H. G. Wells. The World of William Clissold. Ernest Benn LTD, London, 1926.

Price: US$2328.51 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: A very special signed limited edition of H. G. Wells' longest novel, a unique copy inscribed by Wells himself. The first limited edition, limited to 198 copies.Signed by H. G. Wells to the limitation page to Volume I.Complete in three volumes.In a lovely quarter vellum binding with decorative gilt to the spines.'The World of William Clissold' is a unique novel by H. G. Wells, not written in a conventional style; only about half of the novel is devoted to events in the protagonist's life, the other pages being devoted to extended discussions on various general ideas, such as religion, human life, love, business, and more.Wells is best known for his monumental science fiction novels, to the extent that he is often named the 'father of sci-fi'. These include 'The Time Machine', 'War of the Worlds' and 'The Invisible Man'.This novel was dedicated to Odette Keun, Wells' long time lover. In the original publisher's quarter vellum binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, smart. Minor bumping to the extremities. A little discolouration to the vellum, as is usual due to its colour. A few light marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with a few occasional spots. Near Fine

Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom

Wells, H.G. The World of William Clissold: A Novel at a New Angle.. Ernest Benn Ltd., London, 1926.

Price: US$2500.00 + shipping

Description: First editions of each volume in Wells' longest novel. Octavo, three volumes, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by H.G. Wells in the year of publication on the front free endpaper of the first volume in the series, "Walter H. Parker H.G. Wells Oct. 1926." Each volume is very good in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable inscribed by Wells and in the rare original dust jackets. "This novel, the longest of its year, deals with a hero whose attitude of mind is very close to that of the author. It includes an attack on the education of the day, especially that being offered by the older universities, and an important section on the theory of world revolution" (Wells, 96).

Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.