The Eve of Saint Venus by Anthony Burgess - 1970

Norton & Company Limited, W. W., 1970. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. The dust jacket is missing. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.

Norton & Company Limited, W. W. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

NY: Norton. Good+/Good+ (see notes). 1970. 2nd US ptg. hardcover. 8vo . 138pp . Top edge dusty. Scuff and some soiling to DJ. Not for the fussy. .

New York. 1970. Norton. 1st American Edition. Previous Owner's Name Penned in Front,Otherwise Very Good in Dustjacket. 039308602x. 138 pages. hardcover. keywords: Literature England . FROM THE PUBLISHER - This fascinating early work by Anthony Burgess is a delightful fantasy, blending classical myth and farce. Displaying a high degree of verbal ingenuity and intelligence, Burgess effortlessly plays with ideas to create a riotous comedy that is ultimately a celebration of love and marriage. Presented along with the earlier and similarly themed The Venus of Ille, by Prosper MErimEe. Ambrose and Diana are to be married. Diana, however, is having last–minute doubts fuelled by her feminist friend and bridesmaid, Julia, while Ambrose inadvertently becomes engaged to the goddess Venus, who has taken possession of the wedding ring. These obstacles present the first in a farcical series of challenges - not only to the impending wedding, but also to the most dearly held preconceptions of Ambrose,… Read More

Used; Good. 2-C-10 WW Norton & Company 1970 Hardcover stated First American Edition. Previous owner's name on front free end page. A few pages have light pencil markings or underlining which does not obscure text. Jacket has light wear, sunning at spine. Book Condition; Good Jacket Condition; Good . 1970. HARDCOVER.

Norton, January 1970. Hardcover. USED Good.

New York. 1970. Norton. 1st American Edition. Good in Slightly Worn Dustjacket. 039308602x. 138 pages. hardcover. keywords: Literature England . FROM THE PUBLISHER - This fascinating early work by Anthony Burgess is a delightful fantasy, blending classical myth and farce. Displaying a high degree of verbal ingenuity and intelligence, Burgess effortlessly plays with ideas to create a riotous comedy that is ultimately a celebration of love and marriage. Presented along with the earlier and similarly themed The Venus of Ille, by Prosper MErimEe. Ambrose and Diana are to be married. Diana, however, is having last–minute doubts fuelled by her feminist friend and bridesmaid, Julia, while Ambrose inadvertently becomes engaged to the goddess Venus, who has taken possession of the wedding ring. These obstacles present the first in a farcical series of challenges - not only to the impending wedding, but also to the most dearly held preconceptions of Ambrose, Diana, and their wedding guests. In addition to… Read More

UsedGood. 1970 Norton. Hardcover copy is in good, solid conditon, no dj, has some wear, unmarked text, first blank page may have inscription, a good copy. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.

Norton. Hardcover . Used Good/yes .

New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 1970. First U.S. Edition. Hardcover. Octavo; pp 138; G/G-; beige spine with blue and dark pink text; dust jacket has moderate toning to exterior; minor chips to tail edge; price clipped front flap; cloth has slight shelf wear to exterior; some sunning to spine; sturdy boards; text block shows slight toning to exterior edges; frontispiece; illustrated; deckled fore edge. 1316544. FP New Rockville Stock.