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1983627a7483Surrey BC: Clayton Heritage Committee. Fine. 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Presents the local history of the Clayton area of Surrey British Columbia. 136 pages. Index. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. A lovely copy of this informative local history and invaluable genealogical reference. HALE & BARMAN 186.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Clayton's Heritage 1883-1983 - A Brief History of Clayton and Area Fry's Corner Surrey Clayton Cloverdale Langley B.c. Local History . Clayton Heritage Committee hardcover
2004631G3676Canada: S.P.E.C. Very Good. 2004. First Edition. Paperback. 0919773125 . Generically signed and inscribed by author atop title page. 304 pages. Index. Bibliography. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival and contemporary black and white photos. ". An account of the cattle raising industry in British Columbia. The stock raising industry and related activities are described whenever possible from the reminiscences of the ranchers stockmen and cowboys who lived this way of life." - from Forward. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. A high quality copy of this highly-informative and most engaging reference.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; British Columbia Cattle Stock Ranching History Cowboys ranchers Stsockmen; Signed by Authors . S.P.E.C. paperback
2012623G2513Canada: Cusmano. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. 0980970083 . 216 pages. Index. Bilingual English/Italian. Illustrated primarily in black and white. "The very sensitive story of BC's Italians classified as enemy aliens during World War II. Raymond Culos' documented research and prose provide an enlightened analysis of the Government of Canada's rationale for arresting and incarcerating Italians suspected of being members of a local fascist organization. He also presents testimony of the suffering of family members of the POWs. Culos further illustrates the sense of frustration anger and yes sheer mortification felt by hundreds of loyal citizens required to report monthly to the RCMP. In the midst of this incredible chapter in Canada's wartime history the reader becomes aware of the BC Italian Canadians who publicly swore allegiance to King and Country and those who served in the defence of Canada. A number of these servicemen were on active duty while members of their families were being scrutinized by the RCMP." - from dust jacket. An unread copy. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A beautiful copy. Gift quality.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Injustice Served: The Story of British Columbia's Italian Enemy Aliens During World War II Evacuation and Relocation 1940-1945 World War 1939-1945 Prisoners and Prisons Canadian Italian Canadians British Columbia . Cusmano hardcover
2000328c6148Canada: Talonbooks Ltd 2000. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. Second Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 175 pages. Index. References. Copiously illustrated with archival black and white photography. "Like all great historic landmarks the Lions Gate Bridge remains a source of powerful sometimes illuminating sometimes mysterious stories of the people and times which gave birth to it. In addition to celebrating this bridge and its grand design this work sets out to reveal these stories for the first time including the unresolved violation of nationhood the building of the bridge on Native land entailed. Most mysterious of all is the figure of the man who both conceived and built this great enterprise. A.J.T. Taylor is a character straight out of Ayn Rand: ambitious shrewd visionary fearless competitive a man given to great economic and political risk he appears to triumph in the embrace of Britain's nobility high society and financiers he has courted and who appear to make the completion of his project both physically and politically possible." - Signed upon title page by Donald Luxton else clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy of this impressive volume. Talonbooks Ltd Hardcover
2006738H1642Canada: Vancouver Art Gallery / Douglas & McIntyre / University of Washington Press 2006. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 182 pages. "Lavishly illustrated and passionately written this work situates Haida art where it has always belonged inseparable from its people and at the very apex of the great accomplishments of human creativity. Features 140 colour photos of Haida masterpieces from the last two centuries from exquisitely carved totem poles and masks to remarkable pipes plates and baskets. The wide-ranging text includes excerpts from ancient Raven myths." - from dust jacket. Appears unread. Clean bright and unmarked with faintest hint of wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A superb copy. Gift quality. Vancouver Art Gallery / Douglas & McIntyre / University of Washington Press Hardcover
