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Canadiana : 272 Books

[5193] Abbey, Lloyd. Abbey: Selections 1959-1989. Coquitlam, B.C.: Self Published, Original Wraps. Abt/ 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" tall, 106 pp. Probable 1st Edition (1989) An ecclectic collection including poems of whales and other nature themes. A few illus. Glossy stiff card wraps. Seemingly uncommon. Slight edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy. $14.50

[3384] Abella, Irving and Troper, Harold . None Is Too Many: Canada and the Jews of Europe 1933-1948. Toronto: Lester & Orpen Dennys, 8 v., 336 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition (1982). Canadian participation in the crisis of European Jewry is set forth here in harrowing detail; one example being the voyage to nowhere of German Jews on the luxury liner "St. Louis"--the "Voyage of the Damned". Black cloth. Minor edgewear; minor foxing of topedges; one page dog-eared; o/w VG in VG d.j. $13.20

[4934] Adams, Bryan. Made in Canada: Photographs By Bryan Adams . Toronto: Key Porter Books, Signed by Illustrator. Abt. 9 x 12" tall, unpaginated. 1st Edition (1999). A spectacular array of b/w photos of Canadian singers, models, actresses and athletes, shot in London, New York, Hollywood, Toronto and Vancouver. Original sales were donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. This copy boldly SIGNED and dated 2001 by Bryan Adams on the title page. French-flap heavy card pictorial wraps. Slight edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy. $46.00

[3328] Alan, Amra. Torn: a True Story. Kalispell, MT: Firefly Publishing, Abt. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2", 61 pp. 2nd printing. June, 2000. The remarkable story of a young Canadian woman sent to pre-war Germany to study art and fashion design. As war draws nearer, she is torn between her love for a man and the pleas of her family to "Get Out!" 4 pp. of b/w photos. This copy SIGNED by the author on the copyright page. Heavy White card wraps, stapled. Photo of author on front panel superimposed over photo of Hitler and some of his henchmen. Wrinkle on front cover; light soiling of covers; several pages have minor bend to top corner; o/w a VG copy. $20.00

[4302] Allen, Richard Edward. Pictorial History of Vancouver, Book I: Origin of Street and Place Names . Winnipeg: Josten's Publications, Abt. 7-3/4 x 10-1/2" tall, 128 pp. 1st Edition (1982). As the stories of Vancouver's streets unfold, we are reminded of the glamorous soldiers and explorers and sea captains whose names were given to the city streets. Numerous photos. Heavy card pictorial wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing of covers; slight discolouration of paper; o/w a VG+ tight, clean copy. $20.00

[4303] Anderson, Frank (ed.). Sagas of the Canadian West: Summer Issue 1972, Vo., 2, No. 2. Calgary: Frontier Publishing , Abt. 8-1/4 x 10-1/2" tall, 40 pp. Stories included are: The Murder of Constable Graburn; Lynch Justice in British Columbia by T.W. Paterson; Batoche! by Doreen Mierau; Murder of Paymaster Wilson, Exshaw 1914 by Insp. J. Tapson Jones, R.C.M.P. retired; Manitoba's Krafchenko Kaper; Saskatchewan's Provincial Police; Roche Percee by R.G. Wallace; and, The Hazelton Bank Heist. Numerous photos and maps. Pictorial card wraps, stapled. Minor edgewear; corners mildly bumped; o/w a VG+ copy. $13.50

[3974] Armstrong, Joe C.W.. From Sea Unto Sea: Art & Discovery Maps of Canada . Toronto: Fleet/Lester & Orpen Dennys, Tall narrow folio, 43 pp. plus 38 full-page maps. (1982). Probable first edition. This wonderful book brings together 38 stunning, original Canadian maps, from 1556 to 1801, and the fascinating stories of the explorers and cartographers who made them. Navy cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w Near Fine in a VG+ pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. Slightly extra postage required. $40.00

[4846] Arnason, David. 50 Stories and a Piece of Advice . Winnipeg, Manitoba: Turnstone Press , Signed by Author. Abt. 5-1/4 x 8-1/4" tall, 155 pp. (1982) Contains an unusual bunch of short fiction. "Fifty Stories and a Piece of Advice" is itself a collection of one-line to one-paragraph snippets. Other stories include: "The Washing Machine", "The Indian, the Dancer and the Sailor", "They Went Berrypicking", "The Sunfish", "A Letter to History Teachers", "Binary Lovers", "A German Lunatic on Top of the CPR Building", plus more. This copy SIGNED by the author on the title page. Glossy heavy card wraps. Minor chipping of edges; poor paper is browned; prev. owner's bookplate on inside front cover; o/w a G+ or better copy. $15.50

[3765] Atlay, J. B.. Lord Haliburton: a Memoir of His Public Service . London: Smith, Elder & Co., 8 vo., 296 pp. 1st Edition. 1909. A Canadian, and son of Thomas Chandler Haliburton, better known as "Sam Slick" the inventor, Arthur Haliburton was a champion of causes which were unpopular in proportion as they were misunderstood. Photogravure portrait frontis of Lord Haliburton. Blue cloth. A Mudie's Library sticker wrapped over topedge of front board; moderate edgewear; hole in f.e.p.; foredges discoloured; about a G to G+ copy. $28.50

[5123] Austin, Edmund Edward . Mere Farm Boy . Abbotsford, B.C.: CeeTeC Publishing, Signed by Author. Abt. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" tall, 126 pp., incl. 6 pp. of b/w photos. (2006) Probably 1st and only edition. An autobiography tracing Rev. Ed Austin's remarkable life from his modest beginnings in rural Manitoba, through an outstanding career in the Canadaian Navy and as a church pastor and teacher at a Bible College. This copy SIGNED by the author on the title page. Glossy pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy. $10.00

[4773] Bain, D. M.. Canadian Pacific in the Rockies --10 Volumes, Signed . Calgary, Alberta: British Railway Modellers of North America (Calgary Group), Signed by Author. Oblong 8-1/2 x 11", 26 pp. each. Complete in 10 volumes, 1978-1985. Various printings, some firsts. Interesting text and photos (many by Nicholas Morant) give us a fascinating look at the CPR from Calgary to the Coast. This special set has 2 SIGNED volumes--Vol. 5 ("Many thanks for your help, Don, June 3, 1980") and Vol. 6 ("Best wishes, Donald Bain, Oct. 31, 1980"); plus a laid-in subscription sheet SIGNED by Bain in Black pen and with a 4-page handwritten note to a subscriber in Blue ink and SIGNED by Don as well (interesting comment about his superior at CIBC!). Individual volumes are G to VG condition. $125.00

[4772] Bain, D. M.. Canadian Pacific in the Rockies--Volumes 1 to 4. Calgary, Alberta: British Railway Modellers of North America (Calgary Group), Signed by Author. Oblong 8-1/2 x 11", 26 pp. each. Vol. 1, 6th printing, 1980. Vol. 2, 1st printing, 1978. Vol. 3, 3rd printing, 1980. Vol. 4, 2nd printing, 1980. Interesting text and photos (many by Nicholas Morant) give us a fascinating look at the CPR from Calgary to the Coast. Volume 2 is SIGNED by Donald Bain in pen on Introduction page. Glossy pictorial card wraps, stapled. G+ to VG+ copies. $41.00

[4874] Baker, Chief Simon . Khot-La-Cha. Vancouver and Toronto: Douglas & McIntyre, Signed by Author. 8 vo., 201 pp. 1st Edition (1994) The autobiography of Chief Simon Baker, compiled and edited by Verna J. Kirkness. "...a compelling first-person account of growing up Native in British Columbia during the rapidly changing twentieth century." Chief Simon Baker's Squamish name "Khot-La-Cha" means "Man With a Kind Heart", and he never stopped working for the good of his people. This copy INSCRIBED twice by the Chief on the title page. Glossy pictorial card wraps with French flaps. A Near Fine copy. $25.00

[4451] Barnes, Michael. Wolves and Haliburton Forest. Haliburton, Ontario: Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve Press, 8 vo. size, 88 pp. 1st Edition. May, 2004. A sympathetic look at wolves in the wild, their past, their present, and their place in literature. A look at the Haliburton Forest and Wolf Centre in Ontario. Many b/w photos of wolves and reproductions from books published in the last 150 years. This copy SIGNED by the author on the title page. Stiff card wraps with colour illustration on front cover, showing Little Red Riding Hood spoonfeeding a wolf. Slight edgewear; slight wrinkling of the top of several pages; o/w a VG copy of an uncommon title. $17.50

[3832] Bartley, E.T.. Lilian's Retrospect. Toronto: Hunter-Rose Co., 12 mo., 142 pp. 1st Edition. 1877. An early Canadian novel. Copies are uncommon. This copy INSCRIBED by the author's husband, C.F. Edwards. Blue stamped cloth with beveled edges; Brown endpapers. Moderate edgewear and rubbing; quarter-size chunk missing from free f.e.p.; paper slightly discoloured; o/w a G+ or better copy. $82.50

[2975] Baylis, Samuel Mathewson. At the Sign of the Beaver: Northland Stories and Stanzas . Toronto: William Briggs, 12 mo., 225 pp. 1st Ed. 1907. An incongruous collection of story and verse. Blue cloth covers with stamped impression of a beaver on front panel. Moderate edgewear and soiling; corners bumped; a stain on the bottom corner of about forty pages; prev. owner's name on f.e.p.; a Good copy only. $11.00

[5182] Beacom, Gary . Gary Beacom's Vade Mecum . Victoria, B.C.: Trafford Publishers , Signed by Author. Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 273 pp. 2nd printing (2006) Somewhat controversial Beacom shares figure skating advice and his views on skating and other subjects. A much-respected choreographer in Canada. This copy INSCRIBED by Beacom on the title page. Stiff card wraps. Minor edge chipping; o/w a VG+ copy. $35.00

[5006] Belyk, Robert C.. John Tod: Rebel in the Ranks . Victoria, B.C.: Horsdal & Schubart , Signed by Author. Abt. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" tall, 220 pp. 1st Edition (1995). Canada's western wilderness was the scene of fur trader John Tod's extraordinary life. Tod spent 40 adventurous years working for the Hudson's Bay Co. and in his later years, served on the first Legislative Council of the fledgling colony of Vancouver Island, B.C. Several b/w photos. This copy INSCRIBED by the author on the title page. Glossy pictorial stiff card wraps. Slight edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ clean copy. $15.00

[4851] Bidini, Dave. Best Game You Can Name . Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, Hard Cover. Sm. 8 vo., 296 pp. 1st Edition (2005). Long-time hockey enthusiast, Bidini, tells of his own hockey experiences and he interviews former professional players about their experiences in the game...a most entertaining book. Illustrated with a few hockey cards. Black cloth. Near Fine in a VG+ d.j. $12.00

[4317] Bindon, Kathryn M.. More Than Patriotism: Canada at War 1914-1918. Toronto: Personal Library Publishers(for Nelson), Sq. 8 vo., 192 pp., incl. many b/w photos. 1st Edition (1979). This is the third volume in the series, Canada's Heritage in Pictures. This book reveals much about the Canadian political process at the very highest level. It is also a social history, and the excellent collection of photographs takes us into the trenches with the foot soldiers. Black cloth. Slight shelf-wear; o/w VG+ in chipped, taped G+ d.j. $12.50

[4964] Birney, Earle. Fall By Fury & Other Makings. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, Signed by Author. Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 94 pp. 1st Edition (1978). The first collection of new poems in 5 years from one of Canada's most esteemed poets. This copy SIGNED by Birney on the half-title. Black stiff card wraps. Moderate chipping and rubbing; bookseller stamp on inside front cover; o/w a VG copy. $18.00

[4976] Birney, Earle; Bill Bissett; Judith Copithorne; and Andrew Suknaski. Four Parts Sand. New Canadian Poets. Concrete Poems. Ottawa: Oberon Press, Hard Cover. Tall, narrow 4 to., unpaginated. 1st Edition (1972) Illustrated. Concrete-design cloth covers. Corners mildly bumped; small repair to bottom of spine; prev. owner's name on half-title; o/w a VG or better copy with a G+ chipped d.j. $22.50

[5067] Bitney, Gordon. Provence Je T'aime . Vancouve, B.C.: Granville Island Publishing , Soft Cover. Signed by Author. Abt. 5-1/4 x 7-3/4" tall. 1st Edition. Jan. 2008. "...a lively and hilarious story about life in Provence. Gordon Bitney captures the way of life with warmth and humour." (John Bishop, Restauranter). A recounting of Gordon and Marie-Helene's summers in France. B/w illus. by Paul Dwillies. This copy INSCRIBED to Michelle on the half-title by Gordon. Glossy pictorial card wraps. Promotional bookmark for this book laid-in. Near Fine copy. $12.50

[5050] Boas, Franz . Kwakiutl Ethnography . Chicago and London : University of Chicago Press , Hard Cover. 8 vo., 439 pp. 1st Edition Thus. 1966. The Boas manuscript left unpublished at time of death is here edited by Helen Codere. Numerous illus. and photos. The result is a study in depth of a people who honored Franz Boas as a friend and guest and who admired his achievement in learning their language. "Included in this carefully edited and annotated volume are Boas' descriptions of Kwakiutl economic organization; property rights; industries; family relationships; the potlatch, or distribution of property; religion; the winter ceremonial; arts, including songs, oratory, and theatricals; life cycle with its attendant ceremonies; medicine; and games." Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; prev. owner's name on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy in a G+ pictorial d.j. $30.00

[4566] Bohi, Charles. Canadian National's Western Depots: the Country Stations in Western Canada . Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver : Railfare enterprises/Fitzhenry & Whiteside , Hard Cover. Tall 4 to., 128 pp. Probable 1st Edition (1977). A Railfare book. Everything you may ever want to know about the many CN station buildings in all the little towns across the Canadian Prairies and British Columbia, accompanied by more than 130 photos. Green cloth with Silver lettering. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. $17.50

[4802] Bouchard, David. Colours of British Columbia . Vancouve, B.C.: Raincoast Books, Hard Cover. Signed by Author. Oblong 4 to., 32 pp. 1st Edition. 1994. The poetic text of David Bouchard and the rich, bright paintings of Michael Ticknor explore and reveal the light and colours of a beautiful province. This copy includes a bookplate SIGNED by the author affixed to the half-title. Black cloth with Gold lettering. Slight edgewear; o/w a Near Fine copy in a pictorial VG+ d.j. with minor rubbing. $22.50

[5214] Boudreau, Paul . Dance Into Her Heart: What They Don't Tell You About Ballroom and Latin Dancing . Renfrew, Ontario : General Store Publishing, Signed by Author. Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 311 pp. Probable 1st Edition (2010). "Recounted from a student's perspective, it starts with the first lesson then moves through the basics of dance, the culture, and the accompanying social drama of the dance world ." A few photos and many step-by-step instructions. This copy INSCRIBED by the author on the half-title. Glossy pictorial stiff card wraps. Slight edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy. $15.50

[4941] Boulet, Roger H.. Toni Onley: a Silent Thunder . Toronto: Cerebrus/Prentice Hall , Hard Cover. Signed by Illustrator. Oblong 4 to., 144 pp. 1st Edition (1981) Introduction by Toni Onley. Illustrated with dozens of full-page reproductions of Onley's watercolours depicting places throughout British Columbia. This copy SIGNED by artist Onley and author Boulet on the title page. Blue cloth with Silver lettering. Minor edgewear and rubbing; minor stain on bottomedges; o/w a VG+ copy without d.j. $40.00

[4581] Boyd, Denny and Scrivener, Brian. Legends of Autumn: the Glory Years of Canadian Football . Van. and Tor.: Douglas & McIntyre, 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Signed by Author. 8 vo., 170 pp. plus frontispiece and 48 other pages of b/w photos. 1st Edition (1997). The heady times of the Canadian Football League in the 1950's and 1960's are captured here in word and picture. This special copy SIGNED boldly on the half-title by Boyd and Scrivener. Black cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w a Near Fine copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $38.00

[3039] Breen, David and Coates, Kenneth. Vancouver's Fair, and the Pacific National Exhibition: 2 Vol.. Vancouver: Univ. of British Columbia, 8 vo., 192 pp. plus oblong 8 vo., 121 pp. (1982) 1st editions. For one low price you get "An Administrative & Political History of the Pacific National Exhibition" including 8 pp. of photos, plus "An Illustrated History" from 1907 to 1982. Beige cloth. The hardcover is Near Fine in VG+ d.j. and the softcover has Beige heavy card wraps with 2 corners bumped, o/w VG+. See photo at left. $27.50

[5217] Bringhurst, Robert. Pieces of Map, Pieces of Music . Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, Abt. 5-1/4 x 8-1/2" tall, 127 pp. 1st Edition (1986) "...a dazzling new collection of poems, once again revealing the breadth of Bringhurst's social and historical conscience, the depth of his linguistic magic, and his passionate intelligence and craft." Glossy stiff card wraps with photo of the poet on the rear panel. Moderate edgewear and some creasing; a G+ copy. $9.00

[5216] Bringhurst, Robert . Calling: Selected Poems 1970-1995. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, Abt. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" tall, 240 pp. 1st Edition (1995). A major Canadian voice. This collection includes some revised and expanded poems as well as some astonishing new poems. Glossy stiff card wraps with a Jack Shadbolt painting on front panel (Requiem (1987)). Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy. $11.50

[3913] Buchan, John. Mr. Standfast. Toronto: Hodder & Stoughton, 12 mo., 339 pp. 1st Can. Edition (1919). More exciting adventures of Richard Hannay in Africa, with some references to the author's earlier works "The Thirty-Nine Steps" and "Greenmantle". Blue cloth. Moderate edgewear and soiling of covers; poor paper discoloured; prev. owner's name inside front cover; abt. a G+ copy. $55.00

[3049] Buck, Tim. Victory Through Unity: Report to the Constituent Convention of the Labor-Progressive Party. Toronto: Self Published, Abt. 4-1/2 x 6", 64 pp. n.d. (circa 1942) An appeal for a Socialist Party to lead Canada into the future. Card wraps with photo of Buck on front panel. Minor soiling and rubbing of covers; a few pages dog-eared; o/w a G+ copy. $17.05

[5120] Buck, Tim. Our Fight for Canada: Selected Writings (1923-1959). Toronto: Progress Books , Signed by Author. Abt. 5-1/4 x 8" tall, 407 pp. 1st Edition. 1959. Includes an "Author's Preface" and a 7-page Introduction by Leslie Morris. Tim Buck advocated that the labour movement in Canada should step forward as an organized force in the field of political action. This special copy has Buck's statement "Looking forward to the triumph of Peace and Socialism." handwritten and SIGNED by Buck on the title page. Wine colour heavy card wraps with Silver lettering. Minor chipping and rubbing of covers; crease on front cover; light creases on spine; poor paper somewhat discoloured; still a G+ to VG personalized copy of an uncommon title. $50.00

[4782] Burant, Jim and Others . Place in History, A: Twenty Years of Acquiring Paintings, Drawings and Prints at the National Archives of Canada . Ottawa: National Archives of Canada , Tall 4 to. size, 300 pp. 1991. 1st Edition. "This catalogue, and the exhibition that it accompanies, is an opportunity to invite Canadians to reflect on a selection of some of the most treasured records acquired over the last twenty years and now held by the documentary Art and Photography Division." The catalogue is divided into 4 distinct parts: native peoples; topographical views; portraits; and, 20-th century documentary art. There are several hundred b/w reproductions with descriptions, as well as 12 colour plates. This special copy INSCRIBED on f.e.p. by Jim Burant and also SIGNED on the title page by Burant and Terresa McIntosh, another contributor. Glossy pictorial card wraps. A Near Fine copy. $30.00

[5184] Burbridge, Joan. Wildflowers of the Southern Interior of British Columbia and Adjacent Parts of Washington, Idaho and Montana . Vancouve, B.C.: University of British Columbia Press , Abt. 4 x 7" tall, 398 pp. 1st Edition. 1989. Includes the Okanagan areas in both Canada and the U.S. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 colour photos. "Errata" sheet laid-in before the title page. Slight edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy. Glossy stiff card wraps. An uncommon and soughtafter title. $14.50

