4 240 résultats
18990009259Warszawa: G. Centnerszwer 1899. First edition. Good. . 12mo; 70 67 77 54 pages quarter leather black cloth; bookplate and rubber stamp of the Biblioteki Polskiej South Bend IN. <br/><br/>The only copy on OCLC is in Poland. Sedlaczek's work concerns the 1410 Battle of Tannenberg Grunwald. Bound with SYN KMIECY by Teresa Jadwigi / Jadwiga Teresa Papi. Warszawa 1897 Fiction. First published Chicago 1892. Bound with Zorjana E. W WALCE Z PHOANCAMI. Warszawa 1900. 1st Ed. OCLC lists only 1927 edition. Bound with SPRAWA O WOZ CZYLI. By Wiktor Olszewski. Warszawa 1901. This edition not cited on OCLC however OCLC credits a 1913 edition to Mieczyslaw. Brzezinski . G. Centnerszwer hardcover
1997633h1682Duncan B.C.: IWA Canada Local 1-80. Very Good. 1997. First Edition. Paperback. "This special anniversary book is to acknowledge and pay tribute to all those pictured on the following pages for their contributions dedication and determination in building our local union." - Inside front cover. 88 pages. Wonderful sepia-tone reproductions of archival photos on nearly every page complete with informative descriptions of the hard work performed by this local and its members over the decades. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Gift quality. Truly a feast for the eyes and mind of anyone interested in the history of Vancouver Island logging. ; 4to . IWA Canada Local 1-80 paperback
1986664G3774Spain: Ediciones El Viso 1986. Book. Illus. by Blassi Jaume; Sota Santiago De La. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 240 pages. Bibliography. Index of names. Index of geographical references. Handsome reproductions of historic maps and illustrations. Printed upon glossy stock. Chapters include: Galleons Pirates Pearls and Fantastic Straits - California XVIIth Century; Russian French British and American Incursions into "The Spanish Lake"; The Spanish Presence on the Northwest Coast - Sea-going Expeditions 1774-1793; Spanish Cartographic Surveys of the Northwest Coast in the XVIIIth Century - The Corps of Naval Steersmen; The Culture of the Indians of the Northwest Coast; Faces in the Forest - Mozino's Noticias de Nutka; A Personal View of the Northwest Coast - The journal of Tomas de Suria 1791; Nootka - the Crisis of 1789. Fore-edge of front free endpaper rumpled othwerwise book clean and unmarked with light wear. Average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A sound copy of this handsome and very informative work. Ediciones El Viso Hardcover
19572092902137305128Yoshikawakobunkan 1957. Soft Cover. Fine. Size: 30cm Yoshikawakobunkan paperback
1914644H3358Victoria B.C.: Province of British Columbia Water Rights Branch 1914. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 194 pages. Index. Many black and white photographic plates plus graphs charts fold-outs and maps. Provides detailed provincial river flow benchmarks which constitute an invaluable historical reference in light of modern climate change and water supply concerns. Above-average wear. Spine taped. Binding intact. Name atop front cover. A sound reference copy. Province of British Columbia, Water Rights Branch Paperback
1992737a4651Victoria BC: Province of British Columbia 1992. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 98 pages. Index. A guide to resources at the British Columbia Archives and Records Service and BC Lands. Average wear. Unmarked. Moderate undulating to lower edge due to past moisture exposure. A sound working copy. Province of British Columbia Paperback
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
1980317h6089Fort Nelson B.C.: Self-Published. Good. 1980. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969036906 . Intended to provide the children of Fort Nelson with a sense of their past but is also informative and interesting for older readers. 200 pages. Many black and white diagrams and reproductions of archival photos. Illustrated endpapers. Unobtrusive bits of clear tape upon front free endpaper. Prior owner's details atop title page otherwise tight and unmarked with light wear and moderate soiling to edges. A sound copy of this precious local history. Hale & Barman 1042.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Fort Nelson British Columbia History Settlers Pioneers . Self-Published hardcover
19262092902137306523Atorie-sha 1926. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Atorie-sha paperback
19982090202118103620Kibijinshuppan 1998. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Kibijinshuppan paperback
