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HISTORY OF THE MONTREAL PRISON FROM A.D. 1784 TO A.D. 1886... [SIGNED COPY] by Borthwick, Rev. J. Douglas - 1886

by Borthwick, Rev. J. Douglas

HISTORY OF THE MONTREAL PRISON FROM A.D. 1784 TO A.D. 1886... [SIGNED COPY] by Borthwick, Rev. J. Douglas - 1886

HISTORY OF THE MONTREAL PRISON FROM A.D. 1784 TO A.D. 1886... [SIGNED COPY]

by Borthwick, Rev. J. Douglas

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Montreal, QC: A. Periard, 1886. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Title continues: "...Containing a complete record of the Troubles of 1837-1838. Burning of Parliament Buildings, in 1846, The St. Alban's Raiders, 1884, The two Fenian Raids of 1866 and 1870, and a Chronological Digest of all the principal events for the past hundred years. Valuable statistical tables from the Police and Recorder's Courts. Curious Proclamations, Warrants and other documents never before printed, relating to the Patriots of '37, and the administration of justice from the commencement of the Courts in 1874. With descriptions of branding on the hand, standing on the pillory, the stocks, whipping, &c." vii (1) 270pp. Inscribed in ink on the ffep: P.L. Murphy Esq Montreal from the Author [signed] Douglas Borthwick 11th May 1886". The front hinge has been professionally re-inforced, and the title page had bee nrepaired where a piece was removed from the bottom corner (not affecting the text); otherwise a very nice copy..
  • Bookseller R. Hart Books CA (CA)
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  • Edition 1st Edition
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher A. Periard
  • Place of Publication Montreal, QC
  • Date Published 1886
  • Keywords CANADA MONTREAL PRISON HISTORY GAOL CRIMINOLOGY PUNISHMENT
  • Size 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
The Battles of the World Cyclopedia of Battles, Sieges, and Important Military Events

The Battles of the World Cyclopedia of Battles, Sieges, and Important Military Events

by Rev. J. Douglas Borthwick

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John Muir, 1866. Hardcover. Good. John Muir; Montreal, 1866. Hardcover. A Good, black binding with gilt lettering on spine, binding intact, starting hinges and spine separating from backing material, stress crease to spine, scuff marks to spine, bit of crimping to spine edges, age toning to pages, discoloration to pastedowns and endpapers, previous owner embossed stamp bottom dedication page, some handling/rub marks to boards, bit of age spotting and small smudge marks on prelims, without Dust wrapper. A good and overall clean copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches], 500pp., appendix. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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History Of Montreal Including The Streets Of Montreal Their Origin And History

by Borthwick, Rev. J. Douglas

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Montreal, Canada: D. Gallagher, 1897. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Illustrated, Professionally Restored By Hand, Original Spine Laid Down On New Cloth, New End Papers O/W Sound.
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Montreal, Its History, to Which is Added Biographical Sketches, with Photographs, of many of its Principal Citizens

by Borthwick, Rev. J. Douglas

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Montreal / London: Drysdale and Co., 1875. 4to. 153 pages. Frontispice, 50 plates with 179 photographs pasted in, 2 plates missing with 8 photographs. [Lande, 50].. Three-quarter leather. Very good.
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