Toronto: Clarke Irwin, 1970. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Near fine first printing. Signed by Metcalf on the title page. Binding square and tight. Pages clean. Publisher's black cloth with silver stamped to spine. Jacket not price clipped. Chipping and fraying to edges. One small closed tear. First book by the noted Canadian poet, author, and critic.

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Bookseller: Sellers & Newel Second-Hand Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 12475
Title: The Lady Who Sold Furniture
Author: John Metcalf
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Clarke Irwin
Place of Publication: Toronto
Date Published: 1970
Pages: 150
Keywords: poetry, Canadian
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall

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