[Rarebooks] FS: Works of H. G. Wells, 1/1050 SIGNED, in 28 volumes beautifully bound by Stikeman
Charles Agvent
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From our new WINTER MISCELLANY catalog containing 50 select items, all
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WELLS, H. G. THE WORKS OF H. G. WELLS. New York: Charles Scribner's
Sons, 1924. First Edition. The Atlantic Edition complete in 28 volumes
here bound by Stikeman & Co. for the publisher in 3/4 dark blue morocco
with gilt rules and spines with two raised bands lettered and
beautifully decorated in gilt with a lovely floral pattern. Copy #683 of
1050 SIGNED by the author on the limitation statement in the first
volume, which contains THE TIME MACHINE. The definitive set of Wells
with all of his major works including THE TIME MACHINE, THE INVISIBLE
MAN, FIRST MEN IN THE MOON, WAR OF THE WORLDS, THE WAR IN THE AIR, etc.,
here in the very scarce original deluxe leather binding. The covers of
17 of the 28 volumes have been neatly and professionally re-attached.
Very minor wear, mostly to some corners. Overall Near Fine and very
attractive on the shelf. (#016791) $7,500.00
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