NEW Silent Auction items donated by Margaret Atwood!

New items include signed copies of popular books, handwritten notes, first editions and more!

Support the Royal Canadian Geographical Society with every bid! The 2022 RCGS virtual silent auction is open for bids and some special items have just been added!  As one of Canada's most well-known writers, Margaret Atwood is an internationally recognized novelist, literary critic, poet, essayist, and environmental advocate. She is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the author of The Handmaid's Tale, the futuristic dystopian novel that made its way to the screen as a hit television series in 2016.  This year, the RCGS is pleased to showcase seven auction items donated by Atwood herself, all available on the Silent Auction website. In addition to the featured items below, you can bid on a Graeme Gibson novel collection, a signed copy of Dearly and a copy of The Illustrated Journals of Susanna Moodie signed by both Atwood and Charles Pachter. Handwritten notes, tea towels and first-edition copies are also included with several auction items. And of course, there are many other amazing trips, experiences and unique items available. The auction closes Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. EST, so don't wait!  The Royal Canadian Geographical Society gratefully acknowledges the generosity of those who donated trips, experiences and items to support our fundraising efforts. The Arctic Package from Canadian poet and novelist, Margaret Atwood! Includes: Three signed books, all with Arctic references Vintage Hat & Mittens, both worn by Margaret Atwood An Adventure Canada T-Shirt, with Margaret's name tag still affixed A Peregrine Fleece worn by Margaret on the Akademik loffe Attached handwritten description note by Margaret Atwood Bid now The MaddAddam Package from Margaret Atwood Includes: Signed hardback copy of MaddAddam Signed hardback copy of Year of the Flood Signed ARC uncorrected of Oryx and Crake Signed audiobook of Oryx and Crake Promotional store banner of Oryx and Crake Handwritten card from Margaret Atwood Bid now Graeme Gibson Novel Collection   Includes: Signed first edition of Five Legs by Graeme with the note "my copy" First edition Perpetual Motion Signed paperback Perpetual Motion with Gentleman Death; introduction by Margaret Atwood Tea towel with Graeme's legendary baked beans recipe, in his handwriting A handwritten note from Margaret Atwood (pictured) detailing the items in this package is included as well. Bid now Copyright © 2022 Canadian Geographic, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Canadian Geographic 50 Sussex Drive Ottawa, ON K1M2K1 Canada Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.