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201153bh5778Vancouver British Columbia: Vancouver International Open Spaces Sculpture Biennale. Very Good. 2011. First Edition. Paperback. "This catalogue serves many purposes. It is a publication that honours the participants and their place in Contemporary Art history it is an auction and sales guide for international art collectors and a beautiful book for those who want to experience and re-experience the magnificence of Vancouver's public spaces." - back flap. 117 pages. 10.5" x 10.5". Very attractively presented with vivid colour photography throughout. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. A high-quality copy.; 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall; Vancouver Biennale 2009 - 2011 Vancouver - art . Vancouver International Open Spaces Sculpture Biennale paperback
2006103H4050Canada: Marc Lemire 2006. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Marc Lemire and his Freedomsite dot org were subjected to legal attack under the Canadian Human Rights Act - Section 13. The result was a pitched legal battle. This work provides fascinating related information. 46 stapled pages. Front covers states "January 2006 Edition". No mention of any prior printings. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy. Marc Lemire Paperback
2003551j0762Burnaby B.C.: H.Y. Louie Co. Limited. Good in Good dust jacket. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969758537 . "From the small grocery store that Hok Yat opened in Vancouver's Chinatown in the early 1900s H.Y. Louie has evolved into a flourishing Canadian enterprise encompassing upscale supermarkets across the country a leading-edge drugstore chain and a thriving wholesale operation. This book tells the story of this remarkable company and of the family who built it." - dust jacket. 95 semi-glossy pages generously illustrated in colour and black and white. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A quality copy.; 4to . H.Y. Louie Co. Limited hardcover
2007155j0771Vancouver B.C.: Ronsdale Press. Very Good. 2007. First Edition. Paperback. 1553800400 . "This homegrown history of a distinctive Vancouver neighbourhood draws on interviews with more than 350 local residents including both recent arrivals and descendants of pioneers. Their personal accounts are augmented by information from numerous archival and published sources. From early settlement and industry to the area's commercial development from the first schools to the last streetcars from tent homes to castle houses this volume brimming with historic photographs celebrates community roots and a sense of place." - back cover. 441 glossy pages. Index. Footnotes. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright tight and unmarked with light wear. A high quality copy.; 4to; 452 pages . Ronsdale Press paperback
2005224j2340Victoria B.C.: Trafford. Very Good. 2005. Reprint. Paperback. 1412049180 . Signed and inscribed by author upon first blank leaf. "This is the story of young people of Coastal B.C. who grew up under the 'Be Prepared Motto' and served in the Army Navy or Air Cadets." - back cover. 288 pages. Index bibliography and glossary. Black and white reproductions of photos and documents. Clean tight and unmarked with light wear. An attractive signed example. ; 4to; Signed by Author . Trafford paperback
2011431j0104Canada: Skookum. Very Good. 2011. First Edition. Paperback. 0968336256 . Signed without inscription by author upon title page. "From 1872-1879 these special men focused their efforts on locating a serviceable rail route across BC through the mountainous barrier of the Pacific Cordillera and down from the 3000-foot high interior plateau to salt water where they hoped to locate a seaport on a navigable waterway intended for a large volume of commercial and international traffic. Dean Channel led north to an area of land called Kimsquit which was considered a highly potential location for the west coast terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway." - back cover. 200 pages. Footnotes bibliography maps and black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. Bit of curl to front cover. A quality copy of this fascinating study. Please note that this is a paperback book.; 4to; Signed by Author . Skookum paperback
2009311h5452Vancouver Canada: Cordillera Books 2009. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. pp. x 187. BibIiography. Index. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Presents the fascinating life story of Svein Stokke and his successful career in the shipping business. Involves companies such as: Canadian Transport Company Star Shipping MacMillan Bloedel Seaspan International and Seaspan Corporation. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy of this work which is sure to provide highly informative reading for anyone interested in the history of shipping on Canada's west coast. Cordillera Books Paperback
2002468h1944Nanaimo BC: Coho Books of Canada. Very Good. 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. 097307230X . Signed and briefly inscribed by author inside front board. Presents a detailed inventory of streams in the Nanaimo area and information about them. Profusely illustrated with colour photos. Begins with discussion of the historical backdrop and general information about stream ecology. 124 pages. Suggested reading list. Clean bright and unmarked with minimal wear. An excellent example of this very informative reference. ; 4to; Signed by Author . Coho Books of Canada hardcover
