Search Results: Authors starting with R from Michael's Pride and Joys

Good and solid, tight, in decorative brown cloth with green/brown leaves on patterned backgound front board. Similar spine with gilt titling. bumped corners and mild colour rubs. FEP has manusript inscription dated 1900 and undated inscription inside front board. Preface dated 1881. Published by Watson of Toronto. First Canadian edition. All seven plates present and about fine: frontis, vignette, 4 pictures and the map. vi prelims plus title leaf, 432 numbered pages 8 numbered pages ads. See scans

The classic book on this subject and in near-perfect condition. 299p.., 23 cm. 22 beautiful color plates and lots of mono pics. Deep red boards with gilt title, grasshopper, and author. Gilt on spine. like NEW but on title page is a stamp of Glasgow Parks Department.THIS BOOK GLEAMS LIKE NEW, GILT, RED IMITATION LEATHER BOARDS, ILLUSTRATED END PAGES ETC,

SIGNED JUSTICE R on the front free end page and thus signed by author Rayne; as Dictrict Commissioner, Rayne was directly responsible to the governor for the administration of justice (divorce, marriage, thievery, homicide) in Ziala District, a region in the north-west of then British Somalia.  This is the first edition of a scarce book that gives an insight into colonial administration in British Somalia early 1900s. Book finishes with an account of author's dealings with the Mad Mullah (1919). That Was the first occasion on which the RAF was used for colonial policing. Group Captain Gordon led a squadron of twelve De Havilland DH9s, transported on HMS Ark Royal.  Book is in GOOD plus condition with 12 plates. The frontispiece is tissue-protected. Note rubbing on spine.

This copy is from a university library and thus has a label, a stamp, another stamp and pocket at the packet that suggests the book was never borrowed . Apart from those marking, this book would like about as new. I compromise by grading it Very GoodThe introductory is a survey of what the (prejudiced?) author calls 'the beginning of civilized society in B.C.' and continues with a presentation of the discovery of gold, the rush, problems of lack of coinage and so on. through to the establishment of assay office and mint
Thisis the scarcer hard bound book with bevelled corners but it is from a university library with label on spine, stamps inside, and a pocket at the back.

Assay Office and the Proposed Mint at New Westminster. A chapter in the history of the Fraser River mines
by Reid fIrst edition. signed at top by the famed Canadian astronomer Joseph Algernon Pearce of the Dominion Observatory, Saanich (greater Victoria).
This is the version in wraps as distinct from the hard-bound edition. Legislative Assembly, Victoria (1926)
Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Like new and never-read although dulled. Uncut pages. This is Memoir VII and is a chapter in the history of the Fraser River mines (gold). It is a brand new copy, many many pages still not sliced open, and 14 sepia plates: Pullout map of Victoria about 1860, Rag paper. Magnificent gift and highly collectible

New. 58 p. IN PERFECT NEW, UNTOUCHED, STATE. Quarter calf leather, marbled boards, green ribbon, 5-ribbed spine. On English Eynsford Ancient Laid paper fold-out map at front. The "limited to" statement that this is NUMBER 27 of 100 copies. silk ribbon. 58pp. Elegantly illustrated coloured sketches and page border vignette drawings by Lee reproduced in facsimile & in original size from the original journal, & by finely printed appliqués of pertinent original documents/letters related to Lee's enterprise. Colored sketches by Lee. Tipped in facsimiles of original documents. Invoice bought of Norman Lee from James Reid and a doggerel poem on back written by Lee to Reid

design, fabrication, and installation of railroad trackwork as it was in the thirties Book is Fine for age. No dust jacket as issued .flexible leatherette boards second edition 1928 extensively illustrated with photo plates (sample shown) and with diagrams of switch stands, switches, frogs, crossings, slip switches. That shadow on blank page facing title page is a scanner effect. The page is FINE as is the binding.

Headley Brothers, 1904. Hardcover. Very Good. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. No writing. No foxing. gilt on front fading. Minor corner bumps to beveled edges FIRST EDITION PUBLISHED 1904 BY HEADLEY COMPLETE WITH ALL EIGHT ILLUSTRATIONS. 182 PAGES. Size 18x13cms. Hard bound in red cloth with black titling and gilt illustration that is fading. Edges of red board bevelled and a little frayed. There is no foxing, another plus. I provide all this detail because it is an expensive and sought-after book a collector would like to have in best possible condition, and I believe this is the best on the world-wide web at the moment. I send it insured airmail. I DEBATED WHETHER THIS SHOULD BE GOOD OR VERY GOOD AND IT SEEMS SO MUCH BETTER THAN COPIES ON THE NET DESCRIBED AS VG THAT I DECIDED I WAS BEING TOO PERNICKETY AND GRADED IT VERY GOOD. ASK FOR AS MANY, AND AS DETAILED, SCANS AS YOU WOULD LIKE

by Reynoldsfirst editionFirst edition. STATED: First Published in Great Britain 1980. Hard cover. Sheed & Ward, London, England (1980) New in new dust jacket. hard bound 236 pages It was a bloody time in English history. Bloody Mary was dead, Queen Elizabeth 1 was on the throne determined to revoke all Mary's ordinances supporting the Pope and Roman Catholic religion. Her Supremacy bill declared her supreme and made it clear the Pope had no authority in England. The Catholic Lords Bishop refused to take the oath and were put under constraint. Edmund Campion, formerly an Anglican, became a Jesuit missionary, was arrested, hanged, drawn, and quartered. His contemporary, also a Jesuit, fled to the Continent and was assigned the task of directing from abroad the Jesuit mission to England. He died at the English College in Rome. This copy of the book and its jacket are new or indistinguishable therefrom and give an interesting insight into the religious persecution of the day, albeit from the Roman… Read More

