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1943543G1990Vancouver: British Columbia Telephone Company 1943. Book. Illus. by Lindsay Jack; Parkinson M.C. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 28 pages. Loaded with black and white photos. Contents include: Photo of Vedder Miller and Harold Dodsworth working on cables in the Cedar telephone building in Vancouver; Mrs. Operater Laura Mann at work; Susan Allison and Mary Gallo; Photos of the Princeton telephone office; Clarence Boulier at Princeton; Many photos of employees happily engaged in social activities; Miss Barbara Lovatt with her accordion; Photos of portions of Vancouver's long distance office; Article and photos of flood affecting Mission and Agassiz including washed-out bridge; Miss Peggy Love; 15 Years ago in company history; Company sports activities; Marriage-related activities of employees. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. British Columbia Telephone Company Paperback
1936617G1207Vancouver British Columbia Canada: Sun Directories Limited 1936. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 1944 pages. An incredible reference of British Columbia in the year 1936. "Containing an alphabetically arranged list of cities towns post offices and railway stations in British Columbia and the Yukon with a description of each; and alphabetically arranged list of business houses private citizens civic provincial and dominion governments churches public and private schools secret and benevolent organizations associations etc. also an avenue and street guide of householders for Vancouver and Victoria and a classified business directory." - from title page. Above-average external wear. Aged piece of white tape around upper portion of exterior. Portion of backstrip missing. Binding intact. A worthy copy of this wonderfully nostalgic compilation. Sun Directories Limited Hardcover
1951726c7769Toronto: Trans-Canada Press / Arthur L. Tunnell 1951. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1159 pages. A biographical dictionary of notable living men and women. Library binding intact. Usual library markings. A sound copy. Trans-Canada Press / Arthur L. Tunnell Hardcover
105120London: James Cond 1938. 4to 607pp. Very good no dust jacket. Embossed gilt decorated full leather binding. All edges gilt marbled endpapers black and white and color photographs color illustrations tables maps folding map pasted inside front cover index thumb index tabs. Previous owner's inscription light rubbing to edges. Locale: ; ; ; ; ; Alberta; British Columbia; Calgary--Alberta; Edmonton--Alberta; Halifax; Hamilton--Ship; Manitoba; New Brunswick; Ontario; Ottawa; Prince Edward Island; Regina; St. John; Toronto; Victoria. Canada Agriculture Banking Commerce Communication Fisheries Forestry Geography Government Grain Industry Insurance Oil Power Social History Transportation Viticulture. James Cond Hardcover
1907115a8885Toronto: The Canadian Bank of Commerce 1907. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 351 pages. Contains reports from 1868 through 1894. A wonderful highlight of this volume is the black and white photographic plates of the bank branches in the following locations: Head Office; Ayr; Blenheim; Brandon; Carman; Claresholm; Cobalt; Collingwood; Dawson; Dundas; Dunnville; Edmonton; Fernie; Galt; Guelph; Halifax; Hamilton; Innisfail; Kamloops; London England; London Ontario; Middleton; Moosejaw; Nanaimo; Nelson; New York; Orangeville; Ottawa. Narrow opening along front hinge. Back hinge starting. Unmarked. Average wear to partially dulled dark green boards adorned with clearly legible gilt lettering. Overall a quality copy of this rare and informative momento. The Canadian Bank of Commerce Hardcover
198715604725Toronto: The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. 0921819005 . 155 pages. Colour plates throughout. Map endpapers. Tissue protected colour frontis of Sir John A. MacDonald. Clean bright and unmarked. Dust jacket preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Beautiful copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company: The First Hundred Years 1887-1987 History Canadian Sir John A. MacDonald . The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company hardcover
1956645c9687Vancouver B.C.: City Archives 1956. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 20 pages. Black and white illustrations. Appears to have been prepared for distribution at a Stanley Park Dinner on 7 May 1956 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the incorporation of Vancouver as a City. Reviews historical events. Average wear. Unmarked. A sound copy. City Archives Paperback
