One Generation Away, Leslie Gordon Barnard — 1st Edition

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One Generation Away, Leslie Gordon Barnard — 1st Edition

Name: One Generation Away, Leslie Gordon Barnard — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5822
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Publication: Montreal, Dodd-Simpson Press Limited, 1931.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [vi], 438.

Condition Report: Very Good. The volume presents beautifully in its original binding of a green cloth spine over decorative grey paper boards, remaining square and securely bound. The boards exhibit some mild shelf-wear, predominantly minor rubbing to the extremities and faint bumping to the corners, while the gilt lettering on the spine remains bright. The text block features traditional deckled (untrimmed) fore and lower edges, which show natural age-toning and very light sporadic foxing, entirely commensurate with the book’s age. Internally, the pages are crisp and clean. The original buff dust jacket is unclipped and remarkably intact for a fragile 1930s wrapper; it shows moderate general wear, including edge-creasing, surface scuffing, and minor chipping at the spine ends, but it remains a highly attractive example.

Catalogue Note: First Edition. This specific copy is exceptionally enriched by its unique, multi-layered provenance. The front free endpaper bears an original ink inscription: "With greetings To Mr Michael Bull / Leslie Gordon Barnard".

Laid into the volume are two highly significant pieces of original correspondence. The first is an Autograph Letter Signed (ALS) by the book's illustrator, Lowell L. Balcom, directly addressing Michael Bull and warmly expressing his pleasure at his autograph being included in the book. The second is a Typed Letter Signed (TLS) on the author's personal Montreal stationery, dated September 28, 1931. In it, Barnard writes to Miss True Davidson of the Toronto Vocational Bureau, confirming that he is asking his publishers to forward a copy of the book for Mr. W. Perkins Bull, a prominent Canadian historian and lawyer, which he states he "shall be glad to autograph".

While standard copies of this title are occasionally seen, this copy's retention of its original dust jacket and its incredible association with both the author and the illustrator elevate it to a highly desirable collector's piece.

First published in 1931, One Generation Away is a compelling collection of fictional short stories by the acclaimed Canadian author Leslie Gordon Barnard. Set against the shifting cultural landscapes of the early twentieth century, Barnard’s work explores the nuances of human relationships and the quiet dramas of everyday life. Featuring an introduction by B. K. Sandwell and a striking woodcut frontispiece by Lowell L. Balcom, this volume stands as an excellent testament to the Golden Age of Canadian fiction.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Leslie Gordon Barnard

Book Publisher: Dodd-Simpson Press Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Anthologies & Short Stories

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 438

Book Publication Year: 1931

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Lowell L. Balcom

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Montreal, Canada

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