inscribed by the author

First edition of Wilson's post-apocalyptic novel, dealing with the fallout of nuclear war. Lengthily inscribed by the author in red ink to the title page, dated October 1985.

First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author; 8vo; ownership signature to front free endpaper, scattered light foxing to text block, light offsetting to endpapers; publisher's brown cloth, gilt lettering to spine, spotting to edges, with the unclipped dust-jacket by Graham Bishop, some toning and soiling, spine tanned, else very good.