The War of the Worlds.
by [FORGERY] WELLS, H. G
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Slight foxing to endsheets; a little cocked; spine slightly browned; otherwise a fresh, unworn copy of the uncommon first editio
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
London:: William Heinemann,, 1898.. First edition.. publisher's lettered cloth.. Slight foxing to endsheets; a little cocked; spine slightly browned; otherwise a fresh, unworn copy of the uncommon first edition... 8vo,. This copy has a forged presentation inscription by H. G. Wells to W. W. Jacobs on the half-title page.
Synopsis
The ultimate science fiction classic For more than one hundred years this compelling tale of the Martian invasion of Earth has enthralled readers with a combination of imagination and incisive commentary on the imbalance of power that continues to be relevant today
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Details
- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 68627
- Title
- The War of the Worlds.
- Author
- [FORGERY] WELLS, H. G
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's lettered cloth.
- Book Condition
- Used - Slight foxing to endsheets; a little cocked; spine slightly browned; otherwise a fresh, unworn copy of the uncommon first editio
- Edition
- First edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- William Heinemann,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1898.
- Pages
- viii, 303 pp. plus pub. cat.
- Size
- 8vo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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