The Heads of Cerberus

Pennsylvania: Polaris Press, 1952. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Good. 9.5" by 6.5". Ric Binkley. 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. 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. 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. Near Fine