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Wells, H.G. (1866-1946) The Invisible Man.
Estimate:
$700 - $1,000
Sold
$1,100
Timed Auction
Fine Books
Description
Wells, H.G. (1866-1946)
The Invisible Man.
London: C. Arthur Pearson, 1897.
First edition in book form, octavo, title printed in red and black with 2 pages of advertisements at rear and the first page incorrectly numbered "2"; bound contemporary red quarter morocco and marbled boards by Cedric Chivers, gilt stamped title on spine, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt; light toning concentrated at margins; boards stained and a bit scuffed, extremities rubbed with some chipping, discoloration and wear to spine, part of the gilt title chipped off, foxing to flyleaves; ex libris A.J. Clay of Holly Bush; 7 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.
Wells 11; Currey p. 520.
The Invisible Man.
London: C. Arthur Pearson, 1897.
First edition in book form, octavo, title printed in red and black with 2 pages of advertisements at rear and the first page incorrectly numbered "2"; bound contemporary red quarter morocco and marbled boards by Cedric Chivers, gilt stamped title on spine, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt; light toning concentrated at margins; boards stained and a bit scuffed, extremities rubbed with some chipping, discoloration and wear to spine, part of the gilt title chipped off, foxing to flyleaves; ex libris A.J. Clay of Holly Bush; 7 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.
Wells 11; Currey p. 520.
Condition
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Grace Meschery-McCormack, Cataloguer: gmccormack@swanngalleries.com
Devon Eastland, Senior Specialist: deastland@swanngalleries.com
Grace Meschery-McCormack, Cataloguer: gmccormack@swanngalleries.com
