Canadiana

Victoria, B.C.: Diggon-Hibben, Ltd., 1949. Yellow textured paper wraps printed in blue with native village scene and totem pole. 122 pages, illustrated with numerous B&W photographs and drawlings. The history of white settlement of Vancouver Island and contemporary life to mid-20th Century. Discolored spots at staples, edgewear to covers with a few shallow creases and tiny tears. Internally very clean, printed on quality glazed paper.. Second Edition. Paperbound. Good. Illus. by B&W Illustrations. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Summerland B.C.:: Canada West Magazine,, 1972. Buff paper wraps with red and black titles and photo reproduction of Ainsworth B.C. mining camp in 1898. 183 pages, amply illustrated with B&W photos and drawn maps of each area. Lost mines, ghost towns, artifacts, and lots of 'Wild West' history of southern British Columbia. The cover has darkened wtih age around the edges and there is light wear at the spine edge, otherwise this is a clean, sound volume. WEST AM 3054. Fourth Printing. Paperbound. Very Good Condition. Illus. by B&W Illustrations. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Western Americana. more information

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Victoria, B.C.: Parker Buckle Printing Co., Printer, 1946. Blue paper wraps with flaps, green printed title with flower illustration. 41 pages on quality coated paper, illustrated with B&W drawings and photos. Sigend by the author on the front free endpaper. Light edgewear, some small ink-like dots on upper corner of front cover, faint mellowing of cover near spine. All else clean and sharp. An enchanting look at Vancouver Island at mid-20th Century.. Signed by Author. Edition Not Stated. Paperbound. Very Good. Illus. by B&W Illustrations. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Booklet. more information

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Victoria, B.C.: Parker Buckle Printing Co., Printer, 1946. Green paper wraps with flaps, green printed title with flower illustration. 42 pages on quality coated paper, illustrated with B&W drawings and photos. Light edgewear, hint of rust at staples, 1/4" closed tear at top cover edge, a couple of small spots on front cover. All else clean and sharp. An enchanting look at Vancouver Island at mid-20th Century.. Edition Not Stated. Paperbound. Very Good. Illus. by B&W Illustrations. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Booklet. more information

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Fraser Lake, British Columbia: Fraser Lake and District Historical Society, 1986. White cloth hardcover with green titles and illustration. 316 pages, indexed, with many B&W historical photos. A book describing the early history of the white settlement of the Fraser Lake distric, with a nod to the earlier native inhabitants. Many early industries (logging, etc.), buildings, and families are included in historic photos. A good local history and excellent genealogical reference. Only fault is a gift inscription in ink on front free endpaper, otherwise in clean, sound, tight, and bright condition. AMERICANA 3724. Second Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus Condition. Illus. by Numerous B&W Photos. Large 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall. Americana. more information

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New York, Toronto: Rinehart & Co., 1950. Red cloth hardcover with black and gilt spine label, gilt titles and Rinehart blindstamp logo on top board, top edge green. Lacks dust jacket. 368 pages, illustrated by Richard Bennett and with a two-page spread map. This is an early reprint of the 46th volume in this series (lacks Rinehart "R" colophon). Of this river that slices through the heart of British Columbia, the author writes, "In this lash and spill of water, in the slow grinding of rock and cliff, in the perpetual slide of mountain and forest, in the erosion of mountain and gumbo rangeland, in the impact of whirlpool and winter ice, the river is forever mad, ravenous, and lonely." Who needs poetry when you have a river? Very good-plus condition with very slight fading of spine color, top of spine cloth softened, no other marks or wear. AMERICANA 3717. Early Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good Condition/Lacks Dust Jacket. Illus. by B&W Illustrations By Richard Bennett. Small 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. Americana. more information

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Canada:: Privately printed, 1974, 1974. Paperbound, 8vo (about 9 x 5.75"), photographic sepia and white wraps. 64 pp. on quality glazed paper, abounding with fascinating B&W historical photos, drawings, maps. Get the lowdown on the low-down! Book is in Near Fine condition. [ephemera]. tenth printing.. Paperbound. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. more information

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Banff, Alberta: Published By Author Heavy buff paper wraps with black and red printing. No date [early 1950s]. 208 pages lavishly illustrated with period ads and recreational photos. Every thing to see and do, places to stay, etc. in British Columbia and Alberta! Lots and lots of 1950s ads for inns, lodges, recreational areas, and all sorts of local businesses. Some two, three, and four-digit phone numbers! A great look at mid-20th Century Western Canada...a quiet little place....Highway directions, maps, and lots more.. 14th Edition. Paperbound. Good Plus. Illus. by B&W Photos, Maps, and Ads. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Handbook. more information

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