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THE ROSE.

Harness, Charles L[eonard].

London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1968. Octavo, boards. First hardcover edition. "The Rose" is a "fine sentimental epic richly enhanced by cogent treatment of antagonism of the rational and the aesthetic in modern culture." - Anatomy of Wonder (1987) 3-190. Also collects two stories, "The Chess Players" and "The New Reality. Survey of Science Fiction Literature IV, pp. 1832-6. A nearly fine copy in a very good dust jacket with light wear to the corner tips and spine ends, 1.5 cm closed tear to lower front panel and some mild rubbing to the front panel. (340). Item #340

Price: $150.00