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1992737a7484Canada: Douglas & McIntyre. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. Second Augmented Edition. Hardcover. 1550540378 . 174 pages. "Bill Reid's Spirit of Haida Gwaii is no ordinary sculpture. Commissioned for the courtyard of the new Canadian chancery in Washington D.C. it sits directly across from the National Gallery and is destined to become one of the major artistic landmarks of the capital and of the North American continent. Ulli Stelzer's photographs taken over five years record the genesis and development of the Black Canoe and of each creature within it. This sequence of nearly one hundred images offers detailed insight into the final form and reveals many aspects of the sculpture otherwise lost forever to view." - from dust jacket. Book clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Light wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. Nice copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; INDIAN SCULPTURE NORTH AMERICA INDIANS Haida Gwaii Bill Reid Native Carvers Pacific Northwest Haida . Douglas & McIntyre hardcover
1990343h5458Millbrook Ontario: Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society 1990. Book. Illus. by Lepper Bruce Dust Jacket. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. "Gathers together narratives of the early schools the chapels and churches the farms mills taverns and roads the militia noted sons and daughters the railroads lodges sports the Cavan Blazers entertainment and many other topics. Also included are 130 family histories many harking back to pioneeer days." - dust jacket. "As a work of local history this handsome book will serve generations to come as a model of the art." - Professor John Wadland Trent University. pp. xiv 466. Bibliography. Map endpapers. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Appears unread. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. Gift quality. A beautiful copy of this essential local history and genealogical reference. Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society Hardcover
1984328c6051Canada: City of Vancouver Archives 1984. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 81 pages. Index. Bibliography. Footnotes. Oblong 8.5" x 11". Printed on glossy stock. Many wonderful archival black and white photos and maps. "The focus is on what are considered to be the major developments in and around the waterway and on the changing ideas of Vancouver's citizens and officials concerning the role of False Creek in the city's life." - from Introduction. Average wear and external soiling. Unmarked. Binding intact. A sound copy of this very informative work. City of Vancouver Archives Paperback
1967115a8329Canada: Burris Clinic Members. Good in Good dust jacket. 1967. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Signed by author upon title page. "An account of the history and development of the Burris Clinic." - page 1. Includes "biographies of doctors and non-professional medical persons who practised in the Kamloops area in the 19th and the first part of the 20th century as well as a history of the treatment of tuberculosis in B.C." - Edwards & Lort 552. 248 pages. Index. Dust jacket preserved in archival-grade Brodart. Average wear. Binding sound. Prior owner's details upon front free endpaper. A sound copy. Bowman M202; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Burris Clinic History Medicine Western Canada Pioneer Doctors Southern Interior British Columbia; Signed by Authors . Burris Clinic Members hardcover
1982765j1536Burton British Columbia: Burton New Horizons Book Committee. Good. 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. 0889253056 . Presents the local history of Burton British Columbia and district located three hours east of Kelowna on the east shore of Lower Arrow Lake in the West Kootenay region. 411 pages. Maps. Index of names. Includes hundreds of pages of family histories generously illustrated with black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean tight and unmarked with moderate wear to publisher's illustrated blue cloth. A sound example of this informative local history and invaluable genealogical reference. Hale & Barman 728.; 4to . Burton New Horizons Book Committee hardcover
1980469a1969Ottawa: Government of Canada - Ration Administration - Wartime Prices and Trade Board 1980. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Signed and inscribed by author upon front free endpaper. 280 pages. "Deals with the shrimps of the Pacific Coast of Canada. The seaward limit of the region corresponds to the outer perimeter of Canada's Fishing Zone 5 i.e. 200 nautical miles 321 km from the outer coast. Eighty-five species are listed and each species is given a common name. Complete keys with accompanying diagrams are provided. Accounts of 82 species include detailed morphological descriptions and halftone illustrations notes on colour main distinguishing characters maximum carapace and total lengths total known geographic and bathymetric ranges first known local capture and information on biology and economic importance. Seventeen species are recorded for the first time. Included are sections on shrimp parasites sexing of shrimps use of keys explanation of measurements and also a gazetteer glossary partial synonymy and index to scientific and common names. Eight plates and a frontspiece illustrate the colours of 41 shrimp species when live." - Abstract. Book clean tight and unmarked with light wear. Average wear with several short edge-tears to dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A quality signed copy of this exceptional reference. Government of Canada - Ration Administration - Wartime Prices and Trade Board Hardcover
