david spencer (3 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Good. Signed Copy . Inscribed by author on title page. Paperback edition. Highlighting inside. Part 1.

Paperback. Zustand: Poor. First Edition. "This little book has been compiled with the idea of directing your attention to such of the innumerable beauty spots and places of interest in this vicinity. It is hoped that this souvenir will prove useful in making your holiday in Greater Vancouver memorable, and that you will decide to see more of our magnificent scenery next year." - title page. 16 unnumbered stapled pages, each with a nice large sepia-tone photo. Oblong 23.5 x 15 cm. Probably published by David Spencer Limited, a department store for which a photo ad appears on the last page. Undated but Hale 8741 suggests 1927. Blind stamp to title page otherwise unmarked with heavy wear and soiling. Binding intact. Not pretty but a rare surviving example. ; 24mo.

Spiral Bound. Zustand: Good. Illustrated by Maves, Gus A.; Et al (illustrator). First Edition. pp. [42]. "Commemorating the visit to Victoria [B.C.] of their majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth." - front cover. This visit took place in May 1939 as part of a major North American tour at a time when another major war in Europe seemed imminent. Queen Elizabeth II took part in the tour and is said to have 'lost her heart to Canada and Canadians' as a result. Oblong 9" x 12". Each page contains a black and white reproduction of a photo of a noteworthy site in the Victoria region or up-island. Some noteworthy details include angle parking on Douglas and Yates, jaunty men's golf fashions of the day, a marvelous view of Saanich farm lands from Mount Douglas, the Italian gardens and residence of Mr. Butchart, tall timber along Cowichan Bay Road, the Malahat Drive alongside Goldstream, and a day's catch of huge fish near Victoria. Unmarked with moderate wear. A quality copy of this excellent memento and snapshop of life in Victoria and on Vancouver Island in 1939. Not listed in Edwards & Lort.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Royal Tour - 1939 - Victoria B.C., Victoria B.C. - Pictorial Works, Empress Hotel, Belmont Building, Crystal Garden, Gonzalez Bay, Shoal Bay, Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Great Ocean Drydock - Esquimalt, Vancouver Island.