Penguin 1st Edition, published 1958.
At first the virus wiping out grass and crops is of little concern to John Custance. It has decimated Asia, causing mass starvation and riots, but Europe is safe and a counter-virus is expected any day. Except, it turns out, the governments have been lying to their people. When the deadly disease hits Britain they are left alone, and society starts to descend into barbarism. As John and his family try to make it across country to the safety of his brother's farm in a hidden valley, their humanity is tested to its very limits.
Condition grading: Good Minus. Light crease across top section of front cover. Pen name and date to title page. Some foxing/marks to front cover. Light foxing to rear cover. Light wear to spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1958.
At first the virus wiping out grass and crops is of little concern to John Custance. It has decimated Asia, causing mass starvation and riots, but Europe is safe and a counter-virus is expected any day. Except, it turns out, the governments have been lying to their people. When the deadly disease hits Britain they are left alone, and society starts to descend into barbarism. As John and his family try to make it across country to the safety of his brother's farm in a hidden valley, their humanity is tested to its very limits.
Condition grading: Good Minus. Light crease across top section of front cover. Pen name and date to title page. Some foxing/marks to front cover. Light foxing to rear cover. Light wear to spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