1995168a4923Canada: MMP 1995. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. VHS video tape with case. Circa 1990s. The 1960s opened an era of changing values and expectations and turmoil. Worker militancy increased dramatically particularly amongst young workers. This is illustrated through the 1965 postal strike and the strike of 15000 steelworkers in Hamilton. Usual library markings. Average wear. A sound copy. MMP Hardcover
1954648G1646Ponoka Alberta: Printed By the Ponoka Herald Ltd. 1954. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 93 pages. Printed on glossy stock. Reproductions of archival black and white photos. Published as a tribute to the pioneers who opened up the district and to commemorate the town's 50th anniversary. Contents include: The First White Man; The Indians; The Calgary-Edmonton Trail; The Missionaries; The Traders; Rebellion; Here Comes the Railroad; Agriculture and Progress; The Ponoka District; Pioneers; Ponoka's Churches; Provincial Mental Hospital now The Centennial Centre; Clubs and Lodges; Coming of the Pests. Average external wear and soiling. Unmarked. Binding tight. A sound copy of this excellent genealogical reference. Not listed in Krotki. Printed By the Ponoka Herald, Ltd. Paperback
1967323a0460Canada: Western Canadian Directories. Fair. 1967. First Edition. Paperback. This massive tome weighs over 5 pounds presents a delightful comprehensive and informative cross-section of British Columbia in Canada's Centennial year 1967. Included are hundreds of nostalgic contemporary advertisements grouped by small town with information about many dozens of local communities. Reading these descriptions viewing their pictures and perusing the ads is like stepping back in time! Sections are devoted to all aspects of the provincial economy and infrastructure. As the binding is fragile and some pages are loose there is a chance that a small number of pages are missing. Over two inches thick. Multi-paginations. Hours of enjoyable reminiscing here!; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; British Columbia History Illustrated Local Economy Centennial Industry Infrastructure . Western Canadian Directories paperback
1975514j2627British Columbia: B.C. Sugar Refining Company Limited. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. 1975. First Edition Thus. Paperback. "The recipes in this book have been tested by a special panel of dieticians. All the B.C. Sugar products used for the recipes are at your local grocery store. Keep a good supply on hand and when you need a tasty dish for the family or for a special occasion you'll find the answer here." - inside front cover. 16 page stapled booklet in glossy colour-photo covers. Undated but appears to be circa 1975. Clean tight and unmarked with moderate wear. A well-preserved example. 23.5 x 17.6 cm. ; 8vo . B.C. Sugar Refining Company, Limited. 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
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
1983811j0778Canada: 3rd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. Fair. 1983. First Edition. Paperback. "Produced on the thirtieth anniversary of the redesignation of the 79th Field Regiment RCA as the 3rd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. Designed to give new members a brief look at the history of their unit and old members an idea of what has happened since thier time in 3 RCHA." - page 1. Stapled booklet in white illustrated covers. 32 glossy pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of photos. Unmarked with somewhat above-average external wear and soiling. A sound copy of this diminutive but informative history.; 8vo . 3rd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery paperback
1960644H4767Canada: The Williams Lake and District Board of Trade 1960. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 32 pages. Black and white reproductions of photos. "This is the story of Williams Lake a young town in an old setting and of the historic Central Cariboo it serves. This book explains why Williams Lake with its friendly people and tremendous future is a good place to live." - Foreword. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy. Hale & Barman 910. The Williams Lake and District Board of Trade Paperback
130636Ottawa: F.A. Acland 1927. stiff paper covers 578pp. Very good. Tables index. The spine is slightly discolored and has 2 small tears at the top and a small tear and chip missing at the bottom.s. Canada Treaties--Canada Treaties--United States. F.A. Acland Paperback
1990333c7701Ontario Canada: Trinity College School 1990. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 92 pages. An alumni directory for Trinity College School of Port Hope Ontario. "Adds 1800 'new' Old Boys to the list last published in 1965." - from page v. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A nice copy. Trinity College School Hardcover
