William Golding — The Inheritors

London, Faber and Faber, 1955 . First edition. Cloth. Brian Aldiss's copy of the first edition of William Golding's second novel, a work of prehistoric fiction following the extinction of a Neanderthal tribe. The first edition, first impression.In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.The second novel from the author of 'Lord of the Flies', this work follows the extinction of one of the last remaining tribes of Neanderthals at the hands of the more sophisticated Homo sapiens.The personal copy of celebrated English science fiction author Brian Aldiss, best known for his 'Helliconia' trilogy. Associated with the British New Wave of science fiction, Aldiss received two Hugo Awards, one Nebula Award and one John W. Campbell Memorial Award.Loosely inserted is a provenance notice signed by the executor of Aldiss's estate, his daughter Wendy. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, exceptionally bright. Dust wrapper lightly age toned to back strip, with light handling marks to tail of front wrap. A touch of shelf wear to back strip head. Spotting to dust wrapper reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Very Good Indeed.