SOLD
8,800.00CADto floor+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2010 Oct 21 @ 17:10UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
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HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS - SIR FRANÇOIS C.S. LANGELIER. Born in Sainte-Rosalie, better known at that time as Lower Canada on the 24 December 1838, Sir François Langelier was was a Canadian lawyer, professor, journalist, politician, the tenth Lieutenant Governor of Quebec, and laslty an author. He began his Political career in 1871. A Liberal, he was elected in a 1873 by-election for the riding of Montmagny. He was defeated in 1875 but was re-elected in 1878 for the riding of Portneuf. He was Commissioner of Crown Lands and Provincial Treasurer from 1878 to 1879. He was defeated in 1881. From 1880 to 1890, he was a municipal councillor in Quebec City and was mayor from 1882 to 1890. e was knighted in 1907 and was elected to the Royal Society of Canada in 1909. He was made a knight of the Order of St John of Jerusalem in England in 1912 and a knight of the Order of St Michael and St George on 31 December 1913. From 1911 until his death in 1915, he was the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec. Lot includes several artifacts, Large metal holding box that somewhat resembles a gun box, several important and quite rare reference books, photos and documents, but most importantly, in our opinion, the autographed photo of Sir Wilfred Laurier himself, who appointed Sir François Langelier as Lieutenant Governor. Unique and quite intriguing assortment of Artifacts. Should be viewed.
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Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| TVQ |
7.5% |
Quebec Provincial Tax |
| GST |
5% |
Federal Tax |
| HST |
15% |
Maritimes Tax |
| HST |
13% |
Ontario Tax |
| HST |
12% |
BC Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
18% |
Additional Fees:
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our customers who pay cash, Visa and Master Card will be accepted
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relationship with The Canadian Numismatic Company will be required
to provide credit references prior to the sale. For our established
customers, your lots are shipped when your cheque is received. For
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the buyer’s charge. To all lots delivered in Canada, appropriate GST/
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be charged. To all lots delivered in USA or overseas, NO TAX will be
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