NOW IS THE PLACE by Layton, Irving - 1948

Montreal: First Statement Press, 1948. First Edition. . Soft Cover in Wraps. Very Good. A collection of two short stories and twenty-seven poems by Irving Layton. Grey jacket on tan card cover, black and white illustration and black and red titling on jacket, staple binding, 57 pages. Spine very slightly sunned, owner's bookplate on end paper, the page that precedes the half-title page appears to have been removed, otherwise this extremely handsome little volume is in great shape. Shipping charges are calculated for a standard parcel under 1 kg. Additional charges will apply for heavier shipments, but not until the customer agrees. Canadian customers, please note that applicable sales taxes will be added. Please contact us with any questions you might have. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall

1948. Book. Very Good - (Book condition). Soft cover. The poem "Gothic Landscape" written out by Layton on verso of book cover, and signed by him. A child's scrawl on back cover. One squiggle on front cover. Preface excised, as is usually the case. A unique copy of this earl book..

Montreal: First Statement Press, 1948. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Signed by Author. Layton, Irving. NOW IS THE PLACE. Presentation Copy of the author's second book. First Statement Press, Montreal, 1948. First Edition. Publisher's plain card covers, grey outer wrapper illustrated in red & black. A fine copy of the author's very uncommon second book showing minimal use. Inscribed by Layton on the ffe. "For Frema with cordial wishes / Irving Layton / Feb. 1951" Contains both poems & stories. This is the variant with the Foreword excised by Layton who objected to its presence once the book went to press & removed each by hand. A very nice bright copy indeed. Content clean & fresh & without names, marks, writing or blemish. No. [5] in the publisher's New Writers' Series. $1475.

Montreal: First Statement Press, 1948. Book. Fine. Wraps. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. Author's second book. Card covers in gray pictorial dustjacket. Contains stories and poems by author. An attractive copy in a similar jacket with light edgewear and some yellowing, notably at spine. This copy used to belong to a late Montreal poet and friend of Layton who has inscribed his name neatly on the first page. The ink from his inscription has transfered slightly to the inside flap of the dustjacket. Also on the first page is Irving Layton's signature. A nice copy of a scarce book..

Montreal: First Statement Press, 1948. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. First Edition. Publisher's plain card covers illustrated in red & black, grey outer wrapper. A fine copy of the author's very uncommon second book showing minimal use. Contains both poems & stories. This is the variant with the Foreword excised by Layton who objected to its presence once the book went to press & removed each by hand. A very nice copy indeed. Content clean & fresh & without names, marks, writing or blemish.

Montreal: First Statement Press, 1948. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Signed by Author. Layton, Irving. NOW IS THE PLACE. Presentation Copy of the author's second book. First Statement Press, Montreal, 1948. First Edition. First State with the controversial forward present and which was excised from almost all copies. This one with an early April 14th, 1948 inscription escaped Layton's razor. Publisher's plain card covers, grey outer wrapper illustrated in red & black. The author's uncommon second book showing minimal use. Inscribed by Layton on the ffe.: "For my friend Sophie, [Sophie (Sigmund) Loussco] / Irving Layton / April 14, 1948". Contains both poems & stories. A very good or better bright copy, a spine split having been expertly repaired. Content clean & fresh & without names, marks, writing or blemish. There were only a handful of First State copies. Rare. No. [5] in the publisher's New Writers' Series.$1875.

Montreal: First Statement Press, 1948. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Signed by Author. Layton, Irving. NOW IS THE PLACE. Family Presentation Copy of the author's second book. First Statement Press, Montreal, 1948.First Edition, First State with the controversial forward present and which was excised from almost all copies. This one with an early April 20th, 1948 inscription escaped Layton's razor. Publisher's plain card covers, grey outer wrapper illustrated in red & black. A very good or better copy of the author's uncommon second book showing light use. Inscribed by Layton on the ffe.: "For my brother Larry / With love & Esteem / Irving / Montreal, Que / April 20th 1948". Contains both poems & stories. An excellent example in first state.No. [5] in the publisher's New Writers' Series.