The Time Machine: An Invention. First Edition Heinemann, 1895.
WELLS, H.G. (1866?1946)
Published by William Heinemann Ltd., London, 1895
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H. G. Wells. The Time Machine: An Invention. London: William Heinemann, 1895. First U.K. edition, third issue. Crown octavo. Original tan cloth, front and back boards stamped in purple sphinx design and author's monogram. With the 28-page publisher's catalogue bound at rear, beginning with Conrad's The Nigger of the Narcissus and including advertisements for Wells's subsequent novels The War of the Worlds and The Island of Doctor Moreau. Complete: [1]-151 pp., [152], plus 28-page publisher's catalogue.
Contents clean and unmarked. Binding sound and firm. Light rubbing and edgewear. A very good example of this landmark science fiction first edition, introducing the concept of time travel through mechanical means and helping establish the modern science fiction genre.
Additional pictures are gladly provided upon request. Book will be professionally wrapped, securely boxed, and fully insured for safe transit. International shipping available.
[Attributes: First Edition; Hard Cover]. Seller Inventory # 26HGW1.28Ff1895
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Time Machine: An Invention. First ...
Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd., London
Publication Date: 1895
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 1st Edition
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