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1974738G3771Canada: University of British Columbia Press 1974. Book. Illus. by Robinson Frances M.P. Photos. Fair. Paperback. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 139 pages. Glossary. List of sources. Black and white photographic plates. Signed and inscribed by Chief Harris upon half-title page. "Told at their gatherings by the Indians of the Skeena and Nass Rivers region for countless generations the eight myths in this volume are translated for the first time by one of their chiefs. Simple in style the myths deserve a close reading to reveal their full effect. The introductions notes and glossaries which have been added help explain the important symbols and hereditary titles of these Northern British Columbia people. Chief Arthur McDames recorded the tapes from which these translations have been made." - from back cover. Above-average wear. Binding intact. Prior owner's names inside front cover. A worthy copy. About Indians 836. University of British Columbia Press Paperback
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
0845141007.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
0845141007New. hardcover. New. Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back. hardcover
1990843H2849Oshawa Ontario: General Motors of Canada Limited 1990. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Approximately 100 pages. A list of sources for enthusiasts of restoring and maintaining General Motors vintage vehicles. "We have tried to provide as many Canadian sources as possible as well as a number from the United States that would be helpful to the hobbiest." - Introduction. Includes a brief history of GM of Canada and a table of domestic and export production Dec. 1908 - Dec. 1973. Includes listings for many dozens of suppliers and service businesses. Illustrated with nice black and white reproductions of archival GM illustrations and photos. By now many of these businesses have likely faded into history making this book itself something of a GM heirloom. Unmarked with moderate wear. A sound copy of this collectible reference for fans of GM of Canada vintage vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited Paperback
186656658Montreal: Eusebe Senecal Imprimeur-Editeur Rue St.-Vincent 1866. 8vo. xiii 1 245 1 pp. Printed softcovers covered in thick 19th-century ribbed paper chipping & wear to spine hinges partially split shaken ex-lib markings on endpapers still G reference copy from the library of Marylhurst College which was disbanded in 2018 and the original recipient of much of the Father Blanchet library at the end of the 19th century. First edition of this work filled with annual reports by the noted Catholic missionary sent along with Bishop Provencher to organize Oblate Missions traveling by Hudson’s Bay Company canoe helping haul his portages and finally reaching the Red River Colony in 1846. For the next decade he divided his time between the Lac Ile a la Crosse a Cree station in Athabasca and also the St. Raphael Mission over the divide with the Chipewyan tribe. He corresponded and directed the efforts of Father Pierre-Henri Grollier the concentration of the Metis establishing parishes at Pointe-de-Chenes and also supported increased education efforts. Blanchet De Smet and La Fleche are all woven into his letters detailing the Oblates’ missionary work. This would be followed up by his second effort in 1869 which detailed geographical demographic and political conditions in the territory prior to annexation by Canada. Eusebe Senecal, Imprimeur-Editeur, Rue St.-Vincent, paperback
191574174brToronto/Weston Ontario Canada: Canada Cycle and Motor Company; C.C.M. Co. 1915. Book. Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 61 issues an incomplete series including the following: Vol. 2 No. 2-15; Vol. 3 No. 1-10; Vol. 4 No. 3-7; Vol. 5 No. 1-4 7-12; 14-15; Vol. 6 No. 1 3 4 6; Vol. 7 No. 1-5; Vol. 10 No. 8/9 11; Vol. 17 No. 1-4 7; Vol. 18 No. 1-2; Vol. 19 No. 4. Tipped into a 1920 issue is a Gendron bicycle company transfer decal manufactured by Canada Decalomania Co. of Toronto. This ensemble is bound in textured burgundy cloth tard covers with gilt titling to spine. Moderate handling to covers; Toning to edges and text. Some marginalia/notations to text; several old short tape repairs to splits at creases. Very neat -- still a sound and handsome volume! Illustrated throughout. The first 1915 issue includes a short article with business photos of Bicycle and Motor Sales Co. of London Ontario operated by Mr. G. A. Wenige. The final rear cover is a team portrait of the Toronto Maple Leafs Stanley Cup winners in 1932. A rare find especially with the decal insert. . Canada Cycle and Motor Company; C.C.M. Co. Hardcover
437Montreal George Bishop & Co. 1870. First Edition. Montreal George Bishop & Co 1870 First Edition 8vo orig purple cloth frontispiece 393pp numerous engravings of churches public buildings street views antiquities maps costumes etc Spine very faded w/tips rubbed through medium wear to extremities "Bank of Montreal Head Office" wri tten in ink at top of title page interior pages evenly browned interior very good condition Overall a good copy Quantity Available: 1 Category: Canada; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request Inventory No: 000437. Montreal, George Bishop & Co., 1870. [First Edition] hardcover
