamp atop table of contents. A sound copy of this wonderful vintage issue. Book
72 pages. Features: Single Expansion Articulated Locomotives on the Western Pacific Railroad - with interesting information about the railroad and stunning photos in the Feather River Canyon; Five Baldwin Locomotives for the U.S.S.R. Railways - excellent photos of their fabrication and loading onto ships; Baldwin Locomotives of Historic Interest; The Baldwin-Southwark Corporation - a detailed treatment with many superb photos; An Unusual Order for large Bronze Castings - Manganese Bronze Pipe Castings for New York City's Water Supply System; California Lumber Moves Eastward - short article with photo courtesy of the McCloud River Railroad Company showing the "Shevlin Pine Special"; The History and Development of Locomotive Cranes and Heavy Deck Machinery - Bilingual (English/Spanish) article with amazing photos; Two Locomotive Boilers go Overboard in rough seas off Brazil - with photos; Testing a 4-8-4 Type Locomotive on the Lehigh Valley Railroad - includes very detailed technical specifications/test results; Eliminating the Hot Engine around the Terminal Shop - a new electric spotter is manufactured by the Whiting Corporation; Thirteen pages of excellent photo ads. Average wear. Binding intact. Prior owner's small namestamp atop table of contents. A sound copy of this wonderful vintage issue. Book
84 pages. Features: Where do good locomotives go when they die?; The Western Maryland Railway - very long article with dozens of super photos; James McNaughton - obituary; Locomotive Coal, Sand and Cinder Handling Facilities - article and wonderful photos of contemporary technology; The Island of Jamaica and its Railway system - Substantial article with many great photos; Recent locomotives; The Building of a large flanging press - superlative article and photos describe the fabrication of a 1,400 ton Southwark press destined for use in the Eddystone plant; An Epoch in the History of Industry - June 28 marked the completion of the final transfer of the Works from Philadelphia to Eddystone - extensive coverage and numerous photos; The Commonwealth Edison Company and the Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway - article with photos; Heavy Trains and runs on the Chinese Eastern Railway - lengthy article with many archival photos - superb documentation; A Notable Shipment of All-Steel Passenger Equipment for Brazil - fascinating photos and description of the loading of 23 rail cars onto the motorship "Belpareil"; A Unique Logging Railroad - the Porterfield & Ellis Company of Ontonagon County, Michigan - interesting article and photos; Gasoline Locomotives for Industrial Switching - built by Whitcomb; Ten pages of excellent photo ads. Average external soiling and wear. Binding intact. Prior owner's small namestamp atop table of contents. A sound vintage copy. Book
80 pages. Features: Motive Power Progress on the Chicago and North Western - very lengthy article with dozens of wonderful photos; Arthur Latham Church - obituary with photo portrait; Testing Railway Motor Cars - detailed article with many photos; The First Steam Railroad in the State of New Jersey - The Camden & Amboy Railroad and Transportation Company; The Manufacturer's Railway Company of St. Louis; The Railways of New South Wales - long article with many excellent photos; A Roundhouse Pit Crane; Extending the Electric Truck Range - Jaw-dropping article on the state of electric delivery trucks way back in 1931... including the following comment "The electric street truck has been with us for such a long time that many truck users feel they know it and know all about it."... (so why don't we have them now???); Baldwin Locomotives of Historic Interest; The Redwood Empire Special - the greatest single rail shipment of lumber in the history of the west - 117 cars with more than 3,000,000 feet of lumber - with photos; Fourteen pages of excellent photo ads. Average wear. Binding intact. Prior owner's small namestamp atop table of contents. A sound copy of this wonderful vintage issue. Book
Public Acts dealing with: Consolidation of the Statutes, Bush Fires, Charitable Associations, Companies, Courts - Official Stenographer, Regulation of Elections, Protection of Game, Jurors, Land Grants, Licenses, Mechanics Liens, Lulu Island (railway purposes), Magistrates, Medicine and Surgery, Minerals other than Coal, Quartz Mines, Municipalities, Probate and Letters of Administration, Canadian Western Central Railway, Columbia and Kootenay Railway, Public Roads, Royal Columbia Hospital, Royal Hospital, Public Schools, Summary Proceedings before Justice of the Peace, Supply, Taxes on Property, Trespass on Enclosed Land. Private Acts relating to: Anglican Synod of B.C.; Brockton Point Athletic Club, Victoria Lumber and Manufacturing Company, New Westminster Incorporation, Canadian Western Central Railway, New Westminster Southern Railway, New Westminster and Vancouver Short Line, Vancouver Street Railway, National and Electric Tramway and Lighting, Vancouver Incorporation, Victoria City Official Map. Binding fragile. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Rubber stamp of one E. Johnson inside boards and scattered through text. Book
68 pages. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. Sound copy. Book
64 pages. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. Sound copy. Book
183 pages. A heavily worn and soiled vintage copy. Occasional markings to contents. Binding intact. A much used and loved copy. Book
