Toronto: Knopf Canada, 1994. Advance uncorrected proof in light blue card covers. Spine sunned, corner crease to last leaf and rear cover. Ink notes on first (blank) page of noted Canadian author Leon Rooke, VG otherwise. A scarce proof done in a small print run, particularly vulnerable because of its size (over 600 pages) and light cover colour. Projected Canadian publication date was 10 Sept., 1994. 1.2 kg parcel; Octavo