London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1962. First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with a touch of shelf wear to spine ends and corner tips. Formerly author Christopher Priest's copy with his signature to front free endpaper. (16969). Octavo, boards. Catastrophe novel in which a new ice age descends on England. Anatomy of Wonder (1987) 3-93.

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Bookseller: John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 16969
Title: THE WORLD IN WINTER
Author: Christopher, John (pseudonym of Christopher Samuel Youd)
Book Condition: Used - A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with a touch of shelf wear to spine ends and corner tips. Formerly author Christopher Priest&#
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Eyre & Spottiswoode
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1962
Keywords: SF

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