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1723 Copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ Possibly Morant’s (?) and Japanese Stamp Collection

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 books; one 18th century, one 20th century stamp book. Includes 1723 copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ by Humphrey Prideaux; missing front/back covers, replaced with plain brown paper covers. Handwritten title ‘Mahomet’ written on front cover and side binding in different handwritings; …
Date Range
1723
[ca. 1900 - ca. 1920]
[ca. 1920 - ca. 1940]
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 91 and 95
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / V500 / S20
Sous-Fonds
M300
Sub-Series
M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts
Accession Number
Unknown
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 91 and 95
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant (?), Nicholas Morant
Date Range
1723
[ca. 1900 - ca. 1920]
[ca. 1920 - ca. 1940]
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]
Physical Description
2 books (1 published, 1 stamp book)
History / Biographical
Humphrey Prideaux (1648-1724) was born in Cornwall and eventually became a Doctor of Divinity. Prideaux was an author of multiple textual works pertaining to faith and particularly Christianity. He was the Dean of Norwich from 1702 until his death in 1724.
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 books; one 18th century, one 20th century stamp book. Includes 1723 copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ by Humphrey Prideaux; missing front/back covers, replaced with plain brown paper covers. Handwritten title ‘Mahomet’ written on front cover and side binding in different handwritings; front believed to be by Nicholas Morant (?), side unknown. Also includes book of Japanese stamps collected by Nicholas Morant; many not dated, various designs and sizes, annotated on covers with Nicholas Morant's personal ink stamp.
Storage Range
In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 75 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 91
Subject Access
Religion
Biography
Stamps
Postage
Geographic Access
England
Japan
Canada
Access Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified owner(s).
Reproduction Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified owner(s).
Language
English
Conservation
'Mahomet' book must be stored with protective barrier to prevent further damage (i.e. acid-free paper).
Creator
Humphrey Prideaux, Nicholas Morant
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.ccel.org/ccel/prideaux
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
prior to 1800
Material
mineral
Catalogue Number
112.03.1016
Description
An ammonite that is in quite good shape except that the tail is missing. There is no parts of the rock attached to it.
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Title
Ammonite Fossil
Date
prior to 1800
Material
mineral
Dimensions
4.5 cm
Description
An ammonite that is in quite good shape except that the tail is missing. There is no parts of the rock attached to it.
Subject
prehistory
paleontology
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1978
Catalogue Number
112.03.1016
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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1780
Medium
tempera on wood
Catalogue Number
UnK.14.01
Description
Wooden icon showing a painted winged figure [St. Michael?] on a winged horse in the centre with another figure looking on from upper left corner.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Archangel Michael
Date
c. 1780
Medium
tempera on wood
Dimensions
318 x 1.3 x 24.0 cm
Description
Wooden icon showing a painted winged figure [St. Michael?] on a winged horse in the centre with another figure looking on from upper left corner.
Subject
religious
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.14.01
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Date
1750 – 1800
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
102.03.0085
Description
A four legged, supported top-opening chest, panels on front are inset into vertical post by mortise and tenon technique; three front panels have diamond pattern with floral carved relief. Inside the chest is a lidded inset shelf.
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Title
Blanket Chest
Date
1750 – 1800
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
60.5 x 49.7 x 99.0 cm
Description
A four legged, supported top-opening chest, panels on front are inset into vertical post by mortise and tenon technique; three front panels have diamond pattern with floral carved relief. Inside the chest is a lidded inset shelf.
Subject
households, furniture
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0085
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Date
prior to 1800
Material
mineral
Catalogue Number
104.06.1012
Description
An oval shaped rock with an indentation around middle to secure a band.
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Title
Bludgeon Hammerhead
Date
prior to 1800
Material
mineral
Dimensions
11.1 cm
Description
An oval shaped rock with an indentation around middle to secure a band.
Subject
Indigenous
warfare
Credit
Gift of Joe A. Brewster, Banff, 1980
Catalogue Number
104.06.1012
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[British North America]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1754-1761
Publisher
Canadian Geographic Journal (Public Archives of Canada)
Call Number
C11-1.2
Publisher
Canadian Geographic Journal (Public Archives of Canada)
Published Date
1754-1761
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
British North America
Accession Number
495
Call Number
C11-1.2
Collection
Archives Library
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Date
1759 – 1759
Material
wood; ivory; metal, brass; metal, silver
Catalogue Number
103.08.0110
Description
A straight walking stick with an ivory knob handle joined to the wooden stick with a silver ring. The bottom tip of the cane is covered with brass. There are holes at either side of the top of the cane for a hand strap. The silver ring is inscribed with “Fort Dummer 1759 James W. Brown”.
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Title
Cane
Date
1759 – 1759
Material
wood; ivory; metal, brass; metal, silver
Dimensions
81.0 cm
Description
A straight walking stick with an ivory knob handle joined to the wooden stick with a silver ring. The bottom tip of the cane is covered with brass. There are holes at either side of the top of the cane for a hand strap. The silver ring is inscribed with “Fort Dummer 1759 James W. Brown”.
Subject
assistive device
social customs
Maria Moore
Philip Moore
James W. Brown
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0110
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Date
1750 – 1800
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.08.0005
Description
Small, heavily rusted iron ball.
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Title
Cannonball
Date
1750 – 1800
Material
metal
Dimensions
3.7 x 3.7 cm
Description
Small, heavily rusted iron ball.
Subject
warfare
fighting
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.08.0005
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Chart of Lakes and Rivers

