Canadian Arts, Culture & History

November 2530, 2023
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LOT 511

Lot 511

Three Books By or From the Libraries of Prime Ministers of Canada, early-mid 20th century

Three Books By or From the Libraries of Prime Ministers of Canada, early-mid 20th century
Lot 511 Details
Three Books By or From the Libraries of Prime Ministers of Canada, early-mid 20th century

1) Viscount Rothermere, WARNINGS AND PREDICTIONS, London, Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1939, ownership signature: “Arthur Meighen, Toronto, 57 Castle Frank Cres.”
2) William Lyon MacKenzie King, THE MESSAGE OF THE CARILLON AND OTHER ADDRESSES, Toronto: MacMillan Company of Canada Limited, at St. Martin's House, 1927, inscribed To The Honourable Charles Marcil M.P. L.L.D. and Madame Marcil with best wishes for Christmas from W.L. Mackenzie King “Laurier House:” Ottawa, Christmas Day, 1927
3) J. B Morrell and A. G. Watson (editors), WHITEHALL AT YORK: HOW YORK IS GOVERNED BY THE MINISTERS OF THE CROWN, London: Allen & Unwin, GB, 1933, inscribed “To the Rt. Honorable R.B. Bennett/Canadian Premier as a memento of a very pleasant afternoon spent with me, The Rt. Honourable Alderman and Mrs. H. Rhodes Brown, Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress,The Mansion House, York. Allthorpe Hall, York Xmas, 1933”
various sizes

Estimate $100-$150

Realised: $430.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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