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1994257G0164British Columbia Canada: Interior Lumber Manufacturers Association ILMA 1994. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 147 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival black and white photos. "This recounting of forest industry history spans the period from pioneer days to the present. Forestry is much changed from early times. It seems safe to anticipate that change will continue." - from Author's note on page iii. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A superior copy of this important work. Interior Lumber Manufacturers Association (ILMA) Hardcover
1943155G3718British Columbia: B.C. Racing Breeders' Society/Vancouver Thoroughbred Ass'n 1943. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 120 pages. A very detailed and informative treatment of this topic. Includes photos of horses Papworth Imp. Gallator Dolan and Shasta Pebble. Part I provides a register of Thoroughbred Horse-Breeders and Breeding Stock of British Columbia 1941 - 1942 - 1943. Part II reviews the racing seasons 1941 - 1942 - 1943. Printed upon glossy stock. Grey card covers. Unmarked. Binding intact. Page 36 was removed and cut horizontally into two pieces both of which are present. Moderate wear. A sound copy of this encyclopedic history of British Columbia horse racing in the early 1940s. B.C. Racing Breeders' Society/Vancouver Thoroughbred Ass'n Paperback
1945155G3719British Columbia: B.C. Racing Breeders' Society/Vancouver Thoroughbred Ass'n/B.C. Turf & C.C. Ltd. 1945. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 128 pages. A very detailed and informative treatment of this topic. Includes photos of horses Papworth Imp. Gallator Dolan and Shasta Pebble. Part I provides a register of Thoroughbred Horse-Breeders and Breeding Stock of British Columbia 1944 - 1945. Part II reviews the racing seasons 1944 - 1945. Printed upon glossy stock. Green card covers. Unmarked. Binding intact. Moderate wear. A sound copy of this encyclopedic history of British Columbia horse racing in the mid-1940s. B.C. Racing Breeders' Society/Vancouver Thoroughbred Ass'n/B.C. Turf & C.C. Ltd. Paperback
1946155G3720British Columbia: B.C. Racing Breeders' Society/Vancouver Thoroughbred Ass'n/B.C. Turf & C.C. Ltd. 1946. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 136 pages. A very detailed and informative treatment of this topic. Includes one-page photo of Dr. Lyon H. Appleby President of the B.C. Racing Breeders' Society plus excellent one-page aerial photos of Landsdowne and Brighouse tracks and one-page photos of the Hastings Park track and Victoria's Willows Park - all tracks are jammed with race fans. Includes photos of horses Cum Laude Dalkeith Koraway Mouse Hole Pacific Pearl Spangle Cock Brighton King Fort Garry Saffworth Meadowvale Boy Mabe Monday Pasha Papworth Imp. Dolan and Carm's Victory. Part I provides a register of Thoroughbred Horse-Breeders and Breeding Stock of British Columbia 1945 - 1946. Part II reviews the racing season 1946. Printed upon glossy stock. Blue card covers. Unmarked. Binding intact. Moderate wear. A sound copy of this encyclopedic history of British Columbia horse racing in the mid-1940s. B.C. Racing Breeders' Society/Vancouver Thoroughbred Ass'n/B.C. Turf & C.C. Ltd. Paperback
1982711H3746Grand Forks BC: Mir Publication Society 1982. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. xv 271 pages. Footnotes glossary bibliography chronology biographical list of names. "The first historical text on the Doukhobors to include an extensive selection of carefully annotated archival photos and original historical maps. A valuable new addition to the study of the Doukhobors which will be regarded as the definitive reference for years to come." - dust jacket. Former library copy with above-average wear usual markings and taped hinges. Scattered underlining and marginalia to contents. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. Not pretty but a worthy reference copy. Mir Publication Society Hardcover
1987828G3710Powell River British Columbia: Innes Rod; McCahon Graeme; Van't Schip Nick; et al 1987. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 40 pages. Proudly celebrates the first 75 years of the Powell River British Columbia paper mill. This large oblong book measures 18" x 11". Embossed maroon vinyl-covered boards. Numerous beautiful large colour photos plus large reproductions of archival black and white photos. Cassette tape and commemorative illustrated clear plastic piece stored inside back board. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this proudly and lavishly-produced Powell River memento. Innes, Rod; McCahon, Graeme; Van't Schip, Nick; et al Hardcover