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
c. 1780
Call Number
C12-1.16
Published Date
c. 1780
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
North America
Notes
Photostatic copy from Public Archives
two sections
Accession Number
675
Call Number
C12-1.16
Collection
Archives Library
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Date
prior to 1800
Material
mineral
Catalogue Number
104.06.1009
Description
a large stone with an indentation around it to attach thong.
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Title
Clubhead
Date
prior to 1800
Material
mineral
Dimensions
10.5 x 15.0 cm
Description
a large stone with an indentation around it to attach thong.
Subject
Indigenous
warfare
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
104.06.1009
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Date
1750 – 1850
Material
wood; ivory
Catalogue Number
105.02.0092 a-q
Description
A collection of 17 various caps used to conceal the rough ends of dowels on which scrolls are rolled. 10 smooth, polished, cylindrical pieces of ivory, roughly hollowed with small inset lip at one end to accommodate dowel, some with hairline cracks. 7 smoothly finished wooden caps, one black pai…
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Title
Collection Scroll End
Date
1750 – 1850
Material
wood; ivory
Description
A collection of 17 various caps used to conceal the rough ends of dowels on which scrolls are rolled. 10 smooth, polished, cylindrical pieces of ivory, roughly hollowed with small inset lip at one end to accommodate dowel, some with hairline cracks. 7 smoothly finished wooden caps, one black painted wooden peg.
Subject
households
Japanese
Edward S. Morse
Edith Morse Robb
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0092 a-q
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Description des aspects du Mont Blanc

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1776
Author
Bourrit, Marc Theodore
Publisher
Lausanne : Societe Thypgraphique
Call Number
DQ841 M7 B6
Author
Bourrit, Marc Theodore
Publisher
Lausanne : Societe Thypgraphique
Published Date
1776
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
DQ841 M7 B6
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Descriptions des Alpes Pennines et Rhetiennes

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1781
Author
Bourrit, Marc Theodore
Publisher
Geneve : Bonnant
Call Number
DQ823 B69 I
Author
Bourrit, Marc Theodore
Publisher
Geneve : Bonnant
Published Date
1781
Physical Description
247 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
Volume 1 of 2
Call Number
DQ823 B69 I
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Descriptions des Alpes Pennines et Rhetiennes

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1781
Author
Bourrit, Marc Theodore
Publisher
Geneve : Bonnant
Call Number
DQ823 B69 II
Author
Bourrit, Marc Theodore
Publisher
Geneve : Bonnant
Published Date
1781
Physical Description
285 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
Volume 2 of 2
Call Number
DQ823 B69 II
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Dissertationis physicae de itineribus per Helvetiam

