The Chrysalids
by Wyndham, John
The Chrysalids is a science fiction novel by John Wyndham, first published in 1955 by Michael Joseph. It is the least typical of Wyndham's major novels, but is regarded by some people as his best. The novel was adapted for BBC radio by Barbara Clegg in 1982 and for the theater by playwright David Harrower in 1999.
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The Chrysalids
by John Wyndham
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- Used - Fine
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- 9780140013085
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Cheverie, Nova Scotia, CAN
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A fine paperback copy in like new condition, no spine creases, black marker on inside cover over former owners name. An excellent reading copy Item Price
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The Chrysalids
by John Wyndham
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- Used - Very Good Indeed
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- Very Good Indeed
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- First edition
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- 1955
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- Cloth
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BATH, Somerset, GBR
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$570.06
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London: Michael Joseph, 1955 . First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5.5". None. A very smart example of the first edition of John Wyndham's post-apocalyptic science fiction novel. 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… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE CHRYSALIDS
by Wyndham, John (pseudonym of John Beynon Harris)
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- Used - A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with mild dust soiling to the white rear panel. Scarce in superior condition. (31280)
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- First U.K. edition
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- [1955]
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Laurel, Maryland, USA
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$1,000.00
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London: Michael Joseph, [1955]. First U.K. edition. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with mild dust soiling to the white rear panel. Scarce in superior condition. (31280). Octavo, boards. Published earlier in the U.S. with textual differences as RE-BIRTH (1955). Post nuclear war novel. "In the aftermath of a great nuclear war, the puritanical survivors attempt… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Chrysalids
by Wyndham, John
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- Used - Very Good
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- Very Good
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- First Edition
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- 1960
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- Hardcover
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London, Greater London, GBR
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$506.72
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London: Michael Joseph 1955. 8vo. Uncommon. First Edition. 239 pp. not price clipped. Some chipping to jacket edges and a small v missing from the top of the front panel. Fading to board edges. Internally clean, but with . Science fiction novel about a cultish post-apocalyptic society in Canada as telepathy develops among its younger members, by the author of… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Chrysalids
by John Wyndham
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- Used
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- 9780140013085
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Morrinsville, NZL
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Penguin Books Ltd, UK, 1976. Paperback. Book Condition: Good. Moderate reading wear. very clean interior.. Item Price
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THE CHRYSALIDS
by John Wyndham
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- Used - Very good
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- First Paperback edition
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- 1958
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- Paperback
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Blue Hill, Maine, USA
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$20.00
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Harmondsworth UK: Penguin Books, 1958. First Paperback edition. Paperback. Very good. 4 1/4 x 7 inches. 200 pages. Condition is Very Good; front cover lightly foxed, spine toned, spine is not creased and binding is very tight, some pages lightly toned in the margins. STK Item Price
$20.00
The Chrysalids
by Wyndham, John
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North Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN
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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 Item Price
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The Chrysalids
by WYNDHAM, John
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- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
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- Reprint.
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- 1989
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- Hardcover
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- 9780727817617
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Auckland, NZL
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$20.00
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London: Severn House, 1989 Minor library markings, slight wear. The dust jacket is fully intact and well protected. Item Price
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The Chrysalids (Penguin Modern Classics)
by Wyndham, John
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- Used; Good
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- Paperback
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- 9780141181479
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Milton Keynes , Buckinghamshire, GBR
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$4.41
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Penguin Classics. Paperback. Used; Good. Simply Brit welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring theres something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Chrysalids
by John Wyndham
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- Used - Near Fine
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- Near Fine
- Edition
- Reprint
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- 1975
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- Cloth
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Northampton, Northamptonshire, GBR
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$158.35
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UK: Michael Joseph, 1975. Reprint . Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. 11th Imp1975. Same wrapper artwork as the 1st edition. Book is near fine and bright. The complete wrapper is near fine and bright. Pages a little age toned. Un-common edition. More images can be taken upon request. Ref18126… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Chrysalids
by John Wyndham
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- Used - Good
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- Reprint
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- Paperback
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- 9780140013085
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Wellington, NZL
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$4.22
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Penguin Books. Good. 113 x 181 x 14mm. Paperback. Reprint. 199 pages. Cover worn<br>When David is old enough to realize that , while not visibly abnormal, mentally he - and others - are diff erent, more than human, he is terrified of discovery. He lives in a land threatened by the twisted mutants of the cursed Fringes, a… Read more about this item Item Price
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The chrysalids
by John Wyndham
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- Used - Good
- Published
- 1958
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- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780140013085
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Wellington, NZL
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$5.42
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Harmondsworth: Penguin. Good. 18 x 11cm. Paperback. 1958. 206 pages. Text tanned<br>200 pages ; 18 cm A terrifying story o f conformity and deformity in a world paralysed by genetic mutati on . Item Price
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The Chrysalids
by Wyndham, John
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- Used - NFine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good +
- Edition
- First Edition
- Published
- 1955
- Binding
- Hardcover
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Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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$350.00
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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 Item Price
$350.00
The Chrysalids (Penguin 1959)
by John Wyndham
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- Used - Good
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- 1962
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- Paperback
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Goring-by-Sea, West Sussex, GBR
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$6.78
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Penguin, 1962. Paperback. Good. 1962. Reprinted. 200 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge-wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning. Item Price
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The Chrysalids
by John Wyndham
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- New
- Binding
- Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781473212688
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Southport, Merseyside, GBR
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$13.95
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Hardback. New. The disturbing post-apocalyptic masterpiece from the author of THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS. Item Price
$13.95
The Chrysalids
by Wyndham, John (1903-1969)
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- Used
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- Second Edition
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- 1955
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- Hardcover
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Galway, IRL
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$234.00
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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. Item Price
$234.00
The Chrysalids
by Wyndham, John
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- Used - Very Good
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- 1987
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- Paperback
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- 9780140013085
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Albury, New South Wales, AUS
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$2.65
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London: Penguin, 1987. 200pp. Illustratedcard covers (by Mark Salwowski). Covers with laminate plastic. Very firm and clean. ISBN 0140013083.. Paperback. Very Good. 12mo. Item Price
$2.65
The Chrysalids
by Wyndham, John
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- Used - Good
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- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780140013085
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GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, GBR
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$1.01
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Paperback. Good. Item Price
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The Chrysalids
by Wyndham, John (cover art by Harry Willock)
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- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1977
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- Soft cover
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- 9780140013085
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Kellerberrin, Western Australia, AUS
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$6.00
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Harmondsworth: Penguin Books 1977 Paperback Reprint ISBN 0-14-001308-3, 1977 VG. Light creasing to lower front cover, former owner's name to front fly page, otherwise an attractive copy, very clean throughout. Cover art by Harry Willock. Item Price
$6.00
Chrysalids
by Wyndham, John
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- Used - Very Good
- ISBN
- 9780141032979
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Victoria, British Columbia, CAN
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$9.99
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Penguin. Used - Very Good. Item Price
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