The Time Machine
London: William Heinemann, 1895.
First edition of the foundational science fiction novella, later issue with no ads at rear. [viii], 152 pp. Bound in publisher's tan cloth stamped in purple-brown, all edges trimmed. Near Fine with sunned spine, light rubbing and soiling to cloth, and spot of soiling to upper edge of textblock. Light foxing to endpapers, bookplate to front pastedown, and light toning to contents. Wells 4.
A sharp copy of H.G. Well's first novel, preceded only by a biology textbook. The Time Machine was an instant success and was the first of a series of dazzlingly original science fiction novels.
Price: $4,500
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