William Golding Lord of the Flies 1958 1st Faber Paperback Edition
€111 · Offered by eBay
First edition
WILLIAM GOLDING — LORD OF THE FLIES Faber & Faber | 1958 Paper-Covered Edition A highly collectible early edition of William Golding's classic novel Lord of the Flies. The publication page states: “First published in this edition MCMLVIII” MCMLVIII = 1958 Published by Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square, London W.C.1 and printed in Great Britain. Features the distinctive and highly recognisable yellow and black Faber Paper Covered Editions artwork and original 5s net cover price. This is not being described as the 1954 first edition of the novel. It is the early 1958 Faber paper-covered edition, as confirmed by the publication page shown in the photographs. The book has genuine vintage wear, particularly to the cover and spine, including areas of surface loss, rubbing and creasing. This has been deliberately photographed clearly rather than concealed. A fantastic original period copy for a William Golding collector, Faber collector, vintage book collection or literary display. Please examine all photographs for exact condition before purchasing. Will be carefully packaged for postage.
- Publisher: Faber
- Year: 1958
- Condition: Good
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