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Looking for some original darwin? David mason, after 23 years in business, is one of Canada's premier antiquarian book dealers
Looking for some original darwin? David mason, after 23 years in business, is one of Canada's premier antiquarian book dealers

Looking for some original darwin? David mason, after 23 years in business, is one of Canada's premier antiquarian book dealers

Date9/13/1989
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0130607F
Antiquarian book dealer David Mason is one of five organizers of fourth annual antiquarian book fair to be held at Westbury Hotel April 25-27
Antiquarian book dealer David Mason is one of five organizers of fourth annual antiquarian book fair to be held at Westbury Hotel April 25-27
4/18/1973
The sun never sets on a Tidy-polished car: Gary Goranson, who started in the car-polishing business five years ago with a $5,000 loan, now has 300 dealers in 33 countries
The sun never sets on a Tidy-polished car: Gary Goranson, who started in the car-polishing business five years ago with a $5,000 loan, now has 300 dealers in 33 countries
9/25/1980
Addy Maneles: Cut off by several suppliers, he worries that a reduced number of franchise dealers could put some operators out of business.
Addy Maneles: Cut off by several suppliers, he worries that a reduced number of franchise dealers could put some operators out of business.
10/3/1979
High-pressure world of David Cockfield (crouching in foreground) is centred on big, circular trading desk with 20 direct telephone lines to stock, bond and money dealers. He's talking to investment analyst Helen Boschen. An investment manager for Canada Trust Co., 37-year-old Cockfield is responsible for putting to work at highest profit but with greatest safety $2 billion of funds belonging to others.
High-pressure world of David Cockfield (crouching in foreground) is centred on big, circular trading desk with 20 direct telephone lines to stock, bond and money dealers. He's talking to investment analyst Helen Boschen. An investment manager for Canada Trust Co., 37-year-old Cockfield is responsible for putting to work at highest profit but with greatest safety $2 billion of funds belonging to others.
5/7/1975
Rare-Book dealer David Mason. Books of Canadiana rising in value, he says
Rare-Book dealer David Mason. Books of Canadiana rising in value, he says
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Time for the past: Bill Riordan, a Stouffville antique dealer, is one of 95 dealers who will sell their collectibles at Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill Sunday
Time for the past: Bill Riordan, a Stouffville antique dealer, is one of 95 dealers who will sell their collectibles at Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill Sunday
4/13/1990
After 40 years: Jack Burke, retiring as principal and teacher of Associated Jewish Schools, has been teaching his own grandchildren there - Michael, 10, David, 8, and Elisa, 12 - as well as the grandchildren of some of his original pupils.
After 40 years: Jack Burke, retiring as principal and teacher of Associated Jewish Schools, has been teaching his own grandchildren there - Michael, 10, David, 8, and Elisa, 12 - as well as the grandchildren of some of his original pupils.
3/28/1980
One of Canada's most experienced art dealers, Simon Dresdnere recently spent some time in Europe surveying the art scene. Each year, auctions at New Y(...)
One of Canada's most experienced art dealers, Simon Dresdnere recently spent some time in Europe surveying the art scene. Each year, auctions at New Y(...)
8/1/1973
The next generation basically won't read, laments David Masion, who sells antiquarian books. They'll be getting their information electronically.
The next generation basically won't read, laments David Masion, who sells antiquarian books. They'll be getting their information electronically.
4/2/1992
Won in court: Patrick Cudahy sits in his 1980 Cadillac Elorado, looking spiffy now after three years of fighting to get his car in reasonable working order. His battle culminated in a District Court ruling last month that his new car was actually a used one. The court ordered the dealer pay various damages and Cudahy's legal expenses.
Won in court: Patrick Cudahy sits in his 1980 Cadillac Elorado, looking spiffy now after three years of fighting to get his car in reasonable working order. His battle culminated in a District Court ruling last month that his new car was actually a used one. The court ordered the dealer pay various damages and Cudahy's legal expenses.
12/21/1987
Tough times: Dealers have to get rid of inventory or they'll go bankrupt, says Bryan Rowntree, president of the Toronto Automobile Dealers Association
Tough times: Dealers have to get rid of inventory or they'll go bankrupt, says Bryan Rowntree, president of the Toronto Automobile Dealers Association
11/9/1981
Digging In: John Radford says he and his partner, Rod Bain, hope their dealers next year will sell 100 to 200 tractors imported from a Spanish company once partly owned by Massey-Ferguson
Digging In: John Radford says he and his partner, Rod Bain, hope their dealers next year will sell 100 to 200 tractors imported from a Spanish company once partly owned by Massey-Ferguson
11/29/1984