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1904349a7745Victoria British Columbia: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company 1904. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. 8 pages. A wonderful snap shot of life as it was on Vancouver Island 100 years ago. News of the day includes: The Russo-Japanese War; The Fraser Sockeye Run; A Fierce Struggle at Steveston Ends in Grievous Injury to Many Whites; American Trusts Blamed for War by M. Menshikoff; Nearly half a million treasure from the Yukon - White Horse Placers; and much more. Dozens of advertisements including "For Sale at $850.00 each - Two Water Front Lots on Kitchener St." Significant chipping along fold. Some yellowing. Few edge tears. Small clipping from bottom of page 5 and from page 7. The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company Paperback
1904349a7752Victoria BC Canada: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company 1904. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. 8 pages. A wonderful snap shot of life as it was on Vancouver Island 100 years ago. News of the day includes: Britain demands apology from Russia; Tremendous activity at all British naval stations; Saanichton for Captain Wolley - Big Gathering in the Agricultural Hall Applauds fine speeches by Conservaties; Forestry Work in the Dominion; The Yukon is being Deserted - Hardy Miners driven out by the Scandalous Jobbery of the Officials; Latest Shipping intelligence of the Port Coast and Ocean; and much more. Dozens of advertisements including: ".Swift's Celebrated. Fresh Pork Sausage - Free from Adulteration." Significant chipping along fold. Some yellowing. Few edge tears. The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company Paperback
1904349a7755Victoria BC Canada: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company 1904. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. 12 pages. A wonderful snap shot of life as it was on Vancouver Island 100 years ago. News of the day includes: Port Arthur's Days Numbered lead story; Governor for Yukon; Guessing Schemes barred from mails; Germans warned against trusts - US evidence held up as fearful example; Fruit Growing at Kamloops; Northwest Mounted Police prepare for the most extensive system of patrols for the Yukon Territory the coming winter that have ever been maintained in the north; Many towns for men only; Road opens from Dawson to Tanana; Wooden piping now being used in Vancouver Spokane and other cities; Marine News; Yorkshire Post writer compares Victoria and Vancouver - Victoria Polite and easy going while her mainland rival full of business; and much more. Dozens of advertisements including: an attractive piece from Weiler Bros. which features Brass Kerbs and Coal Scoops. Significant chipping along fold. Some yellowing. Few edge tears. Fatigue cracks to central portion of all pages. The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company Paperback
1904349a7749Victoria British Columbia: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company. Fair. 1904. First Edition. Paperback. 8 pages. A wonderful snap shot of life as it was on Vancouver Island 100 years ago. News of the day includes: New Northern Wire Proposed - Suggests cable and telegraphic communication with Russian Siberia; Russo-Japanese War; Particulars of New Enterprise Mentioned for Point on Clayoquot Sound; List of Vessels Bound to British Columbia and Puget Sound from Ports of the World; Whaling Catch 1904 - presents a list of the arrivals of oil and bone for the season of 1904 from Oct.11 to Nov. 12; and much more. Dozens of advertisements including: "Wanted - a thoroughly reliable man of good address to canvass for a well-known firm in this city." Significant chipping along fold. Some yellowing. Few edge tears. Stress crack to central portion of all pages. Front page detached but present.; Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall; The Victoria British Columbia Daily Colonist Newspaper: Thursday November 24 1904 Issue New Northern Wire Proposed - Suggests cable and telegraphic communication with Russian Siberia; Russo-Japanese War; Particulars of New Enterprise Mentioned for Po . The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company paperback
1904349a7747Victoria British Columbia: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company 1904. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. 8 pages. A wonderful snap shot of life as it was on Vancouver Island 100 years ago. News of the day includes: Mr. Borden to Electors; Seattle Electric Cars in Collision; Aeronaut startles World's Fair Visitors; reaction to trawler outrage; Latest from Yukon capital; Sir C.H. Tupper in Saanichton; Cartoon which is critical of the "Railroad Hog"; Captain Wolley at Mount Tolmie; and much more. Dozens of advertisements including "For Sale - 50 acres water frontage on Cordova Bay $50 per acre." Significant chipping along fold. Some yellowing. Few edge tears. Two clippings from page 5. The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company Paperback
1904349a7744Victoria British Columbia: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company 1904. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. 8 pages. A wonderful snap shot of life as it was on Vancouver Island 100 years ago. News of the day includes: The Russo-Japanese War; Trade with the Orient; News from Nanaimo and Ladysmith; B.C. Telephone announcment of new exchange at Ladysmith including list of all 33 numbers; Dr. Telford Case Proceedings; and much more. Dozens of advertisements including "WANTED - Smart girl or an experienced woman for store city. Significant chipping along fold. Some yellowing. Few edge tears. The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company Paperback
