Government House Halifax: A Place of History and Gathering ( Halifax, NS / Nova Scotia )( Lieutenant-Governor Official Residence / Architecture / Public Buildings )
by McCreery, Christopher; Foreword By His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales ( Charles - Chuck to his friends )
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine (see description)/Fine (see description)
- ISBN 10
- 177310201X
- ISBN 13
- 9781773102016
- Seller
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Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Fredericton, New Brunswick: Fredericton, NB: Goose Lane Editions, 2020, 1st Editon, First Printing , 2020. -----------( 1st printing of the First Edition ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine/Fine example in a Near Fine/Fine dustjacket, looks new, no writing in the book except for my lightly pencilled inventory number, 232 pages, colour and b&w photos and illustrations, ---"Government House Halifax is the home of the Sovereigns representative in the Province of Nova Scotia and the ceremonial home of all Nova Scotians. It has also served as a home away from home for members of the Royal Family over its two-century history. ---Government House Halifax: A Place of History and Gathering tells the story of this historic building. Beginning with its construction in 1800 and continuing through its extensive renovations in 2009, this sumptuous book tells the story of the buildings royal residents, the household staff, and the momentous - and occasionally amusing - events which have transpired within its walls. Christopher McCreery expertly guides readers through the building, including the state rooms and its hidden secrets, and introduces readers to important works of art held at Government House as part of the Crown Collection. McCreerys text is amply illustrated by an extraordinary collection of images, including historic drawings and paintings along with modern photographs."---, ---extra shipping might be required depending upon destination --if an issue please inquire before ordering, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine (see description)/Fine (see description). Illus. by John Elliot Woolford Cover Art . 9.75w x 12.25h Inches. NOT Price Clipped.
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- Bookseller
- Leonard Shoup (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 169929
- Title
- Government House Halifax: A Place of History and Gathering ( Halifax, NS / Nova Scotia )( Lieutenant-Governor Official Residence / Architecture / Public Buildings )
- Author
- McCreery, Christopher; Foreword By His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales ( Charles - Chuck to his friends )
- Illustrator
- John Elliot Woolford Cover Art
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine (see description)
- Jacket Condition
- Fine (see description)
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 177310201X
- ISBN 13
- 9781773102016
- Publisher
- Fredericton, NB: Goose Lane Editions, 2020, 1st Editon, First Printing
- Place of Publication
- Fredericton, New Brunswick
- Date Published
- 2020
- Size
- 9.75w x 12.25h Inches
- Keywords
- Governemnt House Halifax: A Place of History and Gathering ( Halifax, NS / Nova Scotia )( Lieutenant-Governor / Architecture / Public Buildings )
- Bookseller catalogs
- CANADIAN HISTORY;
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