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LOT 105

Lot 105

Photograph Album Relating to Quebec House, Childhood Home of General James Wolfe in Kent, 1914

Photograph Album Relating to Quebec House, Childhood Home of General James Wolfe in Kent, 1914
Lot 105 Details
Photograph Album Relating to Quebec House, Childhood Home of General James Wolfe in Kent, 1914

inside cover with calling card inscribed to: The Rt. Hon. Sir Wilfrid Laurier with the compliments of Joseph B. Learmont, Montreal, Jan. 19, 1914, 21 images, many titled in Laurier’s hand
9.5 x 12.5 in — 24.1 x 31.8 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $780
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Photograph Album Relating to Quebec House, Childhood Home of General James Wolfe in Kent, 1914
  • Photograph Album Relating to Quebec House, Childhood Home of General James Wolfe in Kent, 1914
  • Photograph Album Relating to Quebec House, Childhood Home of General James Wolfe in Kent, 1914
  • Photograph Album Relating to Quebec House, Childhood Home of General James Wolfe in Kent, 1914
  • Photograph Album Relating to Quebec House, Childhood Home of General James Wolfe in Kent, 1914
Provenance:

Estate of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Ottawa, thence by descent through the family

Note:

Quebec House was Wolfe’s childhood home, and was purchased by Montreal merchant Joseph Bowles Learmont "to secure the property for the Canadian people" and "so that it may be open to visitors and free to all that are interested in Canada". His widow endowed the property to the National Trust on her death.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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