Toronto: MacMillan, 1972. (CAD) First Edition SIGNED BY AUTHOR to the title page, no other markings, fading just to the spine, a spattering of water spots to both covers, A triangular slightly darker stain to the top corner of the front cover, pages clean, hinges tight, thus Acceptable used copy in Good dust jacket with rubbing to head of spine and to top edge of front panel; Dj is in mylar sleeve. This is the first state dustjacket without the number 7330 to the back panel, very slight fading to the red colour to the titles on the spine panel. Vermilion red cl, 280pp. Charcoal Grey endpapers. This is the second book in his Deptford Trilogy: David Staunton consults an analyst to understand the grotesque circumstances surrounding the death of his glamorous father. (1.8 JM HOQ 102/b3. Signed by Author. 1st. Hardcover. Acceptable/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Hailed by the Washington Post Book World as "a modern classic," Robertson Davies’s acclaimed Deptford Trilogy is a glittering, fantastical, cunningly contrived series of novels, around which a mysterious death is woven. The Manticore —the second book in the series after Fifth Business —follows David Staunton, a man pleased with his success but haunted by his relationship with his larger-than-life father. As he seeks help through therapy, he encounters a wonderful cast of characters who help connect him to his past and the death of his father.

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Bookseller: JWMah (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 76567
Title: THE MANTICORE (Signed copy)
Author: DAVIES, Robertson
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Acceptable
Jacket Condition: Good
Edition: 1st
ISBN 10: 077050891X
ISBN 13: 9780770508913
Publisher: MacMillan
Place of Publication: Toronto
Date Published: 1972
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: Deptford Trilogy Canadian Fiction Canada Literature Novels
Bookseller catalogs: Canadian Fiction;

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JWMah has been selling out-of-print, used and rare books on the Internet since 1997. Our stock consists of a good balance of fiction and non-fiction books in a wide range of subjects. We also sell classical Lp records. Our Cookbooks, Canadiana, Travel and Exploration catalogues are worth a look. We examine each book that we sell and try our best to grade the books conservatively. We are strictly an internet business, so usually the books put up for sale are in stock. We try update our books every two days so that our listings are as fresh as possible. It is best to contact us by e-mail or by telephone to reserve a book, as some books sell quickly. We are located in Canada's westcoast and we ship internationally.

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