1981526j2174British Columbia Canada: South Peace Historical Book Committee. 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. Fair in No Dust Jacket dust jacket. "Dedicated to the pioneers who settled this vast country and made it the great farming lumbering and oil empire it is today. Our book is the history of these people. You will read with enjoyment of their trials and hardships and how they overcame them in finding their way by trails and rivers to reach their chosen destination - the wilderness of the South Peace. Their ingenuity will thrill you even as a tear comes to your eye for their sorrows and losses both on their treks north-west and in conquering the virgin forest." - Foreword. 1050 pages. Extensive index of last names. Map endpapers. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Includes many hundreds of pages of family histories. Gift greetings atop title page. Somewhat above-average wear to original black cloth lettered in gilt. Binding intact. No dust jacket. A worthy example of this informative local history and invaluable genealogical reference. Hale & Barman 1040; 4to . South Peace Historical Book Committee hardcover
1993737a4693Vancouver British Columbia Canada: Talonbooks Ltd 1993. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 300 pages. Index. Bibliography. Illustrated with colour photos black and white photos and images of the petroglyphs discussed. "Describes among many other things the solitary spiritual meditations of young people in the mountains a form of education once essential to all those who wished to succeed in life with their particular talents. Opens a discussion of some of the issues in rock research that relate to 'notating' and 'writing' on the landscape around the world and through the millennia. This landmark publication presents a well-researched hypothesis to explain the evolution of symbolic or iconic writing from sign language trail signs and from the geometric and iconic imagery of the dreams and visions of shamans and neophyte hunters." - from dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. A beautiful copy of this interesting work. Talonbooks Ltd Hardcover
2000633j0827British Columbia: Touchwood Editions. Good. 2000. First Edition. Paperback. 0920663737 . Signed without inscription by author upon title page. "The life of one unfortunate Chinese leper Lim Sam is recreated from historical documents to draw the reader into this true story of a shameful period in B.C. history. Follow him on his journey from China to Victoria to Nanaimo. Finally go with him to D'Arcy Island where a little society of outcasts cared for each other planted their gardens and dreamed of going home." - back cover. 176 pages. Maps footnotes bibliography and index. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality signed copy of this little-known B.C. history. ; 12mo; Signed by Author . Touchwood Editions paperback
19922080502106505520Not Available 1992. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of books: 2 Not Available paperback
19902080302106804179Not Available 1990. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Not Available paperback
20052083002117402214Yomiuri Shimbun 2005. Soft Cover. Fine. Volume: 1 Yomiuri Shimbun paperback
19932080202103800761Ashi shobo 1993. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Ashi shobo paperback
19742080202106300493Not Available 1974. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of books: 1 Not Available paperback
19842081002108803299So Shitau-sha shuppan 1984. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of books: 1 So Shitau-sha shuppan paperback
19762082402113510595Not Available 1976. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of books: books Not Available paperback
2082402113504075Yomiuri Shimbun Seibu Head Office N.A. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of books: books Yomiuri Shimbun Seibu Head Office paperback
19552110502150409691Tsuru shobo 1955. Soft Cover. Fine. Volume: 1 Tsuru shobo paperback
1988328a4685Vancouver: Douglas & McIntyre Educational Ltd. 1988. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 173 pages. Index. Reference notes. "Pays tribute to those who went through the hard times to those who swallowed their pride to those who were powerless and humiliated but who still carried on. They all had faith that things would be better for future generations. They have been proven correct." -from Preface. Copiously illustrated with fascinating archival black and white photos. Decorated endpapers. Book clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Light wear to dust jacket. An excellent copy of this important work. Douglas & McIntyre (Educational) Ltd. Hardcover
1955559h5554Port Moody BC Canada: Port Moody High School 1955. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 58 one-sided pages. Bound in red faux leather paper covers. Many black and white photos and ads for local businesses. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy. Port Moody High School Paperback
1979568H2797Victoria B.C.: Lansdowne Junior Secondary School 1979. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Approximately 100 pages. Loaded with great black and white photos. Moderate wear. Binding tight. Signed with marker by prior owner atop yellow front cover. A quality vintage copy. Lansdowne Junior Secondary School Hardcover