The Well of Loneliness
Garden City, New York: Permabooks [1951], 1951. Later edition. Paperback. 12mo. [10], 3-467, [1], [2] (pages of publisher's advertisements) pp. The front wrapper illustrated, printed in white, black, and yellow, the rear wrapper printed in blue, black, white, and yellow; all edges blue. Brown endpapers and pastedowns. Price of 35 cents on the front wrapper. First published in 1928, this is a paperback reprint of a significant novel in lesbian and queer fiction. Hall's work challenged the stigma against gay relationships and gay people, and was censored by British courts but was allowed to be published in the United States. Very Good. Item #000017052
Rubbing and two spots of discoloration to the spine, light wear to the wrappers.
Price: $40.00