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2008216H0101Canada: N.P.L. 2008. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 264 pages. Bibliography. Occasional reproductions of archival black and white photos. "The Coloured Hockey League of the Maritimes was formed in 1895 in Halifax Nova Scotia. Comprised of the sons and grandsons of runaway American slaves the league helped pioneer the sport of ice hockey. Twenty-five years before the Negro Baseball Leagues and twenty-two years before the birth of the NHL this league emerged as a premier force in Canadian hockey. The first book ever written on this topic." - from back cover. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. A high-quality copy of this fascinating work. N.P.L. Paperback
2006738G1767British Columbia: M.I.B. 2006. Book. Illus. by Chong Chris; et al. Fine. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 54 pages. Magnificent colour illustrations. A sumptuously-presented reference guide to interpreting and representing Musqueam culture. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent copy. M.I.B. Paperback
2002665G3415Canada: National Library of Canada 2002. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 485 pages. List of references cited. "Commemorates the sacrifices of more than 4000 Manitoba casualties of the Second World War and serves to witness the impact of those losses on families friends and our society - both then and now." - from page one. Average wear. Binding intact. Gift greetings and address labels upon first page. A sound copy of this important Manitoba reference. National Library of Canada Paperback
2003411h6130Canada: B.C.F.F. Very Good. 2003. First Edition Thus. Paperback. Topics include: British Columbia's Sportfish; Tackle and Techniques; Flyfishing B.C.'s Interior Lakes; Fly Tying; Vignettes; Matching the Naturals; Life Cycles. "Will always be an important part of my library." - Jack Grundle. 201 pages. Black and white illustrations. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy.; 4to . B.C.F.F. paperback
2004818H2899Canada: McGill-Queen's University Press / Septentrion 2004. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First English Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 398 pages. Extensive bibliography. Index. "Revisits Champlain's enormous contributions and unique role in history offering new insights and raising new questions about the 'father of New France.' Lavishly illustrated including the thirty-two maps attributed to Champlain as well as documents a selection of his drawings and illustrations of rare artifacts this is an unsurpassed source of information for anyone wanting to understand New France and the origins of Canada." - dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A high-quality copy. McGill-Queen's University Press / Septentrion Hardcover
2008547c6136Arts of Momentum Committee 2008. Book. Fine. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 109 pages. "This exhibition presents a survey of the rich and diverse nature of artistic practices in artists from both China and the Nanaimo community and is a visual representation of an ongoing artistic dialogue between the artists." - from Preface. A sumptuos work full of gorgeous colour photography on high quality paper. Clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. An excellent copy. Arts of Momentum Committee Paperback
2008128H4171Canada: A.A.G. 2008. Book. Illus. by Lou Andy Shutse. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 72 pages. Profusely illustrated in colour. Bilingual English/Chinese text. Printed upon glossy stock. Oblong 11.5" x 8.75". "My paintings are personal investigations into the interaction between Eastern and Western culture. They express how I see and feel about my subject; how I interpret it intuitively and spiritually by using a visual language. The scenery of British Columbia is a major subject of my painting. I blend the old and the new to forge a contrast between ink and colour between the ancient traditions of Chinese painting and the rapidly-changing world of Western art." - dust jacket. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding tight. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A nice copy. A.A.G. Hardcover
2001711a2736Canada: Kashtan 2001. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 170 pages. "Professor Luciuk relates and the photographs - with at times an almost unbearable poignance - depict what was a shameful and unnecessary decision made many decades ago by the Government of Canada a decision for which neither the Government of the day or any of its successors in office to the present day has seen fit to apologize for." - from Foreward. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy. Kashtan Paperback
2005846G0559Canada: GSPH 2005. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition Numbered Copy. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 254 pages plus several appendices. Glossy illustrated covers. Signed and numbered by author upon front free endpaper. "A tribute to the men and women who have proudly and honourably served Canada in the Fire Service. Gathers for the first time a comprehensive account of the Fire Service's legacy and accomplishments. Embarrassments humorous tales and outstanding achievements by both fire crews and individual firefighters are recounted. Approximately 200 visuals accompany the text." - from back cover. Minimal library markings. Light wear. A quality copy. GSPH Hardcover
