Dictionary of Canadian Biography Limited Laurentian Edition

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DESCRIPTION: The Dictionary of Canadian Biography (DCB) is the definitive biographical reference work in Canadian history. The present set has 12 volumes of the limited Laurentian edition, of which 100 to 500 sets of each volume were published, and a 13th volume, plus two indexes, one for volumes I-IV (two sets of it included) and a second more complete one for volumes I-XII. Each volume has its own bibliography and index. Volumes published between 1965-1994. DCB is a dictionary of biographical entries for individuals who have contributed to the history of Canada. It was initiated in 1959, a collaboration between the University of Toronto and Laval University. Fifteen volumes have so far been published with more than 8,400 biographies of individuals who died or whose last known activity fell between the years 1000 and 1930. Quarter Leather and cloth bound boards (except volume 13 which is red hardboard). 10.5 x 7.5 inches. Please ask for shipping quote. CONDITION: The set is in very fine condition, almost new, and all the volumes, are covered in mylar, except volume XIII which has a dustjacket. Top edge of volumes I-XII and the Indexes are gilded. There are numerous plates of maps and portraits throughout volumes I-XII. Pages are clean. Tears/cracks in the mylar covers of volumes I, II, V, and a small tear in the front corner of the dustjacket for volume 13. Happy to send you more pictures and details. General Editors: George W. Brown, 1959-1963; David M. Hayne, 1965-1969; Francess G. Halpenny, 1969-; Ramsey Cook Directeur General, Adjoint: Marcel Trudel, 1961-1965; Andre Vachon, 1965-1971; Jean Hamelin, 1973- Volume I, 1000-1700; Published 1965; No 45/500; ISBN: 0-8020-3139-0 Laurentian Edition; Volume II, 1701-1740; Published 1969; No 45/500; ISBN: 0-8020-3249-4 Laurentian Edition; Volume III, 1741-1770: Published 1974; No 45/500; ISBN: 0-8020-3316-6 Laurentian Edition; Volume IV, 1771-1800; Published 1979; No 45/500; ISBN: 0-8020-3352-0 Laurentian Edition; Volume V, 1801-1820; Published 1983; No 302/500; ISBN: 0-8020-3399-7 Laurentian Edition; Volume VI, 1821-1835; Published 1987; No 61/100; ISBN: 0-8020-3437-3 Laurentian Edition; Volume VII, 1836-1850; Published 1988; No 61/100; ISBN: 0-8020-3453-5 Laurentian Edition; Volume VIII, 1851 1860; Published 1985; No 302/500; ISBN: 0-8020-3423-3 Laurentian Edition; Volume IX, 1861 1870; Published 1976; No 45/500; ISBN: 0-8020-3320-2 Laurentian Edition; Volume X, 1871 1880; Published 1972; No 45/500; ISBN: 0-8020-3288-5 Laurentian Edition; Volume XI, 1881 1890; Published 1982; No 302/500; ISBN: 0-8020-3368-7 Laurentian Edition; Volume XII, 1891-1900; Published 1990; No 61/100; ISBN: 0-8020-3461-6 Laurentian Edition; Volume XIII, 1901-1910; Published 1994; ISBN: 0-8020-3998-7; Index, Volumes I-XII, Published 1991; No 61/100; ISBN:0-8020-3465-9 Laurentian Edition; Index, Volumes I-IV, Published 1981; ISBN: 0-8020-3326-1. Due to the weight and size of this set, extra shipping charges will apply.…

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Title
Dictionary of Canadian Biography Limited Laurentian Edition
Author
George W. Brown,David M. Hayne,Francess G. Halpenny, Ramsey Cook
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Condition
Near Fine
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Binding
Hardcover
Edition
Limited Edition
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Biography; Autobiography; Memoir, Canadiana, Reference

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