1st Edition 1961. A very uncommon post apocalyptic novel. A Young survive a thermo-nuclear attack on London. After an adventurous journey through ruins and across countryside blasted by chemical, biological and human warfare, the couple make for the village of Larksong Wood in Berkshire.The author re-creates the scene of the devastated city with a brilliantly imaginative pen, aided by a wide scientific knowledge. Book is very good+ with quite bright boards. Contents good. The wrapper is very good+ and bright. Edges rubbed and nicked. Very small loss to corner