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One of the series of Nelson Library volumes published between 1909 and 1937, this is the novel The War of the Carolinas by Meredith Nicholson (1866-1947), who was particularly well-known for his popular romance and adventures stories. Set in the Carolinas, the story focusses on the families and romantic adventures of the daughters of the governors of North and South Carolina. In addition, there are the intrigues of a group of moonshiners. This volume is in good condition. There is some minor wear and bumping to the corners. There are also what appear to be splatters of paint on the back cover. The publishers cloth is slightly worn on the top and bottom of the spine, the gilded title and ornamentation on the spine is somewhat faded and there is some discolouration. Inside, the endpapers have signatures of previous owners and there is some cracking in one of the first quires. Otherwise, the binding is tight and the text entirely legible. The book has a slight lean, and the dust jacket is not present.

A collection of poetry by Canadian poet David Phillips, previously called Sea Wall.

A book of poetry by Canadian author Laura G. Salverson, who was influenced by her experiences living in Canada as the daughter of Icelandic immigrants, experiences which influenced her novels, most notably The Viking Heart (1932) which reflects the influences of Icelandic sagas. In Wayside Gleams, a book of poetry, these influences are also present, as are verses on nature, philosophy, religion, and other themes. This first edition is in Very Good + condition, with minor bumping to the corners. Pages are clean, and the text is bright. The dust jacket is present and may be considered to be in Good condition, with some minor staining, wear to the edges, and small tears. Overall, a lovely little copy of a book of verse by a notable Canadian author.

Wesblock: The Autobiography of an Automaton by H.M. Walters follows the life and experiences of an average man, as related by himself in humorous prose. The narrative touches upon various facets of his existence, including family and career. Particularly he comments on his time spent in the civil service.
The author notes in the preface that, "This work is in the form of a book. Outwardly a book, it is not a book in the ordinary sense. It is only an artless yarn. Wesblock is a common type, and he writes himself as he knows himself or thinks he knows himself."
Further, the author concludes the preface, writing: "Finally it may be as well to warn the Preface-reader that this is a story without a plot and without a hero."
This book is in good condition. There are stains to the fabric on the cover, and the colour of the spine has faded. There is some mild foxing internally, but it is not signigicant and does not seem to touch the text. The binding is tight, though there is a slight lean.

Part of the Uniform Edition of the Plays of J.M. Barrie, this edition of What Every Woman Knows is in Very Good condition. Bound in lovely, soft blue leather, with gilt lettering to the spine and gilt stylised initials of J.M.B. on the cover, this is a beautiful edition of one of the theatrical works of the author of Peter Pan. There is also gilt edging to the tops of the pages, and beautiful grey marbling to the pastedown and flyleaves. There is some slight damage to the back cover from a previous price sticker, and the leather at the corners of the covers has been worn away slightly. The blue ribbon bookmark while present has become detached. A beautiful, collectable edition.

Part of the Ward and Lock Sevenpenny Net Novel series, this work by Louis Tracy is a classic adventure story including a mysterious papyrus and a lost treasure of the Queen of Sheba. This copy is in Good condition, with some minor wear to the publishers cloth. The gilded lettering and ornamentation on the spine is still bright. The bottom corner of the front endpaper is torn. The dust jacket is also missing.

Irving Layton (1912-2006) was one of Canada's most prolific and well-known poets. Having published over forty books of poetry, this anthology, revised and expanded from the original version published in 1982, collects together some of his most notable works from the period 1945-1989.
This copy is in Near Fine condition. The covers may be somewhat faded, and there is an original price sticker on the back.

Albert Durrant Watson, a physician by trade, was best known in his time for his work on psychical research. He was at one time the president of the Association for Psychical Research of Canada and published accounts of some of the many seances he held.
Woman: A Poem appears to be an ode to womankind, imbued with religious and mystical imagery. This volume is in very good condition with a dust jacket also in very good condition. The dust jacket only shows a small tear at the top of the spine, and one about a half-inch long at the bottom of the spine.

This book is a study of English comic theatre, including Epicoene, Bartholomew Fair, The Antipodes, The Plain Dealer, The Way of the World, and The Beggar's Opera. It ends with a study of Fielding's work, and traces the influence of Ben Jonson on the course of comic writing in England. In particular, the book discusses the ways in which comedy was used as "an imaginative representation of social disorder."
The book is in Near Fine condition with a dust jacket in Good condition.

A collection of poetry by Canadian poet John Steffler, who served as Canadian Parliamentary Poet Laureate from 2006-2008. Presumed first edition, 101 pages. Comes with a McLelland and Stewart press release about the book dated May 21, 1988 including a description of the book, reviews, and author biography.