Books by TPC Members
Wilfred John Cowin was TPC #008. Wilf was a founding member of the Toronto Postcard Club and one of its greatest ambassadors. Wilf served the Club on the Executive and on committees in each of his 30 years as a member. In his life, Wilf collected many things; coins, stamps, objects, but by far, postcards were his greatest passion. His presentations at Club meetings and to community groups were delivered with enthusiasm and a sense of wonder and delight, whatever the postcard topic was. His postcard collection of Port Hope and his home town of Cobourg, Ontario was extensive and many were probably unique. This collection is now part of the Cobourg archives at the Gordon King Library being prepared for public display. Wilf passed away on July 23, 2007 and is missed by his many family, friends, and fellow deltiologists.
Towns and Villages in Durham and Northumberland Counties: as recorded in Early Picture Postcards
by Wilf Cowin
Picture postcards provide an excellent means of recovering some of our early history. In addition to the picture they usually include a caption with specific information, if postally used a cancellation giving information on the date and in some cases writing on the back pertinent of the period. This is information that does not usually appear on photographs.
It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. If this is true a picture postcard with caption, cancellation and written notes is worth much more.
A separate page has been assigned to each town and village. Information is given on the location and dates of operation of the individual post office. The population for 1901 and 1911 was taken from the Canadian Census. The cancellation was given to indicate when the individual postcard was mailed. Postcards are shown in actual size in black and white. Many of the original postcards are real photographs.
This book may be purchased for $20.00 plus $5.00 shipping and handling. Please send remittance to: The Toronto Postcard Club, P.O. Box 55238, 1800 Sheppard Avenue East,
North York, Ontario M2J 5B9
_______________________________________________________
Postcards from Lake of Bays
by Bruce MacLellan
‘Post Cards from Lake of Bays’ was published by TPC member Bruce MacLellan in 2007, telling the history of this Muskoka lake through his collection of post cards from 1900 to the late 1940s. It is in hard cover and has 160-pages of mostly colour images and includes all parts of the lake, local villages and old resorts. The first half of the twentieth century represented a transition from logging and farming to tourism and settlement in the area. The five decades also represented a golden era of post cards – fostered by a convergence of printing technology, transportation and travel. Bruce MacLellan is past-president of the Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation . This book is on sale at local shops and marinas and is intended to further interest in all forms of heritage preservation. Profits from the sale of this book are being donated to the Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation . Copies are also available by calling Bruce at (416) 969-2727 for $24.95 plus GST and mailing.
_______________________________________________________
The W.G. MacFarlane Picture Postcard Handbook 1902 – 1910
by Michael J. Smith
W.G. (William Godsoe) MacFarlane was one of Canada’s most prolific publishers in the early part of the 20th century. After gaining early success with the production of Souvenir View Albums, in 1902 he began publishing picture postcards and within a short span, he released an amazing array of beautiful postcard designs.
This publication presents the “best of MacFarlane” and includes: Introduction (world postcard history and MacFarlane biography), Patriotic & Heraldic Postcards (38 series), Artist-Signed Postcards (13 series), Unsigned Art & Thematic Cards (28 series), MacFarlane Postcard Back Types (26 designs), and Notes on Postcard Artists. Over 120 postcards illustrated in full scale (actual size). Includes 8-page colour spread, price guide and earliest recorded postmark for each card series. Soft cover, 6.5 x 9 inches, 124 pages.
This book may be purchased post paid for $33.95 CDN ($33.95 US) in Canada/USA. Bulk order discounts available. Please send cheque, money order or PayPal to: Mike Smith, 6200 Townwood Court, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L4 Questions to: msmith67 at rogers dot com.
_______________________________________________________
The Warwick Bros. & Rutter Picture Postcard Handbook 1903 – 1912
by Michael J. Smith
In the early part of the 20th century, Warwick Bros. & Rutter was one of Canada’s most important book and postcard publishers. While many Canadian publishers relied almost entirely on imported postcards from Europe, Warwick was a trailblazer on this side of the Atlantic in colour printing and produced thousands of “Made in Canada” cards. Thanks to Toronto Postcard Club archivist Bill Buchanan, who has been collecting and recording Warwick Bros. & Rutter postcards for three decades, this handbook has them all!
Inside you’ll find 4,470 Warwick view cards, catalogued by province/territory, city/town, and card number, 2,845 fancy postcards (patriotic, artist-signed, etc.) broken into 60 distinct series and a history of Warwick Bros. & Rutter. Includes an appendix with over 1,000 postcards sorted by subject and an index of over 500 cities & towns. Contains approximately 400 high resolution postcard images, most full scale. Soft cover, 6.5 x 9 inches, 402 pages.
This book may be purchased post paid for $36.95 CDN ($36.95 US) in Canada/USA. Bulk order discounts available. Please send cheque, money order or PayPal to: Mike Smith, 6200 Townwood Court, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L4 Questions to: msmith67 at rogers dot com.
_______________________________________________________
The Canadian Patriotic Postcard Checklist 1898 – 1928
by Michael J. Smith
This is a classic, full colour handbook on Canadian Patriotic Postcards. Top reviews in APS, RPSC, PHSC, CPSGB, RPSL & PPM journals. Contains over 350 pages of Patriotic Postcards, Publisher info & card values. Over 150 postcard publishers represented. Introduces the Patriotic Postcard Numbering System. An invaluable reference for collectors, historians, veterans and libraries. Durable sewn binding and laminated cover designed to last a lifetime! Soft cover, 8.5 by 11 inches; 372 pages.
This book may be purchased post paid for $59.95 CDN ($59.95 US) in Canada/USA. Bulk order discounts available. Please send cheque, money order or PayPal to: Mike Smith, 6200 Townwood Court, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L4 Questions to: msmith67 at rogers dot com.
_______________________________________________________
Biographies of B.C. Postcard Photographers
by The Vancouver Postcard Club
In December, 2006, The Vancouver Postcard Club issued a revised, updated collection of the biographies of 52 photographers whose work is represented on early B.C. postcards. The original profiles, written for the Club’s Newsletter by Jack McCuaig, Chris McGregor, Mike Riste, Don Steele, Don M. Stewart, and Margaret Waddington, have been supplemented, where necessary, with additional information culled from birth, marriage and death certificates, newspaper obituaries, census data, directories and local histories. Soft cover, 60 pages, illustrated, includes bibliographic references. ISBN 0-9781075-0-8
This book may be purchased for $20.00 plus $3.00 postage from the Vancouver Postcard Club, c/o Margaret Waddington, 3855 West 36th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6N 2S5 Questions to:mwad at shaw dot ca.
Write a comment