Canadian Poets And Poetry from JWMah

Toronto: Macfarlane Walter & Ross, 1997. (CAD) First Thus No markings, Fine copy, no dust jacket as published but complete with original slipcase in excellent condition. White boards with face in bronze line, navy cloth spine, xxiv, unpaginated. A faithful reproduction of the poetry/artwork collaboration which appeared on October 21, 1980 in a limited edtion of… Read more about this item

Gibsons BC: Nightwood Editions, 2007. (CAD) Presumed 1st edition, 2007. INSCRIBED BY POET: " Dear R----/ Thank you for all your woderful work! You make my world a better place./ Hugs, Rita", no other markings, there is a small crimp to the lower corner of the back cover and the last fw leaves, thus Good used copy. Wraps, 85pp.… Read more about this item

North Vancouver BC: The Alfred Gustav Press, 2019. (CAD) No markings, Fine. Card cover, side-stapled, 8pp. Presumed First Edition This is a chapbook from a micro- publisher of poetry. (0.9 JM ITX docket 50. 1st. Staple Bound. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Vancouver: Talonbooks, 1974. (CAD) 1st printing. No markings, Fine. White wraps, 23 nunumbered pages of drawings, then 49pp then 44 unnumbered pages of poems and drawings. (1.4 PAR HOZ 401/5. 1st. Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Vancouver: Pulp Press, 1975. (CAD) presued 1st edition, Owner's name to corner of 1st page, no other markings, toning of pages, small scuff mark to back cover, Very Good. Green card cover with image of a condor by John Webster, stapled, unpaginated,[32]pp. (1.0 JM ITF2 docket 22. 1st. Staple Bound. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

London ON: Brick Books, 2005. (CAD) Prtesumed 1st edition. SIGNED BY AUTHOR no other markings, Fine Wraps, 105pp, Seymour's poetry is characterized by metaphoric reach, deep insight and an attunement to the sublest of our gestures of connection or disconnection, (1.3 JM ITF docket 63. Signed by Author. 1st. Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1960. (CAD)> presumed 1st edition. No markings, some wear to the lether at the hed of the spine, a nick to the foot of the spine. about Very Good copy overall; no dust jacket a published. Full maroon leather with gold spine titles, top edge gilt, ribbon marker, lvi, introductuion, 445pp, index. The collection starts… Read more about this item

Vancouver: Anvil Press, 2006. (CAD) About 6 pages have short pen lines or check marks to the margins, otherwise solid tight copy; thus Good. Wraps, 118pp. These unyielding poems look at the back alleys, squats and psychiatric wards of Vancouver and Montreal . Moe's B&W photos add resonance with images of found objects. (1.3 JM HOQ 101/a3.… Read more about this item

Hamilton OH: Wolsak and Wynn Publishers Ltd, 2013. (CAD) SIGNED BY POET, no othe rmarkings, Fine., Wraps, 70pp. These are poems about two Great Lakes swimmers, Marilyn Bell and Shirley Campbell. (1.3 JM ITF docket 63. Signed by Author. 1st. Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 2001. (CAD) INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR, no other markings, about Fine in unclipped Fair dust jacket with two long tears and attendant creasing to the back panel; DJ is in mylar sleeve. Black boards, xviii, 170pp. Foreword by Irving Layton. (1.7 JM HOJ 303/1. Inscribed By Author. 1st. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fair. 8vo -… Read more about this item

Victoria: Press Porcepic, 1982. (CAD) INSCRIBED BY AUHTOR: "To---- / with best wishes/ from/ Jane/ Wellesley/ Nov/ 83", no other markings, tiny crimp to leading edge of cover, Very Good. red wraps, 115pp. Line drawings. This was her 2nd collection of published poems. (1.0 JM HOZ 401/4. Inscribed By Author. 1st. Paperback. Very Good. Illus. by Urquhart,… Read more about this item

Winlaw BC: Polestar Press, 1986. (CAD) Tjis is the first Polestar edition. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR, no other markings, Near Fine. Wraps, 69pp. This book of poems have been praised for its evocative portrayal of northern life. Winner of the Canadian Authors Award for Poetry. (1.0 JM HOX 2/5. Inscribed By Author. Paperback. Near Fine.… Read more about this item

Toronto: New Press, 1972. (CAD) No markings, Near Fine in Very Good minus dust jacket with toning to the edges of DJ, and two small tears. Cloth, magenta end papers, deckled fore-edges to pages, xvi, 283pp, then 1 blank then 10 pp of indices and a page with printing infor about the book. This book contains all of… Read more about this item

Toronto: Signature Editions, 2006. (CAD) INSCRIBED BY POET, no other markings, Fine. Wraps, 79pp. Smith has been named one of Vancouver's 25 most influential queer citizens by Vancouver Magazine and one of Vancouver's Most Dangerous People by Loop Magazine. This is his first collection of poetry. (1.0 JM HOZ 402/b2. Inscribed By Author. Paperback. Fine. 8vo -… Read more about this item

Ottawa: Overlook Press, 1930. (CAD) INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR: To----/ with Ernest's love/ Nov 3, 30/ Ernest Fewster". This is copy 4 of 250 copes. No other markings, the spine is sunned, as are portions of the covers, Very Good. Olive green wraps, with yapped edges, 52pp. Fewster was English and moved to Vancouver in… Read more about this item

Kingsville ON: Palimpest Press, 2009. (CAD) Presumed First Edition SIGNED BY AUTHOR to the title page and INSCRIBED by Author to the half-title page, no other markings, Fine. Wraps, 80pp. These poems are an autobiographical account of Brid's 15 years as a laborer, apprentice and journey carpenter. She was the first female member of the Vancouver… Read more about this item

Willowdale: Squid Inc, 1982. (CAD) No markings, Very Good. Pumpkin coloured wraps, 80pp. This is a n anthology of poems by 8 Toronto poets. (1.2 JM HOX 1/3. Paperback. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Vancouver / Winnipeg: Five Seasons Press., 1985. (CAD) INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR, "To P-------/ A friend of a friend/ R.C. Summers", no other markings, slight moisture intrusion to the top corner of pages, about Very Good used copy. 8vo, illus wraps, 86pp. Presumed first edition of this poet's work. Summers is originally from Saskatoon and was… Read more about this item

Halfmoon Bay BC: Caitlin Press, 2008. (CAD) First Printing SIGNED BY Kate Braid, by Vicki Johnstone (of Caitlin Press) and Clyde Reed, double bass who played at the reading, no other markings, Fine. Wraps with photo of Glenn Gould, 118pp. B&W photos of Gould. A tribute in poetry to Glenn Gould and… Read more about this item

Mill Valley CA: Wings Press, 1952. (USA) First Edition SIGNED BY AUTHOR, owner's inscription as well, no other markings, solid Very Good in unclipped Good dust jacket with fading to spine and wear to head of spine and flap fold corners. Green cloth 56pp. Douglas (1900-1993) was a Canadian nature writer, poet, feminist, photographer… Read more about this item