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Patternicity. (poems).

By: Johnstone, Jim.

Price: $11.25

Publisher: Gibsons, British Columbia., Nightwood Editions.: 2010

Seller ID: 32061

ISBN: 088971245X

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Near Fine

8vo - 20.5 x 14 cm.; 79 pp. This is the author's second published book of poems. A collection of 40 poems, many of which have been previously published in various literary journals. Very minor wear to the fore edge corners of the front cover, else fine. Signed and dated with an inscription (remembering the Black Swan Tavern) by the author, "Jim", on the first (half-title) page and again on the title page as "JJ".; Signed by Author
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Tom Thomson in Purgatory.

By: Jollimore, Troy.

Price: $5.40

Publisher: Holstein, Ontario., Exile Editions.: 2007

Seller ID: 29414

ISBN: 1550960970

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

8vo - 21.5 x 16.5 cm.; (8) - 100 pp. First published in 2006 by Margie of the US, this is the first Canadian edition. Illustrated with 3 full colour reproductions of Thomson's paintings. One page introduction by Billy Collins. Minor wear to the fore corners of the front cover, else very clean with a tight binding.
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Flux.

By: Jones, Elizabeth.

Price: $6.30

Publisher: Ottawa, Ontario., Borealis Press.: 1977

Seller ID: 29929

ISBN: 0919594697

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Good

12mo - 19 x 14 cm.; xi - 99 pp. First edition as per the copyright page. Eighty poems in this collection by a South African emigré now residing in the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia. Minor wear and light soiling to the covers along with 2 minor bumps to the fore edge corners on the front that has given rise to small dog-eared creases on several pages. otherwise very clean with a tight binding.
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Speaking in Tongues.

By: Jones, Peter.

Price: $5.40

Publisher: Bancroft, Ontario., Danu Press.: 1996

Seller ID: 30614

ISBN: 0969877234

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

8vo - 21 x 13.5 cm.; 77 pp. A collection of 36 poems beginning with an introduction by the author on the meaning and purpose of poetry. Fourteen pages of end notes and a 1 page bibliography. Red remainder mark on the text block head edge, else near fine with a whisper of edge wear to the edges of the covers.
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Say Yes & Enter.

By: Jones, Peter.

Price: $8.00

Publisher: Bancroft, Ontario., Danu Press.: 1994

Seller ID: 34120

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Very Good

8vo - 21 x 13.5 cm.; 59 pp. Mauve wraps with black lettering on the front. A collection of 40 poems illustrated with black white art work by Carolyn Pyrch. Signed by the author (with a flourish) on the first page. The cover margins and the spine are faded, otherwise clean with a sound binding and having the appearance of having been used very ittle if at all. The shipping cost for this small item will be reduced after it is ordered.; Signed by Author
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Speaking in Tongues.

By: Jones, Peter.

Price: $9.00

Publisher: Bancroft, Ontario., Danu Press.: 1996

Seller ID: 34135

ISBN: 0969877234

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

8vo - 21 x 13.5 cm.; 77 pp. A collection of 36 poems beginning with an introduction by the author on the meaning and purpose of poetry. Fourteen pages of end notes and a 1 page bibliography. Very mild wear to the edges of the covers. Signed by the author on the title page.; Signed by Author
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Jasmine from the Balcony.

By: Keefer, Janice Kulyk.

Price: $12.00

Publisher: Holstein, Ontario., Exile Editions.: 2006

Seller ID: 24032

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

8vo - 23 x 15.5 cm.; [12] - 42 - [2] pp. "A special limited edition of 50 copies signed and numbered by the author". This is copy #22. Also signed by the illustrator on the dedication page. This book was produced for Keefer's readings at the Eden Mills Festival and the Ottawa International Writers Festival, both of 2006. The cover edges show very slight edge wear.
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Charles G. D. Roberts.

By: Keith, W. J.

Price: $4.50

Publisher: Toronto, Ontario., Copp Clark Publishing.: 1969

Seller ID: 30849

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Very Good

12mo - 18 x 11.5 cm.; vii - 136 pp. Studies in Canadian Literature series. Footnotes, bibliography. A study of the great Canadian poet and writer of animal stories, Charles Roberts. Minor soiling on card stock covers; a clean, tight copy.
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Dragons and Me.

By: Kensett, Robert C.

Price: $5.40

Publisher: Victoria, British Columbia., Self-Published.: 1999

Seller ID: 12764

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good+

8vo - 21.5 x 14 cm.; 66 pp. Kensett's first book of poetry, reflections on his love for his wife, thoughts on the grandeurs of nature and some whimsy. Illustrated with small vignettes done in a light gray randomly placed on the pages. Signed and inscribed by the author "Bob" on the second page. The cover edges show very light wear.; Signed by Author
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Lyrics and Sonnets.

By: Kirkwood, Kenneth P(orter).

Price: $22.50

Publisher: Tokyo, Japan., Privately published.: 1934

Seller ID: 32081

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket

12mo - 19 x 12.5 cm.; 165 pp. Red cloth over boards with gilt lettering on the spine and blind stamped border rules on the front and back boards. Kirkwood spent some time working in Japan as a Canadian diplomat and this is one of his several books of poetry inspired by his overseas postings. Previous owner's bookplate on the front paste down end paper. Mild shelf wear to the board edges and like surface foxing on the fore and tail text block edges. Otherwise very clean with a sound binding. A clear and removable archival cover has been fitted.
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Collected Thoughts.

By: Koepke, Gertrude.

