Orange cloth binding with red title plate and gilt title on the spine.

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Please view our photographs. No dust jacket. The Companion Book Club edition of The Venus of Konpara by John Masters is a 1960 reprint edition of the original 1960 historical adventure novel set during the British Raj in India.

Book Overview

• Author: John Masters (1914–1983), a British Indian Army officer and novelist.

• Original Publisher: Michael Joseph, London (1960).

• Book Club Publisher: The Companion Book Club, London (1960).

• Page Count: 256 pages.

• Plot: Follows six people searching for an ancient Indian statue in the jungle, dealing with themes of ambition, local history, and an interpretation of ancient Indian migrations.

Collectibility and Value

• Format: Hardcover. Book club editions were mass-produced for subscribers at a lower cost than the trade first editions published by Michael Joseph.

• Market Value: Typically valued between £10 to £18, depending on the condition of the boards and whether the original dust jacket is present.