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1983351G2921Canada: University of Toronto Press 1983. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 92 pages. Index. Footnotes. "Explores the rise expansion and decline of the idea of natural history." - from back cover. Clean bright and unmarked. A nice copy. University of Toronto Press Paperback
1983644c8596Okanagan Falls BC: Rima Books 1983. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 188 pages plus index. "The centennial history of an immigrant family telling how it settled into the Canada of the 1880s and the way it was able to contribute to the development of British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. An entrancing account written with humor and insight about a very full century in Canada's important Okanagan region." - from back cover. Prior owner's details inside front cover. Above-average wear. A worthy reference copy. Rima Books Paperback
1974652H4597Nanaimo B.C.: Centennial Nanaimo Days Committee 1974. Book. Very Good. Pamphlet. First Edition. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Four-panel two-sided colour pamphlet advertising activities to celebrate Nanaimo's Centennial in 1974. 6 x 12 inches when opened. Includes 15 black and white photos of performers visiting the Harbour City including: Red Bone Catherine McKinnon John Hewer of the Pig & Whistle TV show Fiddler Al Cherny Dennis Day Nichelle Nichols Lt. Uhura from Star Trek and many more. Includes considerable text which describes many additional activities for the whole family. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice piece of Nanaimo ephemera. Bonus: includes 18 x 10" folded news clipping dated 1974 which includes reproductions of archival photos of local businesses: Western Fuel Company The Talbot Hotel and Tom Weeks Chevrolet plus a 1934 class photo of students at Thomas Hodgson School which includes Chuck Wong who went on to become a respected Nanaimo Restauranteur. Centennial Nanaimo Days Committee Paperback
1981326H1856Victoria: Province of British Columbia 1981. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 84 pages. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos on glossy stock. "Traces the evolution of the Lardeau-Duncan River valleys through the remembrances of the inhabitants representing both newer and older generations of settlers." - from Preface. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this informative reference. Province of British Columbia Paperback
1960105H2925Hamilton Ontario: The Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society 1960. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 48 pages. Black and white illustrations. Features: Administrative Beginnings; 70 Years with Hamilton Street Railway; A History of the Hamilton Street Railway; Origin of Some Street Names in Hamilton; The Historical Evolution of Hamilton Beach; The Story of Jean Baptiste Rousseau; Crown Patentees of Ancaster Township. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. The Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society Paperback
1989115a8151Canada: Western Producer 1989. Book. Very Good. Paperback. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 149 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. From the author of Syrup Pails and Gopher Tails. "Delights readers with more fondly remembered stories of the one-roomed country school." - from back cover. Letter 'C' taped to base of spine. Nice copy. Western Producer Paperback
2000644H4170Canada: Harbour Publishing Co. 2000. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 204 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated with colour and black and white photos many of archival grade. "A comprehensive social and economic history prepared with the care and attention to detail of a historian and with the exuberance and flair for storytelling that made him one of Greater Vancouver's most popular journalist/broadcasters. Takes an informal anecdotal approach to retelling the city's history. A detailed and lively account of the rich and colourful past of a unique coastal city and a must-read for historians visitors and locals alike." - dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A high quality copy of this attractive work. Harbour Publishing Co. Hardcover
1961721H0319Ottawa: Authority of the Secretary of State of Canada 1961. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 95 pages. ".Of particular importance to stenographers and typists but other office workers may find it userful in the performance of certain of their duties." - Foreword. Contents include: Government Correspondence The Typewriter Special Addresses and Salutations Abbreviations and more. Contents clean and unmarked. Moderate wear. Sunning to spine. A worthy vintage copy. Authority of the Secretary of State of Canada Paperback