1927644j2572Vancouver British Columbia: David Spencer Limited. Poor with No dust jacket as issued. 1927. First Edition. Paperback. "This little book has been compiled with the idea of directing your attention to such of the innumerable beauty spots and places of interest in this vicinity. It is hoped that this souvenir will prove useful in making your holiday in Greater Vancouver memorable and that you will decide to see more of our magnificent scenery next year." - title page. 16 unnumbered stapled pages each with a nice large sepia-tone photo. Oblong 23.5 x 15 cm. Probably published by David Spencer Limited a department store for which a photo ad appears on the last page. Undated but Hale 8741 suggests 1927. Blind stamp to title page otherwise unmarked with heavy wear and soiling. Binding intact. Not pretty but a rare surviving example. ; 24mo . David Spencer Limited paperback
1965713G3049Canada: Guide-Post Directories 1965. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 22 pages. 9.3" x 4". Offers a wonderful snapshot of southern Vancouver Island's shopping and dining offerings in 1965. All listings include brief write-up and charming photo or illustration. Very nostalgic. Binding sound. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Guide-Post Directories paperback
104847Vancouver: Vancouver Sun 1936. Oblong 4to paper covers 80pp. Very good. Staplebound decorated cover. Green tinted photographs map map endpapers. Light dampstains on cover. "Official Pictorial Souvenir Programme". Locale: British Columbia; Vancouver. Western Canada View Books. Vancouver Sun Paperback
1956617G1213Vancouver British Columbia Canada: B.C. Directories Ltd. 1956. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 814 pages. Provides an excellent snapshot of Vancouver Island in the year 1956. "Containing an alphabetically arranged list of business houses; private citizens; civic provincial and dominion governments; churches; public and private schools; secret and benevolent organizations; also an avenue and street guide section with telephone numbers for Victoria Nanaimo and Port Alberni cities; also a classified business directory." - from title page. Above-average external wear. Hinges starting. A worthy copy of this excellent reference. B.C. Directories Ltd. Hardcover
1952617G1210Vancouver British Columbia Canada: B.C. Directories Ltd. 1952. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 1192 pages. An excellent snapshot of Vancouver Island in the year 1952. "Containing an alphabetically arranged list of business houses; private citizens; civic provincial and dominion governments; churches; public and private schools; secret and benevolent organizations; also an avenue and street guide and directory of householders for Victoria City with telephone numbers; also a classified business directory." - from title page. Above-average external wear and soiling. Hinges open. A worthy copy of this wonderful reference. B.C. Directories Ltd. Hardcover
1939664H5146Victoria BC: David Spencer Limited. Good. 1939. First Edition. Spiral Bound. pp. 42. "Commemorating the visit to Victoria B.C. of their majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth." - front cover. This visit took place in May 1939 as part of a major North American tour at a time when another major war in Europe seemed imminent. Queen Elizabeth II took part in the tour and is said to have 'lost her heart to Canada and Canadians' as a result. Oblong 9" x 12". Each page contains a black and white reproduction of a photo of a noteworthy site in the Victoria region or up-island. Some noteworthy details include angle parking on Douglas and Yates jaunty men's golf fashions of the day a marvelous view of Saanich farm lands from Mount Douglas the Italian gardens and residence of Mr. Butchart tall timber along Cowichan Bay Road the Malahat Drive alongside Goldstream and a day's catch of huge fish near Victoria. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this excellent memento and snapshop of life in Victoria and on Vancouver Island in 1939. Not listed in Edwards & Lort.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Royal Tour - 1939 - Victoria B.C. Victoria B.C. - Pictorial Works Empress Hotel Belmont Building Crystal Garden Gonzalez Bay Shoal Bay Oak Bay Beach Hotel Great Ocean Drydock - Esquimalt Vancouver Island . David Spencer Limited unknown
1963644c9714British Columbia: Publisher Not Stated 1963. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 64 pages. Undated but appears to be early 1960s. Many colour photos and other illustrations. Provides a comprehensive snapshot of the many tourist attractions and services of these areas several decades ago. Unmarked with average wear. A great piece for those interested in the history of the tourism industry in these regions. Publisher Not Stated Paperback
