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1971465H0067British Columbia: Elizabeth Riley Urquhart 1971. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 52 pages. Intended to preserve the spirit vitality humour and zest for life possessed by Christopher Riley during his lifetime. Titles include: The Bear and the Sourdough The Overpopulated Jackpine Bears versus Skunks The Drunken Whiskey Jack More Courage than Judgement Excerpt from a Letter to His Wife Prospecting for Prospectors The Frog Continuing Our Education Another Engineering 'Must' On Sitting at the Head Table Proposing a Toast and Matthew Sam - Prospector. Riley's family moved from England to Canada in 1903 and eventually homesteaded at Celista B.C. He became a well-educated geologist and discovered the Endako molybdenum mine. Signed and inscribed by Mr. Riley's wife Carol Caroline upon title page. Binding intact. Above-average wear. A worthy copy of this wonderful memento. Elizabeth Riley Urquhart Paperback
1975644H5063Victoria BC: Self-Published. Good. 1975. First Edition. Paperback. 2 31 pages. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Fascinating and delightful reading. Describes the life of the author's hardy European ancestors who settled in the Cowichan area on Vancouver Island in the 1800s. The story begins with Robert McLay who left Airdrie Lanarkshire Scotland to first visit Vancouver Island in 1862. Modern residents of the area will marvel at how these settlers got by without any of the infrastructure we now take for granted. Also interesting is the description of relations with the local native peoples. Unmarked with average wear to beige card covers. A precious local history and genealogical reference. Hale & Barman 81.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Cowichan North Cowichan Robert McClay Henry E. Evans John Newell Evans David Evans Koksilah Cowichan Valley Duncan British Columbia . Self-Published paperback
45167Paris, Robert Laffont, 1983. 15 x 23, 237 pp., quelques illustrations en N/B, cartes, broché, bon état.
45108Paris, Albin Michel, 2001. 15 x 23, 315 pp., plusieurs illustrations en N/B, broché, bon état (1 légère pliure au dos).
45137Monaco, Editions du Rocher, 1997. 16 x 24, 367 pp., broché, 1 carte double page, très bon état.
45147Paris, Pygmalion, Gérard Watelet, 1992. 16 x 24, 189 pp., broché, très bon état.
RO80150742CHEZ L'AUTEUR. Non daté. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. Brochure dépliante de 16 pages, illustrée de photos en noir et blanc et de dessins et plans en couleurs.. . . . Classification Dewey : 910.4-Voyages
45168Paris, Carnets Nord, 2009. 14 x 21, 385 pp., broché, très bon état.
1985633j0105Canada: O.F. Old Fairbridgians Association. Very Good. 1985. First Edition. Paperback. "The Prince of Wales Fairbridge Farm School located at Cowichan Station on Vancouver Island was our childhood home and the staff and classmates our family. The school's Jubilee Anniversary is therefore more a family gathering than a school reunion. Fairbridge provided us with the opportunity to prepare ourselves for a better life than would probably have been our lot had we remained in the country of our birth the U.K. This book presents a representative selection of written and black and white pictorial items selected from various archival news clippings and pictures at hand plus copies of the Fairbridge Society Annual Reports and copies of the fairbridge Gazette." - pages 1-2. Includes lists of students and the dates they arrived. 82 page stapled book. 11" x 8.5". A treasured reference for those with ancestors who attended this school.; 4to . O.F. [Old Fairbridgians] Association paperback
45124Monaco, Editions du Rocher, 2005. 14 x 23, 242 pp., broché, très bon état.
026589090X.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
PP. 224, CM. 18,5X13, BROSS., STRAPPI ALLE CERNIERE E AL DORSO.
2000245822000 Dessin à l'encre, (2000), 19.5 x 15.5 cm., joint envoi signé à l'encre, 10 x 5 cm.
1997CINEMA1111111110222Paris, Nathan, "Synopsis", 1997, 11 x 18, 128 pages sous couverture illustrée. Etude critique. Photographies noir & blanc.
45149Paris, Le Grand Livre du Mois, 1999. 16 x 24, 543 pp., plusieurs illustrations en N/B, 1 carte double page, broché, bon état (1 pliure au dos).
45102Paris, Albin Michel, 1998. 15 x 23, 430 pp., plusieurs illustrations en N/B, quelques dessins, 1 carte double page, broché, bon état (taches sur les tranche inférieure et supérieure).
45165Paris, Guy Trédaniel, 1993. 17 x 24, 336 pp., plusieurs illustrations en couleurs et en N/B, broché, bon état (couverture légèrement défraîchie).
45155Plasac (France), Editions Amrita, 1995. 15 x 22, 223 pp., quelques illustrations, 1 carte, broché, bon état.
45109Paris, Albin Michel, 2001. 15 x 23, 364 pp., plusieurs illustrations en N/B, broché, très bon état.
45154Paris, Albin Michel, 2000. "14 x 22, 269 pp., quelques illustrations en N/B, broché, bon état (dos gauchi; couverture légèrement défraîchie)."
45145Editions Favre, 1990. 15 x 23, 144 pp., broché, état moyen (couverture défraîchie).
45185Paris, Seuil, 1978. 20 x 28, 219 pp., très nombreuses illustrations en couleurs et en N/B, plusieurs dessins, broché, bon état.
45186Monaco, Editions du Rocher, 1990. 19 x 31, 128 pp., nombreuses illustrations en couleurs, reliure d'édition carton illustré, très bon état.
1980753j1802Vernon British Columbia: Vernon Girls Trumpet Band. Good. 1980. First Edition. Plastic Comb Binding. Fundraising cookbook compiled by the Vernon British Columbia Girls Trumpet Band. Nice photo of the band on front cover. Undated but appears to be circa 1980. 58 pages. Many ads for local businesses. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage example. ; 8vo . Vernon Girls Trumpet Band unknown
pp. 209-227. Tall 8vo. Original printed wraps, slightly foxed. Reprinted from the Western Pennsylvania Historical Magazine, Vol. 45, September 1962, No. 3. PA PAMPH 20_8 BX4 + PA PAMPH 20_14 BX7
