Wyndham (John) Trouble with Lichen
£95
London, Michael Joseph, 1960.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original dark grey boards. Dust-jacket.
A great example of Wyndham’s flair for speculative fiction that delves into the complexities of human nature, scientific ethics and societal change.
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Minor spotting to extremities of text-block, boards very good; jacket somewhat rubbed at extremities, with some chipping and wear tohead of spine, minor marking to lower panel.
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