[3902] Burpee, Lawrence J.. Fragments of Sam Slick: Wit and Wisdom of Haliburton . Toronto: Musson Book Co., 24 mo., 92 pp. 1st Edition. 1909. "It is hoped that these selections will give at least some idea of the wisdom and humour, the insight and sympathy, of Thomas Chandler Haliburton." Vellum boards with Gold decoration, Red cloth spine. T.e.g. Moderate edgewear; corners bumped; fairly heavy soiling of covers; endpapers discoloured; prev. owner's name on f.e.p.; a G to G+ copy of a little gem. $28.60

[4777] Byfield, Ted (ed.). Alberta in the 20th Century: First 6 Volumes, Signed . Edmonton: United Western Communications , Sm. folio, 292 pp., 446 pp., 388 pp., 370 pp., 370 pp., and 354 pp. 1991-98. Four 3rd printings, two 1st printings. Vol. 1: The Great West Before 1900; Vol. 2: The Birth of the Province, 1900-1910; Vol. 3: The Boom and the Bust, 1910-1914; Vol. 4: The Great War and Its Consequences,1914-1920; Vol. 5: Brownlee and the Triumph of Populism, 1920-1930; Vol. 6: Fury and Futility: the Onset of the Great Depression, 1930-1935. Each volume SIGNED and dated by Ted Byfield, Dec. '98. Glossy pictorial boards. VG+ to Near Fine. Extra postage applies. $95.00

[4991] Byrne, Edward . Aporia . Toronto: Fissure Point Blank, Signed by Author. Abt. 6-1/2 x 7-1/2" tall, 49 pp. 1st Edition. June, 1989. Limited edition of 500 copies. Short pieces of prose and philosophizing. This copy SIGNED by the author on the title page. Card wraps. Some minor chipping and discolouring of covers; o/w a VG copy. $15.00

[4967] Campeau, Georges. From UI to EI: Waging War on the Welfare State. Vancouver, B. C.: UBC Press, Soft Cover. Sm. 8 vo., 235 pp. 1st Softcover Edition in English. 2005. Trans. from the French "De l'assurance-chomage a l'assurance-emploi" by Richard Howard. The author examines the history of Canada's unemployment insurance system and the rights it grants to the unemployed, with a critical emphasis on its more recent changes. Red stiff card wraps. Minor rubbing, but a Near Fine copy. $15.00

[4968] Campeau, Georges. From UI to EI: Waging War on the Welfare State. Vancouver, B. C.: UBC Press, Hard Cover. Sm. 8 vo., 235 pp. 1st Edition in English. 2005. Trans. from the French "De l'assurance-chomage a l'assurance-emploi" by Richard Howard. The author examines the history of Canada's unemployment insurance system and the rights it grants to the unemployed, with a critical emphasis on its more recent changes. Red cloth. Minor rubbing, but a Near Fine copy. $30.00

[4054] Carr, Emily. Flirt, Punk and Loo: My Dogs and I . Van. and Tor.: Douglas & McIntyre, 12 mo., 92 pp. 1st Edition Thus (1997). The stories in this book first appeared as the section entitled "Bobtails" in the book "The House of All Sorts" by Emily Carr. A collection of 25 vignettes describing the time when Ms. Carr ran a kennel for Old English Bobtail sheep dogs. 12 of her lively drawings of dogs from an early calendar are reproduced here for the first time. Rose paper-on-boards. Near Fine in VG+ pictorial d.j. $15.00

[5229] Carter, David J. . Behind Canadian Barbed Wire: Alien, Refugee and Prisoner of War Camps in Canada 1914-1946. Calgary: Tumbleweed Press , Hard Cover. Signed by Author. 8 vo., 333 pp. 1st Edition. 1980. Numerous photos. This copy has a touching INSCRIPTION by the author on the f.e.p., and the author has also SIGNED the title page. Grey cloth with Silver embossing and lettering. Slight edgewear and lettering; o/w a VG+ copy of this uncommon and important title. $45.00

[4140] Carter, J. Smyth. Story of Dundas: Being a History of the County of Dundas from 1784 to 1904. Iroquois: St. Lawrence News Publishing House, 8 vo., 463 pp. 1st Edition. 1905. Dundas County consists of the Townships of Mountain, Winchester, Matilda and Williamsburg, the latter two on the northern shore of the St. Lawrence River. This comprehensive study includes early Indian life, settlement, domestic life, schoos and churches, government, and biographical sketches of many of the county's personalities. 56 pp. of historic b/w photos. Wine cloth with Gold lettering and decoration. Moderate edgewear; spine somewhat faded but legible; a few scratches to rear board; the poor paper somewhat discoloured; prev. owner's name and address on f.e.p.; a few notations on r.e.p.; about a G+ copy of this useful reference book on Eastern Ontario history. $49.50

[4335] Carter, S. Maurice (ed.). Who's Who in British Columbia 1944-45-46. Vancouver, B. C.: S. Maurice Carter, Sm. 8 vo., 292 pp. The sixth edition of this important publication; a record of men and women of British Columbia who attained prominence in civil, military, naval, religious, business or educational fields." A valuable work of reference for libraries, newspapers, educatioanl authorities and individual use." 14-page Index. Wine cloth. Minor edgewear; couple of small ink stains on rear cover; foredges slightly discoloured; o/w a VG copy. $20.00

[4558] Cashman, Tony . Picture History of Alberta . Edmonton: Hurtig Publishers, Tall 4 to., 214 pp. 1st Edition (1979). The almost 400 illustrations, by a great range of photographers and artists, and Tony Cashman's captions present a guided tour of Alberta from the time of the fur traders to the time of publication. This copy a PRESENTATION COPY on the occasion of the official opening May 25, 1981 of the Standard Life Centre in Edmonton. A special 4-page supplement is laid-in on the front endpapers and an extra dust-jacket with the company logo is added to the regular book's pictorial d.j. Speckled pattern Green/Brown cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy in VG+ d.j.'s. $17.50

[2249] Catermole, William. Emigration: the Advantages of Emigration to Canada . Toronto: Coles, Sm. 8 vo., 208 pp. The 1970 facsimile reprint of the May, 1831 publication by Simpkin and Marshall, London. "Being the substance of Two Lectures, delivered at the Town-Hall, Colchester, and the Mechanics' Institution, Ipswich". Having lived for three years in Upper Canada, the author champions the area as a prime destination of emmigration, especially to an agricultural populace. Decorated Tan heavy card wraps. Moderate chipping and fading; crease in front cover; minor spotting and discolouring of foredges; o/w G+. $10.50

[4277] Cherrington, John A.. Fraser Valley: a History. Madeira Park, B.C.: Harbour Publishing, Tall 4 to., 391 pp. (1992). Probable 1st Edition. The first comprehensive history of the Fraser Valley region east of Vanvouver, B.C. Many historic photos. Cream cloth. Minor edgewear; short gift inscription on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. with a couple of taped tears and some rubbing. $21.50

[5047] Codere, Helen. Fighting with Property: a Study of Kwakiutl Potlatching and Warfare 1792-1930. Seattle and London: University of Washington Press , Hard Cover. 8 vo., 135 pp. 4th printing. 1972. American Ethnological Society Monograph #18. The present study aims to utilize both the historical and the cultural materials in order to achieve understanding of the processes at work in Kwakiutl life under the conditions of contact with outside forces. "Linguistic and Tribal Map of Vancouver Island and Adjacent Territory" in pocket at back of book. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+. $20.00

[3573] Connor, Ralph. Black Rock: a Tale of the Selkirks. Chi. and Tor.: Fleming H. Revell Co., 12 mo., 322 pp. 1900. Probable 1st Edition (this publisher was somewhat inconsistent in their first edition identification methods). An interesting story of the Canadian Northwest, set during Christmas, 1882 and beyond, told from the eye-witness view of the author, for he played some small part. In his Introduction, Connor states that the story of the book is true but it is not all the truth. Handsome Tan/Black decorated binding. Minor edgewear; a school library stamp on f.e.p. not filled in and no other signs of ex-library; paper somewhat discoloured; o/w a clean VG copy. $18.15

[4180] Cooke, Frank and Boudreau, Jack. Wild & Free. Prince George, B.C.: Caitlin Press, 8 vo., 273 pp. plus 8 pp. of colour photos. 2004. Stories of legendary mountain men in British Columbia's northern wilderness: Frank Cooke and his mentor, Skook Davidson. Cooke recounts his adventures here to Jack Boudreau, author of bestselling "Crazy Man's Creek" and "Grizzly Bear Mountain". Incl. maps and b/w photos as well as the colour section. Pictorial card wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy. $11.75

[2976] Cooke, H.C. And Johnston, W.A.. Gold Occurrences of Canada, Summary Account. Ottawa: J.O. Patenaude, King's Printer, 8 vo., 71 pp. 1933. 2nd edition. Economic Geology Series No. 10 from the Canadian Dept. of Mines. This report was prepared " ...to afford prospectors whatever guidance geology can give in the intelligent search for new supplies of gold; and to afford those interested in gold production knowledge of the history, present situation, and opportunities of the industry in this country". The first edition was 3000 copies. This second edition "...was prepared in response to a strong continuing demand for copies and has been revised to take into consideration opinions elicited by the first edition". In other words, a better edition. The first part of the report locates Lode Gold Areas across Canada, while Part II concentrates on Placer Gold in Canada, dealing mostly with British Columbia and the Yukon. There are several maps throughout the book and one fold-out index map showing the location of gold placers in British Columbia. A most informative report. Stiff Brown card wraps. Minor rubbing and soiling of covers; pages a little discoloured; o/w a VG copy. $45.00

[4942] Corben, Len. Instant Replay: a Century of North Shore Sports Stories . North Vancouver, B.C.: Little Lonsdale Publishing Company , Signed by Author. Abt. 8-1/2 x 11" tall, 222 pp. 1st Edition (2007) A collection of 100 sports episodes featuring "stars" of Vancouver's North Shore, many of them republished from Corben's series in the "North Shore Outlook", some with changes and additional photos. Corben states in his Preface that this book is: "...an attempt to better preserve 100 stories of our sporting past that should not be forgotten, while putting them in the contextof the rest of our history: the Great War, the Depression, World War II, society's changing values and the buildings, ferries and bridges that were part of the daily lives of those who lived there". Foreword by Karen Magnussen, one of the sports heros from the North Shore. This copy SIGNED by Corben on the title page (there seem to be 2 or 3 other signatures there as well but I'm not sure what the names are). Glossy pictorial stiff card wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG or better copy. $19.00

[4969] Courville, Serge. Quebec: a Historical Geography. Vancouve, B.C.: UBC Press, Soft Cover. 8 vo., 338 pp. 1st Edition in English (2008). Trans. from "Le Quebec: Geneses et mutations du territoire; Synthese de geographie historique" by Richard Howard. "A monumental survey, by one of Canada's foremost historical geographers, of the changing use of the territory that became Quebec, from the beginnings of human occupation to the present." Glossy pictorial stiff card wraps. A Fine copy. $20.00

[4970] Courville, Serge. Quebec: a Historical Geography. Vancouver, B. C.: UBC Press, Hard Cover. 8 vo., 338 pp. 1st Edition in English (2008). Trans. from "Le Quebec: Geneses et mutations du territoire; Synthese de geographie historique" by Richard Howard. "A monumental survey, by one of Canada's foremost historical geographers, of the changing use of the territory that became Quebec, from the beginnings of human occupation to the present." Glossy pictorial boards. A Fine copy. $45.00

[4982] Cowan, C. L.. . Sandy's Son. Toronto, Ontario: John M. Poole, 12mo., 288 pp. 1st Edition (1931). Early Canadian novel in which Sandy Campbell's son, David, makes his way from Scotland to Canada in hopes of a better life. Burgundy cloth with Gold lettering. Morderate edgewear; slight fading of lettering on spine; some staining to edges and a few margins; couple of separations between signatures; about a G to G+ copy of an uncommon title. $20.00

[4937] Creighton, Donald. Road to Confederation: the Emergence of Canada 1863-1867. Toronto: Macmillan of Canada, Hard Cover. Signed by Author. 8 vo., 489 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition. 1964. The story of how the political leaders of the disparate parts of British North America set aside their differences and worked out a common front to unite or perish. Creighton fills in the story of these events as outlined in his masterful biography of John A. Macdonald. Green cloth. Minor edgewear; ripple in spine; minor foxing of topedges; o/w a VG copy in a G+ , price-clipped d.j. This copy SIGNED by Creighton on the title page. Signed Creighton books now uncommon. $38.00

[4938] Creighton, Donald. Young Politician and the Old Chieftain . Toronto: Macmillan of Canada, Hard Cover. Signed by Author. 2 volumes: 8 vo., 524 pp. and 630 pp. plus illus. 1965 Centenary Edition. Volume 1 begins in 1820 in Kingston and ends on the day of Confederation, July 1st, 1867, in Ottawa. Volume 2 continues the story of Macdonald and Canada until his death in 1891. This is the story of Macdonald's great building years. Map endpapers. Red cloth. Poor paper somewhat discoloured; minor staining of bottomedges; minor edgewear; o/w about VG in Good Only chipped, discoloured d.j.'s. Both copies SIGNED by Creighton on the title page. Signed Creighton books now uncommon. $62.50

[4936] Creighton, Donald. Canada's First Century: 1867-1967. Toronto: Macmillan of Canada, Hard Cover. Signed by Author. 8 vo., 372 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. 2nd printing. 1970. A comprehensive account of political events, together with brilliant portraits of the personalities who moulded them. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; minor discolouration of edges; slight smoky odour; o/w VG in G+ chipped and discoloured d.j. This copy SIGNED by Creighton on the title page. Signed Creighton books now uncommon. $33.00

[4793] Czajkowski, Chris. To Stalk the Oomingmak...an Artist's Arctic Journal . Baton Rouge: Aquarelle Press , 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Signed by Illustrator. Oblong 4 to., unpaginated (109 pp.). 1st Edition (1989) A world traveller, and now world-renowned artist, Chris Czajkowski produced this fascinating book of spontaneous, sensitive sketches and journal entries while in search of the musk ox or "oomingmak" in the Canadian Arctic. She captures "the spirit of the local people, their town life, and the vast landscape that surrounds them". This copy SIGNED with Best Wishes by Chris on the tile page. Maroon cloth. Slight edgewear and a couple of minor dings to the bottomedges; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. with a couple short taped tears. $26.50

[5139] Dahl, Garth . Masks from Around the World: a Personal Collection . Vancouve, B.C.: Granville Island Publishing, Hard Cover. Sq. 8 vo. (8-1/2"), 82 pp. 1st Edition. 2006. The author shares his appreciation of masks and "...presents a fascinating array of pictures of masks, with a background of anecdotes, vignettes, ceremonies and setting that gives a sense of the connectedness of world cultures, history and human imagination". Includes an interview with B.C. First Nations carver Reg Davidson. Many colour photos. Map endpapers. Glossy pictorial boards. Near Fine in VG+ matching d.j. with some rubbing and a crease of front flap. An uncommon item. $35.00

[5253] Davis, Chuck. Vancouver Then & Now. Ottawa: Magic Light Publishing , Hard Cover. Signed by Author. Oblong 4 to., 232 pp. (2001) Historic photos and contemporary photos by John McQuarrie combine with the comprehensive text of Chuck Davis to portray the exciting history of Vancouver, British Columbia. This copy SIGNED by Davis on the f.e.p. Black cloth. Slight edgewear, o/w VG+ copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. with slight edgewear and rubbing. $35.00

[2437] De La Roche, Mazo. Jalna. Toronto: Macmillan, Hard Cover. Sm. 8 vo., 347 pp. 1st Can. Ed. 1927. The first novel in the famous Whiteoak series. Blue cloth with Orange lettering. Some crinkling of top and bottom of spine; moderate edgewear and rubbing; a few pages roughly opened with little bits missing from edges; the odd minor margin stain; prev. owner's name on f.e.p.; o/w G+ to -VG. $14.00

[4879] Deggan, Paul. All Our Summers are French . Vancouve, B.C.: Estival Press , Signed by Author. Abt. 5-3/4 x 8-1/2" tall, 160 pp. 1st Edition. 1992. An autobiographical account of how Paul and Babette Deggan fell in love and created a unique summer school of the arts for North Americans in a medieval hilltop village in the ruggedly beautiful Auvergne region of Central France. Several b/w illus. by the author. SIGNED by the author on the title page. Glossy heavy card wraps with pictorial d.j. Near Fine. $10.00

[4546] Delainey, William; Duerkop John D.; Sarjeant, William . Saskatoon: a Century in Pictures . Saskatoon: Western Producer Prairie Books, 1st Edition. Signed by Mayor. Tall 4 to., 177 pp. 1st Edition (1982) This book brings the story of Saskatoon to life through nearly 300 photographs. This copy SIGNED on the f.e.p. by former Mayor of Saskatoon, Clifford Wright. Black paper-on-boards. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy in a G+ d.j. with some rubbing and a few short taped tears. $20.00

[4332] Deverell, William. Kill All the Lawyers . Toronto: Random House, Hard Cover. Signed by Author. Tall 8 vo., 333 pp. 2nd printing (1994). Popular Canadian writer Deverell presents an intriguing plot wherein the lawyers of Vancouver, B.C. whose clients are less than savoury hope their names won't be added to the so-called "Executor's" hit list. This copy SIGNED by the author on the title page (no date, no inscription). Red cloth. Minor dings to top and bottom of spine; o/w a Near Fine copy in a VG+ d.j. with some rubbing and light chipping. $17.00

[2613] Drew, Lieut.-Colonel George A.. Canada's Fighting Airmen. Toronto: Maclean Publishing, Tall 8 vo., 305 pp. plus 28 pp. of photos and drawings. 1st Ed. 1930. A tribute to some of the most successful Canadian pilots of WWI: Bishop, Collishaw, Barker, MacLaren, McLeod, Rogers, McElroy, Claxton, McCall, Quigley, Carter and McKeever. Dk. Blue buckram with gilt titling. Moderate edgewear and rubbing; two prev. owner's names on f.e.p., including a Major R. Douglas Graham; a few pages and one illus. have a crease in the margin; some imbecile has underlined in pen some of the pilot's names facing the photos; o/w a G+ to -VG clean copy of this slightly-larger first edition format. $44.00

[4843] Dudley, Karen. Hoot to Kill: a Robyn Devara Mystery . Winnipeg: Ravenstone (Turnstone Press), Signed by Author. Abt. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" tall, 273 pp. (1998) Author's first novel, in which her main character, Robyn Devara, field biologist, lands in the middle of a murder investigation and in the middle of conflict between the locals of Marten Valley dependent on the logging industry and the militant environmentalists trying to protect the endangered spotted owl. INSCRIBED by the author on the title page. Glossy pictorial heavy card wraps. Near Fine copy. $12.00

[4844] Dudley, Karen. Red Heron: a Robyn Devara Mystery . Winnipeg, Manitoba: Ravenstone (Turnstone Press), Abt. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" tall, 282 pp. (1999) Author's second novel, in which her main character, Robyn Devara, field biologist, investigates an abandoned pesticide plant which the owners want to turn into a toxic waste treatment facility; while also trying to solve the case of the missing, world-travelling gnomes and the murder of an environmentalist. INSCRIBED by the author on the title page. Glossy pictorial heavy card wraps with French flaps. Near Fine copy. $12.50

[4732] Duncan, Michael. Green Horizons: Paintings, Drawings and Poetry. Ladner, B.C.: Delta Arts Council, Oblong 4 to., 132 pp. 1st Edition (1995). Glimpses of history and landscape of the municipality of Delta in Southern British Columbia from a long-time resident and prominent teacher and artist. Detailed drawings of old buildings, boats, mailboxes, birds and riverfront, accompanied by purposeful prose and fanciful verse...a treasury to behold and enjoy. Green paper-on-boards. Minor edgewear; gift inscription on f.e.p.; o/w VG+ in a VG+ pictorial d.j. Photo at right shows drawing of the home and business of a former Delta resident of some prominence and notoriety. $25.00

