Orion Publishing Group, London, 2013. First Edition. Hardcover (Illustrated Board). Very Good Condition. Introduction by Lisa Tuttle. Colour illustrated boards with green, yellow and white coloured titles to the front panel with black and green coloured titles to the back strip. First published over 100 years ago this is the author's only science fiction novel set in space. " ... Thanks to the discovery of an antigravity metal, Cavorite, to Victorian Englishman travel to the moon, where they encounter the extraordinary underground world of the Selenites, insect -like aliens living in a rigidly organised hive society." Â– from the rear panel blurb. Rubbing of the book edges with creasing to the lower right-hand corner of the book. One age toning of the text block edges and pages. Full number line. Size: 8vo - over 7Â¾" - 9Â¾" tall. [8], IX - XI, [1], 208, [4] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; ISBN: 0575115386. ISBN/EAN: 9780575115385. Inventory No: 0286307. . 9780575115385

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The First Men in the Moon is a 1901 scientific romance novel by the British author H. G. Wells. The novel tells the story of a journey to the moon undertaken by the two protagonists, the impoverished businessman Mr Bedford and the brilliant but eccentric scientist Dr. Cavor. On arrival, Bedford and Cavor find the moon inhabited by an extraterrestrial civilization the two refer to as "Selenites".

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Bookseller: Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0286307
Title: The First Men In The Moon (S. F. MASTERWORKS)
Author: Wells, H. G
Format/Binding: Hardcover (Illustrated Board)
Book Condition: Used - Very Good Condition
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0575115386
ISBN 13: 9780575115385
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 2013
Keywords: BZDB2 Science fiction, early 20th century, journey to the moon, SF masterworks Â– series Science Fiction & Fantasy; Unbranded ISBN: 0575115386 EAN: 9780575115385 Wells, H. G. The First Men In The Moon (S. F. MASTERWORKS)

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General secondhand dealers, with 3 cats.We have two shops, 227 Glenferrie Rd Malvern 3144, Victoria 03 9530 2222 ( open 7 days Midday 'til 5.30 PM)And the other at 666 Glen Huntly Road Caulfield South 03 9523 666 open 11:00 am - 5.00 pm-ish the other 6 days. We seem to specialize in non mainstream stuff but read and stock Science-fiction, fantasy, detective fiction, history, biography and true crime, war, natural history. cooking, children's books and try to avoid current text books.We probably have the largest collection of Science Fiction, Penguins and general crime in Victoria in an open shop ( David has 8 bookcases 900mm x 2200mm of sf and f) ( Penny has 8 bookcases 1200mm x 2400 of sf and f )On shelf each shop has 30,000 plus books and we list over 30000 books online

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