1975664G2940Canada: Frontier Publishing Ltd. 1975. Book. Good. Paperback. Second Revised Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 192 pages. Reproductions of many wonderful black and white archival photos. This revised edition published ten years after the first. "The district has progrressed more in those ten years I think than in the sixty years before." - from Introduction. Average wear. Binding intact. Top corner of title page clipped. 2"x2" area of minor discolouration to colour-illustrated front cover. A sound copy. Hale & Barman #605. Frontier Publishing Ltd. Paperback
1932568a4031Victoria BC: Victoria College 1932. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 72 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Black and white illustrations. Gift greetings atop title page else unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. Front cover partially loose. Victoria College Paperback
1965144c5663Toronto: Maclean-Hunter Limited 1965. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Colour photo ad for the Ford Galaxie 500 XL Hardtop inside front cover; Feature on British Columbia - Anybody can have a boom but B.C.'s got three!; Northern Dancer - a second chance at greatness - George F.T. Ryall Audax Minor takes a knowing and affectionate look at the past present and future of Canada's favourite equine invalid Northern Dancer - nice colour photos; Avant Garde Sculpture - with photos - will it win customers in Japan; The boy who was born a grandfather by Maurice DeCunha; Robert Thomas Allen's Italian journey. Average wear. A sound copy. Maclean-Hunter Limited Paperback
1929558c9906Nanaimo BC Canada: Nanaimo High School 1929. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 56 pages. Many black and white photos and even more autographs including that of principal J.F. De Macedo beneath his photo portrait and other staff members. Many nostalgic local ads - with three-digit phone numbers! The second yearbook issued by this school which was demolished many years ago. Silver bastion decoration on front cover. Above-average but not excessive external wear. Contents clean. Binding intact. A worthy copy of this very scarce item. Nanaimo High School Paperback
1918152G0161Victoria B.C.: Department of Agriculture Province of British Columbia 1918. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 268 308 pages. Reproductions of black and white photos in text. Presents a most informative cross-section of the state of agriculture across the province of British Columbia early last century. Includes Subject Index for volumes I II and III. Begins with Volume 2 Number 1 March 1917 and ends with the February 1919 issue which is Volume 3 Number 12. We cannot verify that a complete run is included but this would appear to be the case. Above-average wear. Binding intact. Usual library markings. A very informative nostalgic and uncommon set of issues. Department of Agriculture, Province of British Columbia Hardcover
1940568a9573Victoria BC: Victoria High School Centennial Celebrations Committee 1940. Book. Fair. Spiral-Bound. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 92 pages. Charlie Ball's copy with his name neatly printed atop front cover. Includes numerous student autographs beside their pictures including that of celebrated British Columbia sports columnist Jim Kearney. Dozens of additional autographs upon back pages. Dozens of great black and white photos plus contemporary advertisements. Above-average but not excessive wear. Binding sound. It would be interesting and probably sobering to know how many of these students went on to lose their lives in World War II which greeted them upon their graduation. Quality copy of this wonderful momento. Victoria High School Centennial Celebrations Committee Paperback
1935568a4030Victoria BC: Victoria College 1935. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 66 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Many black and white photos. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Victoria College Paperback
1937568a4029Victoria BC: Victoria College 1937. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 66 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Many black and white photos. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. Sunning to periphery. A sound copy. Victoria College Paperback