2004124c6883Nanaimo BC Canada: Deane Finlayson 2004. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 317 pages. Signed and inscribed by Deane Finlayson and author upon front free endpaper. "The story of a journey of one man's life tracing his roots and then the starting and raising of his family but mostly leaving an indelible mark on all who have met him." - from dust jacket. Mr. Finlayson was instrumental in Nanaimo history with prominent activity related to Woodgrove Mall Piper's Lagoon and Neck Point. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket preserved in glossy new Brodart cover. A beautiful copy. Deane Finlayson Hardcover
2006623G2343Canada: MMP. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. 0978116909 . 218 pages. "The inspiring story of how Chemainus BC came to be known as the town of murals and the man Karl Schutz behind the vision." - from dust jacket. Printed upon glossy stock. Profusely illustrated throughout with colour photos and illustrations. Signed and inscribed by both author and Karl Schutz upon verso of front free endpaper otherwise clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A lovely copy. Gift quality.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Mural Magic : Karl Schutz and Chemainus 'the Little Town That Did' Murals Tourism and the Arts Mural Painting and Decoration 20th Century British Columbia Vancouver Island; Signed by Authors . MMP hardcover
2007664H0879Canada: Carole Davidson. Fine. 2007. Reprint. Paperback. 0978120906 . "The modern history of Departure Bay began in the 1800's after the discovery of coal in Nanaimo. For a short time it was the centre of a hub of commerce and industry only to settle back into relative obscurity. This is the story of the place and its people." - back cover. Bibliography. Footnotes. Index. Many reproductions of archival black and white photos. Appears to have been privately printed in limited quantity. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Appears unread. An excellent copy of this highly-informative work.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Historic Departure Bay Nanaimo- Looking Back Vancouver Island Robert Dunsmuir Coal Cilaire History Hamilton Powder Co. Company Commerce Industry Beach Pictorial . Carole Davidson paperback
2008322G3790Canada: Dewey Arthur W. 2008. Book. Good. Paperback. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Single book divided into two parts of 211 and 134 pages. Signed and inscribed by author upon dedication page. Illustrated in colour and black and white. Documents the author's intereting life work and travels. Moderate wear. Binding tight. A quality copy of this interesting autobiography which includes additional genealogical information about the Dewey family. Dewey, Arthur W. Paperback
1958565H4130Quesnel British Columbia: Northwest Digest Ltd. 1958. Book. Illus. by Dally F. Good. Single Issue Magazine. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 46 pages. This special issue contains many outstanding photos from the albums of Victoria photographer F. Dally who visited the Cariboo in 1868. Features: Transportation to the Goldfields; Photos of Barkerville and its pioneers; Famous photos of the Cariboo gold rush by C. Fulton; The Ne'er Do Well Claim; The Prairie Flower Claim; The Forest Rose Claim; The Mucho Oro Claim; The Aurora claim; The Davis Claim; The Quesnel hockey team in 1912; Soda Creek in 1868; Boston Bar in 1863; A mule train crossing the Quesnel River in 1868; The Cottonwood House; Various sternwheelers; Nicaragua Bluff in 1863; Clinton in 1868; Freight outfit departing Ashcroft 18 1898; The Bank of British Columbia at Richfield in 1868; The community of Van Winkle in 1868; A settlement on Mosquito Creek and Richfield in 1868; Camerontown circa 1868; Kellyville on Grouse Creek in 1868; Mrs. Janet Allen and her Mosquito Creek boarding house in 1868; Photo portrait of F.J. Barnard founder of the famed B.X. Company; Several additional photo portraits of notable local personalities; Local cemetery photos; plus many wonderful ads some with photos. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality vintage copy. Northwest Digest Ltd. Paperback
1955812G3685North Vancouver BC: The Canadian Accordion Publications 1955. Book. Fair. Spiral Bound. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 28 pages. Undated. Appears to be circa early 1950s. "Designed primarily for progressive accordion schools that supply free student instruments with an introductory course." - from page 2. Inside front cover are pictures of Mr. Dressler's hand-picked teachers: Ken Day of Courtenay and Cumberland Jean Robson of North Vancouver Walt Miller of Victoria Ronnie Jajala Bette Kobe of Nanaimo and Ladysmith Wilf Trim of North Vancouver and June Elder of Sea Island and Lulu Island. The author is described as probably the only man in Canada who understands ever phase of the accordion business right from the actual manufacture to the final distribution of the instrument. In fact page 27 illustrates two accordions manufactured in Mr. Dressler's name by Bonimi Giuglio of Italy and their prices are surprisingly high. Above-average wear. Plenty of pencil markings to contents. A worthy vintage copy of this vintage British Columbia accordion work. The Canadian Accordion Publications Paperback
