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Mercy Among the Children

by David Adams Richards

Flat-signed First Canadian Edition, First Printing

A collectible hardcover copy of _Mercy Among the Children_ by acclaimed Canadian author David Adams Richards. Flat signed by Richards, without an inscription or personalization.

Published by Doubleday Canada in 2000, this powerful literary novel is set in New Brunswick’s Miramichi region and examines family loyalty, poverty, reputation, injustice and moral responsibility across generations.

_Mercy Among the Children_ was the co-winner of the 2000 Giller Prize and was also shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award. It remains one of Richards’ most recognized novels and an important work of contemporary Canadian literature.

- Flat signed by David Adams Richards

- First Canadian edition and first printing

- Original hardcover with dust jacket

- Doubleday Canada, 2000

- ISBN: 9780385259170

- 371 pages

Please examine all photographs, as they form an important part of the condition description.

Book & copy details

Publisher
Doubleday Canada
Publication year
2000
Edition
First Canadian Edition | First Printing
Format
Hardcover
ISBN-10
0385259174
ISBN-13
9780385259170
Language
English
Signed by
David Adams Richards
Signature
Signed
Catalogue price
C $49.99
Inventory number
128000417836

Condition notes

Flat signed by the author, with no personalization. Hardcover and binding remain sound. Pages are clean overall, with minor age-related toning. Original dust jacket is present and shows light shelf wear. No major tears or missing pages observed. Please review all photographs for the exact condition.

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