The Chrysalids, by John Wyndham. First edition.

£380.00

The Chrysalids by John Wyndham is one of the classic works of science fiction, first published in 1955. It explores themes of mutation, survival, and societal intolerance in a post-apocalyptic world. John Wyndham, also known for The Day of the Triffids and The Midwich Cuckoos, is a writer widely credited for brining science fiction to a wider, more general literary readership.

This copy is a first edition in very fine condition. The pages are clean and bright, with very few markings or foxing, and the binding remains tight and intact. The original boards have some faint spray markings to the front. A little foxing to the top pages. The original publisher’s dust jacket is included and is unclipped. There is a small tear to the front of the dust jacket, but it otherwise remains clean and presentable, with minimal signs of wear.

Published by Michael Joseph in London in 1954, this edition features the original mid-century design. A highly collectible copy, ideal for fans of Wyndham’s work and collectors of classic science fiction.

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The Chrysalids by John Wyndham is one of the classic works of science fiction, first published in 1955. It explores themes of mutation, survival, and societal intolerance in a post-apocalyptic world. John Wyndham, also known for The Day of the Triffids and The Midwich Cuckoos, is a writer widely credited for brining science fiction to a wider, more general literary readership.

This copy is a first edition in very fine condition. The pages are clean and bright, with very few markings or foxing, and the binding remains tight and intact. The original boards have some faint spray markings to the front. A little foxing to the top pages. The original publisher’s dust jacket is included and is unclipped. There is a small tear to the front of the dust jacket, but it otherwise remains clean and presentable, with minimal signs of wear.

Published by Michael Joseph in London in 1954, this edition features the original mid-century design. A highly collectible copy, ideal for fans of Wyndham’s work and collectors of classic science fiction.

The Chrysalids by John Wyndham is one of the classic works of science fiction, first published in 1955. It explores themes of mutation, survival, and societal intolerance in a post-apocalyptic world. John Wyndham, also known for The Day of the Triffids and The Midwich Cuckoos, is a writer widely credited for brining science fiction to a wider, more general literary readership.

This copy is a first edition in very fine condition. The pages are clean and bright, with very few markings or foxing, and the binding remains tight and intact. The original boards have some faint spray markings to the front. A little foxing to the top pages. The original publisher’s dust jacket is included and is unclipped. There is a small tear to the front of the dust jacket, but it otherwise remains clean and presentable, with minimal signs of wear.

Published by Michael Joseph in London in 1954, this edition features the original mid-century design. A highly collectible copy, ideal for fans of Wyndham’s work and collectors of classic science fiction.