ex library complete with those old labels library hours etc TEMPORARILY MISLAID

Discovery Journal of George Vancouver's First Survey Season on the Coasts of Washington and British Columbia 1792
by Roberts first edition FIRST EDITION. Spiralbound. Privately printed, Victoria B. C (1997) PERFECT GIFT QUALITY 442 p. Includes: illustrations, maps. includes the work of Spanish explorers Galiano and Valdes. 442 p. Includes: illustrations, maps. includes the work of Spanish explorers Galiano and Valdes. A marvellous piece of research with fascinating detail and muster appendices. Spiral bound self published in 1997. THIS IS THE TRUE FIRST EDITION and was published by Roberts in 1997, being the 7th printing. Many years later, it was republished by Trafford. THE MOST INSIGHTFUL AND MOST DETAILED LOOK AT VANCOUVER'S SHIP, MEN, PRACTICES, COSTS, AND VOYAGE I HAVE EVER SEEN.
NOTE: After I listed this I out it down careslessly and now it has a bend on the BACK transparent protective plastic cover

A SIGNED COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION AND WITH DUST JACKET Signed and dated by author Frank Gilbert Roe Sept. 18/52.
North American Buffalo: a Critical Study of the Species in Its Wild Stateby Roe, Frank Gilbert Roe.
Book is just about like new with even toning of the pages and the tiniest suggestion of a bump at top right corner.
The green/black dust jacket has nasty tears that although mostly closed are really unpleasant 957p., ill., 24 cm. Maroon boards with gilt on spine.

Publisher: H.M. Caiserman, 1942Used - Like New, Usually ships in 1-2 business days, Looks about new save for not-very noticeable edge scuffs, feels new, and probably never read. An account of "christian" politicians in Victoria, B.C. trying to exclude Jews from parliament. Author describes the settlement of jews in Victoria in 1849. He reveals how many of the name we associate with the early development of Victoria were anti-semitic either from prejudice or to improve their own lot. He also writes of Jews welcomed into the communuty--one in particular who was secretary to theTiger Company (the firefighters). I have the much-later book, First Water, Tigers for sale.) Rome relates the lection for the legislature when De Cosmos used his paper, The Colonist, to oppose Mr. Selim Franklin. Franklin wone and de Cosmos tried to have 'votes by negroes' declared and failed. Then came the "On the truth as a christian' problem Canada inherited from UK (which the UK had aboilshed). In March 1860, Franklin was… Read More

Rose, Jerome G. Transfer of Development Rights: a New Technique of Land Use Regulation . First edition. The true first edition without an ISBN. 341pp. Fine. No dust jacket as issued. about as new and it looks never-read. CHICAGO plan; NEW york PLAN; mARYLAND pROPOSAL; pUERTO rICAN PLAN; NEW jERSEY PROPOSAL; VIRGINIA PROPOSAL; BRITISH AND AMERICAN PRECEDENTS; ENCOURAGING MODERATE/LOW-COST HOUSING. Includes bibliographical references 341 p.; 24 cm, Fine. No dust jacket as issued. about as new and it looks never-read

Ross examines the characters in Conrad's Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim. Nostromo etc and shows how each relate to concept and morality of empire. Fascinating

Just about indistinguishable from new and flat signed "With kind regards Reg Roy." Dust jacket has minor closed tears at back. Reg lived here in Victoria and was a friend with whom I had many chats. He undertook the task of preparing Private Fraser's journal for publication at the request of My. Fraser's daughter Deidre.
In 1906, at the age of 24, Donald Fraser emigrated from Scotland and in November 1914 enlisted as a private in the 31st (Alberta) Battalion as soon as that battalion was formed. Ten months later, the battalion was in France. brigaded with the 6th Infantry Brigade of the 2nd Canadian Division of the CEF. Donald was later transferred to the 6th Brigade Machine Gun Company. He participated in the famous battles. His account is lively and at times critical; it has maps of Ypres, St. Eloi, Hooge, Courcelette, Vimy, Fresnoy, and of the Flanders Line and the Western Front. Plus four photo plates (7 photos). He was evidently an educated man able to make keen observations and express himself… Read More

by Runnallsfirst editionFirst edition. Hard cover. Very good. No dust jacket. 247 p. This hard bound, oversize, and I would grade it VERY GOOD but for the library provenance. Preface plus 247 pp + 21 pp notes and index. A review of the United Church and its founding partners, the Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches in British Columbia. Chapters start with "the First Inhabitants' (by 1853 300 Europeans Victoria and area plus 125 Nanaimo and 25 Fort Rupert. Book provides information on early BC and focuses on relations with the churches. Covers right thru 1970s. Self published-small print run-and scarce. The First Missionaries (1858-1871); The Hard Years (1871-1886); A Booming Province (1886-1900); Yukon Missions; Into the 20th Century (1900-1914); WWI (1914-1918); Resurgence (1918-1925); Church Union 1925; The Making of a New Church (1925-1930); The Years of Testing (1930-1939); WWII (1939-1945); Growth and Expansion (1945-1974). Binding tight library labels etc. Solidly bound with… Read More

BrAND SPANKING NEW AND GLEAMING Russell, Ruth Weber North for Gold: The Red Lake Gold Rush of 1926 North Waterloo Academic Press, Waterloo, Ontario 1987 - First Edition First printing. Red cloth with gilt titling on spine and front, maps on end papers, illustrated with eight pages of black and white photographs, 210 pages.