Description: Click here to see our other books! The Riddle of the Tower J. D. Beresford; Esme Wynne-Tyson 1944 Hutchinson & Co. : London 7.5" by 5" 152pp. SUMMARY A very scarce, first edition of this thought-provoking novel set in a dystopian society, by J. D. Beresford and Esme Wynne-Tyson, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. First Edition,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,Very Scarce,With Dustwrapper Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION First edition. Dated using Jisc, from copies of the work held at the British Library. Very scarce work. Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original dust wrapper, scarce to see in this condition. Written by J. D. Beresford and Esme Wynne-Tyson, who wrote a number of novels together in the 1940s.Similar to Beresford's other novels, 'The Riddle of the Tower' surrounds the science-fiction genre, being set in a dystopian, hive-like society. The novel explores humankind's self-destructive nature, and the lengths they will go to in order to achieve comfort and order in society. In 'Utopian Fantasy' (1973), Gerber states of the novel that "Mankind descends through successful regimentation and mechanization to the final status of insects." (p155). CONDITION Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original dust wrapper. Externally, very good indeed, with light bumping to the extremities and spine, and the odd mark to cloth. Light fading to the spine and board extremities. Pencil and ink inscriptions to the front endpaper. Dust wrapper is sound, with edge wear, the odd tear or small chip. Slight sunning to the spine of the wrap, and the odd mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Fiction
Publisher: Hutchinson & Co.
Author: J. D. Beresford; Esme Wynne-Tyson
Binding: Cloth
Subject: None
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1944
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