[4222] Duncan, Michael. Rainwalker. Tsawwassen, B.C.: Heron Press, Oblong 8 vo., unpaginated (64 pp.). 1st Edition (1986). 31 exquisite b/w plates and several other drawings by Michael Duncan give us a glimpse behind the curtains of mist and rain and time of the rainswept coast of British Columbia, from the sunlit fishing villages of the Salish in the south, to the storme tossed dark skies to the north and the Nootka and Kwakiutl. A poem, "Rainwalker", by Duncan and an explanation of the symbols in each plate. This copy has a BONUS package of 4 prints from the book. Pink cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in VG+ pictorial d.j. $13.20

[4774] Dyer, K. C.. Secret of Light . Toronto: Dundurn Press, Signed by Author. Abt. 5-1/4 x 7-1/4" tall, 245 pp. 1st Edition (2003) Second volume of the Eagle Glen Trilogy featuring Darrell Connor, a 21st century student who travels into the past to solve a mystery involving Leonardo Da Vinci. This copy INSCRIBED on the title page by this B.C. author. Pictorial card wraps. Near Fine. $9.00

[4775] Dyer, K. C.. Shades of Red . Toronto: Dundurn Press, Signed by Author. Abt. 5-1/4 x 7-1/4" tall, 245 pp. 1st Edition (2005) Third volume of the Eagle Glen Trilogy featuring Darrell Connor, a 21st century student who travels into the past to solve a mystery involving Anne Boleyn. This copy INSCRIBED on the title page by this B.C. author. Pictorial card wraps. Near Fine. $9.00

[5243] Eastham, RCMP Sgt. Michael (ret.) and McLeod, Ian. Seventh Shadow: The Wilderness Manhunt for a Brutal Mass Murderer . Toronto and Los Angeles : Warwick Publishing, Soft Cover. Abt. 5-3/4 x 9" tall, 240 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. (1999) Probable 1st Edition. The story of the hunt for the killer of George and Edith Bentley, their daughter Jackie Johnson, son-in-law Bob, and grandchildren, Janet and Karen in the summer of 1982. A rare glimpse of the inner workings of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Glossy pictorial card wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ clean copy. $15.00

[4737] Favrholdt, Kenneth. Kamloops: Meeting of the Waters . Burlington, Ontario : Windsor Publications , Tall 4 to., 111 pp. 1st Edition. 1989. Here is the story of the area's growth: from fur trade outpost to one of the largest cities in British Columbia. 60 historical photos plus 7 pages of modern colour photos. White cloth with Gold lettering. Slight edgewear; o/w a Near Fine copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $15.50

[3799] Filey, Mike. Trillium and Toronto Island. Toronto: Peter Martin Associates, Sq. 8 vo., 96 pp. (1976). The interesting history of Toronto Island in Lake Ontario and the dramatic birth, decline and rebirth of the "Trillium", one of the ferrys who served there. Many historic photos. Pictorial Brown card wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing; prev. owner's blind stamp on title page; o/w a VG copy. $10.45

[5170] Finlayson, R. W.. Portneuf Pottery and Other Early Wares . Toronto: Longman Canada , Hard Cover. Tall 4 to., 134 pp. 1st Edition (1974) The pottery takes the name of the small Quebec village of Portneuf but no pottery was ever made there. The pottery came from Scotland but was made expressly for the Canadian market, so Portneuf Pottery deserves its place among Canadiana. Some of the scenes depicted include Montmorency Falls, the Port of Quebec, and sports scenes of lacrosse, toboganners and skiers. More than 70 illustrations, many in colour. Yellow cloth. Minor edgewear; names of two previous owners on f.e.p. as well as a personal library stamp; o/w a VG copy in a Good Only pictorial d.j with chipping and taped tears. $30.00

[5116] Flatt, S.A.. History of the 6th Field Company Royal Canadian Engineers . Vancouver, B. C.: Self-Published, Hard Cover. 8 vo., 141 pp. plus 46 pp. of photos on glossy stock. n.d. (circa 1950) Probable 1st and only edition. The text also includes some maps and cartoon illustrations. Official Historian CQMS S.A. Flatt and Assistant Historian CSM T.C. Thomas created this volume in memory of their friends and comrades who made the supreme sacrifice for their country. Included are Official Lists of Fatal Casualties, Wounded, and those with Honors and Awards. Foreword by Col. T.H. Jermyn. Rust colour cloth with a replica of the Official War Shield of the 6th Field Company on the front board. Moderate edgewear; a little loss of colour from the spine title; poor paper a little discoloured; still a G+ to -VG copy of an uncommon military history. $125.00

[3599] Fraser, John . Eminent Canadians: Candid Tales of Then and Now . Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 8 vo., 306 pp. 1st Edition (2000). A humorous look back at "The Bishops", "The Editors", "The Prime Ministers" and "The Sovereigns" that helped direct Canada's history. Decorated Green cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+. $10.45

[4307] Fryer, Mary Beacock. King's Men: the Soldier Founders of Ontario . Toronto and Charlottetown: Dundurn Press, 8 vo., 392 pp. 1st Edition. 1980. The story of the Loyalist regiments who became the soldier founders of the Province of Ontario, the Loyal Colonials who joined the Provincial Corps of the British Army, Canadian Command, during the American Revolution. Numerous photos and maps; extensive footnotes and generous Index. One colour frontis page with the five regiments in dress. Black paper-on-boards. Minor edgewear; prev. owner's name and Canada Council stamp on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. with some rubbing and chipping. $95.00

[4818] Gabaldon, Diana. Fiery Cross, The . Toronto: Doubleday Canada, Hard Cover. Signed by Author. Tall 8 vo., 979 pp. 1st Can. Edition (2001). American author Gabaldon gives us the exciting 5th volume in the popular Outlander series, featuring 18th-century Scotsman James Fraser and his 20th-century time-traveling wife, Claire Randall. This copy with an author-signed bookplate affixed to the half-title. Red paper-on-boards with Black cloth spine. Slight edgewear; minor ding to top and bottom of spine; o/w a VG+ copy in a Brodarted VG+ d.j. $25.00

[3212] Genest, Frank D.. Letters of Si Whiffletree-Freshman. Montreal: Self Published, 12 mo., 69 pp. 1st Edition. 1921. The letters of Si Whiffletree-freshman to his Pa. Edited by Frank D. Genest (1894-1944); with a 3-page Preface by Stephen Leacock; and with 11 illustrations in black-and-white by G.E. Tremble. Tan paper-on-boards with a drawing of Whiffletree leaping on the front cover, with McGill University sweater and pennant. This copy has a long INSCRIPTION on the f.e.p. to a friend from the author, Genest, dated in Westmount, July 22nd, 1928. The covers are chipped and the corners worn; the spine has been expertly replaced by master binder Richard Smart. Still a G+ copy of a scarce and important book of Canadian humour. $110.00

[4756] Gibbon, John Murray. Steel of Empire: the Romantic History of the Canadian Pacific, the Northwest Passage of Today. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, Hard Cover. 4 to., 423 pp. plus 17 colour illus., dozens of b/w photos and illus., plus 3 fold-out maps. 1st Edition (1935). Endpaper maps. Blue cloth. Moderate edgewear and rubbing; one map slightly misaligned; minor small stain on foredges; poor paper somewhat discoloured as usual; o/w VG or better. $22.00

[5137] Gillen, Brendan. High Noon in Stewart: Irish Trouble in Northern Canada . Cranbrook, B.C.: Ballymote Books , Signed by Author. Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 278 pp. 1st Edition (2008). A rollicking Irish-Canadian novel wherein Martin Maguire hooks up with a lovely Canadian woman while passing through Stewart, British Columbia, only to discover that she's the girlfriend of the local RCMP officer. Can you spell Get-Out-of-Town! This copy SIGNED by the author on the title page. Glossy stiff card wraps. Slight edgewear and rubbing; covers slightly curled; o/w a VG+ clean copy. $12.50

[5010] Gordon, John. ...of Men and Planes: Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3. Ottawa: Love Printing Service , Signed by Author. All 3 volumes of John Gordon's work of love. (1968) Volume 1 covers planes of WW1 (book about 1/2" less all round than other two volumes); Volume 2 covers RCAF Fighters of WWII and Korea; Volume 3 includes planes of the RCAF, Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Army. Gordon tells the stories of the planes and the men who flew them. Many illustrations. Volume 1 SIGNED by Gordon on the title page. Pictorial card wraps. Some chipping and rubbing; o/w VG copies. $75.00

[4465] Granatstein, J.L. and Morton, Desmond. Bloody Victory: Canadians and the D-Day Campaign 1944. Toronto: Lester & Orpen Dennys, Sm. 4 to., 240 pp. plus 8 colour plates. Presumed 1st Edition (1984). This is the compelling story of the Canadians in the Normandy campaign, how they fought their way ashore, battled the best-trained soldiers in Europe and won their bloodstained way to the gap below Falaise. Several maps and dozens of photos. Map endpapers. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in a VG pictorial d.j. $15.00

[4304] Green, Wilson F.. Red River Revelations: a Chronological Account of Early Events Leading to the Discovery, Occupation, and Development of the Red River Settlement . Winnipeg: Red River Valley International Centennial Committee , 8 vo., 252 pp. April 15, 1974. A LIMITED EDITION of which this copy is No. 149; SIGNED by Green. Includes information on Louis Riel and the North-West Rebellion. Several maps and photos. Pictorial paper-on-boards binding. Illus. endpapers. Covers slightly "puckered" in places; minor edgewear; o/w a VG or better copy. $25.50

[5223] Greenhous, Brereton and Halliday, Hugh A.. Canada's Air Forces 1914-1999. Montreal and Ottawa: Art Global and Dept. Of National Defence, Original Wraps. Tall 4 to., 158 pp., including 16 pp. of colour photos and numerous b/w photos. 1st Ed. (1999) A rich and colourful history to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Brown heavy card wraps with two Silver and Gold embossed biplanes on front cover. Slight edgewear and rubbing of covers; o/w a VG+ copy of a surprisingly uncommon title. $26.50

[5118] Griffin, Harold. British Columbia: the People's Early Story . Vancouver, B.C.: Tribune Publishing Company , Hard Cover. Signed by Author. 12 mo., 95 pp. 1st Edition. 1958. History and views of the political left in British Columbia. This copy INSCRIBED by the author to good friend Otto Theiss. Blue cloth with Gold titling. Minor edgewear and rubbing; the poor paper used is discoloured; Otto Theiss address label on obverse of f.e.p.; Vancouver bookbinder label on inside front cover; o/w a VG copy of an uncommon title. $30.00

[4155] Gustafson, Lillian. Memories of the Chemainus Valley: a History of People. Chemainus, B.C.: Chemainus Valley Historical Society, 8 vo., 389 pp. plus 52 pp. of historical b/w photos. 1st Edition. 1978. Compiled from newspaper clippings, old documents, family histories and pictures by Lillian Gustafson and edited by Gordon Elliott. The stories of the beginning and early days of the Vancouver Island communities: Saltair, Chemainus, Westholme, Crofton, Thetis, Kuper and Reid Islands. This copy INSCRIBED by the author (compiler), Gustafson, on the half-title. Map endpapers. Olive cloth. Minor edgewear; small "Discard" stamp on bottomedges; o/w VG in G+ rubbed and taped pictorial d.j. $33.50

[5115] Hadley, Michael L.. God's Little Ships: a History of the Columbia Coast Mission . Madeira Park, B.C.: Harbour Publishing, Hard Cover. Signed by Author. 8 vo., 308 pp. 1st Edition (1995). From 1904 to the mid-1970's, the Columbia Coast Mission sent out ships in all kinds of weather, delivering medical care and non-sectarian spiritual support to logging camps, Native villages and white settlements along 20,000 sq. miles of rugged Pacific coastline. Here is the readable, well-researched story of the Mission and its founder, John Antle. Map endpapers and numerous b/w photos throughout the text. This copy SIGNED by the author on the title page. Cream cloth. Slight edgewear; previous owner's name on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $25.00

[4336] Hagelund, William A.. Dowager Queen: the Hudson's Bay Company SS Beaver. Surrey, B.C.: Hancock House, 8 vo. size, 166 pp., including 24 pp. of excellent b/w historic photos. 2003 printing. The story of the grand old Hudson's Bay Company ship, the S.S. Beaver. Read how she came to be built, how she arrived on the Pacific coast and the services she rendered. Stiff card pictorial wraps. Near Fine. $10.00

[2964] Haggart, Ron and Golden, Aubrey E.. Rumors of War. Tor. and Chi.: New Press and Follett, 8 vo., 311 pp. plus 12 pp. of photos and caricatures. 1st Ed. 1971. Published simultaneously in Tor. and Chi. A detailed story of the Montreal Crisis involving the FLQ, or "Front de Liberation du Quebec", the kidnapping of two politicians and the killing of one, Pierre Laporte. The incident prompted the Canadian government to proclaim the War Measures Act under which certain civil liberties were temporarily suspended. Red cloth. Slight edgewear; slight soiling of foredges; o/w VG in G+ price-clipped d.j. $11.55

[5018] Hall, Frank C. . Digest of Automobile Accident Cases. Vancouver, B. C.: Journal Printing Co., Hard Cover. 8 vo., 152 pp. 1st Edition. 1940. "The object of this work is to provide a ready means of reference to every Canadian decision interpreting the law of negligence in its application to automobile accident cases." Sturdy Green cloth. A Near Fine copy. $20.00

[4508] Hanna, Darwin and Henry, Mamie. Our Tellings: Interior Salish Stories of the Nlha7kapmx People . Vancouver, B. C.: UBC Press, Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 217 pp. 1997 printing. A collection of oral narratives gathered by a young Nlha7kapmx, Darwin Hanna, from the elders of his people. The book is a combination of creation, and non-creation stories about these people, who are among the original inhabitants of the Fraser, Thompson, and Nicola river valleys of British Columbia. Numerous photos. Glossy pictorial stiff card wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing of covers; o/w a VG or better copy. $11.00

[4803] Harker, Douglas E.. Saints: the Story of St. George's School for Boys, Vancouver. Vancouver, B. C.: Mitchell Press, Hard Cover. Signed by Author. 8 vo., 288 pp. 1st Edition(1979). An engrossing account of the founding and growth of St. George's School for Boys by an ex-headmaster. A few photos. This copy SIGNED by the author on the f.e.p. Brown cloth. Near Fine copy in a G+ d.j. with some wrinkling of back panel and a couple of short taped tears. $20.00

[4898] Harris, Tom and Christie . Mule Lib . Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, Hard Cover. Signed by Author. 8 vo., 79 pp. 1st Edition (1972). Well-known B.C. author, Christie Harris and her husband Tom combined talents sto produce this unique reminiscence of one man's--and one mule's--experience during WWI. B/w illus. by Franklin Arbuckle. This copy INSCRIBED by the both authors on the title page. Brown cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. $35.00

[5234] Hartigan, Dan . Rising of Courage: Canada's Paratroops in the Liberation of Normandy . Calgary: Drop Zone Publishers , Soft Cover. Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 271 pp. Probable 1st Edition (2000). The author spent 2-1/2 years with the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion which went into action with the British 6th Airborne Division. This book details his own and other Canadian Paratroops experiences. A few photos and maps. Stiff card wraps. Slight edgewear and rubbing; pref. owner's name on title page; o/w a VG+ copy of an uncommon title. $25.00

[4077] Hawthorn, Audrey Hawthorn, Audrey. Labour of Love: the Making of the Museum of Anthropology, UBC, The First Three Decades 1947-1976. Vancouver, B.C.: UBC Museum of Anthropology , 4 to., 89 pp. 1st Edition (1993). Museum Note No. 33. Audrey Hawthorn describes both the Museum's origins and the philosophical principles that have led to its international success. Many photos, some in colour, as recent as 1992. Glossy heavy card wraps. This copy INSCRIBED by Audrey Hawthorn to Dr. K. Edmonds. Minor edgewear; diagonal crease lower part of front cover; o/w VG. $65.00

[4463] Herger, Megan and Harris, Elaine. In the Shadow of the Mountains: Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows . Maple Ridge, B.C.: e.y.e. Publicaitons , Oblong 4 to., 95 pp. 1st Edition (1992). Just 25 miles East of Vancouver, the Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge area along the Fraser River and northeast to the Golden Ears Provincial Park has the best of both worlds: proximity to Canada's third largest city, as well as extensive wilderness and developed natural areas. The beauty of the area is presented here in the glorious photographs of Bob Herger. There is also a 12-page history by Sheila Nickols. This copy SIGNED by Bob Herger on the title page. Glossy pictorial card wraps with French flaps. Minor rubbing and discolouring of covers; gift inscription on the half-title; o/w a VG+ copy. $14.00

[4464] Herger, Megan and Harris, Elaine. In the Shadow of the Mountains: Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows . Maple Ridge, B.C.: e.y.e. Publicaitons , Oblong 4 to., 95 pp. 1st Edition (1992). Just 25 miles East of Vancouver, the Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge area along the Fraser River and northeast to the Golden Ears Provincial Park has the best of both worlds: proximity to Canada's third largest city, as well as extensive wilderness and developed natural areas. The beauty of the area is presented here in the glorious photographs of Bob Herger. There is also a 12-page history by Sheila Nickols. This copy SIGNED by Bob Herger on the title page. This copy also SIGNED by Maple Ridge pioneer "Edith Hoy" (nee Jackson) under a photo of her when she was just a girl on the family farm at Albion in 1910. Glossy pictorial card wraps with French flaps. Minor rubbing and discolouring of covers; a few scratches on covers as well as a few small punctures at right-hand bottom corner of front cover; o/w a VG copy. $17.00

[2258] Heriot, George. Travels Through the Canadas, 1807. Toronto: Coles, Sm. 8 vo., 602 pp. in two volumes. (1971) Another wonderful facsimile edition in Coles Canadiana Collection. This one is the travels of George Heriot, containing "A Description of the Picturesque Scenery on Some of the Rivers and Lakes; with an Account of the Productions, Commerce, and Inhabitants of Those Provinces". Fold-out map and numerous illus., some fold-out as well, from engravings done of the author's original drawings. Decorative heavy card wraps. Minor edgewear; o/w Near Fine copies in VG+ decorative slipcase. $15.50

[4814] Herrington, Clyde (editor). Industrial British Columbia . Vancouve, B.C.: W.C. Mainwaring , 4 to., 144 pp. n.d. (circa 1966). A celebration of the politicians and businesses active in British Columbia. Many colour photos. This copy INSCRIBED by the editor on the front blank endpaper. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in G+ pictorial d.j. $17.50

[4127] Higgitt, Commissioner W. L. (Intro.). Opening Up the West: Being the Official Reports to Parliament of the Activities of the Royal North-West Mounted Police Force from 1874-1881. Toronto: Coles, 8 vo., over 400 pp. plus two fold-out diagrams of Fort MacLeod and Fort Hamilton. Facsimile edition published in Coles reprint series, 1973. Orig. publ'd in Ottawa by Maclean, Roger and Co., 1874-1881. An invaluable resource for those interested in early history of the Canadian West. Stiff pictorial card wraps. Minor edgewear; couple of pages with turned corners; o/w VG or better clean copy. $14.00

[4794] Hopwood, Victor G.. David Thompson: Travels in Western North America 1784-1812. Toronto: Macmillan of Canada, Hard Cover. 8 vo., 342 pp. plus a 17-pp. map section. 1st Edition Thus (1971). "Victor Hopwood has skilfully selected the key sections from Thompson's great narrative and, blending with them passages from the voluminous journals and reports, has produced the first modern edition of the work for general readers." Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; slight discolouration of paper; o/w a VG+ copy in a Good Only pictorial d.j. with some chipping, rubbing and a couple of taped tears. $44.00

