The Island of Doctor Moreau
London: William Heinemann, 1896.
First British edition, first issue with publisher's monogram stamped in blind on rear cover. Bound in publisher's yellow cloth stamped in black and red. x, 219, [32 ads] pp. Very Good with slight lean to binding, spine darkened, cloth lightly worn. Uneven fading and light stains to rear cover. Offsetting to endsheets, contemporary ownership to title page. A nice copy of Wells' mad scientist classic. Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors Currey p.520. Item #140947588
Price: $3,500
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