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ria9780197615225_inpHardback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Xi Jinping has proven to be one of the most transformative political leaders of the twenty-first century. After a long career that began at the village level he became General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and China''s param hardcover
195671306175Vancouver B.C.: The British Columbia Natural Resources Conference 1956 1956. Book. Illus. by Farley A.L.; Ruggles R.I.: Cartographic Editors. Good. Paperback. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. 92 pages. Oblong: approx 22 inches wide by over 17 inches high. Regards and reviews the course of the province's development and use of the magnificent heritage with which it has been blessed. Here is the story of British Columbia concisely and vividly told through maps photographs and text. Produced by more than one hundred members and associates of the British Columbia Natural Resources Conference over a period of more than two years. An original and major accomplishment of a volunteer group this atlas is unique in North America presenting for the first time for any province or state in colour map form and in associated text and photographs the story of a people and their resources. An invaluable and now historical reference. Includes two extra pages dated 1968 entitled Province of British Columbia Department of Lands Forests and Water Resources - Lands Service - Index to Published Maps. This page has some creases and small tears. Overall the book shows moderate to average wear and soiling. Bound in very sturdy red plasticized covers the corners of which are curling upon front cover. Pages secured by three sturdy metal screw posts. Gold writing and graphic upon front cover. Contents include: relief and oceanography landforms geology glacial geology soils meteorological and hydrogeological measurement annual precipitation water temperature climactic regions biotic regions types of farming crop production livestock production irrigation pacific salmon herring-groundfish-halibut whales-shellfish-crustaceans forest resources forest administration mining energy hydro electric power recreation provincial parks water consumption-storage facilities and flood control native Indians-distribution of ethnic groups 1850 native Indians-population distribution and economic activities exploration and survey sequence of settlement population-1951 population-regional analysis of labour force by industry 1951 population - characteristics and migration big game fur bearers game birds sport fish manufacturing milling and processing road and air transportation rail and water transportation regional and national topographic maps national topographic series 1" to 1 mile basic air photo cover special air photo cover and gazetteer map and index. Former owner's name atop first page. The British Columbia Natural Resources Conference 1956 Paperback
1977318j1966Victoria British Columbia: Aural History - Provincial Archives of British Columbia. Good. 1977. First Edition. Paperback. Presents the history of The Union Steamship Company which was formed in 1889 to serve rapidly expanding enterprise and population along the West Coast. Contains much content from former employees. 77 pages. Many black and white archival photos. Tight and unmarked with average wear. A sound example of this interesting and informative history. ; Cover Illustration; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Navigating the Coast - A History of the Union Steamship Company: Sound Heritage Volume VI No. 2 . Aural History - Provincial Archives of British Columbia paperback
1981326H1856Victoria: Province of British Columbia 1981. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 84 pages. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos on glossy stock. "Traces the evolution of the Lardeau-Duncan River valleys through the remembrances of the inhabitants representing both newer and older generations of settlers." - from Preface. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this informative reference. Province of British Columbia Paperback
1330682866.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
0526535288.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1974BN206413Harry N. Abrams 1974. 1974. Hardcover. Charles M. Russell: Paintings drawings and sculpture in the Amon Carter Museum Vorzugsausgabe <br/><br/>Charles M. Russell: Paintings drawings and sculpture in the Amon Carter Museum Vorzugsausgabe Charles M. Russell Illustrator; Frederic G. Renner Verfasser; Ruth Carter Johnson Vorwort; Amon Carter Museum of Western Art Hrsg. Harry N. Abrams hardcover
1990155H3726Canada: Peter Charles 1990. Book. Illus. by Hutzulak Clint. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 111 pages. Footnotes and bibliography. Many informative maps diagrams and black and white reproductions of fascinating archival photos. "Records the structures that were key to Clinton's development. From the archaeological remains of Native Indian shelters to the churches schools and residences of the white settlers the architecture of Clinton provides a fascinating record of those who lived and worked 'at the 47 mile.'" - back cover. Clean tight and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy of this interesting history. Peter Charles Paperback
