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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
026589090X.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
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
187623907Boston: Forbes Lith. Mfg. Co. 1876. First edition. This scarce tinted lithograph was issued to commemorate the escape of Irish political prisoners from Fremantle W.A. on April 17th 1876. The Fenians are shown rowing towards the bark which is under full sail. The Catalpa is flying a flag with the initials "J T R" - for John T Richardson the ship's agent. A pennant with the letter C the Fenian flag and the American flag are also flying. <br /> <br /> The police boat is in hot pursuit and the British steamship "Georgette" is steaming in from a distance. Among the Fenians freed in this effort was John Boyle O'Reilly who became a leading citizen in Boston and was later to edit the 'Boston Pilot'. <br /> <br /> Captain George Anthony an American whaling captain out of New Bedford Massachusetts recruited a crew for this mission and set sail for Western Australia where two Fenian agents John Breslin and Tom Desmond had already established themselves with aliases. With several delays the day for the escape was set for the 17th of April when most of the convict garrison was distracted by watching the Perth Yacht Club regatta.<br /> <br /> Captain Anthony who refused to surrender the escaped prisoners to the British later sold his story to Zephaniah W. Pease who published the account in 'The Catalpa Expedition'. See also Laubenstein 'The Emerald Whaler'.<br /> <br /> On its arrival in New York in August of 1876 the Catalpa was met with great crowds; jubilant celebrations were held in the US and Ireland.<br /> <br /> 17 x 13" on paper 22 x 14 1/4". For information on the artist E. N. Russell see Blasdale Artists of New Bedford pp 160-161; Kendall Prints 28; Ingalls 318. OCLC: 191908718 1 copy at the Boston Athenaeum. Trove 45254 at the Australian National Maritime Museum; and 57714676 at the State Library of Western Australia. Professionally deacidified. In very good condition. <br /> <br /> A rare print important for its depiction of an important Western Australian colonial event. Forbes Lith. Mfg. Co. unknown
0307061469.Gboard_book. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. unknown
20062080202102703098Umidori-sha 2006. Soft Cover. Fine. Page size: 216 pages Size: B5 size Umidori-sha paperback
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
2012341H1828British Columbia: Self-Published 2012. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 144 pages. Bibliographical references. Generously illustrated with colour and black and white photos. "Few communities are blessed with such a golf facility in their midst and with such gorgeous natural beauty surrounding all of this unique setting." - from dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. An excellent copy of this pleasant and attractive work. Self-Published Hardcover
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
1882A569191882. . . . Oblong folio 360x700mm recent cloth leather title piece. Vg. A remarkable folio containing 17 large-scale draughtsman�s ink drawings of the Great Western Railway line between Tilehurst and Didcot England covering a 17-mile stretch at the extraordinary scale of 25 inches to the mile. Executed with meticulous precision these plans depict track layouts associated fields parish boundaries stations bridges and buildings as it passes the Thames River. Each sheet bears the stamp �Great Western Railway 25165 Engineers� Office Paddington� dated 1882 and initialled. The sequence begins with Sheet No. 37: �Parish of Tilehurst / Parish of St. Mary�s Reading� and concludes with Sheet No. 53: �Parish of Didcot / Parish of East Hagborne.� Of particular interest are the contemporary red ink annotations consisting of queries or requests for clarification likely in the hand of a senior engineer. These marginalia provide a rare insight into the working methods and exacting standards of the period. It forms an invaluable record of Victorian railway engineering practice. Beyond their technical value the drawings possess a striking aesthetic quality exemplifying the artistry of the 19th-century draughtsman. They offer not only a tangible link to the golden age of steam railway but also a unique object of railwayana. hardcover
