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Lot 124

WYNDHAM, John (1903–1969). The Day of the Triffids. London:...

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WYNDHAM, John (1903?1969).?The Day of the Triffids.?London: Michael Joseph, [1951]. 8vo. Original green cloth (front free endpaper clipped with loss at corner); original unclipped dust jacket (some marring along front joint, some tiny spots of wear at extreme ends). FIRST EDITION of this science fiction high spot that was an International Fantasy Award nominee in 1952 and the basis for the 1963 film of the same name directed by Steve Sekely. Barron, Anatomy of Wonder 4?638; Pringle, Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels 5.