The Candlewoman's Trade
by Susan Castillo
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Callander, Scotland: diehard at the Callander Press, 2003. pp 68 First edition, red morocco spine over gilt flecked marbled boards, the text is printed on high quality cream paper. A very handsome volume of poetry in as new condition. Inscribed by the author "To Alasdair, in friendship. Susan". Provenance: from the recent Glasgow dispersal sale of Alasdair Gray's library. Gray (1934-2019) is acknowledged as one of the most innovative figures in Scottish literature and culture. Painter, novelist, playwright, poet and editor, Gray frequently combined his diverse artistic talents within single works to challenge existing forms. He has been described as 'Blending satire and tragedy, realism and fantasy, his work has been credited with spurring a renaissance in Scottish literature.' Please contact Christian White at Modernfirsteditions if you would like more information about this item. 2003
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Details
- Bookseller
- Christian White Rare Books Ltd. (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7338
- Title
- The Candlewoman's Trade
- Author
- Susan Castillo
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- diehard at the Callander Press
- Place of Publication
- Callander, Scotland
- Date Published
- 2003
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Christian White Rare Books Ltd.
Biblio member since 2013
Leeds, West Yorkshire
About Christian White Rare Books Ltd.
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