[4662] Horan, J. W.. West, Nor'west: a History of Alberta . Edmonton: Northgate Books , 8 vo., 184 pp. (1945) Possible 1st Edition. Informative history of the province, including the contributions of major people such as Father Lacombe, Rev. John McDougall, Commissioner Macleod of the North-West Mounted Police, Hon. Frank Oliver and Col. J. K. Cornwall (Peace River Jim). Numerous photos. Red cloth. Minor edgewear; some edge damage to a few pages; gift inscription on f.e.p., partly inked out; small amount of underlining; o/w a G+ to -VG copy. $15.00

[4762] Horn, Colonel Bernd and Balasevicius, Major Tony (editors). Casting Light on the Shadows: Canadian Perspectives on Special Operations Forces. Toronto: Dundurn Press (for Canadian Defense) , Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 324 pp. 1st Edition (2007). A series of essays on various issues and topics related to Canada's Special Operations Forces, written by individuals with specialized knowledge and expertise in the field. Foreword by Colonel David Barr. Glossy stiff card wraps. Minor chipping; one corner creased; o/w a VG+ copy. $16.50

[5230] Horn, Lieutenant-Colonel Bernd and Wyczynski, Michel . Paras Versus the Reich: Canada's Paratroopers at War, 1942-45. Toronto: Dundurn Press, Soft Cover. Signed by Author. Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 351 pp. plus 24 pp. of b/w illus. 1st Edition (2003). This book reveals in exacting detail the story of Canada's paratroopers, from the early resistance to their establishment, the rigourous selection process and gruelling training, to their unrivalled combat record. This copy SIGNED on the half-title by Wyczynski. Pictorial stiff card wraps. Slight edgewear and rubbing; previous owner's name on half-title; o/w a VG+ copy. $21.50

[5054] Houston, James. Ice Swords: An Undersea Adventure . Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, Hard Cover. Signed by Author. Sm. 8 vo., 149 pp. 1st Edition (1985) "When Matthew and Kayak, his Inuit friend, get a chance to spend the summer with an American scientist, Dr. Lunan, who has set up a research station in the Arctic to study the migration of whales, they jump at it." A fascinating adventure novel for readers 12 and up. B/w drawings by the author. This copy SIGNED by Houston on the half-title. Orange cloth. Near Fine copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $22.50

[2248] Hunter, W. S.. Hunter's Panoramic Guide from Niagara to Quebec, 1857. Toronto: Coles, Sm. 8 vo., 66 pp. plus multi-page fold-out view. 1970 facsimile reprint by Coles of the original John P. Jewett publication from 1857. A "Panoramic or Picture Map of all the most celebrated and picturesque points along this noble river (St. Lawrence)." Three cheers for Coles for providing this inexpensive facsimile! Blue decorated heavy card wraps. Moderate chipping and rubbing; o/w VG. $12.50

[4795] Hurtak, F. J.. Elk Hunting in the Kootenays: a Collection of True, Short Stories About Elk and Elk Hunting in BC's Kootenay Region . Cranbrook, B.C.: Self Published, Signed by Author. Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 122 pp. (2002) Chapters by Hurtak include "Bow Hunting for Elk", "History of Elk in the Kootenays", and "Elk and Predators", as well as chapters by three guest authors. Numerous b/w photos. Stiff card wraps. SIGNED by author on title page. Slight chipping and rubbing of covers; o/w a Near Fine copy. $18.00

[4413] James, Ferguson . Tales of the Pioneer Days in Story and Verse . Hanna, Alberta : Self Published, Abt. 5-3/4 x 9" tall, 120 pp. (1971) Probable 1st and only edition. "Ferg" James moved from Manitoba to Alberta in 1909, where he filed on a homestead in the Bullpound country, ten miles south of Hanna. In his short "Preface", Ferg says that in this little book of short stories and poems of the early days of the Hanna District, ..."I have tried to give the reader a picture of the many disappointments, hardships, and humorous experiences of those pioneer days". This copy SIGNED by James and dated Dec. 9th, 1971. Heavy card pictorial wraps. Slight edgewear; small minor stain on bottom of front cover; o/w a VG+ clean copy. $30.00

[3571] Jaques, Edna. Uphill All the Way: An Autobiography. Saskatoon: Western Producer Prairie Books, 8 vo., 244 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w photos. (1977). The story of Canada's beloved and internationally recognized writer of homespun verse. This independent woman, poet, lecturer, uses 20 of her own poems in this book to help tell her life's story. A close friend of another beloved Canadian writer, Nellie McClung, Edna speaks of her many visits with her daughter to the McClungs' small farm outside Victoria with great fondness. Beige cloth. Minor edgewear; binding a little loose; gift inscription on f.e.p.; o/w VG in G+ chipped and wrinkled d.j. $12.10

[4224] Johnson-Cull, Viola. Chronicle of Ladysmith and District. Ladysmith, B.C.: Ladysmith New Horizons Historical Society, Signed; Inscribed . 8 vo., 392 pp. plus 52 pp. of b/w historical photos. Probable 1st Edition. This book outlines some of the history and development of Ladysmith and surrounding area. Many of Ladysmith's pioneers have contributed to the book. Map endpapers. This copy INSCRIBED by Johnson-Cull on the half-title and dated Nov., 1980. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; two corners bumped; o/w a VG or better copy in a VG d.j. with some chipping and a minor stain on one corner (not affecting the book). $26.50

[4156] Johnson-Cull, Viola(ed.). Ladysmith's Colourful History. Ladysmith, B.C.: Ladysmith Historical Society, 8 vo., 315 pp. plus 56 pp. of historical photos. The second book to be written on the town of Ladysmith on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. An interesting collection of accounts by compiler Viola Cull and many others. Wine cloth. Slight edgewear; minor ding to top of spine; o/w a VG+ copy in a G+ d.j. with some chipping and a couple of small stains. $25.00

[5238] Jones, Ted . Both Sides of the Wire: the Fredericton Internment Camp, Volume Two . Fredericton, NB: New Ireland Press , Soft Cover. Signed by Author. Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 432 pp. 1st Edition (1989). The Fredericton Internment Camp, also known as Camp B or Camp 70, was the only barbed-wire compound of its kind in Eastern Canada during WWII. Volume II of this work is concerned with 2 distinct groups: the enemy inside Canada and the enemy merchant seamen. Their internment took place during the remaining 4 years of the Fredericton Camp. This book tells the story of the camp, both from the guards and prisoners points of view. This copy SIGNED by the author on the title page. Blue stiff card wraps. Slight edgewear and rubbing of covers; minor fading of spine; prev. owner's name at top of title page; o/w a VG copy of an uncommon item. $25.00

[5023] Kaplan, William. Canadian Maverick: The Life and Times of Ivan C. Rand. Toronto, Buffalo, London: University of Toronto Press (for the Osgoode Society), Hard Cover. 8 vo., 514 pp. plus 12 pp. of b/w photos. 2009. 1st Edition. A critical assessment of the life and times of lawyer, politician, academic, and Supreme Court Justice Ivan C. Rand, one of Canada's most influential legal minds, who also had a pivotal role in the creation of the modern state of Israel. Burgundy cloth. Near Fine copy in slightly rubbed Near Fine pictorial d.j. $23.00

[4850] Kernaghan, Eileen. Winter on the Plain of Ghosts: a Novel of Mohenjo-daro . New Westminster, B.C.: Flying Monkey Press , Signed by Author. Abt. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4" tall, 254 pp. plus map. 1st Edition (2004) "An epic novel of sorcery, religious conflict, political intrigue and ecological disaster in the lost cities of the Indus Valley." This copy SIGNED and also INSCRIBED by the author, both on the half-title. $15.00

[5281] Lamontagne, Manon and Lamontagne, Monique . Voice of the People: Reminiscences of Prince Albert Settlement's Early Citizens, 1866-1895. Prince Albert, Saskatchewan : Prince Albert Historical Society , Soft Cover. Abt. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" tall, 128 pp. 1st Edtion. 1985. A community of the North Saskatchewan River valley. "The purpose of this collection is to inform the people of our community of its early life. The papers begin with the Reverend James Nisbet's letters of 1866 and end with a description of Prince Albert in the early 1890's." Map and photos. Pictorial stiff card wraps. Near Fine. $30.00

[5153] Langston, Laura. Pay Dirt! The Search for Gold in British Columbia . Victoria, B.C.: Orca Book Publishers, Abt. 10 x 8-1/2" tall, 80 pp. 1st Edition (1995). They came looking for gold, and by the time it was all over, the new province of British Columbia was formed. Some struck it rich, many more did not. This is their story. Some historic photos; numerous illus. by Stuart Duncan. Pictorial stiff card wraps. Slight edgewear and rubbing; o/w VG+. $10.00

[3395] Lavender, David. Winner Take All: the Trans-Canada Canoe Trail. N.Y., Tor., et al : McGraw-Hill Book Co., 8 vo., 363 pp. 1st Edition (1977). A title in "The American Trails" series. Look back to when fur was god. In its name there were deeds of heroism and atrocity, greed and sacrifice. Here are the stories of the epic fights between the Nor'west Company and the Hudson's Bay Company's men; the struggles between those living in a new land and their governors thousands of miles away, the feats of such great explorers as Radisson, Fraser, Simpson and Mackenzie. 2-page map. Brown papeer-on-boards with Gold cloth spine. Minor edgewear; minor soiling of foredges; o/w VG+ in VG price-clipped d.j. $45.10

[4110] Lawrence, James (ed.). Equinox: The Magazine of Canadian Discovery; Issues 1-6. Camden East, Ontario: Equinox Publishing, Abt. 8 x 11". 112 to 136 pp. each. Charter Issue (Jan./Feb. 1982) plus the next 5 issues. The Charter Issue features a 12-page article on Robert Bateman with examples of his work, plus an article on Canadian mountain-climbers in China and an enlightening article on Canada's caribou. Other issues of this quality magazine include articles on such subjects as Killer Whales, Imperilled Puffins, Turks & Caicos Islands, Nepal, the islands of St. Pierre & Miquelon, and the People of Igloolik. Heavy card pictorial wraps. Some minor chipping and rubbing of covers; o/w a VG to VG+ set of first year issues. Extra postage applies. $40.00

[343] Leacock, Stephen. Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy. Toronto: S. B. Gundy, l2 mo., 282 pp. plus ads. 1st Canadian Edition. 1915. 17 humourous pieces including: Ram Spudd The New World Singer, Weejee The Pet Dog, and Afternoon Adventures at My Club. Blue cloth with Gold title box on front panel. Moderate edgewear and soiling of covers; spine lettering a little dull; two prev. owner's names on inside front cover; edges discoloured; abt. a G+ copy. $16.50

[3912] Leacock, Stephen. Behind the Beyond & Other Contributions to Human Knowledge . Lon. and N.Y.: John Lane, the Bodley Head, 12 mo., 197 pp. plus 3 pp. of publisher's ads, colour frontispiece and 16 full-page b/w illus. all by A.H. Fish. 1919. 4th Edition. Canada's foremost humourist gives us "Behind the Beyond: a Modern Problem Play", as well as a series of "Familiar Incidents" and "Parisian Pastimes", as well as "The retroactive Existence of Mr. Juggins", "Making a Magazine", plus "Homer and Humbug". Red cloth. Moderate edgewear and soiling of covers; minor ding to top of spine; f.e.p. missing; poor paper discoloured; prev. owner's name on inside front cover; abt. a G+ copy of this not-so-common Leacock title. $18.50

[3558] LeBourdais, D.M.. Why Be a Sucker?. Tor. and Winnipeg: Harlequin Books, Abt. 4-1/4 x 6-1/2", 192 pp. 1st Edition Thus. Aug. 1952. #186. The author talks of new opportunities in the Canadian mining and oil industries and cautions against schemers and swindlers. Glossy pictorial wraps. Edges worn; crease along spine on front cover; paper discoloured as usual; bookstore stamp on f.e.p.; a G to G+ copy. $7.15

[4239] Lindell, Lucy. Memory Opens the Door to Yesterday. Eriksdale, Manitoba: Self Published, Tall 4 to., 228 pp. Probable 1st Edition, circa 1970. A History of the Central, West-Interlake Area of Manitoba, as told by its pioneers and gathered together by Ms. Lindell. Some of the communities included are: Oak Point, Maryhill, Vestfold, Lundar, Deerhorn, Lily Bay, Scotch Bay, Macross, Pineview, Hartfield, Birch Lake and others. Many historic photos of buildings and the pioneering families. Burgundy cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; the poor paper is somewhat discoloured as usual; o/w a VG clean copy. $44.00

[4769] Love, J.A.. Canadian National in the West--Volume One . Calgary, Alberta: British Railway Modellers of North America (Calgary Group), Oblong 8-1/2 x 11", 26 pp. (1980) Good explanatory text and many excellent early photos of the Canadian National Railway in Western Canada. Glossy, pictorial card wraps, stapled. Slight edgewear and rubbing; minor crease at bottom of spine; o/w a VG copy. $10.00

[4770] Love, J.A.. Canadian National in the West--Volume Two. Calgary, Alberta: British Railway Modellers of North America (Calgary Group), Oblong 8-1/2 x 11", 26 pp. (1981) Good explanatory text and many excellent early photos of the Canadian National Railway in Western Canada. Glossy, pictorial card wraps, stapled. Minor edgewear and rubbing; slight soiling of covers; minor stain on bottom corner of a few pages; o/w a G+ copy. $9.00

[4771] Lowe, J. Norman. Canadian National in the East--3 Volumes . Calgary, Alberta: British Railway Modellers of North America (Calgary Group), Oblong 8-1/2 x 11", 26 pages each vol. (1981, 1983, 1985). The name Canadian National Railways was first used on Dec. 20, 1918 to place the management of the Canadian Northern and the Canadian Government Railways under one name. On June 6, 1919, Canadian National was incorporated. These 3 volumes provide some early history and dozens of excellent photos of the railway over the years. Glossy pictorial card wraps, stapled. Some minor wear and soiling of covers; some paper discolouration in volume 1; o/w vol. 1 G+, vol. 2 and 3, VG or better copies. $28.00

[4131] Lowe, Ronald. Kangiryuarmiut Uqauhingita Numiktittitdjutingit: Basic Kangiryuarmiut Eskimo Dictionary. Inuvik, Northwest Territories: Committee for Original Peoples Entitlement, 8 vo., 241 pp. 1st Edition. 1983. "Kangiryuarmiut" means "people of the large bay", Prince Albert Sound. These people are one of the three distinct linguistic groups of the Canadian Western Arctic Eskimo and they are centred in Holman on Victoria Island. At the time of the writing of this book, it was estimated that there were only about 125 fluent speakers of Kangiryuarmiutun (and about 200 each of the other two dialects "Siglirmiutun" and "Uummarmiutun"). It was an important step that this series of Eskimo dictionaries was produced since all three dialects had fallen into a classic pattern of language loss. This Kangiryuarmiut dictionary is divided into three sections: the Kangiryuarmiutun-English section with abt. 2300 of the most commonly used words and wordbases; a basic suffix list preceded by a short introduction and including 171 forms, fully annotated and illustrated, of lexical and enclitic suffixes; and finally, an English-Kangiryarmiutun section comprising over 2500 entries in alphabetical order. Heavy card covers with illustration on front panel by Nanogak, and map on back panel. Some rubbing of edges; one corner bent; minor staining to rear cover; o/w a VG copy of this now scarce reference book. $86.50

[3451] Lumby, John R.. Historic Fort William. Belleville, Ontario: Mika Publishing Co., 8 vo., 83 pp. 1974. Facsimile edition of the original 1927 printing. Important history of this community so vital to the early success of the Hudson's Bay Company and more recently a great inland shipping port. Some old photos of Old Fort William and the people who made it great. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; gift inscription on inside front cover; o/w VG. $22.50

[4386] Lutman, John H.. South & the West . London, Ontario: Corp. Of City of London, Abt. 6 x 8-1/2" tall, 80 pp. 1st Edition. 1979. The second in a series of books published to present an architectural and historical record of the major planning districts of the city of London, Ontario. Numerous photos. Cover drawings by Robert Turner. Stiff card wraps. Minor edgewear and slight discolouring; covers slightly out of alignment (binding error); o/w a VG+ clean copy. $12.50

[4385] Lutman, John H.. Historic Heart of London. London, Ontario: Corp. Of City of London, Abt. 6 x 8-1/2" tall, 75 pp. 1st Edition. 1977. The first in a series of books published to present an architectural and historical record of the major planning districts of the city of London, Ontario. Numerous photos. Cover drawings by Robert Turner. Stiff card wraps. Minor edgewear and slight discolouring; o/w a VG+ clean copy. $12.50

[4179] Lyone, H.. Who's Who in British Columbia, 1971. Saskatoon: Lyone Publications, 4 to., unpaginated (couple hundred pages). The British Columbia Centennial 1971 Edition. A biographical directory of notable British Columbia men and women. Photos. Blue cloth with Gold lettering. Minor edgewear and rubbing; paper slightly discoloured; o/w a VG copy. $17.50

[3946] MacDonald, A. David. Penticton: 75 Years to Remember, 1908-1983. Penticton, B.C.: City of Penticton, Abt. 7-1/2 x 10" tall, 151 pp. 1st Edition (1983). An historical and fond look backward to the founding of the City of Penticton and an account of how the city has grown and prospered. Dozens of b/w photos. This copy INSCRIBED by Mayor Ivan Messmer, Nov. 1983. Pictorial stiff card wraps. Minor rubbing and chipping; crease at spine on front cover; o/w a VG clean copy. $21.50

[3235] Machar, Agnes Maule. Story of Old Kingston, The. Toronto: Musson Book Co., 8 vo., 291 pp. plus numerous b/w photos and illustrations. 1908. 1st Edition. Some of the chapters include: "The Founding of Fort Frontenac"; "Fort Frontencac Under the French Regime"; "The Fall of Fort Frontenac"; "The Coming of the Loyalists"; "Naval and Military Centre and first Seat of Provincial Government"; "The Cloud of War"; "Naval Expeditons from Kingston"; and "Kingston as the Capital of Canada". Two Appendices, including a list of Kingston's Mayors. Grey cloth with Black and Gold lettering and decoration, as well as a paste-on picture of Kingston harbour on the front cover. Minor chipping and soiling of covers; one corner bumped; partial repair to front inner hinge; o/w a G+ to -VG copy of an important Canadian historical account. $55.00

[2620] MacInnis, Jeff and Rowland, Wade. Polar Passage: The Historic First Sail Through the Northwest Passage . Toronto: Randon House Canada, 8 vo., 186 pp. plus 8 pp. of colour photos. (1989) The exciting real-life adventure of two men who sailed 4000 km. through the trecherous Northwest Passage in an 18-ft., 450-lb. Hobie catamaran. They started in July 1986 at Inuvik at the mouth of the Mackenzie River, and ended in August 1988 at Pond Inlet on Baffin Bay. Map of their progress on endpapers. This copy INSCRIBED on the half-title by MacInnis. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; binding slightly cocked; o/w VG in VG pictorial d.j. with crease on inside flap and minor chipping and rubbing. $12.10

[4308] Macintyre, D.E.. Prairie Storekeeper . Toronto: Peter Martin Associates, 12 mo., 101 pp. 1st Edition (1970). Memoir of a man who took a chance and opened a store at a crossroads called Tuxford in Saskatchewan in 1906. Before the first World War, he sold his store and enlisted in the army, eventually rising to Lieut. Colonel. A warm, funny book about life in the early Canadian West. Endpapers with photos. Brown cloth. Minor edgewear; poor paper discoloured; prev. owner's name on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy in a G+ rubbed, pictorial d.j. $10.50

[4201] MacKay, Donald. Asian Dream, The: the Pacific Rim and Canada's National Railway. Vancouver, Tor.: Douglas & McIntyre, Sq. 4 to., 223 pp. incl. many b/w photos. (1986) lst ed. This book is the story of how two ancestors of CNR--the Grand Trunk Pacific and the Canadian Northern--raced to build rail lines across Canada's northern prairies and open new trade routes to the Far East. Black cloth. Slight edgewear; o/w VG+ in slightly chipped and rubbed VG+ pictorial d.j. $12.00

