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2006627a4769Canada: MH 2006. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 176 pages plus several pages of black and white photos. Contains write-ups on dozens of local families. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. MH Paperback
2010818H1931Chemainus BC: Chemainus Monetary Foundation 2010. Book. Illus. by Grigor Brad. Good. Paperback. Collectible Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Eighteen page glossy colour-illustrated introduction to the new local currency of Chemainus British Columbia. This project appears to have been the brainchild of Dr. Karl Schutz who also conceived of the famous murals which adorn Chemainus. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Please note: This publication appears to have been originally issued with samples of Chemainus currency. Alas no samples are included with this copy. Chemainus Monetary Foundation 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
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
191415788Chicago: Chicago Great Westen RR. Very Good. 1914. Soft Cover. Clean 8" x 9" soft covers folded in half with 2 page numbers per page. Illustrated with maps b/w photographs including interior views of the railroad cars. Time schedules Freight Service with photographs of the freight depots. Corrected to February 22 1914. Railroad Trains; B/W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 52 pages . Chicago Great Westen RR paperback
0331267284.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
2004124c6883Nanaimo BC Canada: Deane Finlayson 2004. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 317 pages. Signed and inscribed by Deane Finlayson and author upon front free endpaper. "The story of a journey of one man's life tracing his roots and then the starting and raising of his family but mostly leaving an indelible mark on all who have met him." - from dust jacket. Mr. Finlayson was instrumental in Nanaimo history with prominent activity related to Woodgrove Mall Piper's Lagoon and Neck Point. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket preserved in glossy new Brodart cover. A beautiful copy. Deane Finlayson Hardcover
2006758j0628North Vancouver B.C.: The Big Creek Bugle. Good. 2006. Second Edition. Spiral Bound. Signed and inscribed by author upon dedication page. "Many wonderful times were spent in the Chilcotin over the years producing many memories many empty beer cans many outraeous lies and many pots of delectable foods on that flat-topped oil barrel stove. This is the result." - dedication page. The dozens of recipes herein include delicacies such as: Bird Stuffing for Pine Cones; Champagne Chicken; Chilcotin Fluffy Omelet; Frisky Shrimp; Halibut with Lemon-caper Sauce; Javanese Beef Curry; Julie's Frooty Tooty Cake; Pilgrim's Progress Punch; UBC Cinnamon Buns; and many more. Unpaginated. Approximately half an inch thick. Many bright colour photos. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy of this wonderful vernacular British Columbia cookbook. ; 4to; Signed by Author . The Big Creek Bugle unknown
1990G0855642815I3N00Intl Specialized Book Services 1990. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Intl Specialized Book Services paperback
190741607N.P.: Privately printed 1907. 1907. Circular No. 153-07. "Honoring Certain Commutation Tickets for Children." 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" sheet. A document distributed to conductors and agents informing them that commutation tickets reading for the use of one individual or member of his household will now be honored for the passage of two of his children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. Light soiling staple punch to top corner along with light wear to the extremities. Very good. Privately printed, 1907. unknown
1946843G3622British Columbia: McLennan McFeely & Prior Limited 1946. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Pages 801-826. Index. Generously illustrated in black and white. Includes prices. Contents: Royal Swansea Dinner Sets; Royal Swansea Bone China; Myott Semi Porcelain China; Semi-Porcelain English Dinnerware; 32 Piece Breakfast Sets; Royal Grafton Teaware; Heavy Vitrified Ware; California Franciscan and Metlox Potery Dinnerware; Franciscan Pottery; Poppytrail Pottery; Beswick Ware; English Pottery; Novelty Cookie Jars; Rosella Art Pottery; American Novelty Pottery; Earthenware Kitchen Utensils; Pyreta Fireproof Ware; Butter Crocks and Coolers; Milk Coolers; Medalta Stoneware Water Filter; Shoulder Jugs; Cut Glass Ware; Glassware; Corning Tumblers; Pyrex Ovenware; and more. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A marvelously nostalgic compilation of post-war consumer items. McLennan, McFeely & Prior Limited Paperback
1988114a0579Canada: UBC Press 1988. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 347 pages. Bibliography. Index. Black and white photographic plates. "A definitive history of Chinatowns in Canada - the culmination of 20 years of research." - from dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. A splendid copy of this rare and important work. UBC Press Hardcover
