I, Monty (Signed, Inscribed, and Dated by the Author)

An Island Heritage Limited first trade edition hardcover in fine condition. Bright blue boards are clean, square, and entirely unmarked, bearing the gilt butterfly motif to the front board as issued. Dust jacket is fine and bright throughout, with no tears, chips, soiling, or fading. Pages are fresh and crisp throughout, completely free of any marks, stamps, or annotations. Binding is firm and tight. Signed and personally inscribed by the author on the title page in green ink. Published in its first trade edition by Island Heritage Limited, Honolulu, in 1978, I, Monty is a metaphysical allegory by Dr. Marcus Bach, theologian and author of forty-six books on comparative religion and inter-cultural understanding. Of all his books, he counted I, Monty among his personal favourites. The story follows Monty, a monarch butterfly, through metamorphosis, death, and rebirth. Illustrated throughout in full colour. A fine, signed, and inscribed copy of a warmly regarded and sought-after title. Ships within Canada.