Rare NFLD Book 1925 The Fisheries and Resources of Newfoundland (The Mine of the Sea) By Michael E.
What the Book Is
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Full title: The Fisheries and Resources of Newfoundland, "The Mine of the Sea", National, International and Co‑operative by Michael E. Condon.
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Publication details: St. John’s, 1925; no identified publisher (“Published in the interest of Newfoundland”).
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Physical format: approx. 368 pages, includes illustrations and portraits; size ~24 cm.
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Content: Collection of articles by Condon and others about the Newfoundland fisheries: problems (waste, outdated methods), suggested improvements (equipment, marketing, co‑operative forms), biographies of notable people (shipbuilders, sealing industry, etc.). Also includes advertising matter.
💵 What It Might Be Worth
I didn’t find many exact sales listings for original 1925 editions of this book, which suggests it’s relatively uncommon on the market. But using comparison with similar Newfoundland / regional/early‑20th‑century books, here’s a reasonable estimate:
| Condition | Estimated Value (CAD) | Estimated Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Poor / Fair — heavily worn cover, spine damaged, maybe missing plates or portraits, some markings or foxing, etc. | CAD $50 – $100 | US ~$35 – $75 |
| Good — binding intact, cover a bit worn but legible, interior fairly clean, all or most illustrations/portraits present | CAD $100 – $200 | US ~$75 – $150 |
| Very Good / Near Fine — strong binding, minimal wear, clean pages, complete illustrations, possibly rare extras or inscription, beautiful copy for display | CAD $200 – $350+ | US ~$150 – $275+ |
If your copy has original binding, minimal damage, all portraits/illustrations intact, etc., it could fetch in the higher ranges.
