The story of a reformed bank robber based on the life of Norman 'Red' Ryan who served his sentence in Kigston penitentiary and was released on early parole. The story was initially reported on by Callaghan's friend Ernest Hemingway, a reporter for the Toronto star. " We believe it is by far the most dramatic story Morley Callaghan has ever written." (front flap) 278 pp. Blue cloth covered boards have gilt text, red decorations front and spine. Book is cocked, extremities are scuffed, library stamp (Paramount Circulating Library) front pastedown - bottom edge-ffep-p.7, p.7 notwithstanding text block is clean and tight. Unclipped ($2.50) DJ is two-layered with significant missing material of the face layer, and is attached to book, flaps to pastedowns. Book is from the collection of Toronto author/poet and perennial host at Harbourfront literary events, Greg Gatenby. The date of his acquisition of the book and his signature are found top corner ffep. Morley Callaghan's 'uphill ' signature is on the half-title page. A rather unusual book! Digital images available on request. Bookseller's Inventory # 122938.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

More Joy in Heaven ** SIGNED **

Publisher

Random House, New York

Publication Date

1937

Language

English

Binding

Blue Cloth

Edition

1st Edition

Printing

Stated First Printin

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

good/Fair

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Signed by Author(s)

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LOWER BEVERLEY BETTER BOOKS is a virtual bookstore operated from a retired teacher's home on the shores of Lower Beverley Lake. It just 'grew' from an interest in antiques,an inability to bypass yard sales and a drive to keep books alive and out of landfill.

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