2003737j0808Victoria B.C.: British Columbia Ministry of Education. Very Good. 2003. First Printing. Hardcover. 0772648824 . "Documents the history and cultures of First Nations and Metis people in British Columbia from before the arrival of Europeans to the present. Examines the historical foundations of contemporary issues and illustrates how First Nations cultures have adapted to changing world events and environments." - page 7. Sections include: The Voice of the Land is Our Language; Relationships with the Land; The Historical Journey; The Legacy of Colonialism; Cultural Expression. 287 pages. Index. Footnotes. Glossary. Many colour and black and white photos. Prior owner's name neatly inside front board otherwise clean bright and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; B.C. British Columbia First Nations Studies History . British Columbia Ministry of Education hardcover
1944847G0589Toronto: University of Toronto Press / Glenbow-Alberta Institute 1944. Book. Good. Hardcover. Revised. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 418 pages. Numerous black and white photographic plates. Includes list of recipients of Orders Decorations and Medals. Roll of Honour new to this revised edition. Glossary. Index. ". Presents a picture of individual gallantry and cool courage comparable only to the finest tales of ancient chivalry and destined inevitably to a permanent and glorious niche in the annals of Canada." - dust jacket. Prior owner's details inside front board covered by blank white label otherwise book clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding tight. Average wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A sound copy. Cooke 3e p.322. University of Toronto Press / Glenbow-Alberta Institute Hardcover
1953717a1822Ottawa: Queen's Printer / Geological Survey of Canada. Good. 1953. First Edition. Hardcover. Contents include: Organization and methods of collecting and compiling the returns of the 1951 Census with background information on history purpose and legislation. The 1951 census held two years after Newfoundland became part of Canada marked Canada's first census as a nation of ten provinces and two territories. The content of the population and household questionnaire covered name sex age marital status relationship to "head" of household and the structural type and tenure of dwelling. This census also provided information for small areas such as counties municipalities cities towns etc. 291 pages. 11.25" x 9" x 0.8". 1.2 kg. Forest green buckram with gilt lettering upon backstrip. Usual library markings. Average wear. Binding sound. Quality copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Canada Dominion Bureau of Statistics - Bureau Federal De La Statistique Ninth Census of Canada - 1951 - Neuvieme Recensement Du Canada: Volume XI Eleven - Administrative Report Organization and methods of collecting and compiling the returns of the 19 . Queen's Printer / Geological Survey of Canada hardcover
1979137H4254Carnduff Saskatchewan: Carnduff & District Historical Society 1979. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 1097 pages. Hundreds of black and white reproductions of archival photos. Illustrated saffron cloth-covered boards. Photo-illustrated endpapers. "This book is a history of the land the people and the events of Carnduff Saskatchewan and the surrounding district - a permanent record of our past." - Foreword. Includes over 800 pages of family histories. Binding intact. Gift greetings upon title page. Average wear and soiling. A sound copy of this very informative local history and invaluable genealogical reference. Arora 6364A. Carnduff & District Historical Society Hardcover
2005166j1766British Columbia: BC Forest Service. Very Good. 2005. First Edition. Paperback. 0973994401 . "A lot has changed in the past 55 years but the one constant at the BC Forest Service has always been the sense of family and pride in one of the most resilient organizations in North America if not the world. This book is dedicated to the many hard working men and women of the BC Forest Service. It is a collage of stories events facts and trivia related to the last 55 years in the Vancouver Forest District and more recently the Coast Forest Region. It endeavours to provide the reader with the sense of the dedication the trials the humour and the commitment of this public service organization charged with the management of our wonderful coastal forest legacy." - back cover. 213 pages. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Clean bright tight and unmarked with very light wear. A high-quality example. ; 4to . BC Forest Service paperback
