London, Dobson, 1975. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A near fine copy. Review copy with slip laid in. Some tanning to the spine and a little bumping to the tips and corners. Naomi Mitchison (1897-1999) was prolific writer across various fields, perhaps best remembered for the now classic The Corn King and the Spring Queen (1931). JBS Haldane was her brother. Cover art by Richard Weaver [11626, Hyraxia Books].