Tales Told in Rhyme
Published by self published by the author, Halifax, N. S., 1950
- Signed
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Raven & Gryphon Fine Books, Hackett's Cove, NS, CanadaRaven & Gryphon Fine Books
AbeBooks seller since October 30, 2017
Condition: Used - Near fine
£ 115.85
Quantity: 1 available
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Tales Told in Rhyme, The Fusilier and others; by William Coates Borrett, author of Tales Told Under the Old Town Clock, Historic Halifax, Etcetera. This book of Tales Told in Rhyme with Drawings by The Author was especially Made up for (in handwriting Senator G. B. Isnor) with Best Wishes and Greetings (signed by the author); Halifax, N. S., 1950. The recipient of the book has signed on the first free endpaper Gordon B. Isnor. Laid in is the business card of the author Major Wm. C. Borrett V. D., Adjutant H Division, Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, Halifax, N. S. William Coates Borrett, author, historian and broadcaster, was born in Dartmouth, N.S. in 1894. He was educated at royal military schools in Canada and in Wales. He served with the Canadian Armed Forces in both World Wars. Early in his career he was a pioneer in radio broadcasting, establishing the first commercial station in Nova Scotia in 1926 (CHNS). As an author and historian he was known for several books based on "Tales Told Under the Old Town Clock," a series of talks on CHNS Radio, Halifax, in the 1940s and 1950s. After his retirement from broadcasting he became commandant of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires (Nova Scotia Division) and was also appointed by the Canadian government to oversee the restoration of Citadel Hill. He died in 1983. This book was presented to Senator G. B. Isnor. Gordon Benjamin Isnor (1885 1973) was a Canadian merchant and parliamentarian. A Liberal, he was elected four consecutive times to the House of Commons of Canada as the Member of Parliament representing the Nova Scotia electoral district of Halifax. He was first elected in the Canadian federal election of 1935, and was re-elected in 1940, 1945, and 1949. On 28 July 1955, he was appointed to the Senate of Canada on the recommendation of Louis St-Laurent, and represented the senatorial division of Halifax-Dartmouth until his death. This book, 138 pages, has stiff cardboard covers, and is in near fine condition. A very scarce and great association volume between two prominent Nova Scotians of the mid-twentieth century.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Tales Told in Rhyme
- Author
- William Coates Borrett
- Publisher
- self published by the author, Halifax, N. S.
- Publication year
- 1950
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Soft cover
Raven & Gryphon Fine Books
Hackett's Cove, NS, Canada
AbeBooks seller since October 30, 2017
Shipping rates from Canada to U.S.A.
| Item | 7 to 14 business days | 4 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 15.00 | £ 22.50 |
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Raven & Gryphon Fine Books is a family owned and operated rare book business located on the beautiful coastal shores of St. Margaret’s Bay in Hackett's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada. We specialize in fine books from rare and valuable to more modestly priced newer books. We take pride in dealing in unique and important books that are in fine condition. Our passion for books and collecting enables us to provide advice that can help our customers build their collections. Whether you wish to find a hidden literary treasure, create a personal library, start a small collection of first editions, or give a gift to a loved one, we can assist you in discovering the world of book collecting and the enjoyment of fine books.…
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Raven & Gryphon Fine Books
168 Bayview Drive
Hacketts Cove, NS Canada B3Z 3J9
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We specialize in literature, history and travel and illustrated books. Our large selection of modern first editions are virtually all in fine condition in fine mylar protected dust jackets.
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