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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
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
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
1982633j0315Canada: Publisher Not Stated. Good. 1982. First Edition. Paperback. "Sorrento Centre is a gathering place for all A values-based retreat and conference centre welcoming small groups and individual guests for courses and retreats throughout the year. Formed in 1963 Anglican in tradition ecumenical and interfaith in expression it offers an inclusive welcome and generous hospitality to all. Sorrento Centre is filled with vibrant spirit and joy while being a healing place for body mind and spirit." - Sorrento Centre website. iii 59 pages. Bibliography. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. A diminutive but surprisingly information-laden history. Unmarked with average wear. A sound copy. ; 8vo . Publisher Not Stated paperback
1980656j1259British Columbia: Self-Published. Good. 1980. Collector's Edition. Paperback. 4172543707 . Presents the local history of the twin British Columbia towns of Michel-Natal. "I lived through the purchase of Michel Colleries in the East Kootenay by Edgar Kaiser 1968-72 with both federal and provincial governments okaying the complete demise of Michel-Natal displacing 1200 residents so that Kaiser would not have to adhere to pollution standards. Born and raised in a town we loved we left for Kelowna with $4000 compensation as our homes burned. Kaiser raped the hills of the Elk Valley for its coal leaving behind sludge-filled tailings ponds to pollute the once-pristine rivers." - Author in a letter to the Kelowna Daily Courier in 2012. 198 pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Gift greetings upon first blank leaf otherwise clean tight and unmarked with moderate wear. ; 8vo . Self-Published paperback
196364601380Vancouver BC: King George High School 1963. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 64 pages. Average wear to illustrated cloth boards with some damage to base of spine. Contents unmarked and in nice shape. Binding intact. Solid copy. King George High School Hardcover
1988455c6925Nanaimo BC Canada: First Baptist Church 1988. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 40 pages. Many archival black and white illustrations. Last page is a great photo of an entire March 1988 congregation. Average wear. Binding intact. Frequent yellow high-lighting begins at page 17. A sound copy. Current members of this church will be impressed by the growth of their congregation and physical facilities since this book was published. First Baptist Church Paperback
1995317c8572Canada: Plateau Publishing 1995. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 80 pages. Index. Illustrated with colour and black and white photos. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy. Plateau Publishing Paperback
1994613j0174Nanaimo B.C.: Nanaimo Community Kitchens. Good. 1994. First Edition. Plastic Comb. "The recipes in this book are favorites prepared in our Community Kitchens. Most of the dishes stand on their own as complete meals or with a light accompaniment. The Basics Plus section provides recipes for some additions to enhance these meals as well as instructions for preparing stocks and cooking beans. Recipes that are expecially economical are marked with an in the index." - page iv. "When Nanaimo Community Kitchens began in 1991 we aimed to provide nutritious meals that tasted good at a cost of not more than $1.00 per serving. This cookbook published in 1994 is the proof these goals are attainable." - page iii. 60 pages. Index. Average wear. Minimal markings. A sound copy.; 8vo . Nanaimo Community Kitchens unknown
19942092902138102567Yomiuri Shimbun 1994. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of pages: 260 pages Size: 28cmx22.5cm Number of books: 1 Yomiuri Shimbun paperback
1936744a9998Canada: Publisher Not Stated. Fair. 1936. First Edition. Paperback. 79 pages. Celabratory work published on the occasion of Vancouver British Columbia's 50th anniversary. Full of archival illustrations and historical information. Will be of great interest to those who appreciate Vancouver's relatively short yet eventful history. Serves as a stunning contrast to Canada's magnificent present-day gateway to the Pacific. Oblong 9" high by 12" wide. Back cover missing. Above-average but not excessive wear. Unmarked.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; 1886-1936: Vancouver's Golden Jubilee - Official Pictorial Souvenir Programme . Publisher Not Stated paperback
1930123535Western Electric Company 1930. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 300 pages. Name to top of front cover. Wear to a couple corners. . Western Electric Company Hardcover
19364288n.p.: Transcontinental and Western Air Inc 1936. Paperback. Near Fine. A folding brochure providing TWA's most up to date flight schedules and passenger fares effective September 1st 1936. Saddle stapled printed paper wraps 8-5/8 inches tall three bifoliate leaves folded twice to make a handy 10 page travel brochure illustrated w. maps charts and B&W photo reproductions. A nice clean copy. Transcontinental and Western Air, Inc paperback
1950873j0334Vancouver British Columbia: Students of Lord Byng High School. Good. 1950. First Edition. Paperback. 96 pages. Hundreds of reproductions of black and white photos. Prior owner's name atop title page. Some autographs to contents. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this wonderful vintage yearbook.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Yearbook of Lord Byng High School Vancouver British Columbia West Point Grey . Students of Lord Byng High School paperback
1951873G2312Vancouver British Columbia: Students of Lord Byng High School. Fair. 1951. First Edition. Paperback. 100 pages. Hundreds of reproductions of black and white photos. Lots of autographs. Heavy external wear and soiling. Lacking back cover. Prior owner clipped out his own small photo. A worthy copy of this wonderful vintage yearbook.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; 1951 Yearbook of Lord Byng High School Vancouver British Columbia West Point Grey . Students of Lord Byng High School paperback
1956228c9684Canada: Shell 1956. Map. Good. Paperback. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. 19" high x 18" wide fold-out colour street map. Service station ink stamp on front cover otherwise unmarked with moderate wear. A quality vintage copy. Shell Paperback
1966569a2789Vancouver B.C.: Killarney Secondary School 1966. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Average wear. Several autographs. Please note: according to the table of contents this book should contain approximately 105 pages all of which appear to be present. Laid in at page 104 are two groups of pages 105 through 112 and 121-128. These pages appear to not ever have been bound into this book thus we surmise that they were laid in by the printer. We are unable to explain the absence of pages 113-120. We will be pleased to provide any further details. Killarney Secondary School Hardcover
1967569a2792Richmond BC: Richmond High School 1967. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 96 pages. Autographs. Average wear. A sound copy. Richmond High School Hardcover
1967569a2790Vancouver: Killarney Secondary School 1967. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 120 pages. Some autographs. Moderate wear. A sound copy. Killarney Secondary School Hardcover
19672080202105601074Not Available 1967. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Not Available paperback
1968569a2791Vancouver: Killarney Secondary School 1968. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 145 pages. Average wear. Binding intact. Few autographs. A sound copy. Killarney Secondary School Hardcover
1968644c9708Victoria B.C.: Department of Travel Industry Government of British Columbia 1968. Book. Very Good. Paperback. 1968 Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 24 pages. Measures 9"x4". Dozens of small black and white photos capture Vancouver Island's tourist industry in 1968. Appears to have been provided free to tourists. Provides a comprehensive list of: Ferry Services; Things to Do; Where to Shop; Places to Dine; Where to Stay; Special Tourist Services; Seeing Vancouver Island; Mainland Services; Useful Information. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality vintage copy. Department of Travel Industry, Government of British Columbia Paperback
