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The War of the Worlds
by WELLS, H. G
- Used
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Heinemann, 1898. First edition, first printing. 8vo. 303pp + 16pp ads. First Issue with 16pp of ads dated "Autumn 1897". Grey boards with black lettering to spine & front board. Housed in a bespoke quarter black morocco gilt clamshell case with raised bands. A near fine copy with very clean boards - no marks or rubbing. A hint of toning to spine. Internally complete and clean with old ink name & a few small spots to endpaper. Endpapers original and unsplit. A wonderful copy of this Nineteenth century cornerstone of science fiction. Wells 14. Hammond B5. Currey (2002) p426 Cat A. The Human Race is under threat - an army of invading Martians have landed in England; enormous three legged machines are roaming the country incinerating all that stands in their path.
Synopsis
The War of the Worlds (1898) is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells describing an invasion of late Victorian England by Martians equipped with advanced weaponry. It is a seminal depiction of an alien invasion of Earth. The novel is narrated by an unnamed writer of scientific articles. Throughout the narrative he struggles to reunite with his wife, while witnessing the Martians rampaging through the southern English counties. The plot has been related to invasion literature of the time.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Julian Roberts Fine Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 102073
- Title
- The War of the Worlds
- Author
- WELLS, H. G
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Heinemann
- Date Published
- 1898
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Julian Roberts Fine Books
Biblio member since 2020
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
About Julian Roberts Fine Books
Julian Roberts Fine Books specialise in First Editions of Rare Literature, Fiction, Childrens & Illustrated books including some scarcer Antiquarian titles.Established over two decades ago, JRFB deals nationally and internationally with clients in the UK and at all points of the Globe.Happy to discuss all aspects of book collecting but our pervading message is ... 'beyond rarity, condition is everything'.
Glossary
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- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
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