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

[Charles Agvent]

WELLS, H. G LOVE AND MR. LEWISHAM
Harper London & New York 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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