1955 The Chrysalids John Wyndham First Edition Dust Wrapper

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Chrysalids John Wyndham 1955 Michael Joseph : London 7.5" by 5.5" 5-238 [1]pp SUMMARY A very smart example of the first edition of John Wyndham's post-apocalyptic science fiction novel. First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,With Dustwrapper Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition, first impression, in the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.'The Chrysalids' is a coming of age science fiction novel, set in the future.Set in post-apocalyptic Labrador in which the Earth's technologically advanced population had been destroyed by God in a 'Tribulation'. In this post-apocalyptic world the inhabitants are now fundamentalist Christians, following God's word to prevent another Tribulation.This is generally regarded to be the best of John Wyndham's novels. CONDITION In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with fading to text of back strip. Dust wrapper rear wrap lightly age toned with spotting. Shelf wear to back strip head and tail, with small loss to head of rear joint. Closed tears to head and tail of front wrap. Clear adhesive tape repairs to dust wrapper reverse, at front flyleaf fold, back strip head and tail, and head of front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, but with instances of light spotting throughout. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed Very Good Indeed 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. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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