1928125a6143Ottawa: Mines Branch 1928. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 59 pages. Black and white photographic plates. Fold-out. Chapters include: Structural and Geological Features of the Various Formations in Western Canada in which possible commercial deposits of silica occur; Occurrence of silica in Western Canada; Recent Developments in the Silica Industry in Eastern Canada. Unmarked. Average wear. Binding intact. Sound copy. Mines Branch Paperback
1958744a9573British Coliumbia: The British Columbia Centennial Committee. Good. 1958. First Edition. Paperback. 56 pages. "Designed for use in the schools in British Columbia during the Centennial year. Contains songs suitable for all occasions for all levels above grade 3 and a list of songs for primary grades. Includes folk-songs from many of the lands whence our pioneers came songs by great masters hymns songs composed especially for Centennial celebration songs descriptive of the province and other material liikely to appeal to youth." - from Preface. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding sound. A lovely collection of simple heritage tunes which are sure to please.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; British Columbia Sings: Centennial School Songs - Arrangements for Unison and Part Singing schools in British Columbia during the Centennial year. Contains songs suitable for all occasions for all levels above grade 3 and a list of songs for primary grad . The British Columbia Centennial Committee paperback
1966164h5964Ottawa: Government of Canada. Good. 1966. First Edition. "In the following pages the home economists of Canada's Department of Fisheries supply information about this popular product and offer a selection of consumer tested canned salmon recipes. Teachers of home economics and women's organizations may obtain free of charge the loan of a companion filmstrip 'Let's serve Canned Salmon'." - inside front cover. Includes information about the five types of salmon which go to market. Recipes include: Entrees Soups and Salads Tasty Snacks. 16 pages. Index. Black and white reproductions of photos. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy which will be treasured by any fan of delicious salmon.; 8vo . Government of Canada unknown
1993744a0166British Columbia: Sono Nis Press. Fair. 1993. First Edition. Paperback. 1550390449 . "Featured are some of the legendary people who shaped the future of aviation in Canada. The intriguing sometimes tricky aircraft used in the bush are dealt with in detail - Wacos Fairchilds Junkers Fokkers and many other types." - back cover. 267 pages. Index. Somewhat above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. A sound reading copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; AIR PILOTS BIOGRAPHY AERONAUTICS CANADA Bush Flying to Blind Flying : British Columbia's Aviation Pioneers 1930-1940 Aeronautics History Wacos Fairchilds Junkers Fokkers . Sono Nis Press paperback
1985647H0531British Columbia: CANAV Books / B.C. Provincial Museum. Good. 1985. First Edition. Paperback. 0969070357 . 157 pages including index and bibliography. Illustrated in black and white and colour. "Many first-hand experiences bring this exciting and dramatic story to life. Extensively illustrated with vintage photographs." - from back cover of later printing. Average wear. Unmarked. Binding intact. A sound reading copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; HELICOPTERS TRANSPORTATION AVIATION History British Columbia History Pioneers Pilots Okanagan . CANAV Books / B.C. Provincial Museum paperback
1978326a2614British Columbia: Comox District Free Press. Fair. 1978. Revised Edition. Paperback. 64 pages. Black and white illustrations. A concise yet informative work. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Title page not included. A worthy reference copy. Hale & Barman 207. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Hornby Island British Columbia Vancouver Island Strait of Georgia Denman Island . Comox District Free Press paperback
1964105H2923Hamilton Ontario: The Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society 1964. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 48 pages. Black and white illustrations. Features: The Great Western Railway; Who Were the Five Johns; The Burlington Races; The Beginnings of the History of Hamilton; Chronicles of Corktown; The Story of a Pioneer Doctor - Harmaunus Smith; Crown Patentees of West Flamborough Township. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. The Head-of-the-Lake Historical Society Paperback
1985816a2751Canada: Self-Published 1985. Book. Good. Paperback. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 73 pages. Contains 10 brief Maritime stories in both French in English. Some black and white diagrams of old scenes and machines. Signed and inscribed by author upon title page. Undated. Circa 1980s. Self-Published Paperback
