1960
217pp.
The Quadriga Press Limited, London

A lovely first edition of this uncommon novel, in a pleasing example of the original dust wrapper designed by Michael Ayrton. 

The first edition, first impression, with no further impressions stated. 

In the original unclipped dust wrapper designed by Michael Ayrton. Ayrton designed wraps for several notable authors including Wyndham Lewis, William Golding and Albert Camus. 

A progressive work of lesbian fiction, 'The Dark Side of Venus' tells the story of an unconsummated love affair between two women. Whilst lesbian stories were being written, 'The Dark Side of Venus' is unusual in its focus on romance, rather than cultural and societal difficulties. 

In the original cloth binding in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally in excellent condition with slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine and the occasional mark to the rear board. Bookseller’s label to front paste down. Offsetting to endpapers. Dust wrapper is in excellent condition with minor shelf wear and occasional browning to the reverse. Slight creasing to the extremities and the occasional spot and handling mark. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean.

Grading: NEAR FINE in a NEAR FINE dust wrapper.