Lord of the Flies.

First edition of Golding's first book, one of the best-known works in modern literature. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "To John Milne with best wishes Bill Golding 5/10/55." Near fine in a very good first-issue dust jacket. Jacket design by Anthony Gross. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. An exceptional example, most rare and desirable signed and inscribed.