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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 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.

Apples of gold, or, daily watchwords for 1908

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Edition: 7th

Publication Date: [1907]

Call Number: 242.2 PAR

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV982.24.56

Call Number: 242.2 PAR

Edition: 7th

Contributor: Parsons, Charles R. (Charles Richard), active 1885-1892

Place of Publication: Bristol, Eng.

Publisher: Charles R. Parsons

Publication Date: [1907]

Printer: A. Jenkins & Co.

Physical Description: 99 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.

Inscription: "E__ / with love from / M__ Wyatt + Slate / Christmas ___" [handwritten opposite title page]

Library Subject (LOC): Devotional calendars; Christian life

Notes: "Edited by Charles R. Parsons" -- t.p.; Contributor's full name is Parsons, Charles R. (Charles Richard)

Applied business English

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Hagar, Hubert A. (Hubert Adonley), 1881-1953; SoRelle, Rupert P. (Rupert Pitt), 1873-1937

Publication Date: 1915; c1909

Call Number: 651.74 HAG

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: HV971.170.1

Call Number: 651.74 HAG

Author: Hagar, Hubert A. (Hubert Adonley), 1881-1953; SoRelle, Rupert P. (Rupert Pitt), 1873-1937

Place of Publication: New York

Publisher: The Gregg Publishing Company

Publication Date: 1915; c1909

Physical Description: iii-vi, 190 p. ; 25 cm.

Inscription: inside front cover: printed label: B.C. Commercial and Secretarial School "Miss JR Crawford [handwritten in ink] inside front page: "Miss JR Crawford [handwritten in ink] "2833 Burns St." "Vancouver, B.C." "50c" [handwritten in ink] ink stamp: "Premium Stores 4543 Kingsway Burnaby 1, B.C., Canada"

Library Subject (LOC): Commercial correspondence; English language--Business English

Notes: Includes two works: "Applied Business English" by Hubert A. Hagar and "Applied Business Correspondence" by Rupert P. SoRelle".; Author's given name and dates: Hagar, Hubert A. (Hubert Adonley), 1881-1953

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.

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.

The art of blacksmithing

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Bealer, Alex W.

Edition: Rev. ed.

Publication Date: 1995

Call Number: 682 BEA

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 0785803955

Call Number: 682 BEA

Edition: Rev. ed.

Author: Bealer, Alex W.

Place of Publication: Edison, NJ

Publisher: Castle Books

Publication Date: 1995

Physical Description: 438 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Inscription: "Eric Damer", handwritten in ink on cover page.

Library Subject (LOC): Blacksmithing

Notes: Originally published: New York : Funk & Wagnalls, 1976.; Includes bibliographical references (p. 431-432) and index.

The art of decorative design

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Dresser, Christopher, 1834-1904

Edition: 1st ed.

Publication Date: c1977

Call Number: 745.4 DRE

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Reference Collection

Material Type: Book

ISBN: 089257030X

Call Number: 745.4 DRE

Edition: 1st ed.

Author: Dresser, Christopher, 1834-1904

Place of Publication: Watkins Glen, N.Y.

Publisher: American Life Foundation

Publication Date: c1977

Series: Library of Victorian culture

Physical Description: xi, 241 p., xxviii leaves of plates : ill. (some col.)

Library Subject (LOC): Decoration and ornament--Victorian style; Decoration and ornament--Plant forms

Notes: Facsim. reprint. Originally published: London : Day and Son, 1862.; "With an appendix, giving the hours of the day at which flowers open (the floral clock), the characteristic flowers of the months (both indigenous and cultivated), of all countries and of the diversified soils.": p. 191-241.

The art of dispensing : a treatise on the methods and processes involved in compounding medical prescriptions

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: MacEwan, Peter, 1856-1917

Edition: 7th ed. , rev. and enl.

Publication Date: 1904; c1888

Call Number: 615.4 MAC

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV988.68.17

Call Number: 615.4 MAC

Edition: 7th ed. , rev. and enl.

Author: MacEwan, Peter, 1856-1917

Place of Publication: London, U.K.

Publisher: The Chemist and Druggist

Publication Date: 1904; c1888

Printer: Spottiswoode & Co. Ltd.

Physical Description: vi-viii, 506 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.

Library Subject (LOC): Pharmacy; Medicine; Medicine--Formulae, receipts, prescriptions; Prescription writing

Names: Henderson, Gibb Gilmour; University of British Columbia

Notes: Includes index.; Firm: Chemist and Druggist

The Art of Railroading

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Alymer-Small, Sidney

Publication Date: 1908

Call Number: 385 ALY

Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Call Number: 385 ALY

Author: Alymer-Small, Sidney

Place of Publication: Chicago, IL

Publisher: Railway Publications Society

Publication Date: 1908

Series: The Prior Self-Educational Railway Series

Printer: Frederick J. Drake & Co.

Physical Description: 924 p. : ill. 6 cm thick

Library Subject (LOC): Railroads--Design and construction; Railroads; Electric railroads

Subjects: Transportation

Notes: Electrical Railroading / Electricity as applied to railroad transportation

The art of theatrical make-up

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Author: Morton, Cavendish, 1911-

Publication Date: 1909

Call Number: 792.02 CAV

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Repository: Burnaby Village Museum

Collection: Special Collection

Material Type: Book

Accession Code: BV988.44.195

Call Number: 792.02 CAV

Author: Morton, Cavendish, 1911-

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Adam and Charles Black

Publication Date: 1909

Printer: Ballantyne

Physical Description: 137 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Inscription: Front endpaper: "C.J Caunt" [written in pencil] Back endpaper: "mnh" [written in pencil] "200" [written in pencil] "G.S. Forsyth & Co Vancouver, B.C." [stamped in purple ink]