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    By H. G. Wells
    London   Ernest Benn LTD
    8" by 5.5" vii, [5], xiii-xv, [3], 19-244, [1]; [6], 253-600, [1]; [4], 607-884, [1pp]
    A very special signed limited edition of H. G. Wells' longest novel, a unique copy inscribed by Wells himself.
    By H. G. Wells

    1926 The World of William Clissold

    London   Ernest Benn LTD
    8" by 5.5" vii, [5], xiii-xv, [3], 19-244, [1]; [6], 253-600, [1]; [4], 607-884, [1pp]
    A very special signed limited edition of H. G. Wells' longest novel, a unique copy inscribed by Wells himself.
    £1,800.00
    : 2kgs / : 822P29
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    Description

    First Edition, Leather Binding, Limited Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Signed

    The first limited edition, limited to 198 copies.

    Signed by H. G. Wells to the limitation page to Volume I.

    Complete in three volumes.

    In a lovely quarter vellum binding with decorative gilt to the spines. 

    'The World of William Clissold' is a unique novel by H. G. Wells, not written in a conventional style; only about half of the novel is devoted to events in the protagonist's life, the other pages being devoted to extended discussions on various general ideas, such as religion, human life, love, business, and more.

    Wells is best known for his monumental science fiction novels, to the extent that he is often named the 'father of sci-fi'. These include 'The Time Machine', 'War of the Worlds' and 'The Invisible Man'.

    This novel was dedicated to Odette Keun, Wells' long time lover.

    Condition

    In the original publisher's quarter vellum binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. Minor bumping to the extremities. A little discolouration to the vellum, as is usual due to its colour. A few light marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few occasional spots.

    Near Fine

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