Token by Edith Archibald (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Edith Jessie Archibald (1854-1936) was born into a wealthy family in Newfoundland, Canada. Having studied at private schools in New York and London, England she went on to be known for her activism, particularly related to the suffragist movement, as well as as an author. She began writing later in life, and wrote in a variety of genres, including pamphlets, nonfiction, fiction, and plays. The Token began as a play in the 1920s and was published as a novel in 1930. Described as "A Tale of Cape Breton Island in The Days Before Canada Became A Nation," it tells the story of Angus McRory and is set shortly after the American Civil War. This volume is in Very Good condition, with some minor wear to the covers and bumping to the corners. There is an inscription on the front fly leaf reading, "To Neil From Bill In appreciation of kindnesses rendered.".

wrappers. Condition: Very Good. "Author's Edition". (x), 56 pages. Wraps browning on spine and edges. Inscribed by author at top of front wrap to F.H. Sexton, Principal of Nova Scotia Technical College, his bookplate to inside front wrap. This edition is the adaptation of the work for stage by Daisy Foster and Bernard W. Russell. The Cast of Characters from the first production at the Majestic Theatre in Halifax, March 10, 1927 is included. The Foreword has a note on "The 'Tucking' Frolic". Rhodenizer (p.726) states that the play was later (1930) put in the form of a novel. 7.5 x 5 inches. Inscribed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. No Jacket. Presumed FIRST EDITION. RARE BOOK IN HARDCOVER. NO DATE OF PUBLICATION (1930). EX CHURCH LIBRARY WITH SMALL FADED STICKER ON SPINE & BOOK LABEL INSIDE FRONT COVER. O/W NO MARKINGS. 315 PAGES. VERY SLIGHT FOXING ON A COUPLE OF PAGES. TINY TEAR ALONG SPINE & FRONT BOARD. SCANS ON REQUEST. THANKS.

Card covers. Author's Edition. (12),56 Pp. The Token was adapted for the Speaking Stage by Daisy Foster and Bernard W. Russell and was first performed at the Majestic Theatre Halifax, Nova Scotia Thursday, March 10th, 1927. With list of actors who played the cast of characters Edith Jessie Archibald was a well known Halifax writer and a leader in women's rights organizations such as the National Council of Women & the local Council of Women in Halifax. Very good. "Compliments of the author" written on front cover.