The Table Talk of Samuel Marchbanks and The Diary of Samuel Marchbanks

The Table Talk of Samuel Marchbanks and The Diary of Samuel Marchbanks

DAVIES, Robertson

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While serving as editor at the Peterborough Examiner, Robertson Davies used the pseudonym of Samuel Marchbanks and these are the first two of three volumes that metafictionally recount his tenue in that job. A classic of Canadian literary history.

Publication Info

  • Publisher: Clarke, Irwin & Company Limited
  • Edition: 1st Edition
  • Date Published: n/a
  • Place Published: Toronto
  • ISBN: n/a

Details

  • Condition: Very good
  • Signed: No
  • Dust Jacket: Yes
  • Jacket Condition: Very good
  • Details:
    1949. 1947. 2 vols. 248, 204 p. 20 cm. First edition, first issue of "Table Talk" in maroon cloth, with second edition of "Diary", in slipcase. Slipcase a bit tattered and missing back piece. Dustjackets on both pieces slightly worn,"Table" having a tiny hole in spine.