The Chrysalids

First edition, first impression. The author's third novel writing as John Wyndham and considered by some to be his best work. Original black cloth with lettering to spine in gilt. Very small area of impact to text-block fore-edge and a few isolated and faint spots to top edge, clean and near fine otherwise. The original and unclipped dust jacket is… Read more about this item

Paperback. Very Good.

London: Penguin, 1987. 200pp. Illustratedcard covers (by Mark Salwowski). Covers with laminate plastic. Very firm and clean. ISBN 0140013083.. Paperback. Very Good. 12mo.

London: Michael Joseph, 1955 First Printing. NFine/VGood+. Publisher's black cloth with gilt spine titles. Softly bumped on upper corner of front board. Slightly dusted top page edge. Dust jacket shows light edge wear and toning along edges with minor soiling to rear panel. A bright, sharp copy. Not remainder marked or price clipped.… Read more about this item

Paperback. Very Good.

Michael Joseph, London, 1971. Hard Cover. 12mo, Reprint. Book Condition: Good. Ex library. Slightly cocked. Overall clean interior. Dust Jacket: Good Minus. 2cm missing top spine. In protective cover. Not Clipped..

A fine paperback copy in like new condition, no spine creases, black marker on inside cover over former owners name. An excellent reading copy

London: Severn House, 1989 Minor library markings, slight wear. The dust jacket is fully intact and well protected.

Penguin Books, UK, 2000. Paperback. Book Condition: Good Plus. Light reading wear. Very clean interior..

The Chrysalids, Wyndham, John, Introduction by M. John Harrison. Published by Penguin, London, 2000. Card covers. 8vo up to 9½" tall., ix. 189 pp. In mint condition. The Chrysalids is a science fiction novel by British writer John Wyndham (1903-1969), first published in 1955. Nuclear war has devastated the world, bringing with it a host of genetic mutations. In… Read more about this item

Middlesex. UK.: Penguin Books Limited., 1986. This book will be POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED (UK) ONLY . Please email for further details. OFFERED FOR SALE BY A FULL-TIME STOCKHOLDING CAREER BOOKSELLER WHO TELLS YOU WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEIR TELEPHONE AND ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS ARE! POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED! (UK ONLY).… Read more about this item

Paperback. Acceptable.

Michael Joseph Ltd, 1955. Hardcover. Good. 1955. 1955 Reprint. 238 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth with gilt lettering. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly… Read more about this item

Harmondsworth: Penguin Books 1983 Thirty-Third Penguin Paperback Printing ISBN 0-14-001308-3, 1983 VG+ Cover art by Peter Lord.

London : Michael Joseph, 1955. Second Edition. Hardcover. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 239 p. ; 19 cm. Subject: Science fiction - Themes - Mutants.

Penguin Books, 1961. Paperback. Acceptable. 1961. Reprint. 199 pages. Paperback book. Notable tanning to pages throughout. Mild wear and tear to spine, cover edges and corners. Notable tanning to spine, with staining, soiling and marking to covers.

Michael Joseph, 1969. Hardcover. Acceptable. 1969. Eighth Impression May 1969. 239 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Jacket has been laminated to boards. Expected library inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Slight crinkling to gutters however binding remains firm. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing. Moderate dog-eared corners. Boards have heavy edge-wear with bumping to… Read more about this item

Paperback. Very Good.

Great Britain: Penguin Books, 1964. Paperback. A world paralysed by genetic mutation. John Wyndham takes the reader into the anguished heart of a community where the chances of breeding true are less than fifty per cent and where deviations are rooted out and destroyed as offences and abominations.. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History,… Read more about this item

Ulverscroft Large Print Books, 1983. Hardcover. Acceptable. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Ex-Library copy with typical library marks and stamps. Cover and binding are worn but intact. A reading copy in fair condition. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.