2011724H4930Canada: Self-Published. Fine. 2011. First Edition. Paperback. Signed and inscribed by author upon title page. xxii 354 33 index pp. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Presents the history of Delta British Columbia prior to the opening of the George Massey Tunnel and beyond. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. An excellent copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Delta British Columbia - History Delta British Columbia - Pioneers; Signed by Authors . Self-Published paperback
2001648G3084Alberta Canada: Alexa Black Church 2001. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 168 pages. List of burial sites. Printed upon glossy stock with reproductions of archival black and white photos. "The story of the Church and Black families who settled in the Balzac area of Alberta when there was neither a Balzac nor an Alberta. They took a great gamble in coming but they made it and that's the story in this book." - from dust jacket. Pocket inside back cover contains folded sheet with colour maps of the WJ Church Nose Creek Homestead Balzac Church Lands and Yankee Valley Kinniburgh /Black Lands. This book is as new with the exception of gift greetings and the signed bookplate of Stanley A. Church upon front free endpaper. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. An excellent copy. Alexa Black Church Hardcover
2008633h2015British Columbia: CNCP. Very Good. 2008. First Edition. Paperback. 0921087411 . "The sternwheeler era was a fascinating period in the history of Central British Columbia. From 1863 to 1921 there were twelve sternwheelers that plied the waters of the Upper Fraser River at varying times. This book addresses aspects of social history relevant to sternwheeler construction and operation on the Upper Fraser. Social contexts in the realm of resource exploitation railway development and settlement are highlighted. Specific references are made to individuals engaged in sternwheeler transport as owners operators or simply as innocent travelers." - back cover. 115 pages. Index. Reference list. Black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy. ; 4to . CNCP paperback
2001569a7486Sardis British Columbia: Sardis Secondary School 2001. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 144 pages. Light wear. Clean bright and unmarked. Nice copy. Sardis Secondary School Hardcover
2003558G0248Comox British Columbia: Highland Secondary 2003. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 144 pages. Photo-illustrated in colour and black and white. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. A superb copy. Highland Secondary Hardcover
2004558G0249Comox British Columbia: Highland Secondary 2004. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Photo-illustrated in colour and black and white. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Scratching to lower portion of front cover otherwise an excellent copy. Highland Secondary Hardcover
2002558G0246Comox British Columbia: Highland Secondary 2002. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Photo-illustrated in colour and black and white. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. A superb copy. Highland Secondary Hardcover
2006654j0837Nanaimo B.C.: N.H.S. Very Good. 2006. Revised Edition. Plastic Comb Binding. 0969309392 . "Provides short histories of these families which arrived in Nanaimo in 1854: George and Ann Robinson; Edwin and Elizabeth Gough; John and Elizabeth Thompson Matthew and Caroline Miller; Joseph and Naomi Webb; Daniel and Eliza Dunn. Describes how the families were recruited in the Midlands of England the hardships of their voyage and something of the small town for which they were destined." - Preface. 45 pages. Maps. Family tree diagrams and black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. A high-quality copy of this superb genealogical reference. ; Sm 4to . N.H.S. unknown
2007654j0838Nanaimo B.C.: N.H.S. Very Good. 2007. Revised Edition. Plastic Comb Binding. 0969309384 . Provides genealogical information for these early Nanaimo families: John and Lavinia Malpass; John and Marry Ann Meakin; George and Mary Ann Baker; Richard and Sarah Turner; Thomas and Anna Maria York. 46 pages. Maps. Family tree diagrams and black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. A high-quality copy of this superb genealogical reference. ; Sm 4to . N.H.S. unknown
2007654j0839Nanaimo B.C.: N.H.S. Very Good. 2007. Revised Edition. Plastic Comb Binding. 0969309392 . Provides genealogical information for these early Nanaimo families: John and Jane Biggs; Elijah and Frances Ganner; Richard and Elizabeth Richardson; John and Seadonah Richardson; Jesse and Mary Ann Sage; Thomas and Mary Hawkes; Joseph Louis and Ann Bevilockway. 53 pages. Maps. Family tree diagrams and black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean and unmarked with very light wear. A high-quality copy of this superb genealogical reference. ; Sm 4to . N.H.S. unknown
