Karen Blixen also known by her pen name Isak Dinesen, was born at Rungstedlund, Denmark... Following her departure from Africa, she turned to writing and published popular works as Seven Gothic Tales (1934), Out of Africa (1937), and Babette’s Feast (1950). She died on her family estate in Rungsted at the age of 77.

Isak Dinesen [Karen Blixen] collection consisting of 19 items dating from 1934 to 1955, specifically, 3 books, 1 film script, and 15 photos...

William Tufnell Le Queux was an Anglo-French journalist and writer. Le Queux mainly wrote in the genres of mystery, thriller, and espionage, particularly in the years leading up to World War I. He wrote 150 novels dealing with international intrigue, as well as books warning of Britain’s vulnerability to European invasion before World War I.

The collection has 4 items dating from [1897] to 1923, specifically, 2 letters, 1 manuscript and 1 book.

Robert W. Service collection contains 9 items dating from 1907 to 1929, specifically 3 books, 1 movie herald, 4 letters, and 1 photo....

Small collection of 4 items dating from 1875 to early 1900’s, specifically 2 letters, 1 broadside and 1 book.

Alice Christiana Gertrude Meynell (née Thompson) was a British writer, editor, critic, and suffragist, now remembered mainly as a poet. Meynell was twice considered for the Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom,...

Lydia Ethel Farmer Painter (G.E.X. pseud.) was born on 14 April 1842 in Sandy Spring MM, Columbiana, Ohio... She was an American author, poet, traveler, and the owner of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad. On 17 January 1861, she married John Vickers Painter (1835-1903), a banker, businessmen, and associate of John D. Rockefeller. She died on 8 March 1909 in Santa Barbara, California.

The collection contains 6 items dating from 1897 to 1908, specifically 2 Autographed Signed Letter, 3 books and 1 advertising brochure.

1762.London, Printed for G.Kearsly

First edition. 4-3/4 x 7-7/8 inches. (4), [2]-183 p. (1 errata). Hardcover with half-title. Errata slip mounted on verso of last leaf. Very good condition.

ESTC T21892..

1757. London, printed for R. Griffiths

First edition. 5 x 7-7/8 inches. (2), [5]-82 pages. Disbound lacking a title-page. Price from imprint: price one shilling. Title-page cover almost separated otherwise very good condition. Anonymous, By Charles Jenkinson.

ESTC T31988

Charles Liverpool a noted statesman was an advocate for the revision of the Military Act which he found to be outdated. He believed that a National Militia was the only reliable defence for a nation, emphasizing that it would not affect adversely the commerce and trade of the country contrary to many beliefs....

1758. London, Printed for A. Millar

Third edition. (2),[3]-116 pp. Disbound without the half-title page. Price from imprint: price 1 s. 6 d. In this edition there is a hyphen in "Lieutenant-General", there is price at foot of titlepage and the text ends with "FINIS" on p. 116. The Aftermath of a British Naval Failure [Trial]. Very good condition. A map is called for in two other editions: 112pp. London ESTC T218420 which is not included in this 116pp. edition and 88pp. Dublin edition.

ESTC, T44504..

1938.Berlin, Philo Verlag

First edition, 5 x 7 inches. (6), 284pp (numb. in 2 columns and two page numbers per page).

Title translates as, Philo-Atlas: Guide for Jewish Emigration. Styled after the popular “Philo Lexikon,” this publication is a remarkable record of its time. Issued barely two weeks prior to the outbreak of Kristallnacht (9/10 November, 1938), this appears as nothing but a tourist guide-book. Yet its contents reveal a far more urgent need: An alphabetical survey of countries world-wide with their respective rules for obtaining entry-visas...

1756. [France], chez Duchesne, libraire, rue Saint Jacques, au temple du Goût

First edition, 12mo: xlvii, [1], 352pp. (p. 120 misnumbered 012). Errata: pp. xlv-xlvii. Also with several cancellanda and cancellantia.

This scarce work, presented in the form of an epistolary novel (a series of eighteen letters dated from July to September 1756), was written at the outbreak of the Seven Years’ War

...

1799-1806. [An officers notebook including various standing orders, mess rules, pay rosters and receipts for disbursements relating to the 66th Berkshire Foot in Canada, and the 62nd Wiltshire Foot elsewhere]. [Annapolis Royal, Halifax, England and elsewhere]. [s.n., 1799-1806].

A miscellaneous military notebook in the possession at least one officer serving in the 66th Berkshire Foot during its service in Canada, with 23pp of 'Standing orders' for the 66th regiment while at Annapolis Royal (Nova Scotia), and several notes of disbursements and receipts of monies, largely 1799/1800, in Halifax (Nova Scotia)...

3 pp. 7 x 4 inches, in good condition, tiny filing hole.

Hotel Cecil, Strand W.C. [London] red embossed logo letterhead, 30 June 1902 Autograph Letter Signed Wilfrid Laurier, while in office as Prime Minister of Canada, to Sir Frederick Young, thanking him for the copy of his last book (probably Pioneer of Imperial. Federation in Canada 1902). Laurier visited the United Kingdom in 1902, and took part in the 1902 Colonial Conference and the coronation of King Edward VII on 9 August 1902...

9-1/8 x 7-1/4 inches. Autograph manuscript signed "Caroline Wilson." One page. dated February 7, 1839.

Draft of a poem titled Ex Gx or EG...died aged 18 years. Signed in fountain pen. The letter is neatly sewn, at the left edge, to 1/2 inch album page flap, small red was seal at top left half covered by this strip, otherwise very good condition....

