Description: LIVING PAST OF MONTREAL Canadian History Art Drawings by R. D. Wilson 1964 Book.This 13" x 16" presentation set was originally published in 1964 to provide a history of Old Montreal that was rapidly being lost. This 1965 reprinted set and contains 10 lithographs of sketches made by architect R.D. Wilson and a short explanation pamphlet of what each is. Also included is a late 1700s map of Old Montreal. The lithos and pamphlet come in a cloth-covered board slipcase. Canadian history with beautiful illustrations. The illustrations could be individually framed and hung as an art series. It is in both English and in French. Very good vintage condition - see photos. Typographie et mise en page de Robert R. Reid des Presses de l'Université McGill. Les dessins ont été reproduits aux ateliers de Hélio Gravure Inc., Montréal, sur le papier a forme Acuarela de la maison L. Guarro, Barcelone. Le commentaire a été imprimé sur Super Alfa Guarro a la Redpath Press, en caractères Bembo "Monotype". La carte qui se trouve à la page suivante a été lithographiée aux Ateliers des Sourds-Muets, Montréal, et les illustrations qui accompagnent le commentaire ont été imprimées par Hélio Gravure Inc. Les cartes de Montreal, datant de 1760 et 1851, font partie de la collection de Lawrence Lande. Publie par les Presses de l'Université McGill: on a imprime 3000 exemplaires. Typography and layout by Robert R. Reid of McGill University Press. The drawings were reproduced at the workshops of Hélio Gravure Inc., Montreal, on Acuarela-shaped paper from L. Guarro, Barcelona. The commentary was printed on Super Alfa Guarro at the Redpath Press, in Bembo "Monotype" characters. The map on the following page was lithographed at the Ateliers des Sourds-Muets, Montreal, and the illustrations that accompany the commentary were printed by Hélio Gravure Inc. The maps of Montreal, dating from 1760 and 1851, are part of Lawrence Lande's collection. Published by McGill University Press: 3000 copies were printed. Edition Size: 3000.Signed: Signed and dated in plate.All of our fine art posters are made on thick, high-quality paper. Artistica Fine Art displays vivid, and sharp image quality and has an appearance that is guaranteed to satisfy your best expectations. Our fine art prints give you not only the best quality art reproductions but also a very competitive price.Contact us about our Framing services!
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Publication Name: McGill-Queen's University Press
Book Title: Living Past of Montreal : Le Passe Vivant De Montreal
Original Language: English
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Edition: First Edition, Limited Edition
Type: Paperback
Format: Trade Paperback
Literary Movement: Realism
Language: English
Illustrator: R. D. Wilson
Era: 1960s
Item Height: 16
ISBN-10: 0773502599
Author: R. D. Wilson, Eric Mclean
Features: Revised
Genre: Travel
Topic: CA / QC (QC)
Item Width: 13
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