2003468h1943Nanaimo BC: Coho Books of Canada. Very Good. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. 0973072342 . Signed and briefly inscribed by author inside front board. Presents detailed information and colour photos of the wild flowers present in the following Nanaimo areas: Jack Point Harewood Plains Westwood Lake Mount Benson Westwood Ridges Woodstream Park Piper's Lagoon Nanoose Hill The Cameron River Valley. 155 pages. Index. Clean bright and unmarked with minimal wear. An excellent example of this extraordinary reference. ; 4to; Signed by Author . Coho Books of Canada hardcover
2005546j2683British Columbia: Osoyoos Museum. Fine. 2005. First Edition. Paperback. 0973392401 . Documents the art and history of the Inkameep Day School which served the Osoyoos Indian Band in British Columbia. 64 pages. Illustrated in colour and black and white. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Unread and as new. ; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Nk'Mip Chronicles: Art from the Inkameep Day School Osoyoos Museum Okanagan Art British Columbia Indian Reserve No. 1 Exhibitions Children's Art history School Anthony Walsh . Osoyoos Museum paperback
2002633h2035Merritt B.C.: Nicola Valley Archives Association. Very Good. 2002. First Edition. Paperback. Provides a huge and sensational collection of ads for local businesses over the past 100 years. "This information was taken from archival newspapers dating from 1900 to 1999. We have endeavored to depict businesses that no longer exist in the hope it will invoke nostalgic memories for some of our members. We ask that you keep in mind that the ads are a sign of the times and may be controversial by today's standards." - page 2. 64 pages. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy of this huge and fantastic issue.; 4to . Nicola Valley Archives Association paperback
2005732j0970Cobble Hill British Columbia: St. Andrew's Trust. Very Good. 2005. First Edition. Paperback. 0969713312 . Signed Jenny and inscribed by author atop half-title. "This is the story of St. Andrew's Anglican Church Cowichan Station in the old South Cowichan on Vancouver Island. In days gone by South Cowichan was an area south of Duncan and around and between Cowichan Station and the Lawn Tennis Club at Cowichan Bay. Hidden Vale tells of the settlers who arrived in South Cowichan from the 1850's of the little church that served them and of the changing fortunes of the Native People to whom the area has always been home." - back cover. 114 pages. Footnotes bibliography and index. Generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. A lovely copy.; 4to; Signed by Author . St. Andrew's Trust paperback
2005553H1439Canada: P.P.P. 2005. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 512 pages. Illustrated in black and white. "Tells the story of the almost 5000 Saskatchewan men and women who gave their lives for Canada in WWII in Korea and on peacetime operations since the war. Details are provided on each casualty's military service on their families and on the geographic features in Saskatchewan's north that have been named in their honour. Includes photos of approximately a third of the casualties." - from back cover. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent copy. P.P.P. Paperback
2002145a9747USA: MSP 2002. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 228 pages. Index. "The story of Whistler's development from backcountry fishing haven in 1914 to a world-class mountain resort in 2002 is a fascinating tale. It's also a great people story as Whistler's colorful characters have played a huge role in defining the Whistler style. With an easy-flowing grace this work captures all the passion excitement and inspiration of these bigger-than-life personalities. Illustrated with mind-blowing action photos and amazing scenics of the spectacular surrounding mountains this book is a story that's never been told about a place that defies easy description." - from dust jacket. Front free-endpaper neatly removed else clean and unmarked with light wear and minor lean to spine. Nice bright copy. MSP Hardcover
2010527j0674Ottawa Ontario: Canadian Hydrographic Service Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Fair. 2010. Reprint. Spiral Bound. 0660623005 . "This current atlas covers the waters between Sooke and Campbell River including the Gulf and San Juan Islands. Contains diagrams illustrating where to expect strong tidal streams or large eddies as well as surface currents caused by the discharge of the Fraser River. Mariners will find this work most helpful when planning a cruise or race." - Foreword. 212 pages. Text in English and French. Unmarked with average wear. Moderate waviness primarily to lower right corner of contents due to moisture exposure otherwise a sound copy of this vital reference.; Sm 4to . Canadian Hydrographic Service, Fisheries and Oceans Canada unknown
2002837H0696Canada: Self-Published 2002. Book. Good. Paperback. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed and inscribed by author inside front cover. 362 pages. Black and white illustrations. "Thirty-three kilometres by road northwest of Thunder Bay is Two Island Lake where happy campers while away their days. These are their stories." - from Introduction. "A rollicking romp through the recesses of a rural retreat with egregiously eccentric editorial exegeses."- from back cover. Moderate wear. Unmarked. Binding tight. A quality copy of this engaging work. Self-Published Paperback
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
