Toronto: Anansi, 2005. Inscribed by Author; Black boards with colour cover label, Colour illustratons. Wrap around band on rear cover. The text reproduces Ondaatje's handwriting below the printed text. Also issued in a limited edition of 125 copies signed by author and artist. Published to mark the 50th anniversary of World Literacy of Canada. The piece originally appeared in HANDWRITING (1998). This copy inscribed on the title page by Ondaatje to another well-known Canadian writer, a close friend. Front cover a bit bowed (will probably flatten out in a different, moister, season). Else fine. ; Squarish octavo; Signed by Author