Lot #21: 1948 First Edition Signed Poetry Book – Louis A. MacKay – The Ill-Tempered Lover

Vintage 1948 first edition hardcover of The Ill-Tempered Lover and Other Poems by Louis A. MacKay, published by The Macmillan Company of Canada, Toronto. Features a handwritten Christmas inscription signed “Louis,” believed to be by the author. Includes original newspaper clippings, a biographical article, published poetry, and an obituary notice from 1982. MacKay was a Canadian-born poet and Professor Emeritus of Classics at the University of California, Berkeley. Green cloth hardcover with gilt spine lettering. Some age-related wear to the cover, spine edges, and pages, including some discolouration and spotting. Please refer to photos for condition and included ephemera. Pickup category timeslot {A}