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British Columbia: A History – First Edition (1958, Macmillan) - Lt6 - $10 (North Vancouver)
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Selling a rare first edition of *British Columbia: A History* by Margaret A. Ormsby, published in 1958 by The Macmillan Company of Canada. This is the original cloth-bound hardcover edition, printed and bound in Canada.
This is a significant historical reference work and a desirable collectible, particularly in this early and complete state.
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Details
Title: British Columbia: A History
Author: Margaret A. Ormsby
Publisher: The Macmillan Company of Canada Limited
Publication year: 1958
Edition: First Edition / First Printing
Format: Hardcover, cloth-bound
Language: English
Printed and bound in: Canada (Evergreen Press, Vancouver)
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Edition & Rarity Notes
This copy is confirmed as a true first edition, based on:
* Single 1958 copyright date
* No later printing statements or reprint notices
* Original Macmillan Canada imprint
* Original cloth binding with gilt crest and spine label
This was the original scholarly history of British Columbia and remained a standard reference for decades. Early Macmillan hardcover copies are increasingly scarce, especially in solid condition.
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Description
*British Columbia: A History* is a foundational and authoritative account of the province’s political, social, and economic development. Written by noted historian Margaret A. Ormsby, the book traces British Columbia’s history from early exploration and settlement through confederation and modern development.
It remains an essential work for historians, collectors of Canadiana, and anyone with a serious interest in British Columbia’s past.
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Condition
* Original cloth hardcover
* Binding is solid
* Gilt crest and spine label remain visible
* Interior pages clean and intact
* Typical light age-related wear consistent with a 1958 volume
* No missing pages noted
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Estimated Resale Value (CAD)
Low: $60
High: $120
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