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A poster featuring an illustration of a phoenix rising from the flames.
Toronto Women's Bookstore fire sale
A poster featuring an illustration of a phoenix rising from the flames.

Toronto Women's Bookstore fire sale

Date1983
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(artist)
Alternate Title
  • Toronto Women's Bookstore fire sale
FormatEphemera
Notes
A poster advertising a Fire Sale at the Toronto Women's Bookstore's (296 Brunswick Ave.) temporary location. The large fire sale of damaged books begins on September 26, 1983.
Medium
DimensionsLeaf size: 28 cm x 21.5 cm (11 in. x 8 7/16 in.)
Language
ProvenanceFrom the Alan and Thomas Suddon Collection
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderUnknown
Call Number / Accession NumberSuddon_0091
GeographyCountryCanada
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GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
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GeographyNeighbourhoodPalmerston-Sussex Ulster
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GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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