WELLS, H.G.
The Works.
The Works.
Stock Code 93350
New York, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1924-1927.
the best edition - signed by the author
The best edition of Wells' works, with the author's revisions to the texts, special Preface to each volume, and general introduction to the set. A list of titles is available on request but the set includes all the classics such as War of The Worlds, The Invisible Man, First Men In The Moon, The Time Machine, Mr. Polly, etc.Wells' works were banned from 1933 to 1945 by the ruling National Socialist party following the author's criticism of the political situation in Germany.
Atlantic edition, limited to 1050 sets for the U.S.A., signed by the author; 28 volumes, 8vo; photogravure frontispiece to each volume, modern burgundy half-morocco gilt, original spine labels tipped-in at rear, a complete and very handsome set.
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