John Christopher [Sam Youd] — The Death of Grass
London, Michael Joseph, 1956 . First edition. Cloth. An exceptional first edition of John Christopher's post-apocalyptic science fiction novel in which the world is plunged into chaos as grass species die off. The first edition, first impression. In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. A post-apocalyptic science fiction about a virus that kills off grass species, including rice and wheat. In the US, it was published under the title 'No Blade of Grass&apos. The work of Sam Youd, publishe under the pseudonym John Christopher. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper exceptionally bright, with a touch of edgewear to back strip head and tail. Small closed tear to back strip head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.
