Antonson Publishing Ltd. : 1978 Hard Cover Fine in Very Good jacket 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 128 pages, illustration with b&w photographs. 'This book "tells the story of the Lower Mainland's defenses from 1859, whe the first military reserves on Burrand Inlet were surveyed to the closure of the last coastal battery in 1949. The focus is on the militia artillery units of New Westminster and Vancouver. The story of how mainland British Columbians responded to external military threats has never been completely told and this book fills a gap in the history of the province." FINE HARDCOVER, VERY GOOD DUST JACKET.

ISBN10: 0919900267, ISBN13: 9780919900264, [publisher: Antonson Publishing Ltd.:] Hardcover 128 pages, illustration with b&w photographs. 'This book "tells the story of the Lower Mainland's defenses from 1859, whe the first military reserves on Burrand Inlet were surveyed to the closure of the last coastal battery in 1949. The focus is on the militia artillery units of New Westminster and Vancouver. The story of how mainland British Columbians responded to external military threats has never been completely told and this book fills a gap in the history of the province." FINE HARDCOVER, VERY GOOD DUST JACKET. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
[NORTH READING, MA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1978]

ISBN10: 0919900267, ISBN13: 9780919900264, [publisher: Antonson Pub] Hardcover Back cover suffers from water damage such that the dust jacket is stuck to the cover; stain across back flyleaf. Book is otherwise in good condition. Binding is solid and square, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. Inscribed "Best Wishes" and signed by Peter Moogk. Includes a 1975 news clipping from the Vancouver Sun.
[Seattle, WA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1978]
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Canada Antonson Publishing 1978 Reprint Paperback Good 0919900267. 128 pages. Numerous archival black and white illustrations. "A warm-hearted and carefully researched chronicle of the men and weapons used in the defence of Vancouver and the Lower mainland of British Columbia."-from back cover. Prior owner's name atop title page else clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Quality copy.; 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; Vancouver Defended: A History of the Men and Guns of The Lower Mainland Defences, 1859-1949 Coast Defences Firearms History Militia.

Canada: Antonson Publishing, Date: 1978. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 128 pages. Abundantly illustrated with reproductions of archival black and white photos. Bibliography. Footnotes. Index. "...Recounts the trials and traumas of the British Columbia soldier, from 'Early Beginnings at New Westminster' to 'Going Yorkey' during the second world war... comments on the military defences and equipment, as well as the moral fortitutde and integrity of those involved in the devense of the Coastal area.' - from dust jacket. Neatly signed by both authors upon title page. Book clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Light wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A nice copy.. 1978. Antonson Publishing ISBN 0919900267 9780919900264 [CA]

Canada Antonson Publishing 1978 First Edition Hardcover Very Good in Very Good dust jacket 0919900267. 128 pages. Abundantly illustrated with reproductions of archival black and white photos. Bibliography. Footnotes. Index. "...Recounts the trials and traumas of the British Columbia soldier, from 'Early Beginnings at New Westminster' to 'Going Yorkey' during the second world war...comments on the military defences and equipment, as well as the moral fortitutde and integrity of those involved in the devense of the Coastal area. '-from dust jacket. Neatly signed by both authors upon title page. Book clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Light wear to dust jacket which is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A nice copy.; 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; Vancouver Defended: A History of the Men and Guns of the Lower Mainland Defences, 1859-1949 Coatal Artillery British Columbia; Signed by Author(s)

ISBN10: 0919900267, ISBN13: 9780919900264, [publisher: Antonson Pub] Softcover Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting.
[Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1978]