Title Heaven and Hell — Aldous Huxley — Signed & Inscribed First Edition (1956) Author Aldous Huxley Title of the book Heaven and Hell Publisher Chatto & Windus Place of publication London, United Kingdom Year of publication 1956 Edition First edition Number of pages 88 Binding Hardcover with dust jacket Condition Very good to near fine Description First edition of Heaven and Hell by Aldous Huxley, published by Chatto & Windus, London, in 1956. This work is the philosophical sequel to The Doors of Perception and further explores mystical experience, perception, art, and the effects of psychoactive substances. Octavo volume bound in original cloth, housed in the original dust jacket, featuring cover design by John Woodcock. The book is signed and inscribed by Aldous Huxley, making this a highly desirable collector’s copy. The title is derived from William Blake’s The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, and the essay contrasts what Huxley describes as two opposing mystical states—“Heaven” and “Hell”—that may be encountered when the doors of perception are opened, whether through visionary experience or everyday life. Condition details: A superior example. Book and binding are well preserved. Dust jacket present and clean with only minimal handling wear. A scarce signed first edition of one of Huxley’s most influential philosophical works. Provenance Spanos Rare Books & Auctions, Athens Purchase date: 21 February 2014