Discover a premier catalog from Gerald E. Hart’s Montreal collection, rich in rare bindings, autograph letters, maps, and Canadian imprints.
This edition highlights the Hart Library’s prized divisions, especially historical and artistic bindings by early master binders, and a renowned collection of Canadiana. It also features autographs and documents with political and historic importance, spanning the French Dominion era and recognizable figures from both France and England. The catalog is arranged alphabetically for easy browsing and notes sale terms, condition guarantees, and bidding details.
- See examples of fifteenth-century and later bindings, with authors and artists represented by remarkable pieces.
- Explore Canadian imprints from early printers and pre-1820 editions, including rarities printed in Montreal before 1820 and beyond.
- Encounter a diverse autographs section, with documents bearing on Canadian history and notable sovereigns, plus portraits and historical letters.
- Browse a wide array of maps, portraits, prints, and other historical materials that illustrate the Hart collection’s breadth and depth.
Ideal for readers and collectors of Canadiana, early American and European prints, and rare books with notable provenance and artistry.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a unique compendium of rarities including historical and artistic bindings, which take pride of place alongside provenances of illustrious figures, and a substantial trove of early Canadian imprints and rare French belles lettres. The author's rich descriptions provide a fascinating insight into the production of books from the first printers throughout the development of printing in Canada and beyond. Thematic depth is introduced by including rare Americana, scarce Black Letter books, illuminated manuscripts, fine French bindings, early Canadian imprints, and valuable collections of portraits, prints, and rare historical documents relating to Canada. This book is sure to captivate bibliophiles and collectors with its wide array of significant and beautiful works, many of which have never before been seen on the market. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332709083_0
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332709083
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332709083
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 310 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 27078456/2