Seven books that were originally owned by the Cawthra and/or Burnham families. Interesting books by themselves but the historical connection to the Cawthra and Burnham families of Etobicoke Ontario make these additionally valuable to collectors. The titles are all military-related and inscribed by either a Cawthra or Henry F.C. Burnham, husband of Helena F. Cawthra. One was given by Henry Cawthra, son of John Cawthra, who served with under General Brock in the War of 1812, to his daughter, Grace. Waterloo: The Downfall of the First Napoleon, G. Hooper, Inscribed by Henry F.C. Burnham. First few pages have been cut up.
Wellington’s Army, Oman. Inscribed by James G. Burnham and Henry F.C. Burnham.
100 Years: The Royal Canadian Regiment 1883–1983, Ken Bell and C.P. Stacey. Two copies, one with duscover, one without. Inscribed by Henry F.C. Burnham. With Kitchener to Khartoum, Stevens. Inscribed by Henry Cawthra to his daughter, Grace. 12th Regiment York Rangers, Two copies, first edition. One inscribed by Grace Cawthra-Elliot. One inscribed to Grace K. Cawthra, from Henry Brock, with written notes on the Cawthra family tree. Lot comes with some Cawthra family research information. Price is for lot of 7 books.
Seven books that were originally owned by the Cawthra and/or Burnham families. Interesting books by themselves but the historical connection to the Cawthra and Burnham families of Etobicoke Ontario make these additionally valuable to collectors. The titles are all military-related and inscribed by either a Cawthra or Henry F.C. Burnham, husband of Helena F. Cawthra. One was given by Henry Cawthra, son of John Cawthra, who served with under General Brock in the War of 1812, to his daughter, Grace. Waterloo: The Downfall of the First Napoleon, G. Hooper, Inscribed by Henry F.C. Burnham. First few pages have been cut up.
Wellington’s Army, Oman. Inscribed by James G. Burnham and Henry F.C. Burnham.
100 Years: The Royal Canadian Regiment 1883–1983, Ken Bell and C.P. Stacey. Two copies, one with duscover, one without. Inscribed by Henry F.C. Burnham. With Kitchener to Khartoum, Stevens. Inscribed by Henry Cawthra to his daughter, Grace. 12th Regiment York Rangers, Two copies, first edition. One inscribed by Grace Cawthra-Elliot. One inscribed to Grace K. Cawthra, from Henry Brock, with written notes on the Cawthra family tree. Lot comes with some Cawthra family research information. Price is for lot of 7 books.