Description: BRITISH COLUMBIA COAST NAMES 1592-1906. To Which are Added a Few Names in Adjacent United States Territory. THEIR ORIGIN AND HISTORY Author: WALBRAN, Captain John T. Title: BRITISH COLUMBIA COAST NAMES 1592-1906. To Which are Added a Few Names in Adjacent United States Territory. THEIR ORIGIN AND HISTORY Publication: Ottawa: Government Printing Bureau. 1909. 1909 Edition: First Edition (& 1st printing) Description: Octavo, original green cloth titled in gilt on spine. 546 pp, large folding map at rear (often missing), complete with the errata slip (also often missing) tipped in at the front endpaper. Small stamp on inner front cover (St. Andrew's College, Winnipeg); no other markings. Small (and old) tape repair, about 2-inches long, at the first edge of the folding map, the old cellotape has browned. A near fine, bright copy in the original green cloth, faintly frayed at spine head. Loosely laid in is an invoice from a Vancouver area rare book dealer, dated 1990, selling this book for $250. ΒΆ During his years as captain of the Canadian government steamship 'QUADRA', John T. Walbran became fascinated with the BC coast and set to work on his classic work British Columbia Coast Names, here first published. Seller ID: 312833 Subject: Canadian Art, Literature & History, Travel and Exploration Thompson Rare Books Thompson Rare Books specializes in fine, rare and interesting books in many fields, concentrating on literary first editions, early fantasy, science fiction, occultism, mythology, folklore, detective fiction and mysteries, illustrated books, children's books, and fine printing and bindings. ~ Established in 1983. Terms All orders ship within five business days, sooner if possible. Standard shipping to the USA is by International Expedited Post with Tracking (we are in Canada). Overseas shipping is generally by Air Mail Small Packet, other options are available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 280 CAD
Location: Hornby Island, BC, Canada
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Author: WALBRAN, Captain John T
Publisher: Government Printing Bureau. 1909
Year Printed: 1909
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
