Canadian Arts, Culture and History

December 0409, 2021
Auction begins to close at 2:00 pm ET

Online Auction
LOT 531

Lot 531

Archive of Nine Notes and Letters and Signed by Canadian Prime Ministers, 1901-1976

Archive of Nine Notes and Letters and Signed by Canadian Prime Ministers, 1901-1976
Lot 531 Details
Archive of Nine Notes and Letters and Signed by Canadian Prime Ministers, 1901-1976

1) Sir Wilfrid Laurier, typed letter, signed, on Privy Council letterhead, declining a Carnegie Institute invitation, 27th July, 1901

2) Arthur Meighen, autographed note, signed, Feb. 1950

3) Sir Robert Borden, typed letter, signed, on House of Commons letterhead, October 14, 1921

4) Richard Bedford Bennett, autographed letter, signed, on Juniper Hill, Mirkleham, Surrey letterhead, 25 January, 1947

5) William Lyon Mackenzie King, typed letter, signed, referencing the Quebec Conference, on Office of the Prime Minister letterhead

6) Louis St. Laurent, typed letter, signed, on Office of the Prime Minister letterhead, noting gratitude, March 27, 1956

7) John George Diefenbaker, typed letter signed, on Office of the Prime Minister letterhead, birthday greetings, Sept. 27, 1960

8) Lester B. Pearson, typed letter, signed, on Office of the Prime Minister letterhead, a note of thanks to a grade school student March 29, 1968

9) Pierre Elliot Trudeau, typed letter, signed, on Office of the Prime Minister letterhead, noting gratitude, March 11, 1976

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $2,280
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condtion.

LOT 531
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.