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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