1904349a7754Victoria BC Canada: The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company 1904. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. 16 pages. A wonderful snap shot of life as it was on Vancouver Island 100 years ago. News of the day includes: Russo-Japanese War Coverage; American Schooner PIcks up Survivors on Derelect Sampan at sea - Captain went mad others starved; B.C. Mines and Mining article mentions Tyee Copper Company Ladysmith; The Spaniards of the North West Coast of North America - article by Provincial Historian E.O.S. Scholefield; Lovely photo of croquet on the beach at Foul Bay; The Meteoric Career of John Steele of Pennsylvania - Spent $3000 a day; List of Victoria Tax Sale Properties complete with legal description registered owner and amount owing; large article entitled "Andrew Carnegie on Universal Peace; and much more. Dozens of advertisements including: "10 Acre Blocks off Cook St. For Sale from $140 to $200 in Tolmie Estate" Significant chipping along fold. Top of back page is devoted to 'Costly Victorian Garments for Evening Wear' and contains lovely illustrations. Bottom of back page illustrates and describes elaborate Home Wedding breakfasts. Some yellowing. Few edge tears. Large clipping from page 3. Small advertisement clipped from page 6. Fatigue cracks to central portion of all pages. The Colonist Printing and Publishing Company Paperback
1992121a2563Canada: B. C. Railway Historical Association 1992. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 236 ages. Illustrated throughout in black and white. "A story of great expectations shrewd business and political dealing. At the same time it gives a glimpse of the early growth of the Saanich Peninsula and the town of Sidney." - from back cover. Prior owner's details written inside front cover. Tiny ink stamp to first leaft. Moderate external wear and soiling. A sound copy. B. C. Railway Historical Association Paperback
1938121a5695Vancouver B.C.: Vancouver Technical School. Good. 1938. First Edition. Paperback. 84 pages. "The Vantech is a school project part of the course in printing. Every line of type has been hand set by students and over 450 boys have actually had a hand in the work. They include boys from grades 9 10 11 and 12." - from inside back cover. Contents printed upon glossy stock. Unmarked with light to moderate wear and soiling externally. A rare and handsome work.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; The Vantech - 1938 Student Yearbook of the Vancouver Technical High School . Vancouver Technical School paperback
1941121a5696Vancouver B.C.: Vancouver Technical School 1941. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 84 pages. "The Vantech is a school project part of the course in printing. Every line of type in this book has been hand set by students under the supervision of instructors." - from inside back cover. Contents printed upon glossy stock. Contents clean and unmarked. Moderate wear to illustrated covers. Nice copy. Vancouver Technical School Paperback
THPU-61569Hardcover. NEW. US Standard Edition. We will ship same day or next day with trackable delivery method. Expedited Shipping Available. We don't entertain INTERNATIONAL orders ATM. 30-day money-back guarantee. hardcover
1985758a4698Vancouver B.C.: The Vancouver Sun. Good. 1985. First Edition. Spiral-Bound. "Here for the first time in one handy reference are 190 of the top recipes from a decade of testing in Edith Adams College. From hearty soups to luxurious desserts each lives up to the high standards Sun readers have come to expect. This book solves the question of what to serve on any occasion." - back cover. 216 pages. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The Vancouver Sun's Five-Star Recipes . The Vancouver Sun unknown
1981613h2062Vancouver B.C.: The Vancouver Sun. Fair. 1981. First Edition. Spiral Bound. "Early in 1981 The Sun challenged creative cooks with a recipe contest. The response was overwhelming. Cottage home economists sifted and sorted over 2500 entries. Testing took several weeks and a final marathon cook-off in the Cottage kitchen decided the eventual winners. All the recipes were outstanding but with a limited number of prizes we had to single out just a few for initial publication. This book is a further selection. By popular request also included are favorites from our Supercook series and other cooking features which have appeared in recent years in The Sun Food Section." - Introduction. This copy was wet at some point so its pages undulate moderately. Unmarked with average wear. A worthy working copy. ; Illustrations; 8vo . The Vancouver Sun unknown
197664601823Ottawa: Lands Directorate Environment Canada 1976. Book. Illus. by Skoda Louis. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 63 pages including bibliography and black and white illustrations. Text provides a commentary on the cultural and political forces which shape both the process of urbanization and its influence on the utilization of resources. A massive 40"x58" wall map stored in sleeve plays a mutually supportive role by providing background information documenting the dynamic urbanization process and presenting an analysis of relevant material. Together they provide an interesting collection of information concerning urban growth and its impact in the Strait of Georgia Region. Moderate wear to book. Map in excellent condition. Nice copy of this excellent and now historical reference. Lands Directorate, Environment Canada Paperback
193671507131British Columbia Canada: The University of British Columbia. Fair. 1936. First Edition. Paperback. 40 pages. Nice black and white photos. Contents: History Site Campus Buildings Library Museums Instruction Research Alumni Student Activity. Above-average wear and soiling to blue card covers with faint prior owner's details in front upper corner. binding intact. A sound vintage copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; The University of British Columbia - Twenty-First Anniversary: 1915-1936 History Vancouver Education 40 pages ca. 1936. Fascinating black and white archival photographic reproductions. Discusses: History Site Campus Buildings Library Museums Instr . The University of British Columbia paperback
