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This binding shows a simulated marble effect, which has been styled as “Run or Prusian marble” by 18th century printer and binder James Coghlan in his Memorandum on the bookbinding trade, dating to 1764-65. The effect is generated by black ink and…

This announcement, from the Joseph Staško Fonds (20-002), was published in Bratislava following to Milan R. Štefánik's death following a plane crash on May 4th, 1919.

This work by Amelot de la Hussaie was part of the personal library of marquis Jean-Jacques Costard de Brussard, who hailed from Normandy and was a musketeer. This ex-libris from the end of the 18th Century reminds us that collecting ex-libris…

Embossed in gold on the cover of a fine example of mottled calf, we see an as of yet unidentified, elaborate coat of arms. For those who love enigmas, do not hesitate to inform us of your findings!

This is a press releases by the Ad Hoc Committee of Women on the Constitution, relating to the effect of the proposed Meech Lake Accord.

This item offers us a glance at marbled paper very typical of the 18th century, with its traditional choice of colours and a design typical of the era; many similar examples are to be found in the collection. The Encyclopedie by Diderot and…

This is a typical example of the decoration of binding using the technique of gilding. While generally ornamental decorations were applied by means of gilding irons and rolls onto the spine, here we have a something of a portrait, a personification…

This document consists of a song sheet. It was used during the 1983 International Women’s Week march and rally organized in Ottawa.

This item is a hand drawn map of the walking tour included in Still ain't satisfied! booklet. It details a walking tour of downtown Toronto with profiles on locations that were seen as oppressive to women.