1980514j2096Vancouver B.C.: Dairyland Foods Consumer Services. Very Good. 1980. First Edition. Spiral Binding. "This recipe book uses many of our quality products as ingredients and we are pleased to bring 'our best to you.' We hope that you enjoy it." - Introduction. 80 glossy pages. Index. Undated. Appears to be circa 1980. Unmarked with light wear. A quality example. ; 8vo . Dairyland Foods, Consumer Services unknown
195215604095Montreal: The Canadian Geographical Society 1952. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features include: Steel Forges Ahead; Tangier; Pather Masters and Pound Keepers; The Spruce Budworm and Aerial Forest Spraying; Indaba. Average wear. Musty. The Canadian Geographical Society Paperback
195015604094Montreal: The Canadian Geographical Society 1950. Magazine. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features include: The Forests of Canada; If Youth Wishes to Travel; White Whales in the Arctic; Animal Series - Part II; The Quechua Indians Near Sucre Bolivia. Musty. Average wear. The Canadian Geographical Society Paperback
1992138c9821Canada: McClelland & Stewart Ltd 1992. Book. Fine. Paperback. Second Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 508 pages. Footnotes bibliography index. Black and white photographic plates. ". The most fascinating of WW II Canadian campaign histories." - Legion Magazine. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Tight and square. A high-quality copy. McClelland & Stewart Ltd Paperback
198715504447Canada: Summer Wild Publications. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969280726 . 97 pages. Colour photography throughout. Author's signature and inscription upon illustrated title page. Presents killer gray and humpback whales in words and pictures. Author is a founding member of the West Coast Whale Research Foundation. Slightest hint of wear. Dust jacket in archival-grade Brodart protector. Beautiful copy. Would make a lovely gift.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Wild Whales SIGNED BY AUTHOR Gregory Peck Bibliography Pictorial Works Killer Gray Humpback; Signed by Authors . Summer Wild Publications hardcover
1986837H4634Canada: Lester & Orpen Dennys Limited 1986. Book. Illus. by Fernley Don. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xxiv 327 pages. Footnotes bibliography and index. Black and white photographic plates. "Camp X was the first secret-agent training school in North America. Located on the north shore of Lake Ontario half-way between Oshawa and Whitby the camp trained spies and guerrilla fighters in the techniques of clandestine warfare. It was so secret that not even the Canadian War Cabinet knew of its existence. Now the camp's definitive story has been written." - dust jacket. Slight lean to spine. Ink markings to a few pages. Gift greetings and assorted handwritten notes upon preliminary pages. Average wear to dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A sound reading copy. . Lester & Orpen Dennys, Limited Hardcover
1978711c5011Pemberton BC: Pemberton Pioneer Women. Good. 1978. Revised Edition. Paperback. 348 pages including index and select bibliography and photo gallery. Topics include: the native people the Lillooets and their first known contacts with Europeans; Hurrying miners of the Gold Rush; isolated pioneer farmers; the eventual dyking and drainage of the valley which resulted finally in a road to Vancouver. Text is graced with many historical black and white photos. Moderate wear and soiling. Unmarked. Tight and sqaure. A quality copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Pemberton - the History of a Settlement native people the Lillooets and their first known contacts with Europeans; Hurrying miners of the Gold Rush; isolated pioneer farmers; the eventual dyking and Drainage . Pemberton Pioneer Women paperback
1988755c9921Canada: DVA 1988. Book. Good. Spiral-Bound. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 197 pages plus index. Colour photos. Produced by the Downtown Vernon B.C. Association Cookbook Committee. "this collection of recipes is a co-operative venture by a number of local citizens who wish to share their culinary achievements utilizing the pride of our valley - the Okanagan harvest." - from Mayor's Dedication. Average wear and soiling. Few markings. A sound working copy. DVA Paperback
1991115c8468Canada: Doubleday 1991. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 253 pages. Index. Footnotes. "Sheds fresh light on this secretive 92-year-old known simply as K.C. who has emerged victorious over small competitors faced down multinational oil companies and battled provincial and federal governments in his drive for weath and power." - from dust jacket. Light wear. Prior owners's details upon front free endpaper otherwise unmarked. A quality copy. Doubleday Hardcover
