first edition
1950 · London
by Finn, Ralph L[eslie]
London: Published by Gaywood Press Limited, 1950. Octavo, pictorial wrappers. First edition. Gaywood Press 00. The world's population is decimated by the "Sickness." A reclusive scientist survives, finds a female companion and a child and through them fathers a mutant "New Race" of supermen. The Mutants create a subservient race to perform menial tasks. The underclass rebels and most of the mutants are killed in the ensuing "War of the New Races." The Earth is contaminated by radiation and the survivors flee to a destroyed New York and attempt to rebuild civilization. "Surprisingly readable and competently written ..." - Harbottle and Holland. Harbottle and Holland A179. Reginald 05414. Chip from lower right corner of front cover, light dust soiling to rear panel, text paper tanned, a good copy. (#162260) (Inventory #: 162260)