[Hudson's Bay Co.] Typed Letter Commending Builder on Completion of HBC Flagship Vancouver Store in 1915

Published by Hudson's Bay Company, Vancouver, BC, 1915

Seller: Harropian Books, IOBA, Nelson, BC, CanadaHarropian Books, IOBA

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An original, retained copy of a letter typed onto HBC letterhead paper, bearing the watermark "Crane's 1913 Japanese Linen" and sent by the Hudson's Bay Company Stores Commissioner, H.E. Burbidge, to J.E. McDonald of Rourke, McDonald & Moncrieff, in 1915 just after the successful completion of the new HBC Vancouver store. Wherein, the sender acknowledges the completion of their contract and states ". that your firm (Messrs Rourke, McDonald and Moncrieff) have carried out the work on the building proper to our entire satisfaction, that we are satisfied that it is in every way a first-class job." Letter measures 10.75 x 8.25 inches wide, is lightly toned and soiled w. some crinkling, fold lines and a brief pencil notation on verso. "Born at London, England in 1880, son of Richard Burbidge, he was educated at Maidenhead College before commencing a career In wholesale merchandise at London in 1897. For nine years, he was connected with the executive of Harrods Limited in London. He came to Winnipeg in 1910 where he was saleshops commissioner for the Hudson’s Bay Company." Manitoba Historical Society : Memorable Manitobians. An interesting letter, signifying the start of a new era for the west coast operations of the now defunct retail giant.…

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Bibliographic details

Title
[Hudson's Bay Co.] Typed Letter Commending Builder on Completion of HBC Flagship Vancouver Store in 1915
Author
BURBIDGE, H. E. (Herbert Edward)
Publisher
Hudson's Bay Company, Vancouver, BC
Publication year
1915
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Single Sheet
Seller catalogs
British Columbia/ N&W America, Ephemera, Manuscripts, Maps & Music

Harropian Books, IOBA

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Harropian Books (harropianbooks.com) is an online bookseller carrying a diverse selection of antiquarian, collectible, rare and out of print items. Our focus is on the interesting & unusual, covering all fields. We are a member of the IOBA (Independent Online Booksellers Association).

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Dennis Ray, J Chasch Ray

752A Lewis Road
Nelson, BC Canada V1L 6P7