"Reference Collection" found 800 records

An old-fashioned Christmas in illustration and decoration

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Edition: 2nd, enl. ed.

Publication Date: 1975

Call Number: 394.2 HOR

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0486223671

Call Number: 394.2 HOR

Edition: 2nd, enl. ed.

Contributor: Hornung, Clarence P., 1899-1997

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Dover

Publication Date: 1975

Series: Dover pictorial archive series.

Physical Description: 153 p. : (chiefly ill.) ; 28 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Christmas--Pictorial works

Notes: Pictures and decorations from 1856-1908 depicting the fun, good fellowship and lore of Christmas: many from Harper's Weekly, St. Nicholas Magazine and Punch.

Antique advertising, volume two : price guide, signs, tins, trays, pocket mirrors, match holders, etc.

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Klug, Ray

Publication Date: c1972

Call Number: 659.1 KLU

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

Call Number: 659.1 KLU

Author: Klug, Ray

Place of Publication: Gas City, Ind.

Publisher: L-W Promotions

Publication Date: c1972

Physical Description: 136 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Advertising

Notes: Includes index.

Antique buttons; their history and how to collect them

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Peacock, Primrose

Publication Date: c1972

Call Number: 687 PEA

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 087749-2352; 9780877492351

Call Number: 687 PEA

Author: Peacock, Primrose

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: Drake Publishers

Publication Date: c1972

Physical Description: 128 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Buttons--Collectors and collecting

Notes: First published under title: Buttons for the collector.; Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-128).

The antique dealers pocketbook

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Edition: 1st ed.

Publication Date: c1972

Call Number: 745.1 CUR

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0902921037

Call Number: 745.1 CUR

Edition: 1st ed.

Place of Publication: Worthing, Sussex

Publisher: Lyle Publication

Publication Date: c1972

Physical Description: 158 p. : ill.

Library Subject (LOC): Antiques; Catalogs

Notes: Signed on cover page.

Antique Jewellery : its manufacture , materials and design

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: James, Duncan S.

Edition: 2nd ed.

Publication Date: 1998

Call Number: 739.2 JAM

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0-7478-0385-4

Call Number: 739.2 JAM

Edition: 2nd ed.

Author: James, Duncan S.

Place of Publication: Buckinghamshire

Publisher: Shire

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: 120 p. : ill.

Library Subject (LOC): Jewelry--History; Jewelry making--Technique--History

Antique jewelry with prices

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Snell, Doris Jean

Edition: 2nd ed.

Publication Date: c1997

Call Number: 739.27 SNE

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0-87069-756-0

Call Number: 739.27 SNE

Edition: 2nd ed.

Author: Snell, Doris Jean

Place of Publication: Wisconsin

Publisher: Krause publications

Publication Date: c1997

Physical Description: 160 p. : ill.

Library Subject (LOC): Jewelry--Collectors and collecting; Catalogs

Antique phonograph : gadgets, gizmos, and gimmicks

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Fabrizio, Timothy C.; Paul, George F.

Publication Date: c1999

Call Number: 621.389 FAB

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0764307339

Call Number: 621.389 FAB

Author: Fabrizio, Timothy C.; Paul, George F.

Place of Publication: Atglen, PA

Publisher: Schiffer Pub.

Publication Date: c1999

Series: Schiffer book for collectors.

Physical Description: 228 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Phonograph--Equipment and supplies--History; Phonograph--Collectors and collecting

Notes: "With price guide"--Cover.

Antique tins

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Dodge, Fred

Publication Date: c1995

Call Number: 739.53 DOD

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 089145604x

Call Number: 739.53 DOD

Author: Dodge, Fred

Place of Publication: Kentucky

Publisher: Collector Books

Publication Date: c1995

Physical Description: 296 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Tin containers--Collectors and collecting; Tin cans--Collectors and collecting

Antique Trader antiques & collectibles

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Edition: 29th ed.

