A Wrinkle in the Skin by John Christopher - 1965

ont> Hodder and Stoughton : London, 1965 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First edition.. The first edition of this post-apocalyptic science fiction novel. A very smart copy of this uncommon work, known as 'The Ragged Edge' under its U. S imprint. An uncommon novel, which follows the protagonist Matthew Cotter a horticulturalist from Guernsey. Cotter finds himself one of only a few survivors on Guernsey. A very smart copy of this work. In the original dustwrapper, which has been price clipped. John Christopher is a pseudonym for Sam Youd. His best-selling novels include 'The Death of Grass' and the series 'The Tripods'. He had won the Guardian Prize in 1971 for his contributions to children's literature with his YA novel 'The Guardians'. Condition: In the publisher's original cloth binding. With original price clipped dustwrapper. Externally, i in an excellent condition with little to no shelfwear. Dustwrapper is very smart with just a few light spots to the wraps, visible internally. Gift inscription to the recto of front endpaper, 'To Pat, with love and best wishes from Madge and Jack, Xmas 1969'. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright. Scattered spots to the fore edge, not affecting pages. Overall Condition: Near Fine in a Very Good Indeed dustwrapper.