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“All men, however highly educated, retain some superstitious inklings": First Edition of H.G. Wells' The Invisible Man

WELLS, H.G.

The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance.

London: C. Arthur Pearson Limited 1897.

First edition, first issue of Wells’ popular cautionary tale of overreaching scientific ambition. Octavo, original publisher’s gilt and black-stamped pictorial red cloth. First issue with the first page numbered 2, the title page printed in orange and black and publisher’s ad leaf at rear. In very good condition. Ownership initials “S.P Bell” to the front free endpaper. Housed in a custom full morocco clamshell box. An exceptional presentation.

Price: $4,200.00     Item Number: 144744