Penguin 1st edition, published 1946.
When a gigantic, mysterious cylinder lands in Woking, England, people gather in crowds curious to see what is happening. But then the aliens emerge, to begin their total conquest of planet Earth. Evolutionarily superior and armed with powerful technology, they begin their programme of human extermination, making their remorseless way towards the capital. Society is disintegrating and humanity faces obliteration, but one man, the narrator of this story, sets out across the desolate wasteland to find his wife.
Condition grading: Good. Some wear to foxed spine. Stain to left half of rear covers. Tanning to right edge of front cover. Light creases to top right corner of front cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st edition, published 1946.
When a gigantic, mysterious cylinder lands in Woking, England, people gather in crowds curious to see what is happening. But then the aliens emerge, to begin their total conquest of planet Earth. Evolutionarily superior and armed with powerful technology, they begin their programme of human extermination, making their remorseless way towards the capital. Society is disintegrating and humanity faces obliteration, but one man, the narrator of this story, sets out across the desolate wasteland to find his wife.
Condition grading: Good. Some wear to foxed spine. Stain to left half of rear covers. Tanning to right edge of front cover. Light creases to top right corner of front cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
