In the late 1880s, Toronto photographer Frank Micklethwaite set up shop in Port Stanfield each summertime and took hundreds of photographs on glass negatives -- crystal clear -- of resorts, cottages, steamers, regattas and families. This book contains over 200 of his finest images.
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In the late 1880s, Toronto photographer Frank Micklethwaite set up shop in Port Stanfield each summertime and took hundreds of photographs on glass negatives -- crystal clear -- of resorts, cottages, steamers, regattas and families. This book contains over 200 of his finest images.
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Add this copy of Micklethwaite's Muskoka to cart. $125.00, like new condition, Sold by Inno Dubelaar Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Toronto, ON, CANADA, published 1993 by Stoddart.
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Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. First Edition. 192 pp., over 200 photos, biblio, map eps, oversized oblong folio format, hardcover in dj. Fine copy in dj with no owner's marks, no tears. A superb copy of this stunning book of 19th century photographs.
Add this copy of Micklethwaite's Muskoka to cart. $753.00, like new condition, Sold by RareNonFiction, ships from Ladysmith, BC, CANADA, published 1993 by Boston Mills Press / Stoddart.
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Illustrated by Micklethwaite, Frank W. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1550460692. "In 1887 Frank William Micklethwaite made his first trip to Muskoka and began his lifelong love affair with its blue lakes and rocky shores. For more than 20 years he journeyed each summer to his little shop at Port Sandfield. From here, he traveled the lakes, shooting scenery and events as he happened upon them-regattas, resorts, cottages, steamers, towns, swimmers, workers, settlers, all captured clearly and artistically in his inimitable style. Over 200 of his photographs are reproduced in this work."-dust jacket. These precious photos are accompanied by considerable supporting text. 191 pages. Bibliography. Map back endpapers. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A superb copy of this lavish Muskoka photographic compilation. Gift quality. Oblong 14 3/8" x 11 3/4". Will be securely boxed and shipped with tracking and full insurance.; 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall; Muskoka (Ont. )-History-Pictorial Works, Muskoka, Cottage Country, Port Sandfield, Muskoka Wharf, Lake Muskoka, Bracebridge, Beaumaris, Bala, Port Carling, Lake Rosseau, Windermere, Rosseau, Royal Muskoka, Clevelands House, Lake Joseph, Summit House, Y.
