Three L. M. Montgomery Rarities with Ephemera – A Collector’s Lot Beyond Green Gables

Description

This curated trio brings together three lesser-seen works related to L. M. Montgomery—each one offering a different facet of the beloved author beyond her well-known series. Together, they form a compelling lot for anyone who collects Montgomery or has a deeper interest in her life, storytelling voice, and poetic spirit.

Each book is in very good condition, housed in its original dustjacket, and includes charming ephemera tucked inside (see gallery for examples). While none of these are part of her Anne or Emily series, they add rich depth to any Montgomery collection.

 

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🔹 The Selected Journals of L. M. Montgomery: Volume I (1889–1910)
Edited by Mary Rubio & Elizabeth Waterston
Published in 1985 by Oxford University Press
424 pages, with index

This volume begins when Montgomery was just 14 and follows her life through her years in Cavendish, college, teaching, and the publication of Anne of Green Gables. It offers remarkable insight into her private world—recounting friendships, heartbreaks, ambitions, and creative beginnings. A foundational work for understanding her personal voice.
Condition: Very Good. Clean and secure pages, sharp corners, minimal edgewear to dustjacket. Ephemera included.

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🔹 The Story Girl by L. M. Montgomery
First Canadian Edition, 1944
Published by McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited

This edition is housed in its original celophane-wrapped dustjacket—an uncommon find.
Set in the town of Carlisle, The Story Girl introduces readers to Sara Stanley, a young girl whose storytelling draws in both children and adults. A charming standalone novel with themes of youth, imagination, and wonder.
Condition: Very Good. Pages are clean and tight, corners sharp, with lovely period ephemera tucked inside.

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🔹 The Poetry of Lucy Maud Montgomery
Selected and Introduced by John Ferns and Kevin McCabe
First Edition, First Printing (1987)
Published by Fitzhenry & Whiteside
153 pages

This collection offers a rare opportunity to experience Montgomery’s poetic voice. Themes include nature, reflection, childhood, and longing. A beautiful complement to her prose work, especially for readers curious about the emotional and lyrical undercurrents that shaped her fiction.
Condition: Very Good. Clean interior, sharp corners, original dustjacket, and ephemera enclosed.

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A meaningful group of titles for admirers of Montgomery’s work—especially those who already treasure her novels and are drawn to explore beyond them. These editions each offer something distinct and beautifully preserved.

~See all of the pictures posted in the Gallery Area of this posting!~

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