The Genius and the Goddess
London: Chatto & Windus, 1955. Charles Mozley (dust jacket illustration). Second Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. 8vo. Pp. 127, [1]. Bound in teal paper-covered boards, lettering stamped on spine in gilt. In the price-clipped illustrated dust jacket that shows slight edge-wear and a light smudge on rear panel. Fine / Very Good. Item #5855
Huxley's novel that centers on the assistant to a renowned scientist. The scientist is brilliant in his field, but incompetent in the practicalities of life, perhaps drawing on his brother Julian Huxley, or his grandfather, Thomas Huxley. The Charles Mozley dust jacket illustration presents an impressionistic nude, seen from behind. Dust jacket is now protected with a removable, clear archival sleeve.
Price: $30.00