Lot #117: PIERRE-GEORGES ROY L'ÎLE D'ORLÉANS

Pierre-Georges Roy, L'Île d'Orléans [1928] (Quebec: Published by the Historic Monuments Commission of the Province of Quebec, printed by Ls. A. Proulx, Printer to His Majesty the King, 1928). Translated by Arthur Doughty. The rare English-language edition of Pierre-Georges Roy's comprehensive historical, regional, and architectural study of Île d'Orléans. Bound in half tan leather over marbled paper boards with raised bands, corner embellishments, gilt fleur-de-lis spine decorations, and a dark leather label with gilt letters Just in time for Christmas and the Holiday’s! Prestige Downsizing is excited to present the following auction of Rare & Collectible Books & Maps. Selected from an important Montreal collection, a collection in PEI, and a distinguished collector in Toronto. Including many antique books, leather bindings, illustrated books, early maps, and signed first editions! The pickup will be Sunday, November 15 between 10 AM and 1 PM. Don't hesitate to ask any questions. Note: Remember to bring appropriate packing materials for your purchases, and help if needed. This is a fantastic sale, so bid fast and bid often! Another quality offering from Prestige Downsizing: "Wall to wall we sell it all!" Pickup category timeslot {A}