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LOT 112

Lot 112

Extensive Archive of Material Relating to William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) and Family

Extensive Archive of Material Relating to William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) and Family
Lot 112 Details
Extensive Archive of Material Relating to William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) and Family

including approximately 75 hand written and typed signed letters and notes on ‘Laurier House’ and ‘Office of the Prime Minister’ stationary, telegraphs, books, many inscribed, family photographs and a two piece cashmere & wool monogrammed undergarment

Estimate $3,000-$5,000

Realised: $4,200
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Extensive Archive of Material Relating to William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) and Family
  • Extensive Archive of Material Relating to William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) and Family
  • Extensive Archive of Material Relating to William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) and Family
  • Extensive Archive of Material Relating to William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) and Family
  • Extensive Archive of Material Relating to William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) and Family
  • Extensive Archive of Material Relating to William Lyon Mackenzie King (1874-1950) and Family
Provenance:

Estates of Arthur Mackenzie King and Dougal Mcdougall King

Note:

Books include a French novel inscribed W.L.M. King, Berlin High School, Berlin Ont., six volumes inscribed to nephew Arthur Ingleson Macdougall King, signed: ‘Uncle Willie, Laurier House, Ottawa’, two volumes inscribed to Miss May Wookey (future sister-in-law), signed, W.L. Mackenzie King, several volumes by and about Mackenzie King, and two law books by John King (father) inscribed to Dougal Macdougall King (brother) and two medical texts by MacDougall King

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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