1938568a4028Victoria BC: Victoria College 1938. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 64 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Many black and white photos. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. Sunning to periphery. A sound copy. Victoria College Paperback
198141302134Victoria BC: Heritage Conservation Branch Ministry of Provincial Secretary and Government Services Province of British Columbia 1981. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 250 pages plus appendices. Offers an overview of prehistoric and historic features of Native Indian and colonial origin. Sites areas structures and trails of heritage value are identified and mapped their significance discussed and preliminary recommendations made for their utilization protection or enhancement. Abundantly illustrated in black and white. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Very nice copy. Heritage Conservation Branch, Ministry of Provincial Secretary and Government Services, Province of British Columbia Paperback
1885866a4765Victoria BC: Queen's Printer 1885. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Contains public acts relating to: Interpretation of Acts Chinese Regulation Immigration Coroners Constitution Courts Appellate Jurisdiction Courts of Assize and Nisi Prius County Courts Debt Sumas Dyking Fences and Water Courses Ferries Game Chinese Immigration to prevent Innkeepers Jurors Crown Lands Land Registry Licences Liens Married Women's Property Municipalities Penalties Revenue Supply Public Schools Spinks J.M.M. to authorize Commission of Enquiry respecting an alleged transfer of land from certain Indians Stipendiary Magistrates Cariboo Road Tolls. Private Acts relating to: Reserves Esquimalt Water-Works Nanaimo Water-Works. Heavy external wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. Queen's Printer Paperback
1974327a4892Ocean Park British Columbia: Self-Published 1974. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 247 pages plus 17 pages of footnotes and a four-page index. A review of the United Church and its founding partners the Congregational Methodist and Presbyterian Churches in British Columbia. Chapter titles include: The First Missionaries 1858-1871; The Hard Years 1871-1886; A Booming Province 1886-1900; Yukon Missions; Into the 20th Century 1900-1914; In Flanders Fields 1914-1918; Resurgence 1918-1925; Church Union 1925; The Making of a New Church 1925-1930; The Years of Testing 1930-1939; Shadows of World War II 1939-1945; Growth and Expansion 1945-1974. A detailed treatment. Library hardcover binding and usual markings. Average wear. Binding sound. A quality working copy. Self-Published Hardcover
1983125a7715India: People's Publishing 1983. Book. Fair. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 124 pages. References. Bibliography. Black and white illlustrations. "This story of the Komagata Maru is based on the primary source material which I collected from the City Archives Vancouver British Columbia." - from Preface. Above-average wear. Unmarked. Binding fragile but intact. Chip missing from base of spine. People's Publishing Paperback
1943201G4777Winnipeg: Home Publishing Company / National Home Monthly 1943. Book. Illus. by Smith Hall cover illustration; MacDonald Al; Humphrey Water Beach; Holmgren John; Wills William; Frise. Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 48 pages. Features: Cover portrait illustration of female member of the military; Ford ad inside front cover features action photo of troops constructing bridge under fire; Nice half-page colour Pepsi ad features naval officer in uniform and illustration of boys swimming; News of the month includes Dissolution of the Third International Comintern and Closing Ranks Against Japan; Editorial on Black Markets and Summer Vacations; Jet Black short story; The Pacific Coast Rangers - photo-illustrated article includes photos of Lieut.-Col. T.A.H. Taylor O.B.E. M.C. and Col. M.E. Dopping-Hepenstal; Matilda and the Wolf short story; Key Men of War - an enormous directory of over 200000 names is relied upon for expertise which has saved hundreds of lives and brought success to major campaigns; Garfield Weston - article with Karsh photo-portrait; Old-Style Cop short story; Hollywood news - article with photos including Lenore Aubert; Northern Electric one-page ad features illustration of tank; Five to One short story; Rare one-page two-colour illustrated ad for General Motors and their "Victory Service; R.C.A.F. half-page recruiting ad features lady in uniform having tea with civilians; Wings on Her Feet - first part of a series on AW2 Heck's experiences in the Air Force; One-page Westinghouse ad entitled "After Victory" includes photo of airman using