Mordecai Richler — Shovelling Trouble

Toronto, McClelland and Stewart Limited, 1972. First edition. Cloth. A signed first edition, and very scarce review copy, of this delightful essay collection from Mordecai Richler, in the original dust wrapper. First edition. A very scarce review copy. Signed by the author to the title page. Featuring the publisher's insert, dated 16th September. "McClelland and Stewart Limited is pleased to send you this complimentary book for review". In the publisher's original red cloth binding, neatly presented in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. This work comprises fifteen essays, written between 1964 and 1970, by acclaimed Canadian writer Mordecai Richler. Richler is best remembered for his children's fiction following the character of Jacob Two-Two and for his highly regarded range of novels, most of which center on the experience of Montreal's Jewish community.  In the publisher's original red cloth binding, neatly presented in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Signed by the author to the title page. Featuring the publisher's insert, dated 16th September. "McClelland and Stewart Limited is pleased to send you this complimentary book for review". Externally, very smart with slight bumping and rubbing, and light marking, more visible to the rear. Dust wrapper shows light edge wear, including a couple of very minor closed tears. Covers are lightly spotted and discoloured with a few odd marks. Internally, firmly bound. Very bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Very Good Indeed.