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1967 The Adventures of Tommy
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Description
Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce, With Dustwrapper
A new edition. First published in 1929.
With the very scarce unclipped dust wrapper.
This charming children's tale surrounds the adventures of Tommy, a young boy who rescued a very rich man who had fallen off a cliff. This very rich man is subsequently very determined to repay this debt, and so begins searching for something extraordinary for Tommy.
A scarce-to-see children's book written by English author, H. G. Wells, who was best-known for his works of science-fiction.
Illustrated by Wells, with charming colourful sketches throughout.
Dedicated to Miss Marjory Hick, from her sincere friend and admirer, H. G. Wells. Hick was the daughter of Wells' personal doctor.
The personal copy of English author and artist, Brian Aldiss, with a note loosely inserted signed by Wendy Aldiss, the executor of the Aldiss estate. Known for his science-fiction novels, Aldiss was greatly influence by Wells, becoming vice president of the international group in Wells' honour.
Condition
Bound in the publisher's cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with a small mark to the front board. Dust wrapper is very smart, with a stain to the front panel and light spotting in places. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean.
Near Fine
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