Author: J. D. Beresford; Esme Wynne-Tyson
Title: The Riddle of the Tower
Description: London, Hutchinson & Co. 1944 . First edition. Cloth. 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. 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). 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. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.
Keywords: The Riddle of the Tower J D Beresford Esme Wynne-Tyson science fiction J D Beresford dust wrapper None
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Title: The Riddle of the Tower
Description: London, Hutchinson & Co. 1944 . First edition. Cloth. 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. 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). 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. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.
Keywords: The Riddle of the Tower J D Beresford Esme Wynne-Tyson science fiction J D Beresford dust wrapper None
Price: GBP 250.00 = appr. US$ 357.00 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 903Q17
- Book number: 903Q17
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