Canadian Arts, Culture & History

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LOT 506

Lot 506

Nine Books from the Library of Vincent Massey, early to mid 20th century

Nine Books from the Library of Vincent Massey, early to mid 20th century
Lot 506 Details
Nine Books from the Library of Vincent Massey, early to mid 20th century

all signed or initialled, most with bookplates, comprising:
Lord Ribblesdale, CHARLES LISTER, 1917
Andrew McPhail, ESSAYS IN POLITICS, 1909
J.C. McCoan, EGYPT, 1908
Jean Renoir, MY FATHER, 1962
Lady Tweedsmuir, CANADA, 1941
Mary Borden, MARTIN MERRIEDEW, 1952
Harold Chapin, THE NEW MORALITY, 1924
F. Howard Collins, AUTHORS’ & PRINTERS DICTIONARY, 1909
Gerard Hopkins, AN ANGEL IN THE ROOM, 1931
various sizes


Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $225
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Nine Books from the Library of Vincent Massey, early to mid 20th century
  • Nine Books from the Library of Vincent Massey, early to mid 20th century

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