London: Longmans, Green, and Co. 1892. (hardcover) 387pp. Near fine. New Edition. 12mo. Maroon cloth boards, gilt writing to spine, gilt border to front board, blindstamped border to rear board. Spine lightly sunned. Decorated EPs. Illustrated with 75 sketches and photographs by the authors. Foldout map at rear, without blemish. Presentation inscription on half-title leaf: "Captain James McAlister / C.P.R. Steamship "Alberta" / from Harry Moody / in (?) of a very pleasant voyage on the "Alberta" and many courteous (?) from the Commander. / Fleet, Hampshire / Sept. '11, 1901"..

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Bookseller: Spafford Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 117475
Title: B.C. 1887; A Ramble in British Columbia
Author: Lees, J.A.; Clutterbuck, W.J
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: Longmans, Green, and Co.
Place of Publication: London
Keywords: British Columbia, Canada, Canadian History, Travel

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New: A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
12mo: A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Sunned: Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...
Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...