William Gibson; Bruce Sterling — The Difference Engine
London, Victor Gollancz LTD, 1990. First edition. Cloth. The first U.K. edition of this alternative history set in a steampunk Victorian Britain. The first U.K. edition, first impression.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.A brilliant novel of alternative history, 'The Difference Engine' revolves around the mathematical inventions of Charles Babbage, seeing him succeed in completing his Analytical Engine. Written by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling, a formidable duo of talented and controversial writers. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper is fine. Internally, firmly bound. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.