1981318c6631Canada: Douglas & McIntyre Educational Ltd. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. 088894327x . Signed by author upon title page. 258 pages. Index. Archival black and white illustrations. Endpapers decorated with detailed schematic diagram of a large B.C. Tug. "Towboats the workhourses of international shipping have special significance along North Amnerica's northwest coast. The rich though often inaccessible resources there have given rise to one of the most innovative and important towboat industries in the world. This book is a history of that industry and of its growth from the first steam tugs of the late 19th century to the sturdy and efficient diesel tugs of today." - from dust jacket. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A high-quality copy of this engaging work.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Ken Drushka Tugboats Bc British Columbia Coast History Vessels Shipping Tugs Steam Diesel; Signed by Authors . Douglas & McIntyre (Educational) Ltd. hardcover
1986664H3630Vernon BC: Theytus Books Limited 1986. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 383 pages. Bibliography. Index. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Maps. "The first comprehensive local history of this interesting B.C. community. Captures the character of those who made Chase what it is today particularly the fascinating story of Whitfield Chase part-time Canadian part-time American." - dust jacket. Bookplate remnant upon front free endpaper otherwise clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A nice copy. Hale & Barman 274. Theytus Books, Limited Hardcover
1995647a8984Canada: Self-Published. Good. 1995. First Edition. Paperback. 53 pages plus appendices and fold-out map of Burrard Inlet. Black and white illustrations. "The story of Burrard Dry Dock during World War II describing the construction of the 10000 tonners the expansion of the yards and the people who worked there." - Introduction. Printed on photocopier. Unmarked. Moderate wear. Binding intact. ; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Waterfront to Warfront: Burrard Dry Dock Company During World War II Two Second Merchant Vessels Military Navy Workers Cargo Ships Merchant Marine Construction North Yard South 10000 Tonners Ten Thousand Ton . Self-Published paperback
1995323a0983Canada: Runestad. Very Good. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. 096989130X . "Provides for the first time a comprehensive account of the struggle by Norwegian and other settlers to survive in the raw wilderness of British Columbia during the raucous years of early development. Includes a comparison of Viking lifestyle with that of early Northwest Coast Indians pointing out similarities and differences." - back board. 299 pages. Index. Bibliography. Black and white illustrations. Clean tight and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; BRITISH COLUMBIA HISTORY NORWEGIANS CANADA Development Bella Coola Quatsino Cape Scott Clayoquot Vessel Seizures U.S. Coast Guard . Runestad hardcover
1926644H1151New York: The Century Co. 1926. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xiv 238 pp. Thirty-one black and white photographic plates. "Written to counteract superficial reports of tourists. Primarily concerned with the people of the various parts of the province." - Edwards & Lort 1790. Publisher's decorated black cloth. Average wear. Binding intact. Minor lean to spine. Prior owner's name atop front free endpaper. Four-inch archival tape repair to fold-out map of the province. A sound copy. The Century Co. Hardcover
1973644H1152Canada: Self-Published. Good. 1973. First Edition. Paperback. Signed by author and editor upon title page. This special copy from the collection of B.C. author Lillian Gustafson who has signed and dated top of title page. 64 pages. Reproductions of archival black and white photos. "A collection of pioneer tales concerned with settlement in the 1880s and 1890s when the provincial government offered land grants in the densely wooded but fertile San Juan Valley. Selectively records aspects of settler's lives and early industry frequently noting the bitter consequences of the government's false promises to farmer and entrepreneur alike." - M.L. Cuddy & J.J. Scott. Map of southern Vancouver Island taped to title page. Bookseller's stamp to title page. Average wear. Binding intact. Hale & Barman 344. Edwards & Lort 1503. Cuddy pp. 36.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Pioneer Days of Port Renfrew Settlers Pioneers Vancouver Island Genealogy Land Grant Provincial Government; Signed by Authors . Self-Published paperback
1953873H0453Vancouver B.C.: Alma Mater Society University of British Columbia UBC 1953. Book. Illus. by Rowett Clyde D. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 223 pages. Index. Printed upon glossy stock. Loaded with great black and white photos. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. Graduation program laid-in. A sound vintage copy. Alma Mater Society, University of British Columbia (UBC) Hardcover
