The Diviners: Advanced Uncorrected Proof, Signed First Edition with 45' Record

Laurence, Margaret

Published by McClelland and Stewart, Toronto, 1974

About this Item

Fabulous collection of items related to ?The Diviners,? Laurence?s last novel.

i) Uncorrected Advance Proof Copy of ?The Diviners A new novel by Margaret Laurence. To be published May, 1974 McClelland & Stewart The Canadian Publishers.? Gray card covers. Books shows some wear and light soiling both internally and externally. Obviously read by a reviewer. Much nicer than it sounds.

ii) Signed first edition in near fine dust jacket. Not price clipped. This one is signed by Laurence on the half title page in red marker. Signed simply ?Margaret Dec. 25 1974.? Maybe it was one of her personal copies, or one she intended to give as a Christmas gift. Rare to find it signed ?Margaret.?

iii) 45? Record that features four songs mentioned in the novel. The songs were sung by protagonist Morag Gunn?s ?Metis lover and their child.? The melodic notations for the four songs are actually found at the end of the novel. The four songs were written by Laurence. She told friends that there were limitations to the printed word and songs opened up a different avenue. Save for promotional purposes, the record was ultimately, not available for sale with the novel and is quite scarce. We welcome all reasonable offers on our books.

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Seller Inventory # ABE-1755879371331

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Diviners: Advanced Uncorrected Proof, Signed First Edition with 45' Record
• Publisher: McClelland and Stewart, Toronto
• Publication Date: 1974
• Binding: Hardcover
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)