The Time Machine, An Invention
Language: English
Published by William Heinemann, London UK, 1895
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Rare And Antique Books PBFA, Exeter, DEVON, United KingdomRare And Antique Books PBFA
AbeBooks seller since November 13, 2015
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 2,500.00
Quantity: 1 available
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A first edition, first state of the "A" variant paper wrapped issue, rebound. With the correct 152 pages of text and no publishers advertisements at the end. This variant was published simultaneously with the cloth variant "B", both without any statement of printing on the copyright page. 10,000 copies printed. Rebound with blue cloth boards with half leather binding. Lightly rubbed gilt decorations on the spine, top edge gilt. Wear to the edges. Clean marbled end papers. Light foxing and age toned contents. 152pp 12 x 17cm.
Seller Inventory # 001688
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Time Machine, An Invention
- Author
- H. G. Wells
- Publisher
- William Heinemann, London UK
- Publication year
- 1895
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
Rare And Antique Books PBFA
Exeter, DEVON, United Kingdom
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