Rare NFLD Book - Who's Who In and From Newfoundland 1937 By R. Hibbs

What the Book Is

• It’s the third edition (as of 1937) of Who’s Who in and From Newfoundland. 

• Edited and published by Richard Hibbs (b. 1876) in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

• Contents include:

  • Biographical entries of living individuals (mostly men) in Newfoundland at that time. 

  • Some portraits. 

  • A chronology of major historical events in Newfoundland. 

  • A review of principal commercial and industrial enterprises. 

  • Advertising sections, index, etc. 

So it’s not just a biographical directory; it is also a snapshot of the economy, business, and social elites in Newfoundland pre‑Confederation.

⚖️ Estimated Value

There isn’t a lot of readily available public information specifically for the 1937 edition’s sale history. But by comparing what similar editions sell for, and seeing what listings have been, I can make a rough estimate.

Here are relevant comparison points:

• The 1930 edition of Who’s Who in and From Newfoundland (by Hibbs) has been offered on second‑hand/bookdealer sites for about US$ approx $80 in “very good” condition. 

• Earlier editions (1927, etc.) often appear in Newfoundland‑oriented auctions; e.g. the 1927 edition went for CAD $120 (though condition matters). 

Based on these, here’s my estimate for the 1937 edition: