pp. 11. 16mo., measuring 3.75" x 7.25. Illustrated, twice-stapled, card covers. Small programme booklet issued upon the occasion of the World's Grain Exhibition and Conference held in Regina, Saskatchewan over the course of July 24 - August 5, 1933. Comprises of a complete listing of members of the Canadian National Committee, and various sub-committees (Executive and Finance, etc.), black-and-white collage-style grouping of various portraits of the chief men (and one woman) participating and/or organizing in the weeks' long event. Details benefits of membership, conference attractions and participants, one black-and-white panoramic view of the exhibition building, details of the various amenities, accomodations, and a detailed price-list for same (rental charges, deposits, charges for blankets, parking, etc.). Unique and scarce Western-Canadian period epeherma from this important event taking place in the early part of the last century. NOT to be mistaken with various additional, similarly-titled, holdings. Unrecorded in OCLC. Not found in Peel, BAC/LAC, University of Saskatchewan, et al. Light sticker residue, and single faint institutional stamp to the rear cover, else, bright, clean, and unmarked; very good+. Rare indeed. Seller Inventory # 6325

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Title: [Programme Book for the] World's Grain ...

Publisher: World's Grain Exhibition and Conference, Regina, Saskatchewan

Publication Date: 1933

Binding: Stapled Wraps

Edition: First Edition, First Printing.

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