pp 68 First edition, red morocco spine over gilt flecked marbled boards, the text is printed on high quality cream paper. A very handsome volume of poetry in as new condition. Inscribed by the author "To Alasdair, in friendship. Susan". Provenance: from the recent Glasgow dispersal sale of Alasdair Gray's library. Gray (1934-2019) is acknowledged as one of the most innovative figures in Scottish literature and culture. Painter, novelist, playwright, poet and editor, Gray frequently combined his diverse artistic talents within single works to challenge existing forms. He has been described as 'Blending satire and tragedy, realism and fantasy, his work has been credited with spurring a renaissance in Scottish literature.' Please contact Christian White at Modernfirsteditions if you would like more information about this item. Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item.

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Title: The Candlewoman's Trade
Publisher: Callander, Scotland diehard at the Callander Press 2003
Publication Date: 2003
Edition: 1st Edition
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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