The Iron Door

Edwin John Dove Pratt (1883-1964) was one of Canada's most notable and unique poets of the twentieth century. Born in Newfoundland, he studied philosophy, psychology, and theology at the University of Toronto, and was ultimately appointed to the English Department of Victoria College at the University of Toronto, the library of which bears his name. Much of his… Ler mais sobre este item

Lovely illustrations by Thorsay Macdonald. Signed by Pratt and Dated on the Half Title. Long Poem inspired by the death of his mother. Gilt inscription on front free endpaper.

Toronto, Canada: The Macmillan Company of Canada Limited, 1927. One of 900 copies printed on Byronic White Laid paper made in Canada. Spine darkened and rubbed, 1/4 inch white smudge on front, small black mark (3/16 inch) on rear, pages lightly thumbed, else very good. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No DJ. 8vo - over 7¾"… Ler mais sobre este item

Toronto: The Macmillan Company, 1927. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Gilt lettered green paper boards in a pictorial dust jacket. Light offsetting to front endpapers from jacket. Presentation copy punch stamped front cover. 1 of 900 copies. Decorations by Thoreau MacDonald. Book clean and bright throughout. Dust jacket with small chip to head of spine and rip… Ler mais sobre este item

THE IRON DOOR, Macmillan, 1927, first edition, some wear to corner tips and dust-soil to paper boards, else a good to very good copy. Of 1,000 copies printed, this is 1/90 specially bound and SIGNED by the author which were offered for sale.

Toronto: Macmillan, 1927. 1st Edition (Limited). Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Fine copy, #8 of 100, signed by the author on the limitation page, in fine dustjacket in slipcase, which is toned about edges. Uncommon, especially in limited edition as nice as this. Newfoundland poetry.

Macmillan Company of Canada, 1927. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.