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A. & W. Mackinlay (Firm)

  • nr2002027724
  • Corporate body
  • 1827-

A. & W. MacKinlay was a bookselling company founded by Andrew and William MacKinlay (Scottish-born businessmen and philanthropists) in 1827, and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The company expanded and described itself as "Publishers, Booksellers, Stationers, and Blank Book Manufacturers". Over the course of the company's existence, A. & W. MacKinlay, Limited sold books, paper products, and writing implements; printed school texts, blank books, religious works, and books pertaining to agriculture, botany, and politics; published locally written books; and produced educational maps. In 1862, MacKinlay, Limited produced a map of Nova Scotia which was considered, at the time, the finest example of its kind. The company was in existence until at least 1929. Andrew MacKinlay was also a dedicated promoter of education, community development, and "the welfare of the young and handicapped," serving on the boards of multiple charitable organizations.

A. Dulau & Co.

  • Corporate body

A. Dulau & Co. is British publishing, bookselling and printing company dating back to the 1800s.

A. Fraser & Co.

  • https://lccn.loc.gov/no2010166702
  • Corporate body

A. Payne and Company

  • Corporate body
  • active 1920s

A. Payne and Company designed and built houses in Montréal West.

A. R. Ashton

  • Person

A.R. Ashton was a Montreal photographer, situated at 288 Gordon Ave., Verdun, Quebec.

A. Williams & Co.

  • https://lccn.loc.gov/n84068981
  • Corporate body

A. (Alexander) Williams & Co. was a publishing and bookselling company in Boston, Massachusetts. They acted as special agents for Harper & Brothers Publications.

Abbe, Elfriede, 1919-2012

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elfriede_Abbe
  • Person
  • 1919-2012

Elfriede Martha Abbe was an American sculptor, wood engraver and botanical illustrator, often displaying nature and simple country living inspired by her Upstate New York home. A self-publisher, Abbe created numerous hand-printed books, which she printed on a printing press in her studio.

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