Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1968 [for 1969). Inscribed by Author; The simultaneous paper issue. Narrow octavo. pp (x), 69. Tan spot to upper margin of pp 14 & 15 from something once laid in; soft creases to lower rear cover; else a fine, fresh copy. Inscribed by the author "For Jim Carscallen, secret agent & intelligence man, with thanks and best wishes, Peggy A." Her second major collection of poetry, and first from a large trade publisher. Despite the title page date, actually published 6 March,1969. The US edition was published 30 Jan., 1969 and is the correct first. James Andrew Carscallen (1934-2016), studied under Northrop Frye for his PhD and was a Victoria University professor 1965-1996. He helped Atwood with some of her early manuscripts and she regarded him as a friend, as her signing as "Peggy" attests. Vic was Atwood's alma mater. An excellent association copy.; Signed by Author