1952 The Heads of Cerberus Francis Stevens Illustrated Limited Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Heads of Cerberus Francis Stevens; [Gertrude Barrows Bennett]; Lloyd Arthur Eshbach 1952 Polaris Press : Pennsylvania 9.5" by 6.5" 190, [1pp] SUMMARY A limited first edition in book form of this early dystopian novel by Francis Stevens, an intriguing sci-fi novel in a dust wrapper and slipcase. First Edition,Illustrated,Limited Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,With Dustwrapper,With Slipcase Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION A limited edition of fifteen hundred copies, of which this is numbered seven hundred and ninety three. The first edition in book form, previously serialised in 'The Thrill Book' in 1919.In the original unclipped dust wrapper, and original slipcase. Slipcase is in a very good condition. 'The Heads of Cerberus' is an early dystopian novel, in which a group of people inhale a mysterious grey dust, and find themselves transported to a totalitarian Philadelphia in 2118.Written by Gertrude Barrows Bennett under the pseudonym, Francis Stevens; she is considered to be "the woman who invented dark fantasy". Illustrated throughout by Ric Binkley.With an introduction by Lloyd Arthur Eshbach. Gift inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. CONDITION In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper, and the original paper covered slipcase. Externally, smart. Spine is faded. Gift inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Edge wear to the dust wrapper resulting in chips and tears, heavier to the spine. Light spots to the wraps, and spine is age-toned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Light edge wear and fading to the dust wrapper, with some light rubbing, in a very good condition. Overall Condition: Near Fine Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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