The Bank of Upper Canada: A Collection of Documents
Published by The Champlain Society c. 1987, Toronto, 1987
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books, Toronto, ON, CanadaAlexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books
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Condition: Used
US$ 150.00
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Edition : First Edition., Original publisher?s full red cloth with gilt text and ornamentation on spine. Pasted and free black endpapers. Front and bottom edges uncut. , A limited edition that is numbered 569 out of 1300. This work documents the history of the Bank of Upper Canada. The Bank of Upper Canada was established in 1821 under a Charter granted by the legislature of Upper Canada in 1819 to a group of Kingston merchants. This charter was "stolen" by the more influential Executive Councillors to the Lt. Governor, the Rev. John Strachan and William Allan and moved to Toronto. The bank was closely associated with the group that came to be known as the Family Compact, and formed a large part of their wealth. This association with the Family Compact and underhanded practices made Reformers, including Mackenzie, regard the Bank of Upper Canada as a prop of the Government. Complaints about the bank were a staple of Reform agitation in the 1830?s due to its monopoly and aggressive legal actions against debtors., Size : 4to (237x165mm). , Illustrated with several photographs showing important people and items related to the Bank of Upper Canada. The book is in very good condition.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Bank of Upper Canada: A Collection of Documents
- Author
- Peter Baskerville
- Publisher
- The Champlain Society c. 1987, Toronto
- Publication year
- 1987
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
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Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books are specialist dealers in 15th to 19th century Prints, Maps and Books. The gallery is able to offer one of the largest selections of Prints and Maps available in North America. The business was founded in 1982 and has supplied Prints, Maps and Books to many private and public art collectors. It strives to present a friendly and helpful atmosphere to both expert and amateur collectors. The shop has grown considerably since its humble beginnings to an internationally respected firm. We exhibit at major map & book fairs in North America and Europe and are happy to organize presentations of materials for corporations, interior designers and individuals. We are always interested in purchasing collections or individual items of quality. Catalogues and lists are issued periodically and we would be delighted to have details of customers specific interests, so we can contact them when examples come into stock.…
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