bombsight and large illustration of large artillery piece in use; Woodbury Powder ad includes photo of beautiful Linda Darnell; "What's In My Lunch Box" - wartime photo-illustrated article on home food tips; Colour Ritz cracker ad features illustration of naval personnel; Canadian Women Take to the Block Plan - photo-illustrated article explains the Women's Voluntary Service and the block leaders they assign with particular attention to Mrs. Jack Wilson of Rochester Ave. in Lawrence Park in Toronto; Colour Orange Crush ad; World Sayings; Canadian Pacific Air Lines ad inside back cover includes large illustration of much of the northern hemisphere and heading "Wings over the North. and Beyond!"; Nice Kodak black and white photo ad on back cover shows air crew enjoying photos; and more. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this excellent vintage wartime issue. Home Publishing Company / National Home Monthly Paperback
1985627a4694British Coliumbia: The Sicamous - Eagle Valley Centennial Book Committee 1985. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 387 pages. Circa 1985. Many excellent archival black and white photos. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. An attractive copy. The Sicamous - Eagle Valley Centennial Book Committee Hardcover
1932568a9575Vancouver British Columbia Canada: Vancouver Technical School. Good. 1932. First Edition. Hardcover. Bound run of Vantech yearbooks for the years 1927 through 1932. Each yearbook was originally bound in softcover. All covers included. Binding may readily be disassembled to reveal 6 sound and complete issues. Very rare. Moderate wear overall. Some years contain autographs. One loose page shows nice photos of the 1931 champion soccer and track teams. A precious and unique memento of early Vancouver.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Vantech: Vancouver Technical School Yearbooks: 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 and 1932 - Bound in Hard Cover Sports Teams History Vocational Training Education . Vancouver Technical School hardcover
198964501296Sarasota FL: Crestline Publishing 1989. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 308 pages including index. Profusely illustrated with archival black and white photographs of early logging equipment. "In terms of plant succession the imprint of the shoes of tracklaying tractors in the woods are truly endless tracks in the woods. This book is written for those who wish to appreciate the woodlands of North America and to more fully participate in the management of such areas by acquiring additional historical perspective on how our current woodland landscapes have evolved." - from Introduction. Chapters include: Steam Tractors; Best and Holt Steam Wheel Tractors; Lombard Log Hauler; Logging with Big Wheels; Holt Tractor Company; C.L. Best Tractor Company; Cletrac; The Remainder of the Cast - Tracklaying manufacturers Besides Best and Holt 1920; War Labor Strife and Productivity; Caterpillar Tractor Company; The Competition - Allis Chalmers and International Harvester; Auxilliary Equipment for the Transportation of logs with Tracklaying Tractors; Stand Damage - The First Crisis in Logging with Tracklaying Tractors; Bulldozers; Scrapers; Motor Trucks for Hauling Logs; Tracked Loaders. Clean bright and unmarked. Very light wear. Some bumping to two corners. Excellent copy of this work which is guaranteed to thrill the souls of early logging buffs. Crestline Publishing Hardcover
2019BN174943Taylor & Francis Inc 2019. 2019. Hardcover. Technology-enabled Mathematics Education <br/><br/>Technology-enabled Mathematics Education Catherine University of Western Sydney Australia Attard Kathryn University of Western Sydney Australia Holmes Taylor & Francis Inc hardcover
1986765j1516Revelstoke British Columbia: Revelstoke Senior Citizen Association. Fine. 1986. First Edition. Hardcover. 088925401X . Presents the local history of Revelstoke British Columbia. "Dedicated to our pioneers who opened up this country. To those that settled at Second Crossing as Revelstoke was first called. To the men that came with the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway bringing their wives from many countries to men and women who cleared the land south of here with stumping powder and a horse and often oxen." - page ii. Includes over 140 pages of family histories. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Map endpapers. 354 pages. Index. Clean bright tight and unmarked with negligible wear. An excellent example. Gift quality. Hale & Barman 142.; 4to . Revelstoke Senior Citizen Association hardcover