1967532c6630Canada: Carstairs Centennial History Committee. Good. 1967. First Edition. Hardcover. 219 pages. Black and white archival photographs. "A record of the settlers who in earliest times walked or rode the lonely "Prairie Trails" into what became the community of Carstairs Alberta. In wagons and colonists cars they came and. ploughed the first furrows established businesses to form the nucleus of a settlement and continued in the face of adversities almost impossible to visualize or realize today to make their vision of the future become a reality." - from Foreward by Mayor Milton H.C. Ford. Average wear. Two coffee drops affect first two blank pages otherwise unmarked. Binding sound. A quality copy of this engaging local history.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Prairie Trails: Pioneer History of Carstairs Alberta and District 1967 Local History Genealogy Families Settlers Pioneers . Carstairs Centennial History Committee hardcover
1992103j2321Lantzvillle B.C.: Oolichan Books. Good. 1992. First Edition. Paperback. 0889821151 . Proceedings of a conference held September 10 & 11 1991 in Victoria B.C. "The legal case Delgamuukw V. The Queen represents a significant moment in the history of British Columbia. The case is about aboriginal title in the province specifically the claim of the Gitksan and Wet'suwet'en people to ownership and jurisdiction over their traditional territories. But it is about much more. The judgement the case which led to it and now the appeal of the judgement compel British Columbians to come face-to-face with their history their origins and their most fundamental social and cultural values. This collection of essays examines the legal historical political human and international dimensions of this historic case." - back cover. 330 page paperback book. Tight and unmarked with average external wear. A sound example. ; 8vo . Oolichan Books paperback
1966737H3495Canada: Charles Chamberlain & Frank T. Coan 1966. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 32 unnumbered pages. Oblong 8" x 10.75". Black and white illustrations. Contents: Biographical details of the authors Notes on the Cosmogony and History of the Squamish Indians The Beginning of the People of Squamish Creation of the Squamish People The Coming of Religion to the Squamish People The Sea Serpent of Burrard Inlet The Sea Serpent of Howe Sound and a tribute to Chief August Jack Khahtsahlano. Unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy of this precious Squamish Nation memento. Hale 5738. Charles Chamberlain & Frank T. Coan Paperback
19567085Toronto: General Board of Religious Education Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge 1956. Hardcover. pp. 7 2-121 1. 12mo. measuring 4" x 6.5". Bound in original red cloth over boards with black lettering to the front board. Three lines of syllabic characters at head of title followed with title in English. Text otherwise entirely in syllabics. Light bumps to spine ends and tips otherwise extremities remarkably well-preserved. Text-block entirely without blemish with bright clean and unmarked leaves and firm sound binding; very good. Rare in commerce in this edition and state. <br/><br/>Preceded by the earlier 1911 printing by the same publisher. References: Masinahikan 201 See also #132 for the earlier printing Peel 3524 and Evans 201. Corresponds to OCLC #16181505. General Board of Religious Education, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge hardcover
1912328a4724Ottawa: Canada Department of Mines Geological Survey Branch. Fair. 1912. First Edition. Hardcover. 208 pages. Black and white photographic plates. Colour Geological Reconnaissance Map of Southern Vancouver Island stored in pocket inside back board. This map has been bolstered in many places with adhesive tape which has yellowed over the years. Above-average wear. Binding intact. It appears that a reference library may have added stiff boards to what was initially a softcover copy. A worthy copy of this very informative work.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Southern Vancouver Island - Memoir No. 13 Colour Geological Reconnaissance Map Coal Minerals . Canada Department of Mines, Geological Survey Branch hardcover
1974654j0865Claresholm Alberta: Claresholm History Book Club. Good. 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. 0919212492 . Presents the local history of Claresholm Alberta located an hour and a half south of Calgary on highway 2. 549 pages including over 350 pages of family histories. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions archival photos. Contents include: Early history of the area; Aviation and No. 15 S.F.T.S.; Bands; Cemetery; Churches; Clubs and Organizations; Schools; Sports; Honour Roll; Hospitals and Doctors; Townships Maps; Brands; Family Histories; Early Residents. Prior owner's name atop front free endpaper. Few pencil markings to contents Moderate wear. Binding intact. A sound copy of this informative local history and invaluable genealogical reference. Alberta Histories p. 67 Strathern 2940 Not listed in Krotki 2nd edn; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Claresholm Alberta History Settlers Pioneers Genealogy Families . Claresholm History Book Club hardcover
