{"product_id":"thorn-apple-tree","title":"Thorn-Apple Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThorn-Apple Tree\u003c\/em\u003e by Grace Campbell is an important Canadian novel published by Wm. Collins Sons \u0026amp; Co. Canada Ltd., Toronto, in 1942. This copy is the ninth printing from December 1942, the same year the novel became Canada’s bestselling book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis title holds special interest for collectors because it was the first novel issued under Collins’ Canadian imprint and was illustrated and designed by Franklin Carmichael, a celebrated member of the Group of Seven. His involvement adds strong artistic and Canadian cultural significance to the book, making it appealing not only as fiction but also as a collectible piece of Canadian publishing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strong choice for readers and collectors interested in Canadian literature, wartime-era publishing, Group of Seven connections, Franklin Carmichael design work, and historically significant Canadian books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcover, Very Good. Gift inscription dated 1943. \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSmall bookseller label and owner's bookplate on the front pastedown. No dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grace Campbell, Franklin Carmichael","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53563294810409,"sku":"1942V5B","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9435\/7545\/files\/thorn-apple-tree-7390324.webp?v=1788912617","url":"https:\/\/thebookstore.ca\/products\/thorn-apple-tree","provider":"The Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}