Monkey Planet - UK 1st Scott Rossi There is a small tear

There is a small tear close to top of spine of back cover

Usually unnoticed by the illustrious guests

they invite us to meditate on the fragility of life

signed by Margaret Thatcher to back of half title page

IPY by Emi Anrakuji

Monkey Planet - UK 1st Scott Rossi There is a small tearFirst British edition, first impression of Monkey Planet by Pierre Boulle in near fine condition. No internal markings, pages clean, binding firm. The jacket is also remarkably clean. Now in removable protective sleeve. About Monkey Planet (1964) is the satirical British title for the novel that launched the Planet of the Apes franchise. It follows journalist Ulysse Mrou to a planet in the Betelgeuse system where intelligent apes rule and humans are