1957125a7660Canada: History Book Committee. Good. 1957. First Edition. Hardcover. Printed upon the Celebration of Virden's 75th Anniversary July 1957. Illustrated in black and white with black and white archival photos. Moderate wear. Tight and square. Hackett 2 140.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Manitoba Virden History . History Book Committee hardcover
1967444h5658Miami Manitoba: The History Committee. Fair with No dust jacket as issued. 1967. First Edition. Hardcover. 578 pages. Reproductions of archival black and white photos. Contains extensive genealogical information on numerous local families. Chapters include: The Landscape Areas; Schools; Churches; Honour Roll; Miami - Sports; Organizations; Township 4 Range 6 W; Thompson 4-5 and Clegg and Ager; Opawaka Post Office; Rosebank; The Village of Miami; 5-6 W; Township 5 Range 7; Thompson Portion of 6-7. Somewhat above-average wear. Prior owner's details upon front free endpaper. Few markings to contents. Spine leaning. Binding intact. No dust jacket as issued. A sound example of this informative local history and invaluable genealogical reference. Hackett 2 882.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Pembina Valley Deerwood Miami Rosebank Manitoba Thompson History Settlers Pioneers Families Opawaka . The History Committee hardcover
1909106a0815Canada: Transactions of the Royal Society of Canada 1909. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 198 pages. Black and white portrait of subject. Sturdily rebound in maroon buckram. Tight and square with light wear. Please note: Title page and table of contents are bound between end of text and beginning of index. Peripheral moisture marks to half of pages. Transactions of the Royal Society of Canada Hardcover
1979218H1934Alberta Canada: Crowsnest Pass Historical Society. Good. 1979. First Edition. Hardcover. 0889250464 . xii 914 pages. Index of articles. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of wonderful archival black and white photos. A comprehensive history of the area including over four hundred of pages of family histories. Map endpapers. Illustrated mustard-coloured cloth-covered boards. Average external wear and soiling. Binding sound. A quality copy of this excellent genealogical reference. Krotki 250. Strathern 2957.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Crowsnest Pass Alberta History Genealogy Settlers Pioneers Frank Blairmore Lille Bellevue Coleman Hillcrest Mines Police Flats Passburg Burmis Sentinel Family Histories . Crowsnest Pass Historical Society hardcover
1998318c6721Canada: Harbour Publishing 1998. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 223 pages. Index. Extensive reference notes. Signed and inscribed by author upon half-title page. "A compelling social history and the first comprehensive book of its kind. an inside look at an interesting and essential part of Vancouver's unique cultural heritage." - from dust jacket. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. An excellent copy. Harbour Publishing Hardcover
1960123G3381London: Cassell & Company Limited 1960. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 172 pages. "At 22 the author left his native Wales for the New World - for Canada. This is the story of pioneer settlers told by a man who saw and survived the loneliness and cruelty of the untamed Canadian prairies." - from dust jacket not included with this copy. Somewhat above-average wear. Remainder mark to bottom of textblock otherwise unmarked. Binding intact. Spine leaning. A worthy reference copy of this important history. No dust jacket. Cassell & Company, Limited Hardcover
198283700750Stonewall Manitoba: Rockwood Municipality History. Fine. 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. 0889253595 . 445 pages including index. The Municipality of Rockwood in its present size was formed in 1880. As the one hundredth year of its existence approached this work was envisioned to pay tribute to the many who helped build and maintain the various communities within the municipality. Chapters as follows: Natural and Cultural History: Story of the R.M. of Rockwood; Area Histories; Post Offices; Agriculture; Transportation; Local Industry; Churches; Schools; Lodges; Music in Balmoral Area; Hospitals; War Years; Family Histories; Short Stories; Photograph Section. Contents clean bright and unmarked. Black and white illustrations throughout. Very light wear to attractively decorated green boards. Wonderful copy. Hackett 2 730.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; 100 Years of History - Rockwood Municipality Centennial Manitoba History Settlers Pioneers Genealogy Natural and Cultural History: the R.M. of Rockwood; Area Histories; Post Offices; Agriculture; Transportation; Local Industry; Churches; Schools; Lodges; . Rockwood Municipality History hardcover
1977811G2285Canada: Canadian Forces Escadrille Squadron 12 AC&W 1977. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 56 pages. Text in English and French. Presents the history of CFS Mont Apica which officially opened in 1952. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of black and white photos of the station and the people who operated it. Brilliant silver lettering and decoration upon front board. Clean bright and unmarked with negligible wear. An excellent copy. Canadian Forces, Escadrille Squadron 12 AC&W Hardcover
