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H. G. Wells, The Time Machine, First American Edition First Issue, 1895
About the Item
Author: WELLS, H. G..
Title: The Time Machine An Invention.
Publisher: NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1895.
FIRST AMERICAN EDITION FIRST ISSUE. 1 vol., frontis, original tissue guard present, with the author's name incorrectly spelled on the title-page as "H. S. WELLS", original publisher's tan cloth, top edge gilt, others uncut.
Condition: Binding a bit grubby, inner hinges renewed, housed in a maroon clamshell slipcase, gilt lettered brown morocco spine label.
Additional Information: The US edition was published before the UK edition and the text (presumably an earlier version of the story) differs significantly from the UK edition.
- Dimensions:Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1895
- Condition:Repaired: Inner hinges repaired. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Hillsborough, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6214227612232
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