Rare Anne of Green Gables Book at the Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair

The Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair is taking place this weekend at the City College of New York in New York City. The fair opened yesterday (September 27, 2024), and will continue through September 29th.

Among the many rare items offered is a first printing of Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery in one of five surviving jackets from 1909 or earlier. The book is valued at $40,000.

What a special treasure for a book collector.


Location:
The Great Hall, Shepard Hall,
City College of New York,
160 Convent Ave,
New York, NY 10031

Official Website:
Fine Book Fairs

Image Credit:
Photograph of select books featured at the The Empire State Rare Book and Print Fair from Fine Books & Collections.

Reference:
Empire State Rare Book & Print Fair Opens Today. (2024, September 27). Fine Books & Collections. Retrieved from: https://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine-books-news/empire-state-rare-book-print-fair-opens-today.

Created September 28, 2024.
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L.M. Montgomery's 150th Birthday Events in Norval, Ontario

Over the coming months, there will be several events held in Norval, Ontario to celebrate L.M Montgomery's 150th birthday.

September 29, 2024 - Culture Days
Visitors are welcome at St. Paul's Anglican Church (14 Adamson St.), The Norval Studios and Gallery (Parish Hall, 16 Adamson St.), and the Caretaker’s Cottage (404 Draper St.), located next to the Manse where L.M. Montgomery once lived.

October 19, 2024 - Find my Fictional Maud: A Conversation with Melanie J. Fishbane
A book talk and signing with Melanie J. Fishbane, author of Maud: A Novel Inspired by the Life of L.M. Montgomery, will take place at 2 p.m. at the Norval Studios and Gallery.

November 23, 2024 - The Kitchen of L.M. Montgomery
A book talk and signing with John Ota, author of The Kitchen, will take place at 2 p.m in Parish Hall. Ota's book examines famous kitchens in history, and his talk will explore L.M. Montgomery's kitchen.

November 30, 2024 - Montgomery Christmas Sale
A Christmas sale will take place on L.M. Montgomery's 150th birthday. St. Paul’s Anglican Church and St. Elias The Prophet Ukranian Church (10193 Heritage Rd.) will host church bazaars from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Janet Wilson, author of Maud of Green Gables, will have a book signing at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. The Norval Studios will be open for shopping on November 30th and December 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Read more about these events at Halton Hills Today.


Image credit:
Book covers of Maud: A Novel Inspired by the Life of L.M. Montgomery by Melanie J. Fishbane, The Kitchen: A Journey Through History in Search of the Perfect Design by John Ota, and Maud of Green Gables: How L.M. Montgomery's Anne Enchanted the World by Janet Wilson.

Reference:
Tanweer, Mansoor. (2024, September 11). Norval celebrating Lucy Maud Montgomery's 150th birthday. HaltonHillsToday.ca. Retrieved from: https://www.haltonhillstoday.ca/local-news/norval-celebrating-lucy-maud-montgomerys-150th-birthday-9473840

Created September 17, 2024.
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A Nod to Maud Events Celebrating L.M. Montgomery's 150th Birthday in Leaskdale, Ontario

The Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario (LMMSO) is celebrating L.M. Montgomery’s 150th birthday with special “A Nod to Maud” events throughout 2024. Following L.M. Montgomery's wedding, she and her husband Ewen moved to Leaskdale, Ontario, a town located north of Uxbridge. They lived there in the Leaskdale Manse for 15 years.

Check the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario’s website for updates to their "A Nod to Maud” calendar of events.

Here are some of the highlights:

Throughout July and August, the LMMSO will hold their annual Summer Luncheon Teas at the Historic Leaskdale Church.

June 15, 2024 - Gardens of Uxbridge Tour.

July 21, 2024 - Downtown Summer Social - Actors dressed as Anne of Green Gables and Lucy Maud Montgomery will be at various locations in downtown Uxbridge and at the Farmer’s Market to meet fans and pose for photos. There will be an Anne of Green Gables look-a-like contest at Blue Heron Books and special displays in storefront windows. For more of the events, see this article by the Uxbridge Times-Journal.

August 15, August 17, and August 18, 2024 - The LMMSO will present a one-woman play called Maud of Leaskdale starring Jennifer Carroll as L.M. Montgomery at the Historic Leaskdale Church. On August 15th, attendees can enjoy dinner theatre beginning at 6:00 pm featuring a menu chosen from Maud’s time for $60. On August 17 and 18th at 3:00 PM, attendees can see the matinee show for $25.

November 30, 2024 - Maud’s Birthday Party in Leaskdale.

December 8, 2024 - The finale of "A Nod to Maud" includes a skating party at the Uxbridge Arena and cupcakes for all.


Official Website:
The Official Website of the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario

Image credit:
Poster for "A Nod to Maud" from The Official Website of the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario

References:
A 150th birthday party: Uxbridge celebrates Lucy Maud Montgomery on July 21. (2024, July 13). Uxbridge Times Journal. Retrieved from: https://www.durhamregion.com/things-to-do/a-150th-birthday-party-uxbridge-celebrates-lucy-maud-montgomery-on-july-21/article_86d97a65-d538-5fc4-b588-41b989e879ce.html.

Boyce, Conrad. (2024, July 19). Huge ‘nod to Maud’ happening with festivities this weekend. Penticton Herald. Retrieved from: https://www.pentictonherald.ca/spare_news/article_77417c4c-1ff3-595a-8b32-6c0dad73eb17.html.

Uxbridge marking 150th birthday of Lucy Maud Montgomery. (2024, July 10). Durham Post. Retrieved from: https://durhampost.ca/uxbridge-marking-150th-birthday-of-lucy-maud-montgomery.

Created July 11, 2024. Last updated July 19, 2024.
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