The Lawrence Lande Collection of Canadiana in the Redpath Library of McGill University: A Bibliography Collected, Arranged and Annotated by Lawrence Lande

LANDE, Lawrence (1906-1998)

Published by The Lawrence Lande Foundation for Canadian Historical Research, Montreal, 1965

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(13 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches). First Edition, limited to 950 numbered copies, signed by the author. Foreword by Edgar Andrew Collard. With plates (some folding) facsimiles, titlepages, etc. Original quarter pigskin and linen cloth boards, blue endpapers, top edge cut, others uncut. Blue paper covered slipcase. Minor abrasion to the spine [With:] LANDE, Lawrence (1906-1998). Rare and Unusual Canadiana: First Supplement to the Lande Bibliography. Montreal: Lawrence Lande Foundation for Canadian Historical Research, 1971. Small folio (11 x 8 1/2 inches). [xx], 779pp. One of 500 signed copies. Original green cloth, decoration in the lower right-hand corner. Essential reference on printed Canadiana. This set, comprising Lande Bibliography and its First Supplement, represents one of the most comprehensive and meticulously curated bibliographical works on Canadian history, literature, and culture. The original volume, published in 1965, offers a detailed and annotated catalogue of Lawrence Lande's exceptional collection housed at McGill University's Redpath Library. Spanning early exploration narratives, Indigenous-language texts, historical treaties, and literary works, this bibliography reflects Lande's dedication to preserving Canada's printed heritage. Each entry provides bibliographical details alongside Lande's insightful commentary on the rarity, significance, and historical context of the works. Lavishly illustrated, the bibliography includes facsimiles of title pages, maps, and other key elements, bringing to life the extraordinary breadth and depth of the collection. The First Supplement, published in 1971, extends the scope of the original bibliography, cataloging additional rare and unusual works that enrich the understanding of Canada's historical and cultural development. With entries on manuscripts, maps, and ephemeral publications, the supplement highlights materials of great significance, from early accounts of settlement and exploration to rare pamphlets and Indigenous-language texts. Lande's meticulous annotations provide invaluable insights for scholars and collectors alike. Together, these volumes form an unparalleled resource for the study of Canadiana, celebrating the intellectual and cultural legacy of Lawrence Lande's collecting efforts and offering an indispensable reference for historians, bibliophiles, and anyone interested in Canada's rich and multifaceted past.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Lawrence Lande Collection of Canadiana in the Redpath Library of McGill University: A Bibliography Collected, Arranged and Annotated by Lawrence Lande
• Publisher: The Lawrence Lande Foundation for Canadian Historical Research, Montreal
• Publication Date: 1965
• Binding: Folio
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Americana & Canadiana
  • Bibliography & Reference