The Time Machine
New York: Henry Holt, 1895.
First edition, first printing. First issue with author misidentified as "H. S. Wells" on title page and 6 pages of publisher's ads at rear. Good. Hinges and crack at front paste down professionally repaired. Cloth soiled, with lettering worn off, extremities lightly frayed. Front free end paper shows light crease to top corner and previous owner name. Pages clean, with very light foxing or thumbing. Tissue guard intact. Rare in first issue, with most copies being recalled and rebound with new title pages. Precedes the British first edition by several weeks. An extreme rarity. Item #160125003
Price: $6,000.00
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