The Message of the Carillon And Other Addresses.
by King (W.L. Mackenzie)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
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About This Item
Toronto: Macmillan, 1927. First edition.. Burgundy cloth, spine lettered in gilt. Frontispiece. A bit marked on the front cover, a very good copy. Inscribed and signed by King to Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Thorburn on the front end paper, a Christmas inscription signed "Laurier House" Ottawa, December, 1927. A further inscription beneath it is from Charlotte Whitton (former Mayor of Ottawa), and describes how the book was given to her by Mrs. Thorburn in 1951, and that she is now [in 1966] passing it on to a new owner. Two newspaper clippings taped to the inner front cover contain an obituary and memorial of Charlotte Whitton.
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Details
- Bookseller
- William Matthews, Bookseller / The Haunted Bookshop (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 57053
- Title
- The Message of the Carillon And Other Addresses.
- Author
- King (W.L. Mackenzie)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Toronto: Macmillan, 1927. First edition.
Terms of Sale
William Matthews, Bookseller / The Haunted Bookshop
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About the Seller
William Matthews, Bookseller / The Haunted Bookshop
Biblio member since 2004
Sidney, British Columbia
About William Matthews, Bookseller / The Haunted Bookshop
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