Catalogue of the Library, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Maps and Prints (Classic Reprint): Forming the Collection of Gerald E. Hart, Esq., Of ... E. Hart, Esq., of Montreal (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover a premier catalog from Gerald E. Hart’s Montreal collection, rich in rare bindings, autograph letters, maps, and Canadian imprints.

This edition highlights the Hart Library’s prized divisions, especially historical and artistic bindings by early master binders, and a renowned collection of Canadiana. It also features autographs and documents with political and historic importance, spanning the French Dominion era and recognizable figures from both France and England. The catalog is arranged alphabetically for easy browsing and notes sale terms, condition guarantees, and bidding details.

- See examples of fifteenth-century and later bindings, with authors and artists represented by remarkable pieces.
- Explore Canadian imprints from early printers and pre-1820 editions, including rarities printed in Montreal before 1820 and beyond.
- Encounter a diverse autographs section, with documents bearing on Canadian history and notable sovereigns, plus portraits and historical letters.
- Browse a wide array of maps, portraits, prints, and other historical materials that illustrate the Hart collection’s breadth and depth.

Ideal for readers and collectors of Canadiana, early American and European prints, and rare books with notable provenance and artistry.

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