The Works of H.G. Wells Including [The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, Etc].

Wells, H.G

Published by Charles Scribner's Sons 1924-27, New York, 1924

About this Item

The Atlantic edition, one of only 1050 copies, signed by H.G. Wells in volume one, this is number 684. Octavo, 28 volumes, bound in three quarters morocco by Stikeman & Co., gilt titles and tooling to the spine with floral detailing, top edge gilt, tissue-guarded frontispiece illustrations including the author portrait in volume one. In near fine condition. An exceptional set. H.G. Wells is best remembered for his science fiction novels, and is called the father of science fiction, along with Jules Verne. His most notable works include The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Doctor Moreau (1896), The Invisible Man (1897), and The War of the Worlds (1898).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Works of H.G. Wells Including [The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, Etc].
• Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons 1924-27, New York
• Publication Date: 1924
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
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