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John Wyndham
1979
Michael Joseph : London
8" by 5"
186, [6pp.]
SUMMARY
A first edition of the novel by English science fiction writer, John Wyndham, published by his estate, ten years after his death.
First Edition,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,Uncommon,With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Near Fine
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage: £ 15.99
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DESCRIPTION
An uncommon first edition of the work, in original publisher's green cloth binding, with original unclipped dust wrapper.
John Wyndham was an English writer of science fiction whose novels were often set using classical English surroundings or characters, to imply that the plots were plausible and could happen in our society. This particular work was published posthumously by his estate, 10 years after his death.
The novel follows the events on a fictional island named Tanakuatua, which lies seemingly uninhabited in the Pacific Ocean. The story includes a sense of intrigue, as a wealthy benefactor finances a mysterious project to establish a utopian colony on this island. The novel is written from the viewpoint of one of those sent to investigate the island, Arnold Delgrange, who soon realises that they might not be the only inhabitants.
CONDITION
In original publisher's green cloth binding with original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with very minor shelf wear. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Dust wrapper in lovely condition, with minor shelf wear and the occasional handling mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean.
Overall Condition: Near Fine Near Fine
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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