1994762j2301Victoria: Research Program Ministry of Forests Province of British Columbia. Very Good. 1994. Second Edition. Spiral Bound. 0772620598 . Addresses these topics: Slope movement processes and characteristics; An office/field technique for recognizing landslide-prone terrain; Measure to manage unstable terrain during forestry activities; Road deactivation and revegegation of unstable terrain. 220 pages. Index. Black and white illustrations. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent example.; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; A Guide for Management of Landslide-Prone Terrain in the Pacific Northwest Land Management Handbook Coast North America Hazard Analysis Soil Conservation Stabilization Logging Environmental Aspects . Research Program, Ministry of Forests, Province of British Columbia unknown
1936338H0998London: The Illustrated London News 1936. Magazine. Illus. by Davis G.H. Good. Paperback. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Pages 659-702. Features: Cover photo of the Victor of Ashangi Marshall Badoglio commander-in-chief of the Italian forces in Abyssinia; Photo of Gen. Smuts appealing for peace in Europe; Photo of the Kadir Cup "pig sticking"event in India with photo of winner Capt. P. H. J. Tuck with his horse Manifest; Two-page pictorial map of the Franco-German and Belgo-German frontiers - of world interest since the Rhineland was reoccupied; Two pages of photo of massive Burmese Leogriff Cinthe under construction as the funeral pyre for the cremation of a dead priest; Photo illustrated article on Brazil nuts - a minor mystery; Six photos from filming of "Kliou" the first Technicolor film to be photographed entirely in the jungle; Two pages of photos of the "Alps" of South Africa; Page of fascinating photos illustrating the world's greatest telescopic "eye" this great 200 inch telescope disc is twice the diameter of the disc in the Hooker telescope at the Mount Wilson Observatory the biggest at present in use; Page of photos of medieval ship carvings in a Devonshire church - sculpted 16th-century three-masters; Page of photos illustrate the coldest Easter of the century; Page of photos of the king personally bestowing the Royal Maundy to aged men and women; Magnificent centrefold aerial photo of the city of Vancouver British Columbia - before construction of the Lion's Gate Bridge - as she celebrates her Golden Jubilee; Two pages of text and photos present a mysterious 12th Dynasty hoard - Treasures of Asiatic origin found at Toud near Luxor; Photos of personalities of the week include Herr Leopold von Hoesch Señor Alcala Zamora Dr. Constantine Demerjis Señor Martinez Barrio and the king inspecting the Grenadier guards; Photo illustrated article on Galapagos wildlife; One-page photo illustrated Harrods ad presents pocket watches; One-page Johnnie Walker ad shows him inspecting barrels by flashlight; Interesting photo shows crowd gathered around an Imperial Airways airmail service plane at Kai Tak aerodrome Hong Kong after it arrived from Penang for the first time; Photos of Lt. Col. F. J. Popham and Mr. Francis A. L. Would; Nice one-page illustrated ad for the Humber Twelve car; Back cover two-colour ad promotes The Sphere The Tatler The Sketch Sporting and Dramatic News and the Illustrated London News. Please note: pages 685-686 missing. Several interior pages loose but present. Faint store ink stamp to front cover otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. A worthy vintage issue. The Illustrated London News Paperback
1928LC7794Chicago: Cameron Amberg & Co. Printers 1928 & 1935. HB. Limp red cloth gilt lettering on front cover 12mo 46 180 pp. Comprehensive account of practices and knowledge necessary for employees working for the North Western to perform their jobs. This book was to remain the property of the North Western. Contains drawings of the appropriate signals both manual and mechanical used by the railroad. Original Rules dated 1928 Supplement "D" dated 1935. Two employees names listed on form on front paste-down several stamped notations within text. Covers clean but for small scuff bottom rear cover. Book condition VG. Uncommon. Cameron, Amberg & Co., Printers hardcover
1928027692Chicago: Chicago & North Western Railway 1928. 1928 advertising booklet to promote tourism illustrated throughout with black and white photographs maps information about auto tours of the park etc. Light gray softcover with embossed lettering and Old Faithful design in gilt and turquoise 40 pages. Covers soiled and rubbed at the edges binding sound pages clean and unmarked. Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Chicago & North Western Railway Paperback
3987Chicago:: The Traffic Department of The Company; Printed by Poole Bros. . Folding map showing locations of mines; 23 halftones one full-page others text illustrations; 51 5 pp. 12mo tan stiff wrappers printed in black and red; half-inch bottom corner missing from front cover; rubber-stamp of Samuel. Harbert Hamilton the Pennsylvania geologist on the front cover. Five holdings in OCLC June 2021This is No. 12. In the “North-Western†Seies. A handsome and informative little piece. Chicago:: [The Traffic Department of The Company; Printed by Poole Bros.], ,. unknown
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10-0104Omaha Neb.: Union Pacific Railroad 1909. Railway pass. Single card 2.5 x 4". Typewritten to various Union Pacific System employees. Valid 1909. Stamped & ink sign. by co. Pres. and/or officials. Signed in ink on verso by holder. Rare. Omaha, Neb.: Union Pacific Railroad, 1909. unknown
10-0103Omaha Neb.: Union Pacific Railroad 1908. Railway pass. Single card 2.5 x 4". Typewritten to various Union Pacific System employees. Valid 1908. Stamped & ink sign. by co. Pres. and/or officials. Signed in ink on verso by holder. Rare. Fine. Omaha, Neb.: Union Pacific Railroad, 1908. unknown
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