Mechanics' Lien Laws in Canada by William Bernard Wallace, LL.B. (1920)

This item is a vintage legal textbook or treatise titled 'MECHANICS' LIEN LAWS IN CANADA'. The title page, which is shown in the image, details its comprehensive coverage, including the acts of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan relating to mechanics' liens, along with annotations and forms of proceedings. It also incorporates articles from the Quebec Civil Code concerning mechanics' liens and a digest of related cases. The book was authored by William Bernard Wallace, LL.B., who is also noted as an editor of 'Decisions of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia Hitherto Unreported' and an author on 'Executors and Administrators, Canadian Notes'. This legal text was published in Toronto by the Canada Law Book Company in 1920. Physically, the page displays a light beige or off-white color, indicative of aged paper, with clear black ink used for the text. The font is a traditional serif typeface, well-suited for legal documents of its era. The arrangement of text on the page is symmetrical and formal, typical for a title page. The paper shows minor signs of aging, such as slight discoloration and possibly some foxing (small brown spots, though not clearly visible in this image beyond general age-related tinting), especially noticeable along the left edge where there might be a faint crease or binding wear. The overall condition appears to be good, consistent with its age, without significant tears, heavy stains, or severe creases that would detract from its readability or structural integrity. The visible page suggests good preservation for an item over a century old, with all textual elements remaining sharp and legible. Its age places it firmly within the early 20th-century publishing context, offering a historical perspective on Canadian mechanics' lien law.