The Face of Newfoundland
Joseph R. Smallwood (Forward/Editor), Various photographers
📚 Genre
Photography / Local History / Canadiana
🏢 Publisher
Newfoundland Book Publishers (1967) Ltd.
📅 Publication Year
1980
🔢 ISBN
0969018654 / 978-0969018650
About This Book
A pictorial survey of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, showcasing the landscape, people, and culture. The cover features vibrant autumn foliage and miniature inset images of wildlife and local scenes, with stylized illustrations on the title banner. Joe Smallwood, the 'Father of Confederation' for Newfoundland, provided the introduction and curated much of the content as a tribute to the province.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
150-180
Edition
Hardcover Edition
Series
Standalone publication
Target Audience
General Audience, Tourists, Regional Historians
Collector Information
Condition
Very Good. The dust jacket shows minor shelf wear and slight edge crinkling. The internal flyleaf is clean and the signature is crisp in blue ink with no visible foxing or structural damage.
Estimated Value
$60 - $125
Rarity
Uncommon. While the book itself is common in used bookshops within Atlantic Canada, copies signed by Smallwood in good condition are more localized and desirable to Newfoundland political collectors.
Historical Significance
Authored/curated by the first Premier of Newfoundland, Joey Smallwood, who was instrumental in bringing the province into the Canadian Confederation. This book represents a late-career cultural effort by Smallwood to celebrate the province's beauty.
Collector Notes
The primary value of this specific copy lies in the Smallwood signature. Collectors should ensure the signature is not a 'secretarial' or printed facsimile, though Smallwood was a prolific signer. Keep in a climate-controlled area to prevent the high-gloss pages from sticking together over time.
Similar Books
The Book of Newfoundland by Joseph R. Smallwood; Places Names of Newfoundland by E.R. Seary; This Rock Within the Sea: A Heritage of Newfoundland by Farley Mowat
Notable Features
Hand-signed by Joseph R. Smallwood (Joey Smallwood) on the flyleaf. Thick glossy photography paper.
Notes
Signed by Joseph R Smallwood