[4647] Macpherson, Ken. River Class Destroyers of the Royal Canadian Navy . Toronto: Charles Musson , Hard Cover. Oblong 4 to., 103 pp. 1st Edition. 1985. Two made-to-order destroyers, "Saguenay" and "Skeena", with four other "River class" units made up the tiny offensive force with which the Royal Canadian Navy went to war in 1939. Later augmented by the transfer of 8 more near-sisters from the Royal Navy, these formed the nucleus of what was to become the third largest Allied navy, and made a valuable contribution to the successful outcome of the Battle of the Atlantic. Their histories and specs are shown here along with 118 photos. Blue cloth with White lettering. Slight edgewear; one corner bumped; o/w a VG copy in a VG pictorial d.j. $30.00

[3183] Martin, Philip. Sol LaBonte. Toronto: Macmillan Company of Canada, 8 vo., 85 pp. 1st Edition. 1957. A book of seven stories about the everyday life of a simple villager in French Canada. Told with humour and fantasy, we see how Sol LaBonte is ready for any adventure or strange undertaking. Illus. in b/w by the author. Orange decorated cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in G+ pictorial d.j. that is price-clipped and has some chipping and rubbing and one small piece missing. $13.20

[4535] Matheson, Dawn and Anderson, Rosemary (editors). Guelph: Perspectives on a Century of Change 1900-2000. Guelph, Ontario: Guelph Historical Society , Oblong 4 to., 279 pp. plus colour may at rear showing land uses and policies. 2nd printing. 2001. An appealing, easy-to-read book which informs, entertains and provides strong visual stimulation to a wide variety of people. Dozens of historical photos. Included are chapters on cultural life, doing business in Guelph, buildings and Guelph's character and the growth and planning of Guelph in the 20th century; as well as appendices of Guelph Mayors and Council Members; and an extensive Index. Pictorial stiff card wraps. Slight edgewear; couple of corners mildly bumped; o/w a VG+ clean copy of an uncommon local history. $40.00

[3450] Mauro, Joseph M.. History of Thunder Bay. Thunder Bay, Ont.: Self Published, Sm. 4 to., 400 pp. 1st Edition. Apr. 1981. Calling itself the "Gateway of the Great Northwest", Thunder Bay issued this book to celebrate its 10th Anniversary as the conjoined city of Port Arthur and Fort William. The history of the twin cities goes back to the 1880's. Many historic photos. Heavy Green card wraps. Moderate wear and wrinkling of covers; prev. owner's name inked out on f.e.p.; o/w a clean G+ copy. $14.50

[3203] McClung, Nellie L.. All We Like Sheep and Other Stories. Toronto: Thomas Allen, Sm. 8 vo., 261 pp. (1926) Assume 1st edition. An engaging group of short stories by the author of "Sowing Seeds in Danny" and "Purple Springs". Red cloth with Black lettering. Minor edgewear; boards slightly warped; topedges moderately soiled; first few pages have the lower corner turned; gift inscription for 1928 on f.e.p.; still a clean G+ copy. $24.75

[4305] McGowan, Don C.. Grassland Settlers: The Swift Current Region During the Era of the Ranching Frontier . Regina: University of Regina , 8 vo., 205 pp. 1st Edition (1975). An important regional history describing the general development of Swift Current, Saskatchewan and its surrounding region during the years up to the spring of 1907. Numerous illus. White cloth. Minor edgewear; pages slightly discoloured; o/w a VG or better copy in a Good Only map d.j. $25.00

[3676] McKechnie, Robert E.. Strong Medicine: History of Healing on the Northwest Coast . Vancouver, B. C.: J.J. Douglas Ltd., 8 vo., 193 pp. 1st Edition. 1972. Medical men have been closely intertwined in the story of British Columbia. The author skillfully uses early journals and diaries to tell this story. Sections of the book are: "The Red Man and the Medicine of Superstition"; "The Early Medicine of the White Man"; "The 19th Century: Science Takes Hold"; and "The 20th Century". Brown cloth. Minor edgewear; small erasure on coloured f.e.p.; some discolouring of the poor paper; o/w VG in Good Only d.j. that is chipped, rubbed and taped. $14.85

[4792] McLennan, Bill and Duffek, Karen. Transforming Image: Painted Arts of Northwest Coast First Nations . Vancouver and Seattle : UBC Press/University of Washington, Hard Cover. ISBN: 0295980249. Oblong 4 to., 291 pp. 1st Edition (2000). Using infrared rays, the Image Recovery Project team at the University of British Columbia was able to reveal the painted areas of many 19th century works of native art that had been obscured with a patina of oils and soot. A database of infrared photographs of historical Northwest Coast paintings was developed and forms the basis for this book. Since many of the bentwood storage boxes, chests, drums and other objects that were the "canvas" of 18th and 19th century artists have been scattered throughout the world, this book is the only means by which they can be viewed in one place. The written text complements these images and skilfully weaves together the fascinating strands of the story of this painted art. Included are images of contemporary Northwest artists as well. Dozens of illustrations in colour and many more in black-and-white. An intriguing study and significant research tool. Black cloth. Minor edgewear and light rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. with minor chipping and rubbing. Hardcover 1st edition copies of this book have apparently become difficult to find, many undoubtedly bought up by institutions and collectors. $255.00

[4207] Meilleur, Helen. Pour of Rain: Stories from a West Coast Fort . Victoria, B.C.: Sono Nis Press, 8 vo., 270 pp. plus map and 7 pp. of historic photos. 2nd printing. June 1981. Born in Port Simpson, British Columbia in 1910, Helen Meilleur took an interest in the history of the area. She has reconstructed a picture of life in the then named Fort Simpson which was at one time the most important Fort settlement on the Pacific coast. Besides the day-to-day activities gleaned from the Hudson's Bay Company's logbooks, Ms Meilleur skillfully weaves in her own recollections of Port Simpson in the early 1900's. A well-researched and interesting book on B.C. history. Pictorial heavy card wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing of covers; o/w a VG+ copy. $12.65

[2263] Mess, Lt.-Col. James. Gentleman in Battledress, The. Ottawa: Dept. of National Defense, 12 mo., pamphlet of 47 pp. 1941. A collection of papers explaining the role and workings of the Canadian Army, beginning with an address at St. John, N.B. on 28th Nov. 1941 by Lt.-Col. Mess, Director of Recruiting, which is an appeal for Canadian men to join the Canadian Army to aid the war effort in Europe. Grey card wraps with illus. of a soldier on the front cover. Minor edgewear and soiling; pages browned; o/w a VG copy. $20.00

[4188] Montgomery, L. M.. Akin to Anne: Tales of Other Orphans . Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, Sm. 8 vo., 256 pp. 1st Collected Edition (1988). Edited by Rea Wilmshurst. Most of the 19 stories in this collection pre-date "Anne of Green Gables". The use of the word "orphan" here includes more than children. Only 7 of the stories are about the very young. There are school girls and boys alone in the world, lonely young working men and women, middle-aged people wanting someone to care for; and older men and women whose lives are empty of love and family. In her usual way, Lucy Maud finds warm and loving homes for all her lonely characters. A few b/w drawings. Mauve cloth. Near Fine copy with a VG+ dust-jacket that has just a couple minor scratches on the back. $22.50

[4691] Montgomery, L. M.. At the Altar: Matrimonial Tales. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, Hard Cover. 8 vo., 228 pp. 1st Edition. Edited by Rea Wilmshurst. The 6th volume of L.M. Montgomery's rediscovered stories to be published by McClelland and Stewart. A pleasing collection of 18 "happy-ever-after" stories. Pink cloth. Slight edgewear; minor ding to top and bottom of spine; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG+ d.j. Publisher's stamp on title page proclaiming it a Complimentary Review Copy, Not for Resale. $17.00

[4186] Montgomery, L.M.. Doctor's Sweetheart and Other Stories . Toronto, New York, et al: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 8 vo., 192 pp. 1st Collected Edition (1979). A collection of 14 delightful stories previously unpublished in book form; selected by Catherine McLay. Some of the stories include: "Kismet" (1899); "Emily's Husband" (1903); "The Promise of Lucy Ellen"(1904); "The Doctor's Sweetheart" (1908); "Akin to Love" (1909); and "The Garden of Spices" (1918). The stories appear as they originally appeared in magazines. There is a lengthy Introduction by the compiler, and a brief biography of L.M. Montgomery. Foredges somewhat discoloured; some page edges a little wavy; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG d.j. with some discolouring of edges and spine. Not price-clipped; "the Bay" price sticker on rear of d.j. $26.50

[5019] Morawetz, Carl H.. Hall's Digest of Automobile Accident Cases, Including Automobile Accident Insurance Cases . Toronto, Ontario: Carswell Co., Hard Cover. 8 vo., 288 pp. 1948. 2nd Edition revised of Frank Hall's original 1940 edition. Sturdy Green cloth. A Near Fine copy. $35.00

[4266] Morris, Alexander. Treaties of Canada with the Indians of Manitoba and the North-West Territories . Saskatoon: Fifth House Publishers, Sm. 8 vo., size, 375 pp. 1991 facsimile reprint of the original 1880 edition published by Belfords, Clarke & Co., Toronto. The report by Treaty Commissioner and Lt.-Governor Alexander Morris to the Earl of Dufferin about the negotiations of Treaties One to Seven with the Indians of Canada. The book contains the entire text of those treaties--including the North-West Angle Treaty, the Qu'Appelle Treaty, and the Winnipeg Treaty--as well as a recounting of the events of the treaty negotiations, and fascinating narrative reports of speeches made by both Indian and Crown representatives. Heavy card wraps. Couple of corners bumped; four pages dog-eared; o/w a VG+ clean copy. $13.75

[5241] Morrison, Nancy . Bruno: Love in the Kitchen. A Culinary Tribute. West Vancouver, B.C.: Self Published, Hard Cover. Signed by Author. Tall 4 to., 101 pp. 1st Edition (1996) Bruno Gerussi (1928-1995) was one of Canada's gifted actors who loved good food with a gusto. Here in this tribute book by his partner of 24 years are presented many of Bruno's favourite recipes and includes photos of some of the best times in his life with Nancy and family and friends. Includes the original Terra Bella Publishers bookmark. This copy INSCRIBED by Nancy on the f.e.p. Glossy Yellow boards with photos on front and back. Slight edgewear and rubbing; bookplate of Merit Kitchens on f.e.p.; o/w a Near Fine copy in a matching VG+ d.j. $20.00

[2170] Mowat, Farley. Wake of the Great Sealers. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, Sq. 4 to., 157 pp. 1st Ed. (1973) A tribute in text and images of the Newfoundland men of the 19th and early 20t centuries who set out in flimsy ships to hunt seals on the treacherous North Atlantic ice fields. Many magnificent one-and-two-page prints and drawings by Newfoundland's own David Blackwood, a superb printmaker with a world-wide reputation. Green cloth. Minor wear and fading to edges; prev. owner's name on f.e.p.; corner of one page turned up because of binder's flaw; o/w VG or better in G+ pictorial d.j. with some chipping and rubbing. $33.00

[4354] Moyles, R. G. (ed.). From Duck Lake to Dawson City: the Diary of Eben McAdam's Journey to the Klondike 1898-1899. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Western Producer Prairie Books, 8 vo., 135 pp. plus frontispiece map and 24 pp. of b/w photos. Presumed 1st Edition (1977). A perceptive and articulate account. The hardships endured by McAdam and his companions were frequently eased by assistance from both the Indians and the Hudson's Bay Company factors along the way. Brown cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. with some chipping and two short taped tears. $20.00

[4312] Mulvaney, Charles Pelham. History of the North-west Rebellion of 1885, Including a History of the Indian Tribes of North-Western Canada. ill. . Toronto: Coles, Original Wraps. 8 vo., 424 pp. The 1971 facsimile edition of the original 1885 publication by A. H. Hovey, Tor. Decorated Red card wraps. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG+ clean copy. $15.50

[4344] Murphy, Claire and Haigh, Jane G.. Gold Rush Women. Anchorage, Seattle, Portland: Alaska Northwest Books, 8 vo., size, 126 pp. 4th printing, 2000. A book about the daring and enterprising women who ventured to the Yukon and Alaska during the many gold rushes between the 1880's and early 1900's. Read about Kate Carmack, Ethel Berry, Fanny Quigley, Martha Louise Black, and of course, Klondike Kate Rockwell and others. Several maps and numerous b/w historic photos. Glossy stiff card pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy. $9.00

[2558] Napora, Paul Edward. Death at Belsen. San Antonio: Naylor Co., Hard Cover. 12 mo., 26 pp. 1st Ed. (1967) Descriptive, unrhymed verse about the depressing subject of German concentration camps but also a celebration of the invincible spirit of the Jewish people. Another powerful book from one of Canada's foremost modern poets. This copy INSCRIBED on the half title by the author, March 24, '67. Laid-in are an Edmonton Journal 1965 article on Napora and his book "Hiroshima", as well as a catalogue of poetry books available from Naylor Co., "The Poet's Publisher". Green cloth. Minor edgewear; brown stains on endpapers from something taped in at some time; o/w VG in VG d.j. with some chipping and soiling. $25.00

[2559] Napora, Paul Edward. Cresset, The. San Antonio: Naylor Co., Hard Cover. 12 mo., 26 pp. 1st Ed. (1963) Author's second book of descriptive, unrhymed verse takes us from birth to death, from rhapsodic joy to the depths of despair. A modern Canadian poet of great power. This copy INSCRIBED on the dedication page by the author, April 22, '64. Publisher's advertisement card for "The Cresset" laid-in. Blue decorated cloth. Moderate edgewear; small stain on f.e.p.; larger stain on p. 4 affecting bottom five lines of verse; o/w G+ in Good Only d.j. that is heavily chipped and soiled. $12.00

[4076] Nichols, M.E.. (CP) The Story of the Canadian Press . Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax : Ryerson Press, 8 vo., 327 pp. plus 17 glossy pages of photos. 1st Edition. 1948. Interesting reading on Canadian journalism and the history of the Canadian Press organization. The author was an important member of his own story and served as President of The Canadian Press from 1931 to 1933. This copy INSCRIBED by Nichols to Chris Spenser, Dean of the Round Table. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; couple minor stains to topedges; slight discolouring of pages; o/w a VG or better copy. $32.50

[2721] Nicholson, George. Vancouver Island's West Coast 1762-1962. Victoria, B.C.: Self Published, 8 vo., 356 pp. 8th printing. 1973. An interesting and fact-packed account beginning with the first sightings by the Spaniards and the landing of Captain Cook and all of the exciting events that followed. Complete with over 100 illus. from prints and photos. Also includes an Index of Shipwrecks. Map e.p.'s. This copy SIGNED by the author on the title page in Victoria. Green cloth. Minor edgewear; two corners slightly bumped; small inscription on f.e.p.; o/w a VG copy in G+ rubbed, chipped d.j. $23.00

[3911] Nuttall, P. Austin (ed.). Walker's Pronouncing Dictionary of the English Language . Toronto: James Campbell & Son, 12 mo., 264 pp. 1st Can. Edition of this New Edition. 1868. Critically revised, enlarged and amended by Nuttall. One of the "Campbell's British-American Series of School-Books". Besides the list of words, meanings and pronouncing aids, this book includes an Introduction to English Grammar; Principles of Derivation; Prefixes of the Saxon, Latin, and Greek Languages; Orthography; Phonotypy; Prosody, or the Laws of Versification; Directions for addressing Persons of Rank, etc.; Chronological Table of World Events; plus more. Original Victorian Green cloth binding with blind stamping. Minor edgewear and rubbing; paper label from spine mostly missing; o/w a VG clean copy. $40.00

[5231] O'Connell, Sheldon and Mandrake, Lon . Mandrake Incomparable . Calgary: Hades Publications, Hard Cover. Signed by Author. 8 vo., 234 pp. 1st Edition. 1998. "This book celebrates the contributions one man has made to the internationally recognized art of magic." This biography of Mandrake the Magician consists of a series of casual reflections on the man and his times. Numerous photos. This copy INSCRIBED by O'Connell on the f.e.p. Black cloth. Slight edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. that has a stain on the front panel (hardly visible on the outside but obvious on the inside of the jacket). $37.50

[4925] Ondaatje, Christopher and Currie, Gordon. Gold for Canada: the Story Behind the Canadian Bob-Sled Club's Incredible Victory at the 1964 Winter Olympic Games. Toronto: Pagurian Press , Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 160 pp., including 16 pp. of b/w photos. (1975) When there were no practice courses in Canada, a determined Canadian team managed to win an Olympic Gold Medal in bobsledding. Pictorial card wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing; o/w a VG or better copy. $9.00

[4219] Orchard, Imbert. Floodland and Forest: Memories of the Chilliwack Valley . Victoria, B.C.: Prov. Archives of British Columbia--Sound Heritage, Abt. 7-1/2 x 10-1/2" tall, 92 pp. 1st Edition (1983). Number 37 in the Sound Heritage Series. An informative history of the Chilliwack area in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia. Based on 15 tape recorded interviews with people of the area about twenty years previous. None of these personal memories go back beyond the 1880's, so the author has made use of excerpts from written memoirs of the 1860's and 1870's to round out the book. Included are two maps and numerous b/w historic photos. Heavy card pictorial wraps. Some minor chipping of covers but o/w a VG+ copy. $9.35

[5134] Osborne, J.S. and Osborne, J.T.. Social Credit for Beginners: an Armchair Guide . Vancouver, B. C.: Pulp Press , Signed by Author. Abt. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4" tall, 231 pp. 1st Edition (1986) "...a complete history of what John Maynard Keynes has called "the underworld of economics". Beginning in England in 1917, it makes a bizarre, at times unbelievable, story of monetary cranks, political parvenues, conspiracy theorists, end-of-the-world millennialists and political demagogues that sweeps through Alberta, B.C. and Quebec before culminating in the '80's in British Columbia." Includes over 180 b/w illus. This copy INSCRIBED on the title page by Stephen (J.S.) Osborne. Stiff card decorative wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy. $25.00

[4316] Overy, Richard . Why the Allies Won . London: Jonathan Cape, Hard Cover. 8 vo., 396 pp. plus 16 pp. of photos. 1st Edition. 1995. A rather novel analysis of WWII through a brilliant narrative of the decisive campaigns that created the astonishing revival of Allied fortunes: the war at sea; the crucial battles on the eastern front; the air war; and the vast amphibious assault on Europe. Black cloth. Minor edgewear; slight rippling of text; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG+ d.j. $15.50

[4306] Patterson, R.M.. Trail to the Interior . New York: William Morrow and Co., 8 vo., 255 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition. 1966. An outstanding account of exploration and personal adventure in the far north. The trail in question is the line of travel that connects Wrangell, Alaska, with the Liard and Mackenzie Valleys by way of the Stikine and Dease Rivers and the portage road across the Pacific-Arctic divide. Includes a history of the early exploration of the area as well as the author's vivid portrayal of the land itself. Map e.p.'s. Green paper-on-boards with Black cloth spine. Minor wear of edges; poor paper somewhat discoloured; o/w a VG+ copy in a G+, price-clipped pictorial d.j. $45.00

[3233] Patterson, R.M.. Finlay's River. N.Y.: William Morrow, 8 vo., 315 pp. plus a 16-pp. photo section. 1st U.S. Edition. 1968. (Published simultaneously in Canada--Canadian publishing info on the rear d.j. flap.) A vivid account of a wild and beautiful river in British Columbia and the men who have explored it. Map e.p.'s. Green paper-on-boards with Blue cloth spine. Slight edgewear and discolouring; o/w a VG+ clean copy in a VG pictorial d.j. that has the U.S. price clipped from the front flap but has the Canadian price on the rear flap; a little wrinkling of the top edges of the d.j. because it's slightly oversize for the book. $32.50

