1955 The Inheritors William Golding First Edition Dust Wrapper Brian Aldiss

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Inheritors William Golding 1955 Faber and Faber : London 8" by 5.5" 11-233pp SUMMARY Brian Aldiss's copy of the first edition of William Golding's second novel, a work of prehistoric fiction following the extinction of a Neanderthal tribe. First Edition,Publishers' Original Binding,With Dustwrapper Overall Condition: Fine 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 unclipped dust wrapper.The second novel from the author of 'Lord of the Flies', this work follows the extinction of one of the last remaining tribes of Neanderthals at the hands of the more sophisticated Homo sapiens.The personal copy of celebrated English science fiction author Brian Aldiss, best known for his 'Helliconia' trilogy. Associated with the British New Wave of science fiction, Aldiss received two Hugo Awards, one Nebula Award and one John W. Campbell Memorial Award.Loosely inserted is a provenance notice signed by the executor of Aldiss's estate, his daughter Wendy. CONDITION In the publisher's original cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, exceptionally bright. Dust wrapper lightly age toned to back strip, with light handling marks to tail of front wrap. A touch of shelf wear to back strip head. Spotting to dust wrapper reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Overall Condition: Fine 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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