1992121a5165Vancouver B.C.: The University of British Columbia 1992. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 1034 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Excellent copy. The University of British Columbia Hardcover
1949155G4879Vancouver: Vancouver British Columbia 1949. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 536 pages. Fold-out campus map at back. Above-average wear. Binding intact. Minimal light pencil markings to contents. A worthy vintage copy of this wonderful snapshot of UBC in the early post-WWII years. Vancouver, British Columbia Paperback
2011004708London ontario: University of Western Ontario 2011. Pictorial Hardcover. Fine. An alphabetical listing by class year. Large heavy tome from the London Ontario university. Due to size & weight extra shipping WILL be required outside Canada. If outside Canada please do not order before contacting us first by email to determine proper postage. <br/> <br/> University of Western Ontario hardcover
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1112519645.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1962664G4537British Columbia: Okanagan Historical Society 1962. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 174 pages. Dozens of articles including: The Late Sir Edward Oliver Wheeler M.C.; Okanagan Indian Sweat House; Captain George Estabrooks; Tribute to Mrs. Annie Louise Knowles; The Bassett Story; The rocky Mountain Rangers; John Conroy; George Heggie; Motoring to the World Fair 1915; Stenwyken; Father Pandosy; The First Sawmill and First Gristmill; Fruit Industry Before 1910; and many more. Numerous reproductions of wonderful black and white archival photos. Average wear. Year written on spine otherwise unmarked. Binding intact. Contents moderately tanned with age. A sound copy. Okanagan Historical Society Paperback
1965664G4536British Columbia: Okanagan Historical Society 1965. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 203 pages. Many archival black and white photos reproduced in text. Dozens of interesting articles including: George Howard Dunn; Deadwood Camp; The Polio Epidemic of 1927; Early Records of Salmon Valley and Glenemma Schools; John Armstrong MacKelvie; Thomas Gray of Mara; S.S. Naramata; William Robinson McCluskey; Thomas Dolman Shorts; The Valley's First Machine Shop; The Quaedvlieg Family; Ernest Sammet; The Late Manuel Bercelo; and many more. Year written on spine otherwise unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy. Okanagan Historical Society Paperback
1963121G3558British Columbia: The Okanagan Historical Society 1963. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 176 pages. Printed upon glossy stock which has moderately tanned with age. Contains reproductions of archival black and white photos. A sampling of the extensive contents includes: John Matthew Rutland; Upper Keremeos and Ollala; Penticton from 1900-1908; George Muterer Watt - a Tribute; Driving Logs by River and Lake 1910; The Reverend Philip Stocks; Lawrence Guichon; and much more. Somewhat above-average wear to red card covers. Binding intact. Reference library card pocket inside front cover otherwise unmarked. A sound reference copy. The Okanagan Historical Society Paperback
193264400602Ottawa Canada: The Department of Fisheries Government of Canada. Good. 1932. First Edition. Hardcover. 51 pages including index and 7 attractive colour plates as well as line diagrams. Features species include: Steelhead Trout; Kamloops Trout; Coastal Cut-Throat Trout; Yellowstone Cut-Throat Trout; Mountain Cut-Throat Trout; Hybrid Trout; Atlantic Salmon; Brown Trout; Dolly Varden; Great Lake Trout; Eastern Speckled Trout; Spring Salmon; Coho Salmon; Kokanee; Grayling; and the Rocky Mountain Whitefish. Clearly legible gilt lettering upon forest green front board. Binding open at page 36. Small faint cup ring upon front board else average wear and bumping. Inside front board are the following: Office of Supervisor of Fisheries rubber stamp dated 1932 prior owner's written name and a sticker approximately 3"x 4" which reads "Note: This publication is the property of the Department of Fisheries. It is to be kept in good state of preservation and is to be surrendered to the Department upon termination of service of any officer who may be supplied with a copy. No. 14". A nice copy of this informative and sentimental reference.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; The Trout and Other Game Fishes of British Columbia Steelhead Char 51 pages including index and 7 attractive colour plates as well as line diagrams. Features species include: Steelhead Trout; Kamloops Trout; Coastal Cut-Throat Trout; Yellowstone Cut-T . The Department of Fisheries, Government of Canada hardcover
1927652H4445Canada: Canadian National Railways CNR 1927. Book. Very Good. Map. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. 62 x 43.5 cm one-sided colour pictorial map reduces to 22.5 x 10 cm when folded inside original blue card cover lettered in black. Illustrates the route of the CNR's Triangle Tour of British Columbia which included "Jasper National Park Mount Robson Park the Canadian Rockies and the scenic seas of the North Pacific coast." Without saying so the right side of the map switches scales so as not to display Lake Louise a prime tourist attraction of rival railway Canadian Pacific. Includes eight sepia-tone photos of sights of interest along the way. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A well-preserved copy of this excellent piece of vintage Western Canadian tourist ephemera. Reference: Cornell University Library Persuasive Maps: PJ Mode Collection 1219.01. Canadian National Railways [CNR] unknown