[4974] Pelly, David F. . Thelon: a River Sanctuary. Hyde Park, Ontario: Canadian Recreational Canoeing Association, Soft Cover. Signed by Author. Abt. 7 x 9" tall, 202 pp. 1st Edition. 1996. The Thelon River story, a special place in the heart of Canada's vast Arctic barrenlands. Numerous photos including some in colour, plus several maps. This copy SIGNED in full by author and also INSCRIBED on the title page. Pictorial glossy card wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; some curling of covers; o/w a VG+ copy. $40.00

[4854] Persky, Stan. Autobiography of a Tattoo . Vancouver, B.C.: New Star Books , Signed by Author. Abt. 5-1/2 x 9" tall, 227 pp. 1st Edition. 1997. "...an investigative literary work about the education and pursuit of homosexual desire." This copy SIGNED by the author on the title page. Slight chipping and rubbing of covers; one corner mildly creased; o/w a VG or better copy. $17.50

[4284] Peters, Sheila. Canyon Creek: a Script. Smithers, B.C.: Creekstone Press, Sq. 12 mo., 45 pp. 1st Edition (1998). A short history of the Wet'suwet'en Indians of the Bulkley Valley, British Columbia, told in the form of a movie script. Numerous historic photos plus some drawings by Megan Hobson. This copy SIGNED by Sheila Peters on the title page. Black stiff card wraps with photo on front. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w a Near Fine copy. $12.50

[4084] Peterson, Lester R.. Gibson's Landing Story: An Illustrated History of Gibson's Landing and the "Sunshine Coast". Toronto: Peter Martin Associates, 8 vo., 121 pp. 1979. 2nd softcover printing (originally printed in h.c. in 1962). This is a reprint of the 1962 edition, not a revised edition. Includes a map showing early settlers plus numerous b/w photos. Stiff pictorial card wraps. Minor discolouring of covers; slight smokey odor; the poor paper used is also discoloured; abt. a G+ copy. $14.00

[4217] Pethick, Derek. James Douglas: Servant of Two Empires . Vancouver, B. C.: Mitchell Press, 8 vo., 306 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition (1969). James Douglas was sworn in at Fort Langley in 1858 as the first governor of British Columbia. It has been said that no history of British Columbia can be written without considerable mention of James Douglas and this book gives ample evidence to that statement. This copy SIGNED on the title page by the author. Green and Brown cloth made to resemble leather. Near Fine. A special edition published at the same time as the regular cloth edition with d.j. $10.45

[4933] Portugal, Jean E.. We Were There: the Army--6, a Record for Canada . Shelburne, Ontario: Royal Canadian Military Institute Heritage Society , Hard Cover. Sm. 8 vo., pp.2701-3764 consecutive numbering of pages with other volumes in the series. 1st Edition. Nov. 1998. WWII stories concentrating on the contributions by the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps, the Royal Canadian Engineers, the Royal Regina Rifles and the Royal Winnipeg Rifles. Several in-text b/w photos. Red cloth. Slight damage to f.e.p. where a bookplate or something similar has been removed; o/w a Near Fine copy with VG pictorial d.j. with some wrinkling. $150.00

[4986] Pratt, E.J.. Towards the Last Spike. Toronto: Macmillan, Hard Cover. Signed by Author. 8 vo., 54 pp. 1st Edition. 1952. "A verse-panorama of the struggle to build the first Canadian Transcontinental from the time of the proposed terms of union with British Columbia (1870) to the hammering of the last spike in the Eagle Pass (1885)." This copy SIGNED by Pratt on the title page. Beige cloth with small vignette of a steam engine on front cover. Minor edgewear; front endpaper removed; prev. owner's name on half-title; o/w a G+ clean copy without d.j. $20.00

[3955] Price, Ray. Yellowknife. Toronto: Peter Martin Associates, 8 vo., 308 pp. plus 8 pp. of b/w illus. 2nd printing. 1968. The official Centennial History of the town of Yellowknife, capital of the Northwest Territories. It's a good story well told. This copy SIGNED by the author on the half-title on May 18th, 1970 for a tourist in the Yellowknife Inn (the tourist's account of the tour is on the opposite page). Map endpapeers. Orange cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG in G+ pictorial d.j. $19.80

[5227] Ritchie, Andrew R. . Watchdog: a History of the Canadian Provost Corps . Burlington, Ontario: Canadian Provost Corps Assoc./Univ. of Toronto Press , Hard Cover. 8 vo., 344 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition (1995) "This is the story of an organization that was hastily formed by Army headquarters in Ottawa during the early months of World War II. It was named the Canadian Provost Corps and its function was to provide police service for the Canadian Army at home and abroad." Colonel Ritchie served with the Provost Corps throughout most of its existence (1940-1968). Blue cloth with Gold embossing and titleing. Slight edgewear; some minor damage to the upper margins of the photos pages where they had been stuck together; o/w still a VG or better copy. $35.00

[4789] Rothenburger, Mel. We've Killed Johnny Ussheer! The Story of the Wild McLean Boys and Alex Hare . Vancouver, B.C.: Mitchell Press, Abt. 5-3/4 x 8-3/4" tall, 210 pp. 1st Edition (1973). The author is a descendant of Hudson's Bay Factor Donald McLean of Fort Kamloops, father of the wild McLean brothers, Allan, Charlie and Archie, who with friend Alex Hare terrorized the Nicola Valley area of British Columbia in 1879. This is the story of one of the most celebrated murders, manhunts, trials and executions in B.C. history. The author recognizes his debt to his cousin, Mrs. Pat Spiers, who had gathered the initial information which was the starting point for the book. A photo of Mrs. Spiers astride a horse appears as a frontispiece and this special copy is SIGNED "yours truly, Mrs. Pat Spiers. El Dorado Ranch, Prince George, B.C. Apr. 1973". Several photos; map on rear endpaper. Glossy pictorial heavy card wraps. Some edgewear and rubbing; scratch on front cover; o/w about a -VG copy. $16.50

[4949] Russell, Ruth Weber . North for Gold: the Red Lake Gold Rush of 1926. Waterloo, Ontario: North Waterloo Academic Press , Hard Cover. Signed by Author. Sm. 8 vo., 210 pp. Probable 1st and only Edition. 1987. The story of the last Gold Rush in Canada, this one in northern Ontario. 8 pages of b/w photos. This copy INSCRIBED on the title page by the author in July, 1987. Map endpapers. Red cloth. Slight edgewear; a few very minor spots on covers; o/w a VG+ copy (believed published without dust-jacket). $48.50

[4160] Sanford, Barrie. McCulloch's Wonder: the Story of the Kettle Valley Railway. Vancouver: Whitecap Books, Hard Cover. 8 vo., 260 pp. plus 32 pp. of historic b/w photos. 2nd printing. 1979. During its brief existence, the Kettle Valley Railway was the lifeline of southern British Columbia, linking the silver mines of the Kootenay District to the seaports of coastal British Columbia against political and geographic difficulties. The Kettle Valley Railway was not only a struggle to complete but became known as the most difficult railway in Canada to operate. So difficult was it to operate, in fact, that much of the railway was ultimately abandoned and the rails torn away. In 2005, some of the abandoned trestle bridges tragically burned in B.C. forest fires. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; foredges slightly discoloured; o/w a VG or better copy in a G+ pictorial d.j. $21.50

[2466] Saunders, Richard M.. Flashing Wings. Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 8 vo., 388 pp. 1st Ed. (1947) An interesting book for birders. Set up as a daily journal, it records the author's sightings of birds in the Toronto, Ontario area over two decades of birding. Colour frontis and several b/w drawings by T.M. Shortt. Blue cloth with embossed Gold goose on front cover. Moderate edgewear and rubbing; lettering on spine faded somewhat; poor paper discoloured; o/w G+ to -VG. $22.50

[4975] Savage, Duck. Dead Cat Bounce: An Introduction to Howe Street Rules for the Aspiring Promoter. Vancouver, B. C.: Advantage Publishing,, Soft Cover. Signed by Author. Sm. 8 vo. size, 99 pp. Probable 1st Edition (1994). A humorous look at the promoting game. Pictorial stiff card wraps. This special copy SIGNED and numbered by the author on the f.e.p.; as well as INSCRIBED by the publisher, Logan Savard. Minor chipping and discolouration of edges; o/w a VG+ copy. $35.00

[2142] Schrodt, Barbara et al. Sport Canadiana . Edmonton: Executive Sport Publications , Oblong 4 to., 224 pp. 1st Ed. (1980) A chronology of sport in Canada, from 1844 to 1978. From "Archery' to "Yachting", complete with illus. from old engravings and photos. In the authors' Introduction, they state: "Yet we do feel that the miscellany presented here of "important firsts" and "significant highlights", considered overall, represents quite well what we have termed Sport Canadiana--the sporting heritage of our country." Heavy glossy pictorial card wraps. Minor edgewear; minor soiling of foredges; o/w VG. $8.00

[5049] Schwarz, Herbert. Elik and Other Stories of the MacKenzie Eskimos . Toronto and Montreal: McClelland & Stewart, Hard Cover. Oblong 8 vo., 80 pp. 1st Edition (1980) Line drawings by Mona Ohoveluk. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG or better copy. $9.00

[4383] Scott, David and Hanic, Edna H.. Nelson: Queen City of the Kootenays. Vancouver: Mitchell Press, Abt. 5-1/2 x 7-3/4" tall, 127 pp. 1st Edition (1972). An entertaining, historic book about the colourful city of Nelson in the British Columbia southern interior. Numerous b/w photos. Stiff pictorial card wraps. Some edgewear and rubbing to covers; o/w a clean VG copy. $10.00

[3948] Scott, Duncan Campbell. Lundy's Lane and Other Poems . Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 12 mo., 194 pp. 1st Can. Ed. (1916). One of Canada's favourite poets of the early 20th century. Red cloth with decorated paper label on front cover; Gold lettering on spine. Minor edgewear; spine slightly faded; piece torn from rear blank endpaper; prev. owner's name on f.e.p.; paper somewhat discoloured; about a G+ copy. $21.50

[5020] Sears, J. Edward. British Columbia Business Laws and Forms, Including Property Rights, Legal and Commercial Forms, Reference Tables. Vancouver, B. C.: G. A. Roedde, Hard Cover. 8 vo., 138 pp. (1928) 1st Edition. "Amendments for B.C. Business Laws and Forms" for 1929" laid-in. Red cloth. Poor paper discoloured; stamp of Canadian Indemnity Company and written notice "office copy Vancouver" on f.e.p.; slight fading of spine; o/w a VG+ copy. $18.00

[4210] Seymour, Edward E.. Illustrated History of Canadian Labour 1800-1974. Ottawa: Canadian Labour Congress, Abt. 8-1/2 x 11" tall, 91 pp. plus several bland pages for Notes. 1st Edition (1976). A publication celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the merging of "The Trades and Labor Congress of Canada" and the "Canadian Congress of Labour". A look at the initial struggles by workers for recognition as early as 1800 and a chronological history of the trade union movement through WWI, the Great Depression and WWII, right through the 1950's and 1960's, including the many instances of confrontation with government and industry. Numerous b/w historic photos. Pictorial heavy card wraps. Minor edgewear; minor staining of rear cover; o/w a VG or better copy. $9.90

[5252] Shadbolt, Doris. Bill Reid . Vancouver and Toronto: Douglas & McIntyre, Hard Cover. Signed by Author and Bill Reid . Sq. 4 to., 192 pp. 1st Edition (1986). In his long career, Bill Reid has embraced many art forms. "Through it all, he has steadily drawn upon his Haida heritage while moving beyond it to create works of unforgettable authority." Informative text by Mrs. Shadbolt and dozens of examples in b/w and colour of Reid's spectacular creations. Includes a Select Bibliography and a Chronological List of Illustrations. This special copy SIGNED by Reid and Shadbolt on the title page. Black cloth. Some staining to upper 1" of rear of d.j. and also some staining along rear hinge of d.j. (barely visible from the outside of the jacket); this staining also affects the same areas of the rear board of the book (again, this staining is evident but not blatant); abt. 1/2" x 1-1/2" stain at top of rear endpaper; the stain does not continue into the book itself; despite all this, still considered a G+ to VG copy of an important book with 2 very important signatures. Photos available upon request. $175.00

[4085] Shier, Morley. Fireside Mining: a Compendium of Mining Stories . British Columbia: Self Published, Sm. 8 vo., 79 pp. 3rd printing. Dec. 1958 (first printed in Nov. 1958). Printed by Western Miner Press. Shier uses his 40 years of mining experience and his natural story-telling talents to provide us with some history of mining development in British Columbia along with his accounts of some strange and amusing situations that occurred in the mines. A few b/w photos. This copy (as it seems most are) is initialled by Shier on the "Foreword" page. Red cloth with Gold lettering. Minor edgewear; gift inscription on f.e.p.; the poor paper used is somewhat discoloured; still a solid VG copy. $21.50

[5242] Shore, Paul and Talya . Bobsleigh Jellybeans . West Vancouver, B.C.: Self Published, Soft Cover. Signed by Illustrator. Abt. 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" tall, unpaginated (32 pp.). n.d. (probably 2009). Illustrated in colour by Chris Ripley. A fun and meaningful book inspired by the members of one of Canada's 2008-2009 bobsleigh team who stayed with the Shore family in Whistler during training. This copy SIGNED by all four members of the team, including Chris who did the pictures. Glossy pictorial wraps, stapled. A Near Fine copy. $15.50

[5051] Sidney, Mrs. Angela. Tagish Tlaagu: Tagish Stories . Whitehorse: Council of Yukon Indians and the Government of Yukon , Abt. 8-1/2 x 11" high, 99 pp. Probable 1st Edition. 1982. Traditional stories recorded by Julie Cruikshank. Line drawings by Susan McCallum. Stiff White card wraps; stapled. Slight chipping; minor foxing along spine; o/w a VG or better copy. $9.00

[4349] Sinclair, James M.. Mission: Klondike. Vancouver: Mitchell Press, Sm. 8 vo., 266 pp. plus 40 pp. of historic photos. 1st Edition (1978). Reverend John Sinclair was there, and his copious notes plus dozens of photographs have been assembled here in a gripping account of the most colorful frontier episode in Canada's history, the great Klondike Gold Rush. Stiff card wraps with colour photo on front cover. Minor chipping and rubbing of covers; crease in spine; o/w a VG or better clean copy. $11.50

[4343] Sleigh, Daphne. Go Ahead or go Home: the Trethewey Story . Abbotsford, B.C.: Vicarro Publishing, 8 vo., 227 pp., including 44 pp. of b/w photos and 8 pp. of colour photos. 1st Edition. (1994). The story of five generations of the Trethewey family, who originally made their name in the lumber industry of British Columbia, owning large sawmills and numerous logging operations in the Fraser Valley. Besides being lumbermen, the family were ranchers, inventors, land speculators and mine-owners. Blue cloth with the Trethewey crest in Green. Minor edgewear; minor spotting of foredges; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $16.50

[5088] Smallwood, Joseph R. (editor). Book of Newfoundland, Volume IV. St. John's : Newfoundland Book Publishers , Hard Cover. Tall 4 to., 599 pp. plus Dictionary of Dates Index, advertisements and General Index for volumes 3 and 4. 1st Edition (1967). Associate Editor James R. Thoms. Includes articles by (Premier) Joey Smallwood, Rev. F.W. Peacock, Dr. Gordon W. Thomas, Hon. Dr. F.W. Rowe, Dr. A.C. Hunter, Dr. Frederick A. Aldrich, and others. Colour frontispiece, 3 colour sections, plus numerous b/w photos. Wine/Black "reptile-like" cloth binding with Gold lettering. Minor edgewear; small minor stain in bottom margin of first dozen pages; o/w a VG or better copy of an uncommon title. $55.00

[3755] Smith, James F.. Old Pugwash Families. Pugwash, Nova Scotia: North Cumberland Historical Society, Abt. 5-1/2 x 8" tall, 139 pp. Probable 1st printing. June, 1985. A record of Empire Loyalist and other families of early Nova Scotia, as published in "The Oxford Journal, Oxford, Nova Scotia". A useful genealogy reference. Stiff White card wraps. Slight edgewear; wrinkle in spine; o/w VG+. $20.00

[5052] Smith, Mrs. Kitty. Nindal Kwadindur: "I'm Going to Tell You a Story" . Whitehorse: Council of Yukon Indians and the Government of Yukon, Abt. 8-1/2 x 11" tall, 118 pp. Probable 1st Edition. 1982. Traditional Inuit stories recorded by Julie Cruikshank. Line drawings by Susan McCallum. White stiff card wraps. Slight edgewear; library pocket attached to title page; prev. owner's name at top of title page; o/w a VG copy. $13.50

[3968] Snider, C.H.J.. Under the Red Jack: Privateers of the Maritime Provinces of Canada in the War of 1812. Toronto: Musson Book Co., 8 vo., 268 pp. plus 16 b/w plates. n.d. (1929) 1st Can. Edition. Privateers were described as "...armed vessels, equipped by private citizens to serve as intelligence-craft, sea-scouts, and commerce-destroyers." The author shows how much influence some 49 vessels of the Maritimes had on the outcome of the war of 1812, mostly through a series of "log books". Green embossed cloth. Slight shelf-wear; corners mildly bumped; poor paper discoloured; minor insect damage to rear cover; o/w VG. $50.00

[5256] Southern, Karen . Nelson Island Story: Including Hardy Island and Other Islands of Jervis Inlet . Surrey, B.C.: Hancock House, Soft Cover. Signed by Author. Abt. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" tall, 216 pp. 1st Edition (1987) The full story of the hidden bays and offshore islands of Nelson Island, plus stories by and about the unique, independent people who have made their home there. An essential guide for boating tourists and all those interested in the history of British Columbia. Map and many historic b/w photos. This copy SIGNED by the author on the inside front cover. Pictorial stiff card wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; one corner bumped; o/w a VG or better copy of an uncommon title. $16.50

[4721] Spilsbury, Jim . Spilsbury's Album: Photographs and Reminiscences of the B.C. Coast . Madeira Park, B.C.: Harbour Publishing, Tall 4 to., 176 pp. 1st Edition (1990) "Spilsbury's Album" is a uniquely personal record of life on the British Columbia coast from World War One to publication. Most of the photos are published for the first time. They include scenes of Savary Island in the early days, a wonderful selection of photos of the "Queer Collection of Aircraft" that Jim transformed into the third largest airline in Canada, and dozens of pictures of the logging camps, Indian villages, canneries, steamboats and floating villages that made the coast such a special place. This copy INSCRIBED by Jim on the half-title to a former employee of QCA. Map endpapers. Black cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. with one short taped tear. $25.00

[3648] St. Pierre, Paul. In the Navel of the Moon: a Tale from Mexico . Vancouver and Toronto: Douglas & McIntyre, 8 vo., 196 pp. 1st Edition (1993). After several books set in his native British Columbia, St. Pierre casts further afield to bring us this entertaining group of stories set in Mexico. The stories are based in the little town of San Sebastian de Hidalgo, Nayarit, Mexico and they are full of fascinating characters such as White Indian, Dark Horseman, Wolf Man, Turnaround John, and a boy called Fragment. Green cloth. Slight edgewear and rubbing; tiny margin stain on two pages; stain about size of a dime on another page; o/w a VG copy in VG+ d.j. This copy SIGNED by the author on the half-title. $12.65

[4958] Stefaniuk, M.E.. 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) 1957-1967 . New Brunswick: Self Published, 12 mo., 154 pp. Centennial project of Staff Sergeant Stefaniuk. July, 1967. Covers the very active period of 1957 to 1967 of the regiment's history. Based in New Brunswick. "Forward" by J. A. Cameron, Lieutenant-Colonel. This copy formerly belonging to Lt. Tasker with his name on front and rear covers. Red paper covers; stapled binding. Some wear and staining of covers; poor paper somewhat discoloured; still a G+ to -Vg copy of an uncommon book. $45.00