RARE EDWARD FEILD HOLOGRAPH LETTER

2pp. letter, 4-1/2 x 6-3/4 inches. Dated Oct. 28/(18)51 and from Trimont House (Hotel)

Rev. Dear Sir, I regret very much that I was not in the hotel when you did me the favour of calling; and yet more that it has not been within my power to return your visit.

Rev. Edward Feild was a university tutor, university examiner, Anglican clergyman, inspector of schools and second Bishop of Newfoundland. Feild served as Bishop of Newfoundland from 1844 to 1876, also holding the posts of Archdeacon of Newfoundland and Archdeacon of Bermuda..

4-1/2 x 7 inches. 2pp. holograph letter.

490 Spadina Ave. Toronto, Dec 15, 1892 Dr. D. J. C. Green; My dear Sir: I regret that incessive occupation has prevented from replying earlier to your polite note of Oct. 24. I am heartily glad to know that you cherish an interest in Oriental Studies at your advance time of life.

James Frederic McCurdy was a professor and an orientalist. He was born in Chatham, New Brunswick, and became Professor of Oriental Languages, University College, Toronto, Canada. He was one of the founding members of the University of Toronto's Department of Near Eastern Studies....

1744. [Paris]. First edition.

Map of the Bay, Harbour and Port of Placentia on the Island of Newfoundland.

Paper flat size: 11-1/4 x 7-3/4 inches to the neat-line with right border having #2 sideways. Was folded, now flat and has been cleaned and deacidified, with some very light offsetting on the bottom and 3/8 x 5 inch top left border lacking, old holes in bottom order repaired, otherwise, good condition. Engraved by Dheulland....

1744. [Paris]. First edition.

Quebec city is located at the western edge of the map. This map centres on the Ile d'Orleans. It covers the St. Lawrence River from Quebec City east to Isle-aux-Grues. Good topographical detail with names along the banks of the river and anchorage, hazards, and navigable channels are identified. Engraved by Dheulland. 

Paper flat size: 10-3/4 x 7-1/2 inches to the neat-line with right border having #12 sideways. Was folded, now flat and has been cleaned and deacidified, but with some old light stains on the bottom 10% and 1/4 x 3 inch top left border lacking, otherwise, good condition.

References: Kershaw II, #621 p.245 ;..

1965.London, Mark Gerson photographer

William Plomer Portrait by Mark Gerson. Silver gelatin black and white photograph, head and shoulders, looking into the camera, signed by Mark Gerson on the mount and inscribed 'London', with photographer's stamp on the verso,

Size of image (full bleed) 6-7/8 x 4-7/8 inches. May 1965

Fine condition....

Cabinet Card circa 1876: 4 x 7-1/2 inches. Signed and inscribed on back by John T. Smith; "to Bro? John Wood, Yours Truly John Smith 235-1/2 Queen Street East. Toronto. James Juard? 218 Shevenson Lodge Jr. R Canada.

John T. Smith was born in London, England, 1805. In 1826 he emigrated to Canada, and soon after his arrival in Toronto served the public in the capacity of mine host at the Masonic Arms Hotel, West Market Square, where his genial manner won for him hosts of friends, who later elected him to a seat in the Council Board for St. Lawrence Ward, which he held for several years [1851-54]. .

1835. London, Printed by George Eyre and Andrew Strahan, Printers to the King's Most Excellent Majesty

Anno quinto & sexto Gulielmi IV, regis., Cap. LIII. [31st August 1835]

8 pages [437]-444pp.. Very good condition...

1832. London, Printed by George Eyre and Andrew Strahan

Anno primo Gulielmi IV. Regis, Cap. LXXVIII [1st August 1832]

First edition UK. 11-1/2 x 6-3/4 inches. 2 pages [753]-754pp. Very good condition.

At first the Supreme Court had a single five-year term: Judicature Act, 1824, s. 36. Its initial term was then extended by 10 Geo. IV. C. 17 (1829). It was made permanent by this act..

1831. London, Printed by George Eyre and Andrew Strahan

Anno primo & secundo Gulielmi IV. Regis. [22d September 1831]

First edition UK. 11-1/2 x 6-3/4 inches. 2 pages [153]-4154pp. Very good condition.

This Act enumerates the duties to be charged on a number of items imported into the province, and states that this revenue be applied toward justice and governance...

1831.London, Published by Printed by George Eyre and Andrew Strahan

Gulielmi IV. Regis. Cap. LIII. [16th July 1830]

First edition UK. 11-1/2 x 6-3/4 inches. 2 pages [485]-486pp. Very good condition.

• Persons naturalized may sit in Assembly of Lower Canada, and in Legislative Council

• Act of naturalization not to have force of authority unless his Majesty's assent he signified to the same...

1825. London, Printed by George Eyre and Andrew Strahan

First edition, rare. 11-1/2 x 6-3/4 inches. 10 pages [537]-546. Disbound. Very good condition.

Anno sexto Georgii IV. Regis. Cap. LIX.

Act to provide for the extinction of feudal and seigniorial rights...

1928. [Florida], Norman Studios

First edition. Norman Studios bright graphics film large stone litho poster for the movie called "Black Gold" with an all coloured cast. Nice stone litho promotional theatre and promotional poster of 3 sheet poster printed in three sections, flat not folded. Multi colours one size (yellow, red, green & black) and verso blank. Printed by the Richey Litho Co. Final full size approximately 41 x 81 inches flat once assembled with the three sheets rolled poster sections. Quite scarce to rare....