2004631G3676Canada: S.P.E.C. Very Good. 2004. First Edition. Paperback. 0919773125 . Generically signed and inscribed by author atop title page. 304 pages. Index. Bibliography. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of archival and contemporary black and white photos. ". An account of the cattle raising industry in British Columbia. The stock raising industry and related activities are described whenever possible from the reminiscences of the ranchers stockmen and cowboys who lived this way of life." - from Forward. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. A high quality copy of this highly-informative and most engaging reference.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; British Columbia Cattle Stock Ranching History Cowboys ranchers Stsockmen; Signed by Authors . S.P.E.C. paperback
2012623G2513Canada: Cusmano. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. 0980970083 . 216 pages. Index. Bilingual English/Italian. Illustrated primarily in black and white. "The very sensitive story of BC's Italians classified as enemy aliens during World War II. Raymond Culos' documented research and prose provide an enlightened analysis of the Government of Canada's rationale for arresting and incarcerating Italians suspected of being members of a local fascist organization. He also presents testimony of the suffering of family members of the POWs. Culos further illustrates the sense of frustration anger and yes sheer mortification felt by hundreds of loyal citizens required to report monthly to the RCMP. In the midst of this incredible chapter in Canada's wartime history the reader becomes aware of the BC Italian Canadians who publicly swore allegiance to King and Country and those who served in the defence of Canada. A number of these servicemen were on active duty while members of their families were being scrutinized by the RCMP." - from dust jacket. An unread copy. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A beautiful copy. Gift quality.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Injustice Served: The Story of British Columbia's Italian Enemy Aliens During World War II Evacuation and Relocation 1940-1945 World War 1939-1945 Prisoners and Prisons Canadian Italian Canadians British Columbia . Cusmano hardcover
2006738H1642Canada: Vancouver Art Gallery / Douglas & McIntyre / University of Washington Press 2006. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 182 pages. "Lavishly illustrated and passionately written this work situates Haida art where it has always belonged inseparable from its people and at the very apex of the great accomplishments of human creativity. Features 140 colour photos of Haida masterpieces from the last two centuries from exquisitely carved totem poles and masks to remarkable pipes plates and baskets. The wide-ranging text includes excerpts from ancient Raven myths." - from dust jacket. Appears unread. Clean bright and unmarked with faintest hint of wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A superb copy. Gift quality. Vancouver Art Gallery / Douglas & McIntyre / University of Washington Press 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
2006623G2343Canada: MMP. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. 0978116909 . 218 pages. "The inspiring story of how Chemainus BC came to be known as the town of murals and the man Karl Schutz behind the vision." - from dust jacket. Printed upon glossy stock. Profusely illustrated throughout with colour photos and illustrations. Signed and inscribed by both author and Karl Schutz upon verso of front free endpaper otherwise clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A lovely copy. Gift quality.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Mural Magic : Karl Schutz and Chemainus 'the Little Town That Did' Murals Tourism and the Arts Mural Painting and Decoration 20th Century British Columbia Vancouver Island; Signed by Authors . MMP hardcover
2007664H0879Canada: Carole Davidson. Fine. 2007. Reprint. Paperback. 0978120906 . "The modern history of Departure Bay began in the 1800's after the discovery of coal in Nanaimo. For a short time it was the centre of a hub of commerce and industry only to settle back into relative obscurity. This is the story of the place and its people." - back cover. Bibliography. Footnotes. Index. Many reproductions of archival black and white photos. Appears to have been privately printed in limited quantity. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Appears unread. An excellent copy of this highly-informative work.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Historic Departure Bay Nanaimo- Looking Back Vancouver Island Robert Dunsmuir Coal Cilaire History Hamilton Powder Co. Company Commerce Industry Beach Pictorial . Carole Davidson paperback
2008322G3790Canada: Dewey Arthur W. 2008. Book. Good. Paperback. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Single book divided into two parts of 211 and 134 pages. Signed and inscribed by author upon dedication page. Illustrated in colour and black and white. Documents the author's intereting life work and travels. Moderate wear. Binding tight. A quality copy of this interesting autobiography which includes additional genealogical information about the Dewey family. Dewey, Arthur W. Paperback
2001722H1045Sault Ste. Marie Ontario: U.S.W.A. Local 2724 2001. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 270 pages. Bibliography. Generously illustrated with reproductions of black and white photos. "Intended to be a concise history of Algoma Steel. Consequently much is reported about leaders such as Francis Clergue and Sir James Dunn as well as some executives of the company." - from Introduction. At the time of publication the author had worked 37 years for Algoma. He writes with a strong passion for the company and the history of its district. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding tight. A nice copy of this informative work. U.S.W.A. Local 2724 Paperback
