A History and Directory of Yukon Postcards 1897–1942
A History and Directory of Yukon Postcards 1897–1942 – Second Edition
By Ken Elder
The exciting second edition of Ken Elder’s best-selling handbook on Yukon Territory antique postcards has arrived — expanded, enriched and more comprehensive than ever.
A History and Directory of Yukon Postcards 1897–1942 is the definitive reference for collectors of Yukon and Atlin, British Columbia postcards, offering an extraordinary blend of historical research and visual documentation from one of Canada’s most storied regions.
This updated edition features:
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More than 100 additional postcard images from Yukon Territory and Atlin, British Columbia.
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Every postcard reproduced in the card’s original colour of issue, ensuring accurate identification and reference.
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Numerous updates and expanded postcard listings, reflecting ongoing research and newly documented material.
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Expanded information on relevant postcard publishers in Canada, the United States and abroad.
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A meticulously researched history of the Yukon’s earliest entrepreneurs and commercial pioneers.
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Rare archival photographs of Dawson City and Whitehorse streets, businesses and daily life.
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Extensive coverage of the Yukon Gold Rush, with information and imagery sure to captivate collectors, historians and enthusiasts of Canadiana alike.
Book Details
8.5 x 11 inches
Laminated soft cover
Spiral bound for ease of reference
310 pages
Listings for thousands of postcards
Approximately 600 images
Printed in full colour on deluxe coated paper
Thoroughly researched and beautifully produced, this second edition stands as the essential reference work for anyone interested in Yukon postcard history and the visual legacy of the Klondike era.
