Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including the Olympic Manifesto
Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including the Olympic Manifesto
Property of the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia
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December 18, 08:58 PM GMT
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3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Property of the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia
ATWOOD, MARGARET
A collection of Margaret Atwood's three earliest works, two signed and inscribed to members of her family.
Double Persephone. Toronto: Hawkshead Press, 1961. Toning, loses to wrapper spine, text bound but separated from wrappers. First edition, inscribed, "For Grandmother Killam with love, Peggy. September 1961." — The Trumpets of Summer. Text: Margaret Atwood, Music: John Beckwith. Toronto: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, 1964. Edges slightly toned. — The Circle Game. Toronto: House of Anansi, 1967. minor scuffing soiling, small chips to spine, water damage to back cover not affecting interior text. first edition, second printing, inscribed, "For Aunt Joyce & Uncle Milton with love from Peggy 1967."
Together with a photo of twelve year old Margaret, inscribed on verso likely by her mother "For Grandpa & Grandma K. Peggy making her speech at Opening of School. Dec. 18, 1950."