Lives of the Saints

Nino Ricci — LIVES OF THE SAINTS (Signed First Edition / Association Copy)

Up for sale is an incredibly rare and historically significant association copy of the award-winning masterpiece "Lives of the Saints" by Nino Ricci. Winner of the prestigious Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction, this specific volume contains magnificent literary provenance.

Historic Association Inscription:

The half-title page features a hand-signed personal inscription from the author directly to prominent Canadian journalist and long-time Globe and Mail book review editor, Jack Kapica:

"To Jack Kapica, Thank you for a stimulating interview. Nino Ricci"

This copy represents a physical piece of Canadian media and literary heritage, signed directly during the promotional tour of this legendary debut novel.

Item Details & Attributes:

• Provenance: Association Copy inscribed to Globe and Mail book review editor Jack Kapica

• Signature: Authentic hand-signed inscription by author Nino Ricci

• Edition: True First Edition, First Printing (Original 1990 Cormorant Books indie layout)

• Format: Hardcover with original Dust Jacket (HC/DJ - Bound Edition)

• Publisher: Cormorant Books (Dunvegan, Ontario, 1990)

• Genre: Canadian Literature / Literary History / Award-Winning Fiction

Condition Report:

• Overall Condition: Very Good (VG)

• Dust Jacket: Crisp and bright with sharp edges and minimal to no shelf rubbing. No deep structural scratches or tears. Beautiful shelf presence.

• Binding/Spine: Tight, completely square, and structurally rigid. The cloth boards remain clean and flat.

• Pages: Clean, white, and sharp throughout. Completely free of internal ink notes, text highlighting, or dog-ears.

A spectacular, museum-grade addition to complete any high-end collection of award-winning Canadian literature or modern historical provenance!

Shipping & Handling:

We protect your investments! This historic volume will be securely wrapped in thick protective material to guarantee full defense against edge impacts or spine compression during transit. Shipped quickly with tracking included from Richmond Hill, Ontario!