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2002663H4335Canada: Douglas & McIntyre / Vancouver Art Gallery 2002. Book. Illus. by Hughes E.J. Very Good. Hardcover. First Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 226 pages. Index of works. Chronology. Selected bibliography. Illustrated endpapers. Oblong 11" x 12". "Lavishly illustrated with 100 full colour and 25 black-and-white reproductions of prints drawings and paintings this is the first full-scale volume to honour the artistic life and work of E.J. Hughes from the start of his long career in the 1930s to the present. His unique talent for depicting the landscape in a way that both he and viewers believe it should be rather than the way it actually is enables us to experience and understand place and nature in new and deeper ways." - dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A nice copy of this wonderful tribute. Douglas & McIntyre / Vancouver Art Gallery Hardcover
2005761c9326Canada: C.P. Good. 2005. First Edition. Paperback. 1412057280 . "During WWII the RCAF developed five flying boat stations between Victoria and Prince Rupert for the defense of the Pacific Coast. It would be well into 1943 before airfields were built on the west coast in both Alaska and British Columbia suitable for serving the needs of military aircraft. It would be these airfields developed in a time of intense need that would evolve into the future airfields that exist along the entire Pacific Coast today. This then is the story of both these airfields and the air harbours that preceded them." - Preface. 282 pages. Index. References. Dozens of black and white reproductions of archival photos in text. This copy was presented by a daughter to her father and contains her lengthy and heartfelt gift greetings to him inside the front cover. Few other markings to contents. Average wear. A sound example of this informative history.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Pacific Airway - An Aviation History: Air Pilot Navigator Volume Two 2 Weicht Chris Coast WWII Second World War Air Harbours Air Fields Tofino Seattle Victoria Nanaimo Alberni Comox Port Hardy Alert Bay Bella Bella Swanson Bay Ethelda Bay Sandspit Mass . C.P. paperback
2018x-147395343XSage Pubns Ltd 2018. Hardcover. New. 303 pages. 9.75x7.00x1.00 inches. Sage Pubns Ltd hardcover
20172081502111905823Hoo shubbansha 2017. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Hoo shubbansha paperback
2005__1853834777Earthscan / James & James 2005. Hardcover. New. 144 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.50 inches. Earthscan / James & James hardcover
2004DADAX0415369681Routledge 2004-08-19. hardcover. New. 6.25x0.50x9.25. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Routledge hardcover
20212081502111903163Chinese social sciences 2021. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Chinese social sciences paperback
200234925Tucson: Settlers West Galleries 2002. Limited Edition. Leather bound. Very good. Oblong folio hardcover with slipcase. 1 xii 143 pages. Illustrated in color and black and white. Brown leather hardcover with gilt title on the front cover and spine. Cream colored cloth covered slip case with gilt title on the front. Contents include a laid in color printed protected by transparent paper titled "Land of the Kootenai" by Charles Russell. This edition is limited to 135 copies and is number 82 and signed by the author. Settlers West Galleries unknown
2011656j2478Mara B.C.: The Mara Musical and Athletic Association. Fine. 2011. First Edition. Paperback. 0986934801 . Presents the local history of Mara British Columbia located an hour and a half north of Kelowna. 240 pages. Index. Maps. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Includes almost eighty pages of family histories. Clean bright tight and unmarked with very light wear. Appears unread. An excellent example. ; 4to . The Mara Musical and Athletic Association paperback
2020166j1279Canada: R.D. Press. Fine. 2020. First Edition. Paperback. 1999279204 . Signed and inscribed by author upon half-title page. "Chronicles the names and histories of women in the VPD. Having spent 28 years in the force during which time she reached the level of Deputy Chief Constable she is in a unique position to tell of the many challenges faced by women in policing. Takes readers through the historical transformation of the Vancouver Police Department into a more gender-friendly era during her years with the force." - Wally Oppal. "Will inspire future female leaders in policing." - Adam Palmer Chief Constable VPD. Author served with the VPD from 1975 to 2003. 266 pages. Footnotes. Illustrated in colour and black and white. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Gift quality.; 4to; Signed by Author . R.D. Press paperback
2010633j0345Vancouver: Anvil Press. Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2010. First Edition. Hardcover. 1897535287 . Signed and dated without inscription by Gabor Gasztonyi atop title page. "A self-revelatory journey into a world of darkness and light a place of blatant lies and transcendent truths and represents the culmination of Gabor Gasztonyi's five-year project of photographing the residents of the Cobalt Balmoral Regent and Sunrise Hotels in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside." - dust jacket. 159 pages with 156 glossy black and white photos. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Slight lean to spine. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. Oblong 7.4" x 11.3". A quality copy of this haunting work.; Photographs; 12mo; Signed by Photographer . Anvil Press hardcover
2011157j0995Canada: K.M. Fine. 2011. First Edition. Spiral Bound. 0986542202 . Signed without inscription by author upon title page. Presents the history of the Gordon River logging camp on Vancouver Island from its beginnings in 1948. This is a story of changing times from railway logging to truck road logging and how camp life evolved over the years. vi 234 pages. References index glossary and tables. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. An excellent signed copy.; 4to; Signed by Author . K.M. unknown
2012644j2262Canada: Ptarmigan Press Limited. Good. 2012. First Edition. Paperback. 0919537936 . "During World War II one of Canada's least known military fortresses was built on Yorke Island B.C. The fort was armed with guns searchlights examination vessels and upwards of 500 men. From 1937-1945 this was Canada's key western defence against Japanese attack." - back cover. "An immensely fascinating book well-written and with excellent pictures to enhance the reader's journey through time." - N. Cameron. viii 83 glossy pages. Footnotes. References. Index. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival photos plus recent colour photos. Clean tight and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality example of this informative history. ; 8vo; Yorke Island and the Uncertain War: Defending Canada's Western Coast During WWII Coast Defences British Columbia History Fortification World War 1939-1945 Defenses . Ptarmigan Press, Limited paperback