1954715H5021Vancouver B.C.: Education Services Ltd. 1954. Book. Illus. by White Harry E. Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed and inscribed by author upon half-title page. 84 pages. 21 x 14.5cm. Black and white illustrations in text. A compilation of the author's verses relating to Vancouver B.C. which are presented in four sections: The Sailor The Indian Denizens of the Sanctuary in Stanley Park and Features of Charm and Scenes That Charm. Brief annotation about the author on page 33 otherwise unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. Above-average wear to dust jacket now protected in mylar. A worthy vintage signed copy of this charming and nostallgic Vancouver memento. Hale 1460. Education Services Ltd. Hardcover
1952231H0424Canada: Diggon's 1952. Book. Illus. by Wood Bertram A. cover photo. Very Good. Paperback. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. Signed and dated by author inside front cover. 16 Pages. Twelve poems germane to life on southern Vancouver Island. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality vintage copy. Diggon's Paperback
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
1917011673Royal Print & Litho Limited 1917. Book. Good. Paper Covers. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Ring from drinking glass on cover. otherwise in good clean condition. Lots of black and white photos. Royal Print & Litho Limited Paperback
1851180416Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black 1851. Second Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Title continues: all capitals ".embracing the experience of an eight years' residence; views of the present state progress and prospects of the colony; with detailed and practical information for intending emigrants." xxxii 468pp 2p publisher's catalogue; folding map at the front in very good condition. The covers are worn and lightly soiled the spine cloth is chipped at the head and the endpaper over the front hinge is cracked but leaving the hinge secure. The name of a former owner appears neatly in ink to the top of the half-title page; otherwise a nice clean copy. <br/> <br/> Adam and Charles Black hardcover
1851195036Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black 1851. Second. Hardcover. Good/No Dustjacket. 8vo. original cloth laid onto new boards Second and best edition. Corrected Throughout and Greatly Enlarged. 8vo. orig. green blindstamped cloth spine lettered in gilt xxxii 468pp. With a large folding map at the front Adam and Charles Black hardcover
117190Montreal: Librairie Beauchemin 1904. stiff paper covers ix 610 936pp. Good. Original green paper covers with silver lettering. Frontispiece illustrations plates portraits folding maps plan folding table. The spines are lightly faded with some chipping along outer hinges volume 2 is detached at p. 602. Biography of Alexandre Antonin Tache. Peel 3 2122. Locale: Prairie Provinces; St. Boniface; Western Canada. Manitoba Catholic Church--Canada Missionaries--Western Canada. Librairie Beauchemin Paperback
2007129402Centro de Estudios Locales de Andorra 2007. tapa blanda. 2ª Mano/2ª Mano. Centro de Estudios Locales de Andorra. 2007. Buen estado. Grabados fuera de texto. Tapa blanda. 340 p. : il. ; 23x16 cm Centro de Estudios Locales de Andorra unknown
0260650765.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
2004138c9523Canada: Boston Mills Press. Fair in Fair dust jacket. 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. 0919822568 . 158 pages. Bibliography. Many glossy black and white archival photos. Printed upon glossy stock. "The story of hundreds who perished because of the German U-boats in the St. Lawrence." - from dust jacket. Above-average wear. Usual library markings. Binding intact. A worthy reading copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Victory in the St. Lawrence: Canada's Unknown War World War 1939-1945 Naval Operations Canadian Campaigns Saint Lawrence Gulf of . Boston Mills Press hardcover
197564501115Victoria BC: Victoria Composite High School 1975. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 160 pages. Usual autographs. Moderate to average wear. Solid copy. Victoria Composite High School Hardcover
1992715c9492Victoria British Columbia Canada: Sono Nis Press. Fair. 1992. First Edition. Paperback. 1550390236 . 168 pages. Footnotes. Bibliography. Index. Dozens of high-quality reproductions of archilval black and white photos. "Returns us to the beckoning spirit of early times in Victoria B.C. and the more leisured ways of our parents and grandparents." - from back cover. Heavily worn and soiled with usual library markings. Binding intact. A worthy reading copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Victoria British Columbia Vancouver Island Streetcar Street Car History Urban Transportation Street Railroads History . Sono Nis Press paperback
0266875874.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1528422767.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
199264601770Victoria BC: Victoria Golf Club Centennial Committee 1992. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 230 pages including index. Illustrated with colour and black and white photographs. Book clean bright and unmarked with very light wear. Moderate wear to dust jacket which bears half-inch tear at bottom edge of back panel and is missing one inch chip from top edge of back panel. Overall a very nice copy. Victoria Golf Club Centennial Committee Hardcover
1931558h5487Victoria B.C.: Victoria College 1931. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 84 pages. Black and white photos. Printed upon glossy stock. Several autographs. Nostalgic ads for local businesses. Average wear. Binding intact. A sound vintage copy. Victoria College 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