Publication Date: c2012

Call Number: 745.1 BRA

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 9781440232060

Call Number: 745.1 BRA

Edition: 29th ed.

Contributor: Bradley, Eric

Place of Publication: Iola, Wis.

Publication Date: c2012

Physical Description: 816 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Antiques; Collectibles--Prices; Catalogs; Periodicals

Notes: Includes index.; Bradley, Eric (edited by)

Antique typewriters, from Creed to QWERTY

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Adler, Michael H.

Publication Date: c1997

Call Number: 681 ADL

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0764301322; 9780764301322

Call Number: 681 ADL

Author: Adler, Michael H.

Place of Publication: Atglen, Pa.

Publisher: Schiffer Pub.

Publication Date: c1997

Series: Schiffer book for collectors.

Physical Description: 208 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Typewriters--History; Typewriters--Collectors and collecting; Typewriters--Prices

Notes: "With values"--Cover.; Includes bibliographical references (p. 202-203) and index.

A pictorial history of the carousel

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Fried, Frederick

Publication Date: c1982

Call Number: 731.832 FRI

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0911572295; 0498061701

Call Number: 731.832 FRI

Author: Fried, Frederick

Place of Publication: Vestal, NY

Publisher: Vestal Press

Publication Date: c1982

Physical Description: 232 p. : ill.

Library Subject (LOC): Merry-go-round--History

Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index

A price guide to Victorian houseware, hardware & kitchenware

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Barlow, Ronald S.

Publication Date: c1992

Call Number: 643 BAR

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0933846037; 9780933846036

Call Number: 643 BAR

Author: Barlow, Ronald S.

Place of Publication: El Cajon, Calif.

Publisher: Windmill Pub. Co.

Publication Date: c1992

Physical Description: 375 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.

Inscription: "Catalogues reproduced in part in VICTORIAN HOUSEWARE price guide. / 1. 1881 Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, MO - House Furnishing Catalogue. / 2. 1884 Sargent & Co. New York & New Haven Conn. Illustrated Catalogue of Hardware / 3. 1885 Frankfurth Hardware Co. Milwaukee - Farming Tools and Housefurnishing Goods. / 4. 1875 Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co. New Britain, Conn. General Hardware / 5. 1891 Benj. Allen & Co. Chicago, Ill. - Clocks, silver and silver plated ware. / 6. 1905 Bridge & Beach Mfg. Co. St. Louis, Mo. - Stoves and ranges / 7. 1893 Marshall Field & Co., Chicago, Ill. - Clocks, lamps and silver plated ware.", typed on a piece of paper stapled to the inside of the front cover.

Library Subject (LOC): Household appliances; Kitchen utensils; Catalogs

Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 362) and index.

Archdeacon on horseback : Richard Small, 1849-1909, missionary at Lytton, Chaplain at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Lytton and Archdeacon of Yale

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Williams, Cyril E. H., 1911-; McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-

Publication Date: c1991

Call Number: 283.711 WIL

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0929069056; 092906903X

Call Number: 283.711 WIL

Author: Williams, Cyril E. H., 1911-; McGeachie, Pixie, 1921-

Place of Publication: Merritt, B.C.

Publisher: Sonotek Publishing

Publication Date: c1991

Physical Description: 112 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Inscription: "All good wishes to Colin / and many thanks for contributing / an enjoyable segment to the / 1992 B.C. Historical Federation / Convention. / Pixie McGeachie / May 20/92", written in ink on cover page.; "Dear Colin - / Thank you again for giving up / your Saturday morning in order / to give B.C.H.F. delegates an / interesting & informative bus tour / commentary. Your contribution to / the convention is much appreciated. / Sincerely, / Pixie", hand-written note in ink inserted into book.

Library Subject (LOC): Missions; Indigenous peoples--British Columbia

Subjects: Indigenous peoples; Indigenous peoples - British Columbia

Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 103-106) and index.