[5249] Stillman, Terry. Thoreau MacDonald: Canada's Foremost Book Illustrator. Vancouver: Alcuin Society, Soft Cover. Signed by Author. Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 32 pp. 1st Edition. April, 2005. Includes a photo of Thoreau MacDonald, a fold-out frontis of an inkwash drawing, plus 14 pp. of b/w illustrations. A heartfelt tribute to an important Canadian artist who was a solitary, humble, sometimes sad man who often questioned his own talents. A man who devoted his life to the preservation and the loving depiction of animals, birds, and even trees. A man who truly appreciated the rural aspects of Canada and who regretted the changes imposed on them. Thoreau MacDonald was the son of J.E.H. MacDonald, founder of the Group of Seven Canadian artists. Set Letterpress on Mohawk Superfine paper. One of 350 copies printed; 250 stapled; 100 hand-sewn. This is a stapled copy and SIGNED by the author. Sand stiff card covers with paper label. Fine copy. Contact me for sewn copies and for books illustrated by Thoreau MacDonald and the Group of Seven. $35.50

[4311] Stonier-Newman, Lynne. Policing a Pioneer Province: the BC Provincial Police 1858-1950 . Madeira Park, B.C.: Harbour Publishing, 8 vo., 288 pp. 1st Edition (1991). The full history of the force, tracing the Provincials through the pioneer years when miners, loggers, railwaymen, fishermen and entrepreneurs flooded into B.C., and through two world wars, the depression, and many bitter strikes and race riots. Numerous historic photos. Map endpapers. Grey cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w a Near Fine copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $15.50

[3040] Strang, Herbert (ed.). Pioneers in Canada: Explorers and Settlers in the Far North and West. London: Humphrey Milford/Oxford Univ. Press , Sm. 8 vo., 160 pp. plus 8 colour plates. 1935 printing. Two books in one: "Adventures in the Far North" and "Adventures in the Far West". Excerpts mostly from diaries written on journeys of exploration, including those of Captain Parry, Sir John Ross, Capt. John Franklin; Captain Back, Thomas Simpson, Sir George Head, W. B. Cheadle, C.E. Barrett-Lennard, Sir William Butler, and J.G. Donkin who wrote about his days with the North-West Mounted Police during the Riel Rebellion. Also from the fiction of Chartlotte Yonge and R.M. Ballantyne. Grey cloth with Blue decoration and lettering. Minor edgewear and rubbing; one corner bumped; minor soiling to topedges; o/w a G+ or better copy. $22.00

[4859] Such, Peter . Vanished Peoples: the Archaic Dorset & Beothuk People of Newfoundland . Toronto: NC Press, Abt. 8-1/2 x 11" tall, 86 pp. plus 4 pp. of colour photos. 1st Edition. 1978. Some interesting information about the original inhabitants of New Foundland. Numerous illustrations, photos and maps. Stiff card pictorial wraps. Slight edgewear; o/w a Near Fine copy. $10.00

[4001] Taylor, Leonard W.. Sourdough and the Queen: the Many Lives of Klondike Joe Boyle . Toronto: Methuen, 8 vo., 394 pp. plus 16 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition (1983). Joseph Whiteside Boyle was hailed as the only man truly worth of the title "King of the Klondike". In his 19 years there, Joe Boyle did more than any other man to fashion the Klondike area and direct its destiny. Throughout his life, Joe Boyle crossed paths with remarkable characters like Edward Prince of Wales, Diamond Jim Brady, Robert Service, the Guggenheims and Rothchilds, Herbert Hoover, Sir Robert Borden, Lenin, King George V and Queen Marie of Rumania. Here is the real story of an unsung hero of Canada. This copy SIGNED on the title page by the author. Cream and Grey cloth. Minor edgewear; corners gently bumped; o/w a VG or better copy in a G+ chipped, rubbed d.j. $27.50

[1650] Taylor, Margaret and McNaught, Frances. Early Canadian Galt Cook Book. Toronto: Coles, 1980. Sm. 8 vo., 454 pp., incl. 12 pp. index. A facsimile copy of the original second edition published by William Briggs, Tor., 1898. A popular Canadian cookbook for over a century. The 1898 ed. included this review from Mrs. Hepple of the city of Winnipeg: "It is without doubt, the best family cook book I have ever seen, and some of the recipes I have tried are better than I have ever seen recommended before for families and gentlemen's kitchens." Incl. soups, meats, vegetables, fruits, cakes, cookies, candies, drinks, simple cures and helful household hints. Stiff card pictorial self-wraps. Minor chipping of covers; browing of the cheap paper used; still a G+ to VG copy.of a classic. $9.35

[4799] Thistlethwaite, Robert and Andrews, Gerald Smedley. Report of the Commission Appointed to Delimit the Boundary Between the Province of British Columbia and the Yukon and Northwest Territories . Ottawa: Queen's Printer, Signed by Author. Tall 8 vo., 114 pp. plus large air photography fold-out at rear, fold-out map at front, plus an additional fold-out plate in centre. 1st Edition. 1966. Numerous photos. A detailed report of the process. This Special Copy INSCRIBED by one of the two Commissioners involved (most likely G.S. Andrews) on the front e.p., signed and dated in Victoria, 12 December, 1966. Also paper-clipped to the f.e.p. is a notice stating the contents are CONFIDENTIAL until the report is tabled in both Federal and Provincial Parliaments. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear and rubbing; titling on spine somewhat dulled; o/w a VG copy of this seemingly uncommon publication. $75.00

[4995] Thomas, Ian. Bequest . Ancaster, Ontario : Manor House Publishing, Signed by Author. 8 vo. size, 288 pp. 1st Edition. Oct. 2006. Thrilling first novel by musician Thomas. This copy boldly INSCRIBED by Thomas on the title page. Glossy pictorial stiff card wraps. Slight edgewear; minor damage to bottomedges of a few pages; o/w a VG+ copy. $14.50

[5162] Thompson, Bill. Once Upon a Stump: Times and Tales of Powell River Pioneers . Powell River, B.C.: Powell River Heritage Research Association, Hard Cover. Signed by Author. 8 vo., 412 pp. 1st Edition. 1993. Thompson's second book of stories of the early Powell River area and some of the pioneers. Several b/w photos. This copy SIGNED by Thompson: "Best Wishes, Bill T." on f.e.p. Map endpapers. Glossy boards. Slight edgewear and rubbing; prev. owner's initials and address label on f.e.p.'s; o/w a Near Fine copy. $30.00

[5121] Thompson, Bill. Boats, Bucksaws and Blisters: Pioneer Tales of the Powell River Area . Powell River, B.C.: Powell River Heritage Research Association , Hard Cover. Signed by Author. 8 vo., 410 pp. 1st Edition. 1990. "In 1962 Golden Stanley began taping interviews with oldtimers of the Powell River area. Others followed his example from that time until the present, so that we have a large collection of tapes at the Powell River Archives." Many of the stories on those tapes have been transcribed and used in this book. Others are quoted from local publications. An interesting look, including many b/w photos, at an historic area of British Columbia. Map endpapers. This copy SIGNED with Best Wishes, Bill T." on f.e.p. Glossy Blue boards with map on front panel. Slight edgewear and rubbing of covers; prev. owner's address label on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy of an uncommon B.C. local history. $30.00

[4935] Thompson, Robert H.. Penny Candy, Bobskates and Frozen Roadapples: Growing Up in the Thirties & Forties . Victoria, B.C.: Orca Book Publishers, Original Wraps. Signed by Author. Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 181 pp. 1st Edition (1990). A fascinating memoir of growing up in the Canadian prairies. 6 pages of b/w photos. This copy SIGNED by the author on the title page and dated 28/6/90. Stiff card pictorial wraps. Slight edgewear and rubbing; prev. owner's name and address on inside front cover; o/w a VG+ copy. $11.00

[3184] Tory, H.M. (ed.). History of Science in Canada. Toronto: Ryerson Press, 8 vo., 152 pp. 1st Edition. Nov., 1939. A collection of articles relating the relative rapid rise (to 1939) of the importance of Science in Canada and of Canada's respectable place obtained in the world of science. Here are the beginnings and advances in Canada in the various fields, including Geology, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Medicine and Biology, Astronomy, Mathematics and Physics. Several b/w photos. Green cloth. Moderate edgewear and rubbing; prev. owner's name and address on f.e.p.; o/w VG. $16.50

[3210] Tranter, G. J.. Plowing the Arctic: Being an Account of the Voyage of the R.C.M.P. "St. Roch" Through the North West Passage from West to East . Tor and N.Y.: Longmans, Green and Co., Sm. 8 vo., 311 pp. plus frontispiece of the St. Roch and 10 more pp. of b/w photos. 1st Can. Ed. Nov. 1945. Skippered by Sergeant Henry Larsen, the R.C.M.P. patrol boat "St. Roch" was the first Can. vessel to navigate the North-West Passage and the first vessel of any kind to make the trip from West to East. This is the story of that great achievement. Map e.p.'s. Blue cloth. Minor edgewear; corners bumped; o/w a G+ clean copy. $16.50

[2967] Trotter, Reginald G.. Charters of Our Freedom. Toronto: Ginn and Company, 8 vo., 138 pp. n.d. (circa 1947) Assembled here are the important documents upon which British constitutional government is based, from Magna Carta to the Atlantic Charter. The text is given for the pertinent parts of each document. Colour frontis of George VI and a few other illus. Blue cloth. An ex-school-library copy with numbers on spine and a few stamps. A Good to Good+ copy of a handy reference book. $8.80

[3633] Turner, Dick. Nahanni. Saanichton, B.C.: Hancock House, Sm. 8 vo., 286 pp. plus 32 pp. of b/w photos. 1st Edition (1975). The author describes his life in the Canadian North from 1930 onwards as a trapper, trader, river-man, gold miner and bush pilot and relates the real story of the Nahanni River Valley. Wine cloth. Minor edgewear; prev. owner's name on f.e.p.; o/w VG or better in G+ pictorial d.j. $15.00

[4823] Turner, Robert D.. West of the Great Divide: an Illustrated History of the Canadian Pacific Railway in British Columbia 1880-1986. Victoria, B.C.: Sono Nis Press, Hard Cover. Tall 4 to., 336 pp. 2nd printing. June 1987. The story of the CPR in British Columbia from the summit of the Rockies in the east to the rainforests of Vancouver Island in the west. The book contains more than 400 b/w and colour illustrations, specially-prepared maps, timetables and reproductions together with detailed text, bibliography and index. Map e.p.'s. Wine cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG pictorial d.j. with some chipping and rubbing. $27.00

[3596] Unknown. Batoche: National Historic Site . Ottawa: Dept. of Indian Affairs, Abt. 6-1/2 x 9-3/4", 20 pp. (1973). The story of Louis Riel, the Metis and the Northwest Rebellion. Illustrated with several historic photos taken by Captain James Peters who commanded an artillery battery at the Battles of Fish Creek and Batoche. Pictorial card wraps. Minor chipping and discolouring; one corner turned on rear cover; o/w a VG clean copy. $9.35

[4212] Unknown. Royal Canadian Mounted Police . Ottawa: Canadian Government , 12 mo., 47 pp. 1st Edition. 1967. Foreword by Commissioner George B. McClellan. In the Foreword, McClellan hopes that "...the contents will provide an interesting and informative glimpse of the duties of the RCMP and an insight into some of the lesser known aspects of the organization." This little book tells of the creation of the North-West Mounted Police on May 23, 1873 and gives us glimpses of how the force evolved over the next near one hundred years. Numerous b/w historical photos. Blue card wraps. Stapled. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy of this fairly uncommon publication. $22.00

[4225] Unknown. Frontier to Freeway: a Short Illustrated History of the Roads in British Columbia . Victoria, B.C.: Province of British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Highways , Abt. 8-1/2 x 11" tall, 48 pp. n.d. (circa 1992), 3rd edition. The development of British Columbia's road system can be traced through 7 phases: Indian trails, fur trails, gold trails, wagon roads, trunk roads, modern engineered highways, and multi-lane highways. A nicely-produced book with glossy paper and numerous historical photos. Heavy card pictorial wraps. Near Fine. $16.50

[3629] Unknown. 1901 T. Eaton Co. Catalogue 46 and Catalogue 47 . Toronto: Musson Book Co., Abt. 7-3/4 x 10" tall, 248 pp. (1970) The Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter 1901 catalogues are reprinted here by Musson in one volume. Some pages have been omitted from one or other of the original catalogues to avoid duplication, but both original indexes have been included. Family fashions; watches and jewellery; harness and horse items; home furnishings; guns; toys and games; it's all here for quick reference by today's collectors. Heavy card pictorial wraps. Minor chipping and rubbing of covers; poor paper discoloured; o/w a VG copy. $15.95

[3626] Unknown. Cook Not Mad or Rational Cookery. Toronto: Cherry Tree Press, 12 mo., 128 pp. 1973. 2nd printing of this facsimile edition, originally printed in 1831 in Kingston, Upper Canada (Ontario). With present-day adaptations of the old receipts. Canada's first cookbook "embracing not only the art of curing various kinds of Meats and Vegetables for future use, but of Cooking, in its general acceptation, to the taste, habits, and degrees of luxury, prevalent with the Canadian Public". Also includes directions for preparing comforts for the Sick Room and sundry miscellaneous kinds of information. Endpaper illustrations from Wm. Bartlett engravings. Orange/Brown cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w VG+ in G+ d.j. $13.75

[4915] Valgardson, W.D.. Bloodflowers: Ten Stories . Ottawa: Oberon Press , Signed by Author. Abt. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" tall, 122 pp. 1st Edition (1973) Some of the stories included in this collection are: Bloodflowers; An Act of Mercy; Brothers; First Flight; and The Burning. This copy SIGNED by the author on the f.e.p. Decorative stiff card wraps. Slight edgewear and discolouring of covers; some discolouring of edges; o/w a VG copy. $12.50

[2763] Various. Beaver, The: Magazine of the North, Summer 1969. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 11-1/2", 62 pp. Feature article is "A Northern Journal" by esteemed writer George Woodcock. Other articles include: "Hudson Bay Rodeo", tagging of belugas; "Canadian Amber"; "Sponsers of Arctic Exploration,Part II"; "Indian Tribes: the Ojibwa"; and some sketches by George Swinton titled "Interpretations of Arctic Experience". Minor rubbing and soiling of pictorial wraps; o/w VG. $9.00

[2764] Various. Beaver, The: Magazine of the North, Spring 1972. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 11-1/2", 63 pp. Feature article on "Fort Rupert, B.C., with several old prints and recent photos. Other articles include: "Bathurst Inlet Patrol", the R.C.M.P. from 1913 to 1920's; "Relics of James Knight", "Last Baychimo Voyage", 1931, from diary of a stoker; and "Paul Kane", a brief look at this important 19th century artist. Minor rubbing and soiling of pictorial wraps; o/w VG. $9.35

[2883] Various. Beaver, The: Magazine of the North, Autumn 1969. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 11-1/2", 63 pp. Feature article "Northern Journal, Yellowknife" by George Woodcock, with colour reproductions of paintings by Maurice Haycock. There are also 4 other colour reproductions of Dr. Haycock's "Northern Scenes", painted in the bold Group of Seven style. Other articles include: "Lacrosse, the fastest game on two feet"; "Wreckage on Banks Island"; "The Pleated Woodpecker"; "The Sponsers of Canadian Arctic Exploration, Part III"; "Artists in Haida-Gwai"; "Plains Cree"; "Canadian Exhibition in Paris: Masterpieces of Indian and Eskimo Art"; and, "The Surrender of Fort Yukon, One Hundred Years Ago". Minor rubbing and soiling of pictorial wraps; o/w VG. $12.65

[2974] Various. Alberta Writers Speak: Fifth Issue, 1969. Edmonton, Alberta: Words Unlimited Writers Group, 8 vo., 101 pp. Canadian pioneer folklore. Includes "Overland to the Klondike" by Beatrice Todd; "Alberta from a Train Window"; "The Great Hunkapapa Medicine Man"; "Mutiny at Pine Flats"; "Father of the Kootenays" (William Adolph Baillie Grohman); plus several more stories by members of the Words Unlimited Writers Group. Several illus. Yellow paper wraps. Moderate rubbing, chipping, light soiling; o/w G+. $11.55

[2762] Various. Beaver, The: Magazine of the North, Autumn 1971. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 11-1/2", 62 pp. Feature article on "Edward and Frances Hopkins of Montreal" by Alice Johnson, former archivist of the Hudson's Bay Company; illustrated with numerous paintings and sketches of Frances Anne Hopkins. There is also a 2-page record of the known works of Mrs. Hopkins and their location. Other articles include: "The Bible in Picture Writing" by Alaskan Eskimos; "Spirit of the Boreal Forest: The Great Gray Owl"; "Excavation at Kittigazuit" (famous for a whale trap); "The Assiniboine" tribe with illus. by Lee Updike; "The Hopkins Book of Canoe Songs"; and "Jack Craig and the Alaska Boundary Survey". Frances Anne Hopkins painting "Tracking the Rapids" on front cover. Minor chipping and soiling of pictorial wraps; o/w VG. $9.90

[4634] Various. Beaver, The: Magazine of the North, Spring 1983. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 10-3/4" tall, 62 pp. Feature article is "Canada's Chinese Columbus" (Hwui Shan) by Peter Caley. Other articles include: "Voyage of the Discovery 1911"; "Summer at Ukkivik"; "North of Reindeer" (a 1940 trip journal); and, "Literacy, Literature and Libraries in the Fur Trade". Minor edgewear and rubbing of pictorial wraps; o/w a VG copy. $10.00

[5236] Various. Operating Instruction Manual for Wireless Set (Canadian) No. 58. Ottawa: Dept. of Munitions and Supply , Original Wraps. Abt. 5-1/4 x 8-1/4" tall, 22 pp. plus 7 fold-out diagrams and 9 photos of the various pieces comprising the complete station. Published Nov. 1942. The Canada-made version of Wireless Set 18. Description and working instructions. "Wireless Set (Canadian) No. 58 is designed for short-range telephony in forward areas, and is intended primarily for inter-battalion use; for the use of paratroops, or other isolated troops working away from their H.Q." Brown heavy card wraps. Small amount of paper missing from front cover; "Duplicate" written at top of front cover; small piece torn from bottom of first diagram; o/w a VG copy of this uncommon item. $40.00

[5077] Various. Down Memory Lane. Peterson and Dana, Saskatchewan : Dana Peterson History Book Committee , Hard Cover. Tall 4 to., 456 pp. n.d. (1980) Personal memories of the inhabitants of Dana and Peterson, Saskatchewan, from 1902 to the 1980. Many photos. Blue cloth with Silver lettering and embossed illus. on front cover. Fold-out map at rear of book. Minor edgewear and rubbing; prev. owner's name on half-title; gift inscription on title page; o/w a VG or better copy. $37.50

[5048] Various. Central Cree and Ojibway Crafts: All 9 Volumes . Ottawa, Ontario: Indian and Northern Affairs , Abt. 8-1/2 x 11" tall, 9 volumes, 16 to 48 pp. each. 1974. Topics covered are: Ceremonial Objects; Ceremonial Accessories; Clothing; Household Accessories: Bark; Household Accessories: Fibre; Food Handling: Wood; Tools and Weapons; Transportation; and, Recreation and Children's Articles. Same map on rear endpapers of each volume. Dozens of b/w illustrations. Red or Orange stiff card wraps. Some minor chipping and rubbing; o/w VG+ copies. $45.00

[4875] Various. Canadian Who's Who, Vol. IV, 1948. Toronto and Buffalo: Trans-Canada Press, Thick 12 mo., 1126 pp. 1st and only Edition. 1948. Includes listings for Newfoundland. A biographical dictionary of notable living men and women. Includes a "Who's Who Directory" in which 99 per cent of biographies are classified by name under their respective activities. Red/Black cloth. Minor edgewear; two corners mildly bumped; spine slightly faded; poor paper discoloured; still a G+ to -VG copy of this scarce and important edition. $100.00