1747351229Printed for T. Osborne in Gray's Inn; A. Miller in the Strand; and J. Osborn in Paternoster Row London 1747. Unframed Print. Very Good Condition. The engraving depicts inscriptions and relief carvings found on the staircases of Persepolis the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire in modern-day Iran. These carvings showcase royal inscriptions symbolic figures and decorative motifs reflecting the empire's grandeur and artistic sophistication. The hieroglyphics and characters likely represent Old Persian Elamite and Babylonian script which were commonly used in Achaemenid inscriptions. The engraving was printed 1747 in London by T. Osborne A. Miller and J. Osborn.1 folding plate. Size: 23 x 36 cms. Category: Universal History; PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Printed before 1800; Special Features. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Printed for T. Osborne, in Gray's Inn; A. Miller, in the Strand; and J. Osborn, in Paternoster Row unknown
1747351231Printed for T. Osborne in Gray's Inn; A. Miller in the Strand; and J. Osborn in Paternoster Row London 1747. Unframed Print. Very Good Condition. 2 folding plates. Size: 15 x 46 cms. Category: Universal History; PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; Printed before 1800; Special Features. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Printed for T. Osborne, in Gray's Inn; A. Miller, in the Strand; and J. Osborn, in Paternoster Row unknown
1840List2979Perrysburg Ohio 1840. Single three-page letter measuring 7 ½ x 12 ½ inches. Some stains folded with small tears at folds and tear at seal; overall near fine. Joseph Badger 1757–1846 was the first missionary to be sent to the Connecticut Western Reserve.1 He served in the Continental Army received a degree from Yale and was sent to Ashtabula County by the Connecticut Missionary Society in 1802. He retired in about 1833 after many years of organizing schools and churches around the Western Reserve plus a stint as a brigade chaplain during the War of 1812.<br /> <br /> Abigail Ely was Badger’s second wife; they married in 1819. The two write here to a widowed friend Harriet Lyon and her children in Gustavus Ohio. They discuss the importance of singing to religious work and of teaching children to sing and describe their living situation—on a farm nearby to some of their children who help them out. They also briefly complain about the quality of ministry in the area writing that the situation:<br /> <br /> “is exceedingly dark; one Church has a Minister worse than none; Six others have no Minister. . Much of the preaching that comes along occationally is calculated to excite the super-ficial affections of the mind without reaching the heart or enlightening the understanding.â€<br /> <br /> Of interest to historians of Ohio and religion in the Western Reserve.<br /> <br /> 1 “Badger Joseph†in Encyclopedia of Cleveland History accessed March 20 2025 https://case.edu/ech/articles/b/badger-joseph. unknown
79380Partial handwritten land deed for the purchase of a tract of land for $100 and a second-hand wagon. The property was originally acquired by John M. Cox and Robert M. Kidder under the Homestead Act and located in Township 10 South Range 67-West. This property in located in present-day Adams County near the community of Todd Creek.<br /> <br /> The land transfer contains the official seal of the notary Edwin H. Kellog and is accompanied by an envelope for Kidder & Nichols Attorneys at Law Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. There is some edgewear splitting and loss to this document but its historic purpose and intent remain intact. unknown
4031Hoboken:: The Railroad. . Single sheet 9 3/8 7 1/4 inches printed on one side only. Hoboken Hoboken The Newark and Bloomfield Railroad was chartered in 1852 and opened in 1855 as a short branch from the main line at Roseville Avenue/Bloomfield Junction northwest to Montclair via Bloomfield. It was built by the Morris & Essex Railroad and largely owned by them. The M&E leased it on April 1 1868. At this point the lessee was The Delaware Lackawanna & Western Railroad a.k.a. The Lackawanna.Signed in print by S. Schoch Superintendent. Samuel Schoch 1835–1895 started his career with the Morris and Essex and then the Lackawanna; he was with that company for twenty years resigning in 1872 when he went to Texas and became the General Superintendent of the Houston & Great Northern Railroad. He spent one year in this post moving to the Midwest in 1873 to join the newly formed Marquette Houghton & Ontonagon Railway where “he has had the management. . .and the successful condition of the affairs of the company are owing to himâ€â€”From History of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan 1883. Hoboken:: [The Railroad],. 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