2006738G1767British Columbia: M.I.B. 2006. Book. Illus. by Chong Chris; et al. Fine. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 54 pages. Magnificent colour illustrations. A sumptuously-presented reference guide to interpreting and representing Musqueam culture. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent copy. M.I.B. Paperback
1947302G3433Canada: The Canadian Geographical Society. Good. 1947. First Edition. Paperback. Pages 1-51 plus ten pages of nice vintage ads. Features: British Columbia - major article with many wonderful photos presenting a great snapshot of the province; Gates and the Englishman; Pack Horses; The Flight of the Thunderbird - The first commercial flight into the Canadian northland; Nice color Oldsmobile ad on back cover features a green "78" Club Sedan; and more. Moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy.; Magazine; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Canadian Geographical Journal July 1947 - First Commercial Flight Into the Canadian Northland British Columbia - major article with many wonderful photos presenting a great snapshot of the province; Gates and the Englishman; Pack Horses; The Flight of . The Canadian Geographical Society paperback
1929413H0700Victoria: Government of British Columbia B.C. 1929. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 10-1/4 by 7-1/2 by 1-1/4 inches. Topics include: Domestic Animals Stock Brands Maintenance of Children of Unmarried Parents; Coroners; Deserted Wives' Maintenance; Evidence; Prevention of Minors Carrying Firearms; Fires and Fire-escapes; Game; Highways; Industrial Home for Girls; Industrial Home for Boys; Infants; Trade Licences; Liquor Control; Magistrates; Mental Hospitals; Parents' Maintenance; Provincial Police and Prisons; Pool-rooms; Sheep Protection; Summary Convictions; Trespass; Noxious Weeds; Women's and Girls' Protection. Binding intact. Average wear. Unmarked. Age-toning to contents. Laid-in are chapters 50 31 11 and 5 plus Amendments to Statutes compiled for the use of Magistrates Police etc. passed by the Legislative Assembly 1930 and 1931 sessions. A fascinating shapshot of these B.C. laws early last century. Times have definitely changed. Government of British Columbia (B.C.) Hardcover
1978744a9766USA: Hancock House Pub Ltd. Fair in Fair dust jacket. 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. 0888390181 . "Author samples the evidence from the earliest records up to the present and from all around the world but then concentrates on two aspects of the subject: the nature of the animal described and the wealth of reports from parts of North America outside the Pacific Northwest." - dust jacket. 492 pages. Occasional black and white illustrations. Eighteen pages of indexes. Above-average wear. Back free endpaper removed. Usual library markings. A worthy copy of this uncommon and expansive reference.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; SASQUATCH BODY MIND SPIRIT UNEXPLAINED Bigfoot . Hancock House Pub Ltd hardcover
1975328G2304Toronto: James Lorimer & Company. Fair in Fair dust jacket. 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. 0888620829 . 192 pages. "Carefully describes the power structure which makes most of the decisions about what happens in Vancouver. Reveals the tangled web of corporate ownership and influence family relationships and social contacts which hold the Vancouver business establishment together. Included are: a brief history of the CPR's long and intimate association with Vancouver The Royal Bank's Vancouver connections the story behind the Four Seasons land deal controversey and more. Offers a clear picture of the forces which are determining the kind of city we have to live and work in." - from dust jacket. Somewhat above-average wear. Usual library markings. Pages yellowed with age. Binding intact. A worthy reading copy of this important reference.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Vancouver British Columbia Business Politics Control Government Economic Conditions Urban Planning . James Lorimer & Company hardcover
1956666h2016British Columbia: British Columbia Historical Quarterly. Good. 1956. Reprint. Paperback. Reprinted from the British Columbia Historical Quarterly. 129 pages. Index. Black and white photographic plates. Unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this very informative history. ; 8vo . British Columbia Historical Quarterly paperback
1981518H3792Victoria B.C.: Province of British Columbia Heritage Conservation Branch 1981. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. "Presents a comprehensive program for urban heritage conservation specifically for the City of Nelson British Columbia but one which may also serve as a guide for the conservation of heritage resources in other similar urban areas in British Columbia." - page 6. Oblong 14" x 8.5". 222 pages. Architectural glossary. Select bibliography. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of photos diagrams and maps. Unmarked with light wear. A quality copy of this valuable reference and guide. Province of British Columbia, Heritage Conservation Branch Paperback