A researcher's guide to British Columbia nineteenth century directories : a bibliography & index

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Young, George, 1948-

Publication Date: 1988

Call Number: 016.9711 YOU

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0921278004

Call Number: 016.9711 YOU

Author: Young, George, 1948-

Contributor: Lutz, John S. (John Sutton), 1959-

Place of Publication: Victoria, B.C.

Publisher: Public History Group, University of Victoria

Publication Date: 1988

Physical Description: 162 p. ; 29 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): British Columbia; Directories

Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

A ride to Khiva : travels and adventures in Central Asia

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Burnaby, Fred, 1842-1885

Publication Date: 2002

Call Number: 915.8 BUR

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0192803670; 9780192803672

Call Number: 915.8 BUR

Author: Burnaby, Fred, 1842-1885

Contributor: Hopkirk, Peter

Place of Publication: Oxford

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: xxi, 390 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

Inscription: "A gift from Julie BURNABY / of Rye, E. Sussex, / England / 2003 - 12 - 22", handwritten in pencil on title page.

Library Subject (LOC): Khiva (Uzbekistan)--Description and travel; Asia--Description and travel

The arms, flags, and emblems of Canada

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Canada. Department of the Secretary of State

Edition: 3rd ed.

Publication Date: 1984

Call Number: 929.9 ARM

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0888790309; 9780888790309

Call Number: 929.9 ARM

Edition: 3rd ed.

Author: Canada. Department of the Secretary of State

Place of Publication: [Ottawa, Ont.]

Publisher: Deneau; Dept. of the Secretary of State; Supply and Services Canada

Publication Date: 1984

Physical Description: ii, 112 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 22 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Emblems, National--Canada; Flags--Canada; Provincial flowers

Around the shores of Lake Superior : a guide to historic sites : including a color tour map showing Lake Superior's historic sites

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Bogue, Margaret Beattie, 1924-2018; Palmer, Virginia A.

Publication Date: c1979

Call Number: 970.091 BOG

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0299970132; 9780299970130

Call Number: 970.091 BOG

Author: Bogue, Margaret Beattie, 1924-2018; Palmer, Virginia A.

Place of Publication: [Madison]

Publisher: University of Wisconsin Sea Grant College Program : distributed by the University of Wisconsin Press

Publication Date: c1979

Physical Description: 179 p. : ill. ; 18 x 23 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Historic sites--Superior, Lake, Region

Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-169) and index.

Artisans : tinsmiths & roofers in British Columbia

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Stairs, Cy; Lytle, Clive

Publication Date: c1992

Call Number: 331.88171 STA Copy 1

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

Call Number: 331.88171 STA Copy 1

Author: Stairs, Cy; Lytle, Clive

Place of Publication: Vancouver, B.C.

Publisher: Local 280, Sheet Metal Workers' International Association

Publication Date: c1992

Physical Description: 112 p. : ill. ; 23 x 30 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Metal-workers; Sheet-metal work; Roofing industry; Labour unions; Tinsmithing

Subjects: Occupations

Notes: 2 copies held: copy 1.; Includes bibliographical references (p. 108).; Letter inserted in book to Sheet Metal Workers Local #280 members.

Artism

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Gibbons-Barrett, Stephen; Hing, Sue

Publication Date: 2009

Call Number: 759.21 GIB

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

Call Number: 759.21 GIB

Author: Gibbons-Barrett, Stephen; Hing, Sue

Place of Publication: [Mission, BC]

Publisher: Blurb.com

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 199 p. : ill (chiefly col.) ;

Inscription: "TO MY FRIENDS @ B.V.M. /S G BARRETT/JUNE 16TH/2012", hand written in black ink on the front endsheet of the book

Library Subject (LOC): Painters--British Columbia; Art; Merry-go-round art; Biography

Notes: Signed by the author.; Self-published: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/793103; Stephen Gibbons-Barrett was involved in the restoration of the 1912 Parker Carousel and he completed a series of paintings of the carousel horses.