First and Last Things: A Confession of Faith and a Rule of Life.

WELLS, H.G.

Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, NY,, 1908

About this Item

FIRST EDITION, first printing. Octavo, original green cloth titled in gilt on spine and front panel. 307pp. Book in near fine condition; bottom of spine lightly rubbed, edges of text block lightly soiled, no other defects noted. Gilt titles and figures on front and spine bright, interior clean and binding tight. Jacket is a later state (1910) as it has an ad on the rear for Howard s End (1910). it's in Very Good condition, faint price sticker scar at upper right of front panel, bottom leading corners and bottom of spine lightly rubbed, no other defects noted. Not clipped. Jacket is in protective mylar sleeve. A philosophical work outlining Wells personal worldview, divided into metaphysics, beliefs, conduct, and personal matters, influenced by Darwinism and pragmatism, exploring human knowledge, purpose, and morality from a scientific and evolving perspective, contrasting it with traditional religious views. This work was published by G.P. Putnam's Sons in the U.S. (First American Edition) and explored themes of scientific rationalism versus faith, reflecting Wells's evolving, humanist philosophy. First and Last Things is a vital piece of H.G. Wells's non-fiction, revealing the intellectual underpinnings of his famous science fiction and his vision for humanity's future. Extremely scarce in the early dust-wrapper - which we've never seen.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: First and Last Things: A Confession of Faith and a Rule of Life.
• Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, NY,
• Publication Date: 1908
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good