2009166j1292Winlaw B.C.: Sono Nis Press. Good. 2009. First Edition. Paperback. 1550391712 . Signed and inscribed by author upon title page. "A stunning visual feast this volume features 340 photographs of the men women families and communities supported by logging. Mackie interviewed 180 people and gathered most of the photos many hitherto unpublished from 60 private collections. Also contains 19 revealing maps and diagrams of logging camps and little-known aspects of railway and skidder logging." - back cover. 320 glossy pages. Glossary and Index. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear and some curling to covers. A sound signed example of this excellent history.; Sm 4to; Signed by Author . Sono Nis Press paperback
2011633j0637West Vancouver British Columbia: W.V.H.S. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2011. First Edition. Hardcover. 0986802808 . "A combination of serious history with photographs and the voices of many of the unique personalities who contributed to this community. Many present and former residents offered photographs reminiscences and other materials that have helped this book reflect West Vancouver's spirit. Whether it's the doughty little ferries the checkered history of the PGE the treasure of lower Caulfield the storied fishing of Horseshoe Bay or the visionary exploits of A.J.T. Taylor West Vancouver's history is a series of unusual delights. From its incorporation in 1912 and even earlier it developed a distinctive identity as a residential community in a setting of unparalleled natural beauty." - dust jacket. 172 glossy pages sumptuously illustrated in colour and black and white. Clean bright and unmarked with minimal wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A lovely copy. Gift quality. Oblong 23.5 x 32cm.; Sm 4to . W.V.H.S. hardcover
2004724h5547Canada: Ruth English Matson 2004. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed and generically inscribed by author upon verso of front free endpaper. 102 pages. Index. generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. "Here for the first time comes a collection of true stories from the characters who built and lived on Nanaimo's Shack Island. It is an artist's Mecca a beachcomber's delight a boater's refuge a dreamer's escape a writer's inspiration - and yet the shacks remain an enigma. These are humorous and factual events 1900-1960 of the islanders by the islanders from the other side of the shutters." - back board. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. An excellent copy. Gift Quality. Ruth English Matson Hardcover
2021644j2266British Columbia: Self-Published. Fine. 2021. First Edition. Paperback. 1777432308 . Signed inscribed by author upon first blank leaf. "A true story which took 1000s of hours of investigation." - author's inscription. "Why did an uninhabited island along the mid coast of British Columbia play a mysterious part in a long range 1937 flight by Russian aviators Was it a non-stop flight or did they land and secretly refuel on Goose Island What happened to the famous Russian flyer Levanevsky once touted as the Russian Lindbergh Why did the American and Canadian governments seem to go along with the deceit Many questions remain unanswered and some could link to Putin's future plans for Canada's North." - back cover. 162 pages. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos plus recent colour photos. Clean bright tight and unmarked with negligible wear. A gift quality signed example of this intriguing history. ; Cover Illustration; 8vo; Signed by Author . Self-Published paperback
2002318c9374Vancouver BC Canada: B.C. Cancer Agency 2002. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 242 pages. Bibliography. Index. Signed and inscribed by author upon title page. "Chronicles the history of radiation treatment used in British Columbia throughout the twentieth century. Liberally referenced with source material and contains 123 black and white illustrations personal remembrances biographical sketches of significant individuals and Author's Notes to help guide those less familiar with the scientific aspects of the treatment." - from dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. An excellent copy. B.C. Cancer Agency Hardcover
2002246G2754Canada: Arrow Lakes H.S. 2002. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 376 pages. Index. Bibliography. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival black and white photos. Printed upon glossy stock. "The fifth and final book of the Centennial Series. This collection of books tells the history of the area of the Arrow Lakes in the West Kootenays and because of commercial ties includes part of the Lardeau area." - from dust jacket. Appears to be signed by author upon title page otherwise clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. An excellent copy. Arrow Lakes H.S. Hardcover
2006154G2347Vancouver Canada: Raincoast 2006. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 256 pages. Index. "Through the four decades of the team's existence fans have witnessed the courage of Trevor Linden and Curt Fraser; the heart of Stan Smyl Gary Lupul and Matt Cooke; the peculiar virtuosity of Gary Smith and Richard Brodeur; and the artistic Petulance of Petri Skriko and Pavel Bure. Fans have revelled in the fists of fury flung by Gino Odjick and Tiger Williams the stately elegance of Jyrki Lumme and Orland Kurtenbach the presence and power of Greg Adams and Todd Bertuzzi and the God-given grace of Markus Naslund and Thomas Gradin. All of these players and many more are profiled. Full of anecdotes and trivia and overflowing with four decades' worth of photography this book is a must-have for canucks fans everywhere." - from dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A high-quality copy of this magnificent Canuck collectible. Raincoast Hardcover
2026__0197779123Oxford University Press Inc 2026. Paperback. New. 4th edition. 560 pages. 8.40x0.70x10.70 inches. Oxford University Press Inc paperback
2013100151148Brepols Publishers 2013 547 pages 3x23x16cm. 2013. Broché. 547 pages.
2007100137858Oxford University Press USA 2007 696 pages in8. 2007. Broché. 2 volume(s). 696 pages.
2026x-0198904169Oxford University Press 2026. Hardcover. New. 256 pages. 6.46x0.81x9.49 inches. Oxford University Press hardcover
2022BN242120Taylor & Francis Ltd 2022. 2022. Softcover. Self and Story in Early Childhood <br/><br/>Self and Story in Early Childhood Hugh Australian Catholic University and University of Western Sydney Australia Crago Taylor & Francis Ltd paperback