2008856c7148Canada: TC 2008. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall. 174 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated in black and white and colour with wonderful archival photos. "Traces the evolution of Victoria British Columbia as well as the Times Colonist newspaper .not only about the news but also about the community as a whole. It is about a newspaper's relationship with its readers which can reflect or challenge the social outlook of time." - from dust jacket. Remainder dot to bottom edge of text otherwise clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. An excellent copy. TC Hardcover
2012633j0619Port Moody B.C.: Port Moody Heritage Society. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. 098808760X . "Provides a fascinating history of Port Moody British Columbia from 1880 to 1980. Using text photos and personal first-hand accounts this work offers a dramatic factual account of Port Moody life. From the coming of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the birth of the port to the emergence of industries like lumber and oil refining each chapter paints a picture of how Port Moody developed through the decades. The human side is portrayed in stories of sports and recreation special events and life during the Depression and World War II." - dust jacket. x 182 glossy pages. Index of people. Profusely illustrated with wonderful black and white and colour photos. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. Oblong 9.3 x 11.5". A beautiful copy. Gift quality. ; 8vo . Port Moody Heritage Society hardcover
2008458G2178Canada: Diocese of London 2008. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 399 pages. Index. Bibliography. "Written as part of the celebration of the sesquicentennial of the diocese in 2006. It is a comprehensive encyclopedia-style presentation of the diocese's rich and varied past covering its pre-diocesan history and the episcopacies of its first ten bishops - from Bishop Pinsoneault. to Bishop Fabbro. Also included are histories of religious communities the cathedral other parishes and missions and different institutions and organizations collectively called diocesan life." - from Introduction. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. A beautiful copy. Diocese of London Hardcover
2005569j0372Port Alberni British Columbia: Stephanie Smith. Good. 2005. First Edition. Spiral Bound. "For half a century Totem Tournament has provided ADHS/ADSS students and staff with a uniting school event. No other occasion at the school generates as much enthusiasm and cooperative staff/student involvement. In addition to being the oldest high school boys' basketball tournament in British Columbia Totem plays before capacity crowds every year making it the premier sporting event in the Alberni Valley. Generations of Albernites have been part of the tournament in some way. This compilation of writing and photos is an attempt to capture the history of Totem from its inception to today." - Tournament Director. Includes a chapter for each decade lists of everyone who ever played in the tournament winners and MVPs all stars former coaches and their comments former Princesses and their thoughts referees and Wink Willox Winners and more. 125 pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of photos. Trifle of writing inside back cover otherwise clean and unmarked with moderate wear. List of "Top Ten Opposition Players" to appear in the Tournament on page 125 includes Steve Nash of SMU St. Michael's University School. Nash went on to play eighteen seasons in the NBA where he was twice voted Most Valuable Player. A quality copy of this wonderful compilation. ; 4to . Stephanie Smith unknown
2004633h1760British Columbia: Self Published. Very Good. 2004. First Edition. Paperback. 0973443103 . Signed without inscription by author upon title page. "War-time West Van was a virtual small-town: one high school one bank one chapter of the WCTU and fifty bears. Events brought people together in common celebratory cause particularly May Day which was run entirely by local volunteers. At the same time war called our young men and women away. This book threads headlines proclaiming the major events of the war into the peaceful flow of community events of the day - one moment something horrifying; another something mundane or entertaining. Such was the temper of the times and such is the mood of this book." - back cover. p. 288. Footnotes. Index. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A lovely copy.; 4to . Self Published paperback
2008322G1929Canada: Self-Published 2008. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 648 pages. Signed and generically inscribed by Vanderzalm upon front free endpaper. The autobiography of British Columbia's 28th Premier. Light wear to clean and unmarked book. Minor lean to spine. Several short openings to bottom edge of front panel of dust jacket which is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. This bookseller is particularly appreciative of Mr. Vanderzalm's activism against the imposition of both the HST and 'smart' meters in British Columbia. Thank-you Mr. Vanderzalm. Well done!. Self-Published Hardcover
