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Umfreville, Edward; Wallace, W. Stewart (Ed. & Intro.). The Present State of Hudson’s Bay; Containing A Full Description of That Settlement, And The Adjacent Country; And Likewise of The Fur Trade With Hints For Its Improvement, &c. &c. Toronto: The Ryerson Press, 1945. First Edition Thus. pp. xv, 122. Slim Royal 8vo. Lovely blue cloth boards with gilt lettering and illustration to the front board and spine. Fold-out tables, black and white plates. Small ink mark to the corner of the ffep else the contents remain bright, clean and unmarked with tight, sound binding; near fine and housed in near fine dustjacket. Overall, near fine. “Volume 5 in ‘The Canadian Historical Studies Series’ published by Ryerson under the general editorship of Wallace, who contributed an introduction and notes to this title. This is the first reprint of this very important historical document since it was first published in 1790.” Hardcover. (#363) $45.00
