London: Faber and Faber, 1954. First edition, first printing. An advance presentation copy inscribed by William Golding to his next-door neighbors and dated ten days before publication, reading "To Mr and Mrs Nelles with the author's regards 7/9/54" with his name not signed. Bound in original red cloth with titles..... More
London: Faber and Faber, 1954. An extremely rare advance proof copy of the first edition. According to Quill and Brush's 2007 Author Price Guide, Faber produced perhaps ten copies in this format and according to bookseller Ken Lopez noting in 1998, there were four known extant copies. Though it's possible..... More
London: Faber and Faber, 1958. Seventh printing. Signed by William Golding on the front pastedown and inscribed "with best wishes." 248 pp. Bound in publisher's red cloth with spine lettered in white; lacking the dust jacket. Near Fine with lean to spine and softening at head and tail, light rubbing..... More