Lot 125
Wells (H.G.) The War of the Worlds, first edition, second state, author's signature tipped in, 1898
Hammer Price: £1,900
Description
Wells (H.G.) The War of the Worlds, first edition, second state with 32pp. advertisements at rear, author's signature tipped onto front free endpaper, pp.301-4 with chipping to margins, occasional light finger-soiling, very light spotting to half-title and title, browning to endpapers, original cloth, spine a little darkened and spotting, slight bumping to spine tips and corners, light surface soiling, extremities rubbed, [Currey p.526], 8vo, 1898.
Description
Wells (H.G.) The War of the Worlds, first edition, second state with 32pp. advertisements at rear, author's signature tipped onto front free endpaper, pp.301-4 with chipping to margins, occasional light finger-soiling, very light spotting to half-title and title, browning to endpapers, original cloth, spine a little darkened and spotting, slight bumping to spine tips and corners, light surface soiling, extremities rubbed, [Currey p.526], 8vo, 1898.
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