[4726] Various. Beaver, The: Magazine of the North, April/May 1986. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 10-3/4" tall, 62 pp. Feature article is "Adventures at the Crossroads: at momentous meetings in 1871 the future of the Hudson's Bay Company was charted". Other articles include: "The Chastely Voluptuous Weblings", a part of Canadian theatrical history; "Armourer John Miles at Moose Fort", "Where Flowers Forever Bloom: A Victorian Artist (E.T. Coleman) at the Edge of the Pacific", and "1757, Year of Failure and Tragedy", the failed blockade of Louisbourg. Minor edgewear and rubbing of pictorial wraps; prev. owner's address label on rear cover; o/w VG+. $9.00

[4661] Various. Kindersley Memories . Kindersley, Saskatchewan : Kindersley History Book Committee , Tall 4 to., 607 pp. plus Index. 1st Edition. 1985. A wonderful resource book concentrating on the early history of Kindersley until the end of WWII, with some updates of the families into the 1970's. Many historic photos. Grey cloth. Near Fine copy. $65.00

[4635] Various. Beaver, The: Magazine of the North, Summer 1982. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 10-3/4", 62 pp. Feature article is "Sir George Simpson: Collector" by Susan Stewart. Other articles include: "Ancient Salish Weaving: An Art Revived"; "Instant City: The birth of Brandon, 1882"; "Josie Papialook"; "Rafting the Tatshenshini-Alsek Rivers"; and, "The Hudson's Bay Company and the North-West Rebellion". Minor edgewear and rubbing of pictorial wraps; o/w a VG+ copy. $10.00

[4633] Various. Beaver, The: Magazine of the North, January/February 1986. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 10-3/4" tall, 62 pp. Feature article is "Voyage to Nutheltin" by R. H. Cockburn. Other articles include: "Times of Sorrow, Times of Joy" by Joe Tedjuk; "The Last Voyage of the McLellan" (an American whaler); and, "Relics of an Arctic Life" (Baffin Island). Minor rubbing of pictorial wraps; library stamp on front cover and inside; prev. owner's name stamp on rear cover; o/w a VG copy $10.00

[4628] Various. Beaver, The: Magazine of the North, Autumn 1981. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 11-1/2" tall, 62 pp. Feature article is "Nirkit: Good Food" by Marjorie Schurman. Other articles include: "Lord and Lady Aberdeen: Their Okanagan Ranches"; "Commerce, Civility and Old Sault Ste. Marie, Part One"; "The Pangnirtung Tapestries"; "The Reverend David Jones: Missionary at Red River 1823-38"; and, "School Days at Willow Brook". Minor rubbing of pictorial wraps; o/w a VG+ copy. $12.50

[4615] Various. Beaver, Magazine of the North, Winter 1969. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 11-1/2" tall, 62 pp. Feature article on "W.J. Phillips", well-known Canadian painter and woodblock artist. Numerous illus., several in colour, including front cover. Other articles include: "The West's First Novel" (Dot It Down, A Story of Life in the North-West); "Fort Timiskaming, A History"; "Potlatch"; "The Naskapi"; and, "The Sponsors of Canadian Arctic Exploration, Part IV, 1844-1859". Colour illus. of the Thunderbird by Jackson Beardy. Pictorial wraps have one creased corner and part remains of an address label on front cover; o/w a VG copy. $12.50

[4613] Various. Beaver, Magazine of the North, Spring 1968. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 11-1/2" tall, 58 pp. Feature article is "Inuit Ku, the River of Men" by John Lentz. Other articles include: "Ennadai lake people 1955"; "Walking Buffalo, Wise Man of the West" (Tatunga Mani); "A Kabloona Hunts with the Inlanders"; "7000 Years Prehistory in British Columbia"; and, "The Archdeacon and the Governor", being William Cockran and George Simpson at the Red River Colony 1825-65. Pictorial wraps have minor chipping and creasing in rear cover; o/w a VG copy. $10.50

[4612] Various. Beaver, Magazine of the North, Autumn 1964. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 11-1/2" tall, 58 pp. Feature article is: "Kauwerak, Lost Village of Alaska" by Dorothy Jean Ray. Other articles include: "First Steamboats on the Saskatchewan"; "Mik, The Singing Dancing Greenlanders"; "Basket Makers of Mount Currie"; and, "The Ordeal of William Mactavish", Governor of Assiniboia. Hudson's Bay Point Blanket ad on rear cover. Top of spine bumped; minor fading of edges of pictorial wraps; o/w a VG copy. $12.00

[4315] Various. Alberta Writers Speak: Centennial Issue, 1967. Edmonton, Alberta: Words Unlimited Writers Group, 8 vo., 136 pp. Canadian pioneer folklore. Includes "Lord Strathcona, Railway Builder" and "Father of British Columbia (Douglas)" by Beatrice Todd; "Peace River Baldy Red" by Archie Hollingshead; "Praying Man's Wife" and "Music Crusader (May Hothersall)" by Sophie Ann McKenzie; plus several more stories by members of the Words Unlimited Writers Group. Several illus. Yellow paper wraps; stapled. Moderate rubbing, chipping, light soiling; o/w G+. $17.50

[4605] Various. Beaver, The: Magazine of the North, Spring 1974. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 11-1/2", 62 pp. Feature article is "Mayor Alexander Logan of Winnipeg" by A.F.T. Artibise. Other articles include: "Horses" by James McCook; "The High Arctic"; "Thanadelthur"; "White Dawn", excerpt from his book and some character sketches by James Houston; "The Icelanders--Their Ontario Year"; plus a colour illus. by Carl Ray for a Cree legend. Some minor wear to covers; o/w a VG or better copy. $9.00

[4598] Various. Beaver, The: Magazine of the North, Autumn 1963. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 11-1/2", 58 pp. plus detailed map inside rear cover of "Canadian Arctic Regions". Feature article is "H.M.S. Herald in search of Franklin" by Flora Hamilton Burns. Other articles include: "Land of the Wendats"; "Routes Through the Rockies" by Irene Spry; "Kispiox Legend", an Indian story; "Farms of the Fur Traders"; "Estate at Ashcroft"; and, "The Vanishing Race of Edward Curtis" by Ralph Andrews. Pictorial wraps. Minor chipping and soiling of covers; crease in top corner of a few pages; o/w VG. $10.50

[4501] Various. Beaver, The: Magazine of the North, Autumn 1980. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 11-1/2", 80 pp. Special 60th Anniversary Issue. Features a James Houston article on "Eskimo Sculptors", also "Innusivut", a series of photos of Eastern Arctic Inuit accompanied by Eskimo songs. Other articles include (George) "Simpson in Russia"; "Nascopie Downs Submarine" (the Nascopie was the Hudson Bay Supply ship to the Arctic from 1912 to 1947); and a 10-page article by Margaret Mead entitled "Eskimo Life A Century Ago". Pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear and moderate rubbing; one corner bumped; o/w VG or better copy. $11.50

[4500] Various. Beaver, The: Magazine of the North, Autumn 1975. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 11-1/2", 62 pp. Feature articles on artist "Charles John Collings: the Recluse of the Rockies", and "William Kurelek's Paintings" with his comments on four Jewish farm colonies. Other articles include: "Smallpox: the Epidemic of 1837-38"; "Comments on Carving Soapstone"; "Catharine Parr Traill: a 19th-century Ontario Naturalist"; "Arctic Fur Trade Rivalry"; and "Metis Artisans". Kurelek painting on front cover. Pictorial wraps have minor chipping and rubbing, plus some minor pencil marks on bottom portion of front cover; o/w a VG or better copy. $9.50

[4636] Various. Beaver, The: Magazine of the North, Winter 1981. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 10-3/4" tall, 62 pp. Feature article is "The North Shore" (Labrador Coast, 1971 and 1973) by F. R. Berchem. Other articles include: "Sanikiluaq" (Flaherty Island); "Birsay Village on the Assiniboine"; "Berg Lake Chalet"; "High North: the Paintings of Ron Bolt"; "White Whale Hunting in Cumberland Sound"; and, "Commerce, Civility and Old Sault Ste. Marie, Part Two". Minor edgewear and rubbing of pictorial wraps; o/w a VG+ copy. $9.50

[4384] Various. My Most Memorable Teacher: 100 Stories Celebrating 100 Years of Alberta Teaching Excellence. Red Deer, Alberta: Red Deer Press, 8 vo., 235 pp. 1st Edition (2005). The Centennial Story Project of the Faculty of Education of the University of Calgary. A collection of heartfelt tributes from former students for exemplary teachers from 1905 right up to the Milennium. Portrait photos. Dk. Blue cloth. Slight edgewear; large gift inscription on f.e.p.; o/w a VG+ copy in VG+ pictorial d.j. $12.50

[4611] Various. Beaver, Magazine of the North, Summer 1975. Winnipeg: Hudson's Bay Company, Abt. 8-1/4 x 11-1/2" tall, 62 pp. Feature article is "Governor George Simpson's Character Book", dated 1832, with confidential entries on 157 servants of the Hudson's Bay Company in that year. Other articles include: "Treaty Time at Fort Rae, 1939 and 1974"; "Glaciers of Baffin Island"; "All is Not Golde that Shineth", about the non-gold-bearing rock that indirectly financed Sir Martin Frobisher's 2nd and 3rd voyages to Kodlunarn Island; and, "Dillon Wallace of Labrador". Minor fading of pictorial wraps; o/w a VG+ copy. $10.50

[4367] Various. History of the Elks of Canada, 1912-1987. Regina, Sask.: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of Canada, Tall 4 to., 282 pp. 1st Edition. 1989. A 75-year history, with photos and info on the various chapters in cities and towns throughout Canada. White cloth with Purple and Gold embossing on front cover. A very clean Near Fine copy. $16.50

[5147] Von Rosen, Martha and Jurgen Von Rosen . Baltic Odyssey: War and Survival . Calgary: University of Calgary Press , Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 320 pp. 1st Edition (1995). Husband and wife narratives: hers a memoir as a refugee in WWII and after; his a prisoner-of-war diary, combined here and edited by Elvi Whittaker. Several photos. Glossy stiff card pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear; prev. owner's signature on half-title; o/w a VG+ copy. $12.50

[4058] Wa, Gisday and Uukw, Delgam. Spirit in the Land: The Opening Statement of the Gitksan and Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs in the Supreme Court of British Columbia May 11, 1987. Galiano Island, B.C. : Reflections Press , 8 vo., 90 pp. 1st Edition (1989). The history of the claim, the nature of the evidence and the nature of the legal argument. Some photos. Stiff card pictorial wraps. Some chipping and creasing of covers; o/w VG. $15.00

[4350] Waite, Don. Tales of the Golden Ears: Illustrated. Maple Ridge, B.C.: Self Published, Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 96 pp. 1st edition. July, 1975. One of 3000 copies. The author has chosen the majestic mountain peaks of the Golden Ears as the central theme for his original interpretation of three significant situations in British Columbia's history. They are: the story of the founding and the maintaining of Fort Langley; the story of the Lost Mine of Pitt Lake; and the story of Bill Miner and Canada's first train robbery. Many historic photos and a small colour section of contemporary photos. Pictorial heavy card wraps. Minor edgewear and discolouring; o/w a VG clean copy. $9.50

[4996] Walter, Chris . Shouts from the Gutter. Vancouver, B. C.: GFY Press, Signed by Author. Abt. 5 x 8" tall, 232 pp. 1st Edition. 2007. A collection of stories portraying drunks, punks, junkies and whores, living and dying on the streets and in the cheap boarding houses of Vancouver and other cities. Walter tells stories with crudeness, empathy and humour. This copy SIGNED by Walter on the half-title page. Glossy pictorial stiff card wraps. Slight edgewear and rubbing; gift inscription on a front free endpaper; o/w a Near Fine copy. $15.00

[5099] Watmough, David. Myself Through Others: Memoirs . Toronto: Dundurn Press, Soft Cover. Signed by Author. Abt. 6 x 9" tall, 200 pp. 1st Edition. 2008. "Given the autobiographical nature of his fiction, the prolific raconteur has opted for a novel approach to his own life by telling his story through his encounters with the numerous people he has met, befriended, loved, and jousted with over the years." He serves up incisive, often witth profiles of writers W.H. Auden, T.S. Eliot, Raymond Chandler, Grahame Greene, Tennesee Williams and others. This copy SIGNED on the title page and INSCRIBED on the dedication page by the author. Pictorial glossy stiff card wraps. Bit of rubbing and slight turning of corners; o/w a VG+ copy. $16.50

[5258] Weicht, Chris. Jericho Beach and the West Coast Flying Boat Stations . Chemainus, B.C.: Self Published, Signed by Author. Abt. 8-3/4 x 11-1/2" tall, 288 pp. 2nd printing, Sept. 1997. The author traces the story of the west coast flying boat stations, concentrating primarily on the history of the air Station at Jericho Beach, chronicling the activities conducted by the fledgling Canadian Air Force, and after April 1st, 1924, the permanent Royal Canadian Air Force. The book also deals with the aircraft, the pilots who flew them and the men and women who supported these operations. Numerous b/w photos. This copy INSCRIBED by the author on the half-title in 1998. Glossy heavy card pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; o/w VG+. $32.50

[4586] White, Howard and Spilsbury, Jim . Spilsbury's Coast: Pioneer Years in the Wet West . Madeira Park, B.C.: Harbour Publishing, 8 vo., 193 pp. plus dozens of pages of photos. 2nd printing. 1988. The fascinating life of Jim Spilsbury, who, along the way, founded Spilsbury and Hepburn Ltd., later Spilsbury and Tindall Ltd., which became one of canada's best-known radio-telephone manufacturers; as well as Queen Charlotte Airlines, which was already Canada's third largest air carrier when it was merged with Pacific Western Airlines in 1955. This special copy has a note laid-in on the rear inside cover on Spilsbury's own stationery (A message from the "Old Man") stating "Your copy of "The Accidental Ailine" will be mailed to you in due course" and signed "Jim". In addition, this copy is INSCRIBED by Spilsbury "For Bernie, a retired P.W.A. employee, with best wishes, Jim Spilsbury". The aforementioned Bernie has written "Ex Libris Bernie Bricklebank" on the title page, along with his address stamp. Map endpapers. Cream/Blue cloth. Some fading and wear of edges; o/w a VG copy in a VG d.j. with a reproduction of one of Spilsbury's paintings of the B.C. coast. $40.00

[4417] Whitehouse, Francis Cecil. Plain Folks: a Story of the Canadian Prairies . Ottawa: Graphic Publishers, Sm. 8 vo., 301 pp. 1st Edition. 1926. A once-popular novel of rural life on the Canadian Prairies, entertaining and accurate in its descriptions. It has the touch of legitimacy because the author says he did not write it in haste, rather he spent 16 years in the Prairie Provinces and 2 years in British Columbia before putting pen to paper. This copy SIGNED by the author on the f.e.p. in Nelson, B.C. in July, 1932. Decorated endpapers. Lt. Orange cloth with Blue lettering and decoration. Minor edgewear and light soiling of covers; o/w a VG+ copy. $40.00

[5196] Wilfred Abram Bigelow . Forceps, Fin and Feather . Manitoba: Self Published, Hard Cover. Signed by Author. Sm. 8 vo., 116 pp. plus 8 pp. of historic photos. 1st Edition (1969) "This is a personal homespun account of the remarkable experiences of a pioneer Canadian doctor and surgeon." This copy INSCRIBED by the author in 1969 on the copyright page. Green decorated cloth. Slight edgewear and rubbing; one corner mildly bumped; o/w a VG+ copy in a Good Only d.j. with some fading, rubbing and chipping. $22.50

[5107] Willems, R.G.. Targets of Affection: a Shelby James Mystery . Toronto: Cormorant Books , Signed by Author. Abt. 5 x 7-1/2" tall, 261 pp. 1st Edition. "The first in the Shelby James series of mysteries, "Targets of Affection" introduces readers to Shelby, her husband, her dog Skip, and the veterinary practice where shelby is a technician, in Poplar Bluff, a suburb of Saskatoon." This copy INSCRIBED by the author on the title page. Heavy card pictorial wraps. Minor edgewear and bumping of corners; o/w a VG or better copy. $15.00

[5259] Williams, James N. . The Plan: Memories of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan . Stittsville, Ont.: Canada's Wings, Hard Cover. Tall 4 to., 222 pp. 1st Edition (1984) Canada was able to set up the facilities to establish and maintain a massive training program to arm the Allies with airmen. This is the story of an unique Air Training Plan. Includes personal observations of many airmen, plus dozens of historic photos and a map showing the dozens of training schools, depots and recruiting centres across the country. Glossy pictorial boards. Slight edgewear and rubbing; prev. owner's name stamp; o/w a VG+ copy. $20.00

[4830] Williams, Palmyra M.. Mountains Eh? Dream On! . Surrey, B.C.: Self Published, Abt. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4" tall, 162 pp. 1st Edition (1999). A story of adventure in the Canadian Rockies by a writer who was born and raised in Barbados. This copy SIGNED by the author on the title page. Stiff card pictorial wraps. Near Fine copy. $20.00

[2312] Wilson, Beckles. Life of Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, Vol. I. New York: Houghton Mifflin Co., 8 vo., 544 pp. plus photogravure portrait frontis of Donald A. Smith (later Lord Strathcona) and 9 other illus. from photographs and prints. 1st U.S. Ed. 1915. Offered here is Volume One only, taking the story up to the point where Strathcona becomes Chief Commissioner of the Hudson's Bay Company and Head of the Fur Trade in Canada, 1870-1874. Red cloth with gilt lettering plus insignia on front cover. Moderate edgewear and rubbing; prev. owner's bookplate on inside front cover; stamp on f.e.p. for private library at Eaglecrest Lodge, Qualicum Beach, B.C.; binding a little loose; o/w still a G+ or better copy seeking a similar volume two. $27.50

[3982] Wilson, Ethel. Mrs. Golightly and Other Stories . Toronto: Macmillan and Co., Sm. 8 vo., 209 pp. 1st Edition. 1961. The well-known author of "Hetty Dorval" offers here a stylish group of short stories, most of which appeared previously in periodicals and most set in her home province of British Columbia. Yellow decoarated cloth. Minor edgewear; slight discolouration of foredges; prev. owner's name-stamp on r.e.p.; o/w a clean VG+ copy in a chipped but VG d.j. $15.50

[5080] Wyman, Max. Defiant Imagination: An Impassioned Plea to Keep Culture at the Heart of the Canadian Experiment . Vancouver and Toronto: Douglas & McIntyre, Signed by Author. Abt. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4" tall, 243 pp. 1st Edition (2004). "This outspoken book calls for a new cultural contract between government and society, a contract that boldly commits canada--and individual Canadians--to a vision of culture as a catalyst for economic prosperity, social health and national identity." This copy SIGNED at the top of the title page as well as INSCRIBED to Yvonne and signed at the bottom of the title page. Stiff card wraps. Minor edgewear and rubbing; "Creative City Network" sticker on half-title; o/w a VG or better copy. $16.50

[4533] Wyman, Max. Dance Canada: an Illustrated History . Van. and Tor.: Douglas & McIntyre, Signed by Author. Tall 4 to., 224 pp. 1st Edition (1989). This lavishly illustrated chronicle of dance in canada traces the growth of ballet and modern dance from colonial times to the present day. The book follows the rise to international acclaim of Canada's three major ballet companies and individual artists such as celia Franca, Karen Kain and Evelyn Hart. 180 photographs complemented by Wyman's insightful writing. This copy SIGNED by Wyman on the title page. Grey cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w a Near Fine copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $50.00

[5228] Zuehlke, Mark . Gallant Cause: Canadians in the Spanish Civil War 1936-1939 . Vanouver, Toronto : Whitecap Books, Hard Cover. Signed by Author. 8 vo., 280 pp. 1st Edition (1996) "In defiance of the Canadian government, young labour activists, World War I veterans, intellectuals, and dreamers gave up everything and joined the struggle to save a fragile democracy." This is their story. A few maps and photos. This copy SIGNED by the author on the title page. White/Brown cloth. Minor edgewear; o/w a VG+ copy in a VG+ pictorial d.j. $22.50

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