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The Invisible Man.
8vo, publisher’s red cloth, decoratively
stamped in black and lettered in gilt, minor bump to spine head; endpapers lightly toned;
preserved in
1
/
4
morocco clamshell case.
London: C.Arthur Pearson, 1897
[2,000/3,000]
FINE COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION
,
FIRST PRINTING
,
with the first page numbered with 2 figure as
called for inWells; 2-pages publisher’s ads at rear.A fine copy, scarce in this condition. Currey, p. 520;
Wells 11.
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WELLS, H.G.
The Island of Doctor Moreau.
Frontispiece by ‘C.R.A.’ [Charles
Robert Ashbee], unopened half-title with adverts on verso. 8vo, publisher’s tan pictorial
cloth, slight lean, scattered soiling, spine browned with short chipping to head and foot,
joints rubbed showing small frays and chips; Eugene Plunkett bookplate (with penciled
numerals) offset to facing flyleaf, hinges starting.
London: Heinemann, 1896
[5,000/7,500]
FIRST EDITION
,
FIRST ISSUE
.
PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR
:
“W.E. Henley
/ from H.G.Wells: / one of his literary godsons.” Conforms to Currey’s priority (A) binding with
publisher’s blindstamped monogram on rear cover. Publisher’s advertisements at end. Currey, p. 520.
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