1977513H4319Vancouver B.C.: Canadian Society for Asian Arts 1977. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 24 unnumbered pages. Bibliography. Glossary. Seven pages of black and white reproductions of photos of snuff bottles as presented at an exhibition from British Columbian collectors in Vancouver Canada in 1977 the first exhibition of its kind in Canada. Clean and unmarked with light wear to tan card covers. A quality copy. Canadian Society for Asian Arts Paperback
192572409213Vancouver: Sun Publishing Co. Ltd. 1925. Book. Illus. by Smith J. Howard; Innes John. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. 206 pages. Undated. circa 1920s Very well-travelled copy of this charming collection of British Columbia stories. Gift greeting upon illustrated front cover which is missing a few chips. A well-read rodent has removed part of the lower corner of the first 30 pages. Text is unaffected. Prior owner's name atop copyright page else unmarked. Sun Publishing Co. Ltd. Paperback
1994656j0968Merritt British Columbia: Sonotek Publishing Ltd. / Lincoln Sandner. Very Good. 1994. First Edition. Paperback. 0929069099 . Signed and dated without inscription by author upon title page. Presents the history of Christina Lake British Columbia and surrounding area. 128 pages. Index. Over 100 black and white reproductions of archival photos maps and illustrations many never before published. Clean bright tight and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy.; Illustrations; 4to; Signed by Author . Sonotek Publishing Ltd. / Lincoln Sandner paperback
1980716c8001Ladysmith B.C.: Ladysmith New Horizons Historical Society. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1980. First Edition. Hardcover. 392 pages. Map endpapers. Black and white photographic plates. Signed atop title page by an executive of the Ladysmith new Horizons Society otherwise clean and unmarked with light wear. Average wear to dust jacket. A quality copy. Bonus: includes two-pages of information regarding the history of the local Michael family laid inside back cover. HALE & BARMAN 445.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Chronicle of Ladysmith British Columbia and District Vancouver Island History Settlers James Dunsmuir Oyster Bay Harbour Lumber Coal Rail . Ladysmith New Horizons Historical Society hardcover
1995833j0408Vancouver British Columbia: Kitsilano Secondary School. Very Good. 1995Kitsilano Second. Third Edition. Spiral Bound. Chronicles the history of Kitsilano Secondary School from 1917 through 1995. 176 pages. Loaded with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A lovely copy of this very informative Kits keepsake.; 8vo . Kitsilano Secondary School unknown
19192092902137303520Japan Academy of Art 1919. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Japan Academy of Art paperback
19532110502150410895Chuokoronsha 1953. Soft Cover. Fine. Volume: 1 Chuokoronsha paperback
EBS947-023-04Academic Journal Offprint from:- Transactions of the Leicestershire Archaeological Society Volume 23 1947. 148pp Printed Card Cover VGC unknown
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2001765j1537Nakusp B.C.: Arrow Lakes Historical Society. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969423632 . Signed without inscription by author Milton Parent 1934-2012 upon title page. Also signed and dated by Edna Daney to whom this book is dedicated upon dedication page. This title earned Parent the 2001 British Columbia Lieutenant Governor's Award for Historical Writing. "An in-depth look at the Lardeau area featuring the mining towns of Trout Lake Ferguson and Camborne. Tells of the rise and fall of these towns and the humorous stories of some of the characters who came there to find their fortunes." - dust jacket. 375 glossy pages generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of wonderful archival photos. Index. Bibliography. Map endpapers. Clean tight and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A special example of this engaging informative and handsomely presented work. ; Folio; Signed by Author . Arrow Lakes Historical Society hardcover
1926121a5206Victoria BC: The King's Printer 1926. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 278 pages plus index. Includes multiple iterations of the British North America Act and other important law. "Explains existing Canadian institutions and their workings. These institutions are complicated and our triple citizenship in Province Dominion and Empire is not easy to understand." - from Preface. The twenty chapters include such topics as: Nation Government and Law; Our Civil Law - Common Law and Statute Law; Trading Corporations; Courts of Law; Criminal Law; Nationality External Affairs Defence; The Aims of Government; etc. Light wear. Clean and unmarked. Contents yellowed with age. Read this book and weep for what has become of our society. As witnessed by this text schools used to be places of learning. Read it and discover how much you never knew about the workings and history of your own society. An exquisite and cherished reminder of more civilized times. The King's Printer Hardcover