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1781-84
Author
Schinz, Salomone
Publisher
Turici : Ex Officina Gessnerina
Call Number
DQ22 S33 (3 parts)
Author
Schinz, Salomone
Publisher
Turici : Ex Officina Gessnerina
Published Date
1781-84
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
DQ22 S33 (3 parts)
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Date
c. 1779
Material
fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
103.05.1060
Description
Long, empire style, very fine, natural colour, cotton. Long sleeves gathered at the top with tiny tucks at the narrow wrist. Bodice is lined at the front. Open from neck to hem at back with 17 tiny, covered and embroidered buttons. 7 tiny tucks running beside buttonholes full length of back open…
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Title
Dress
Date
c. 1779
Material
fibre, cotton
Dimensions
37.0 x 172.0 cm
Description
Long, empire style, very fine, natural colour, cotton. Long sleeves gathered at the top with tiny tucks at the narrow wrist. Bodice is lined at the front. Open from neck to hem at back with 17 tiny, covered and embroidered buttons. 7 tiny tucks running beside buttonholes full length of back opening. Empire waist has drawstring at front to adjust waistline.
Subject
households, clothing
Serena Potts
Emma Leehman Potts
Mary Schaffer Warren
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.05.1060
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Date
1750 – 1825
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
102.03.0104
Description
A four-drawer secretary desk with drop front hinged and two pull-out supports for lowered front. All hardware in good condition. Governor Winthrop style. Interior of desk back has cubbyholes and two deep, narrow slot drawers. Also a hidden drawer centre top. Secret drawer has a letter inside fr…
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Title
Drop-Front Desk
Date
1750 – 1825
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
110.0 x 54.0 x 101.0 cm
Description
A four-drawer secretary desk with drop front hinged and two pull-out supports for lowered front. All hardware in good condition. Governor Winthrop style. Interior of desk back has cubbyholes and two deep, narrow slot drawers. Also a hidden drawer centre top. Secret drawer has a letter inside from Catharine's mother dated October 7, 1938, part of it reads: "I am going to find out about the age of the desk 150 years anyway & most likely older. My father bought it 60 years ago, from the old Derby house in Salem, where Lafayette stayed & the desk was old then." Letter now in Archives M36/164.
Subject
households
furniture
E.S. Morse
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0104
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Essai sur l'hygrometrie

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1783
Author
Saussure, Horace Benedict de
Publisher
Neuchatel : Samuel Fauche
Call Number
QC915 S3
Author
Saussure, Horace Benedict de
Publisher
Neuchatel : Samuel Fauche
Published Date
1783
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
QC915 S3
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Date
1750 – 1850
Material
shell, tortoise; paper; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.1051 a-c
Description
Small round glasses with tortoise shell frame in one piece. The arms are hinged at the sides and have curved ear arms. Each arm ends with a circle cut out.
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Title
Eyeglasses
Date
1750 – 1850
Material
shell, tortoise; paper; metal
Description
Small round glasses with tortoise shell frame in one piece. The arms are hinged at the sides and have curved ear arms. Each arm ends with a circle cut out.
Subject
Mary Schaffer
Serena M. Potts
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.08.1051 a-c
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Date
1750 – 1820
Material
wood; metal, silver; metal, brass
Catalogue Number
104.20.0221
Description
A shaped wooden box with a hinged veneered cover. The box rests on small ball feet. The lid is bevelled to accommodate varying heights of knives. There is a keyhole at the front, near the top, of the box (key missing). A small sterling silver plaque beneath the keyhole is monogrammed “E.L.”.
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Title
Flatware Tray
Date
1750 – 1820
Material
wood; metal, silver; metal, brass
Dimensions
22.5 x 40.4 x 29.0 cm
Description
A shaped wooden box with a hinged veneered cover. The box rests on small ball feet. The lid is bevelled to accommodate varying heights of knives. There is a keyhole at the front, near the top, of the box (key missing). A small sterling silver plaque beneath the keyhole is monogrammed “E.L.”.
Subject
households
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0221
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