This book is in very good condition and ready for quick shipment ISBN 0771008139 9780771008139 [US]

New York McClelland and Stewart 1985 First Edition; First Printing Hardcover Near Fine in a Fine dust jacket. Faint bump on top text block edge.; Signed by Margaret Atwood on half title page.; 9.0 X 6.0 X 1.2 inches; Signed by Author.

VERY GOOD condition — DUST JACKET: Wear & tear to top and bottom edges of spine, panels, folds and flaps. Minor chipping to top and bottom of spine and corresponding corners. One inch vertical closed tear along right side of spine, branching towards middle of same. Old tape repairs on reverse of spine. Minor chipping to 3 of 4 outside corners. Several closed tears along top edge, both panels and front flap. BOARDS: Shelf rubbing to crown and foot of spine and bottom edge, primarily quarter-bound. BOOK: Ink markings top of FEP; abrasion to top of FFEP (sticker removed). Please inspect photos closely for condition details.Here on offer is a very nice copy of Margaret Atwood's award-winning novel, The Handmaid's Tale, a futuristic dystopian saga; the basis for the 2017 Hulu television series of the same name. This copy is a 1st Canadian edition, 1st printing of the work published by McClelland and Stewart in Date: 1985. The original dust jacket is protected from further wear by a Mylar sleeve.*********************************************************"The Handmaid's Tale is not only a radical and brilliant departure for Margaret Atwood, it is a novel of such power that the reader will be unable to forget its images and its forecast. Set in the near future, it describes life in what was once the United States, now called the Republic of Gilead, a monotheocracy that has reacted to social unrest and a sharply declining birthrate by reverting to, and going beyond, the ...

A fine second printing of the first Canadian edition in a fair dust jacket. Staining to lower spine and 2cm tear to front lower left corner, shown in picture. It is otherwise intact and not price-clipped. Date: 1985. Mcclelland And Stewart ISBN 0771008139 9780771008139 [CA]

First Canadian Edition (True First); A Near Fine book in a Very Good or better dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed by the author to the half title page. An exceptional copy of this novel, critically acclaimed and now basis for the extraordinary mini-series; scarce in the first Canadian and signed by Ms. Atwood. This copy is in near fine condition with only slight rubbing to the spine ends, else fine; housed in a clean, crisp and bright very good dust jacket that shows only light rubbing at the spine ends, mild sunning to the spine, and one small closed tear to the spine head, repaired with one piece of tape to the verso (invisible externally). Overall, a beautiful copy of a novel some already consider a classic, and perhaps Atwood's best of her long and prolific career. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar sleeve and will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box. Date: 1985. Mcclelland And Stewart ISBN 0771008139 US

ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland and Stewart] Hardcover First Edition A superb copy of the first edition of Atwood's most highly lauded novel, inscribed to previous owner on title page. This copy is fine with very little of the typical rubbing to spine ends and whose jacket is complete without the all too often chipped edges that is idiosyncratic of this edition, just a couple very short and discreet tears to top edge. Octavo in cream coloured boards, rust coloured spine strip, 324 pages, Gail Geltner Jacket. Satisfaction guaranteed. Additional photos always available on request. Shipped in a fitted, padded box.
[Edmonton, AB, Canada] [Publication Year: 1985]
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ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: Mcclelland And Stewart, Toronto] Hardcover A near fine hardcover 2nd printing in a fine dust jacket. No remainder marks, light shelf wear to bottom edge with 2 small dents to bottom edges. Bindings are tight and square. A very nice copy
[Cheverie, NS, Canada] [Publication Year: 1985]
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ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland and Stewart, Toronto] Hardcover First Edition A FINE copy of the FIRST CANADIAN EDITION. FIRST PRINTING. In FINE, unclipped jacket. SIGNED by MARGARET ATWOOD on the title page. INCREASINGLY SCARCE SIGNED .
[Dundas, ON, Canada] [Publication Year: 1985]

ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland & Stewart, Toronto] Hardcover First Edition This is the True 1st Edition, 2nd Printing. A Near Fine. Hardcover. No jacket. Ivory and burgundy coloured cloth boards with titles in ivory. A Fine unmarked copy! By one of the great writers of the 20th Century. Robust shipping.
[Saskatoon, SK, Canada] [Publication Year: 1985]
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ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland and Stewart, New York] Hardcover First Edition Near Fine in a Fine dust jacket. Faint bump on top text block edge. ; Signed by Margaret Atwood on half title page. ; 9.0 X 6.0 X 1.2 inches; Signed by Author.
[Pomona, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1985]
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ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland and Stewart] Hardcover New
[Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1985]

ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland and Stewart] Hardcover First Edition No jacket - first edition first printing. some minor bumps, chips and shelfwear to cover as pictured. a clean and tight copy of this first
[VANCOUVER, BC, Canada] [Publication Year: 1985]
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ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland and Stewart, Toronto, ON] Hardcover First Edition 6-1/2" x 9-1/4", 324pp incl. front matter. Sewn binding in beige textured paper-covered boards with painted-on russet "backing". Minimal edge wear to base and top of spine, where a loose binding thread sticks up about 1/2". Corners are sharp. Dust jacket is unclipped and shows the original $22.95 price. The jacket fold is slightly mis-aligned towards the front, with the "S" in the publisher's logo on the spine obtruding onto the fold. There is a bit of rubbing to the jacket, resulting in a small white line in the male figure's cap in Gail Geltner's cover artwork, and a small "tear" below his left eye. A light amount of edge creasing, but no rips or tears. Binding is square and tight. Pages are clean and bright and unmarked. Pages are clean and bright and unmarked.
[Vancouver, BC, Canada] [Publication Year: 1985]
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ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland and Stewart] Hardcover First Edition First edition, first printing, meeting all points. Beautiful copy of a very near fine book with rubbing to head and foot of spine, previous owner inscription to fly leaf, in a very near fine clipped jacket. 324 page octavo, cream paper boards with brown spine, iconic Geltner jacket. Satisfaction guaranteed. Additional photos always available on request. Shipped in a fitted, padded box.
[Edmonton, AB, Canada] [Publication Year: 1985]
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ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland and Stewart, Canada] Hardcover First Edition VG+ / VG+. 1st Printing of the 1985 M&S 1st Edition (Canada). Book is straight, square, securely bound and free of markings and blemishes. Cover is clean and bright, with sharp corners, gently bumped and rubbed joints and tail, straight headcap, spine, hinges and edges, and boldly legible, crisply distinct lettering and design. Dust Jacket is also clean, bright, unclipped (reflecting original CAD $22.95 price) and encased in protective mylar, with minor curl to top of front flap, 1/2" tear (no loss) at bottom of front panel and gentle bumping to the head as the only discernible flaws. (Please see Seller images). ISBN 0771008139. ShiroBooks, independent bookseller, takes pride in accurate descriptions, careful wrapping and safe shipping. CONTACT SHIROBOOKS PRIOR TO ORDERING if any questions or for more information, details or photos.
[Eureka, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1985]
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ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland & Stewart / CBC Television, Toronto, Canada] Hardcover First Edition "Set in the near future in a locale resembling Cambridge Massachusetts, this work describes life in what was once the United States - A Clockwork Orange, as seen by women." - dust jacket. Second printing of the first Canadian edition. [12], 13-324 pp. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Binding tight. Light wear to price-clipped dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart. A quality early copy of this treasured work. SPADONI & DONNELLY 3587; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The Handmaid's Tall, Margaret Atwood, Canadian Literature
[Ladysmith, BC, Canada] [Publication Year: 1985]
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ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland and Stewart, Toronto] Hardcover First Edition INSCRIBED by Atwood on the half-title. Lightest of wear to book, a little more to unpriceclipped jacket although no tears, a little more wear at the spine extremities. Winner of the Governor-General's Award and the initial Arthur C Clarke Award and probably to Atwood's lasting astonishment, the book which has secured her reputation as an important twentieth century author. 324 pp.
[Victoria, BC, Canada] [Publication Year: 1985]
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ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland and Stewart] Hardcover
[Moncks Corner, SC, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1985]

ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland and Stewart] Hardcover New. Fast Shipping and good customer service
[Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1985]

ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland and Stewart] Hardcover
[Denver, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1985]

ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland and Stewart, Toronto] Hardcover First Edition Rubbing at the spine ends, a few scattered soil marks on the front board and lower edge, gift inscription on the front pastedown partially obscured by the jacket flap. Light wear along the jacket edges, one inch closed tear on the lower front edge, a patch of small scrapes on the portrait on the rear panel. True first edition.
[Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1985]

ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland and Stewart, Toronto] Hardcover First Edition McClelland and Stewart, Toronto, 1985. Hardcover, Canadian First Edition, First Printing. Condition: Very Good. Dustjacket: Good. Slight shelfwear to bottom, else Near Fine. Previous owner name inside cover. DJ has 4cm tear at bottom of back cover, else Very Good. (see photos). Clean, bright and tight. In Brodart protective cover.
[Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada] [Publication Year: 1985]
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ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland & Stewart, Toronto] Hardcover First Edition Tight unmarked book in bright unclipped (22.95) dust jacket with a nick.
[Amherst, NS, Canada] [Publication Year: 1985]

ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland and Stewart, Toronto] Hardcover First Edition DJ is slightly sun-faded on spine, otherwise NF. ; A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped. No additional printings mentioned ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 324 pages
[Chilliwack, BC, Canada] [Publication Year: 1985]
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ISBN10: 0771008139, ISBN13: 9780771008139, [publisher: McClelland and Stewart, Toronto, ON] Hardcover First Edition A Canadian, First Edition, Second Printing copy. Margaret Atwood has signed this copy on the title page. The dust jacket is missing. The book is very good, with square and tight binding, all pages in tact with no corner folds, rubbing to the book margins and spine, as is typical. A very pleasing copy. Images available upon request. Signing event provenance laid in.
[Burlington, ON, Canada] [Publication Year: 1985]