clarke irwin toronto 1947. first edition signed & inscribed by author [with both title pages] 204pp VERY GOOD+ (crimson cloth,v.sl.soiled,v.sl.wear to extrems.,author's dated inscr.to ffep along with a b/w eccentric original photo of author inscribed on the rear by the author and taped to the ffep,inscr.reads - for Muriel E Newbold **** **** Nado*** '47 Rob. - inscr.on rear of photo reads Samuel Marchbanks in full cry - eps and content edges sl.foxed,leaf between title page and contents page has been neatly removed at gutter,typed quotes have been tipped-in to verso of chapter heading pages) in GOOD+ dustwrapper (mod.rubbed and soiled/foxed,browned spine,chipping and wear to extrems.w.some small losses,hinges split with front cover barely attached to spine,price of $2.50 on front flap still showing) scans available on request

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Bookseller: Hard To Find Books (NZ)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 77334
Title: The Diary of Samuel Marchbanks
Author: DAVIES,ROBERTSON
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: clarke irwin toronto 1947
Keywords: modern first edition literature robertson davies signed

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