Price: $4.80

Publisher: Canada., Privately published.:

Seller ID: 26222

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good+

8vo - 21.5 x 13 cm.; 36 pp. Off-white wraps with black lettering in a saddle stapled binding. A collection of 30 poems by Gerturde dedicated to her family and friends. Signed by the author on the dedication page. Minor soiling and edge wear to the covers, else fine.
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When Shaving Seems Like Suicide

By: Lee, John B.

Price: $6.40

Publisher: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, Goose Lane.: 1992

Seller ID: 21977

ISBN: 0864921381

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

8vo - 22 x 14 cm.; 95 pp. Some light soiling and general shelf wear on cover, inscribed by author on half-title page. ; Signed by Author
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Quand les hommes vivront d'amour.

By: Levesque, Raymond.

Price: $12.00

Publisher: Bougainville, Quebec., Editions de l'Arc.: 1967

Seller ID: 21756

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

8vo - 21.5 x 16 cm.; 136 - [8] pp. The pages are unopened on the fore and head edges. One of the "Collection de l'Escarfel". The text is in French. The book shows mild shelf wear to the externals and the back cover is soiled on the surface.
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I Am a Rose.

By: Levitt, Stacey.

Price: $8.00

Publisher: Toronto, Ontario., Privately published.: 1999

Seller ID: 28662

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

8vo - 22 x 14 cm.; 89 - (15) pp. Full colour photographic wraps with french folds on the fore edges. First published in 1996, this is the fifth private printing with the layout, typesetting and printing done by the Porcupine's Quill of Erin, Ontario which means that the production values are very high indeed with the paper being a Zephyr Antique Laid stock. Worthy of the poems within indeed. Loosely laid in is a printed form letter (unsigned) from Ned & Cheryl Levitt (Stacey's parents). One small bump on the bottom front fore corner, otherwise fine.
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Bloom - poems.

By: Lista, Michael.

Price: $6.00

Publisher: Toronto, Ontario., House of Anansi Press.: 2010

Seller ID: 28581

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

8vo - 21.5 x 14 cm.; (12) - 76 - (8) pp. A poetic retelling of an accident that happened in the last days of the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos in New Mexico. The cover edges have some very slight wear, otherwise the book is as-new.
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Versus. No. 2, Winter 1976. Poetry Issue.

By: Louder, Fred and Robyn Sarah.

Price: $9.00

Publisher: Montreal, Quebec., Villeneuve Publications.: 1976

Seller ID: 33157

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Very Good

8vo - 21.5 x 14 cm.; (4) - 33 - (3) pp. Mustard yellow wraps with black lettering in a saddle stapled binding. An "unperiodical" literary review. A collection of 23 poems one of which is repeated as a small broadsheet, printed by hand and suitable for display - "Mountain Stick" by Peter van Toorn. The poets present are Peter van Toorn, Bruce Whiteman, E. Blagrave, Bryan Doubt, Ted Plantos, Ants Riego, Len Gasparini, Réal Faucher, Andrew Riehm. Raymond Philip, Mary Melfi, Greg Gatenby, August Kleinzahler, Steve Selman, Frances Davis, and Michael Carlson. Light wear and minor so...
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No Solid Ground.

By: Lush, Richard.

Price: $12.00

Publisher: Don Mills, Ontario., Wolsak & Wynn: 1991

Seller ID: 15183

ISBN: 0919897231

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

8vo - 22 x 14 cm.; 78 pp. Lush's third collection of poems. His first collection was desribed as " . . . 'classical' modern poems - felt but crafted, wistful and formal yet genuine". Inscribed, signed and dated by the author on the title page. The cover edges show a hint of shelf wear.; Signed by Author
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A Manual for Lying Down.

By: Lush, Richard.

Price: $12.00

Publisher: Don Mills, Ontario., Wolsak & Wynn: 1985

Seller ID: 15184

ISBN: 0919897010

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

8vo - 21.5 x 14 cm.; 78 pp. Lush's first published book of poetry. Printed by Coach House Press. Desribed as " . . . 'classical' modern poems - felt but crafted, wistful and formal yet genuine". Signed by the author on the title page. The cover edges show a hint of wear - 'tis all, else fine.; Signed by Author
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Birds of Passage. Selected Poems, 1966-1996.

By: MacDonald, Bernell. (Bernie).

Price: $16.00

Publisher: Ottawa, Ontario., Margot Press: 1996

Seller ID: 16160

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

8vo - 21.5 x 14 cm.; 257 pp. White card stock covers with brown lettering and brown and green art work. Published in a limited edition of 1000. A collection of 222 poems, many having been previously published. MacDonald is a native of Prince Edward Island and has been widely published in various literary journals and his poems have been read on CBC radio. Signed and dated by the author with a personalized inscription on the first page. The cover edges show a hint of wear otherwise the book appears to have never been used.; Signed by Author
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An Ode on the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation.

By: MacDonald, Wilson.

Price: $160.00

Publisher: Toronto, Ontario., Privately published: 1927

Seller ID: 15365

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

8vo - 22 x 15 cm.; Unpaginated with 32 pages. Blue paper over boards with gilt lettering on spine and same with decoration on the front board. Printed in a limited editon of 495 this being #82. The text paper is a laid paper with trimmed head edge and the fore / tail edge edges are untrimmed with some being deckled. The interior illustration s (head pieces, illuminated letters, and illustrated title page) are crisp and very clean. Warmly inscribed and dated by the author on the front free end paper to "Happy" - Eva Addison, a librarian of the author's acquaintance. Loosely laid in are ...
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Category: Canadian Literature - Poetry