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H.G. Wells, 1899
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Tales of Space and Time
H.G. Wells, 1899
WELLS, H.G (1866-1946). Tales of Space and Time. New York: Doubleday & McClure, 1899.
First American edition in the extremely rare dust jacket. Written between 1897 and 1898, this collection of science fiction and fantasy tales comprises three short stories and two novellas. The novelist Henry James wrote to Wells in the month of publication, heaping praise on the collection: "These new tales I have already absorbed and, to the best of my powers, assimilated. You fill me with wonder and admiration.” ABPC/RBH record no copies in the dust jacket. This is the later state of the binding.
Octavo. Half-title, errata slip between pages 108-109. Original green cloth, dust jacket (several large chips to spine and rear panels, affecting printed area on rear panel); custom box.
H.G. Wells, 1899
WELLS, H.G (1866-1946). Tales of Space and Time. New York: Doubleday & McClure, 1899.
First American edition in the extremely rare dust jacket. Written between 1897 and 1898, this collection of science fiction and fantasy tales comprises three short stories and two novellas. The novelist Henry James wrote to Wells in the month of publication, heaping praise on the collection: "These new tales I have already absorbed and, to the best of my powers, assimilated. You fill me with wonder and admiration.” ABPC/RBH record no copies in the dust jacket. This is the later state of the binding.
Octavo. Half-title, errata slip between pages 108-109. Original green cloth, dust jacket (several large chips to spine and rear panels, affecting printed area on rear panel); custom box.
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