[Rarebooks] FS: Inscribed H. G. Wells: "This is among the books I care for most"

[Charles Agvent]

WELLS,  H.  G. LOVE AND MR. LEWISHAM. London &  New  York:  Harper
1900.  Preceded by an edition published by Stokes earlier in the  year
with  the  subtitle:  "The Story of a Very Young  Couple."  This  copy
INSCRIBED  on  the half title page to Joseph Gitterman on Monday  Oct.
31  [1921] and SIGNED "H. G. Wells" with a fancy flourish at the  end.
In  addition Wells writes, "This is among the books I care for  most,"
signing  with his initials. Indeed Wells believed that this title  and
his  later book KIPPS were his two books most likely to survive. Time,
of  course,  has proven him wrong. Gitterman's small bookplate  tipped
to  the  front  free  endpaper. Repaired tear to the  spine  head  not
touching  the  lettering.  A little cocked with  rubbing  along  spine
edges. Very Good                                              $2000.00

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