John Wyndham, The Outward Urge, first edition, 1959
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John Wyndham, The Outward Urge, first edition, 1959
Wyndham (John) and Lucas Parkes [both pseuds. for John Wyndham Parkes Lucas Beynon Harris]. The Outward Urge - Image 2
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Wyndham (John) and Lucas Parkes [both pseuds. for John Wyndham Parkes Lucas Beynon Harris]. The Outward Urge - Image 5

Wyndham (John) and Lucas Parkes [both pseuds. for John Wyndham Parkes Lucas Beynon Harris]. The Outward Urge

£95

London, Michael Joseph, 1959.

First edition. 8vo. Original black cloth lettered in white. Dust-jacket, correctly priced 13s6d.

Conventional science fiction from the pen of Wyndham, comprising four chapters – a fifth chapter was added to subsequent editions.

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A fine copy, in slightly chipped but otherwise very good dust-jacket.

Jacket artwork by Kenneth Farnhill.

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