Wells (H.G.) Love and Mr. Lewisham
£160
London & New York, Harper, 1900.
First edition. 8vo. Original red cloth blocked in gilt.
A decent H.G. Wells first edition. Young, impoverished and ambitious, science student Mr Lewisham is locked in a struggle to further himself through academic achievement.
In stock
Some light foxing; covers slightly rubbed, spine very slightly dulled, overall VG.
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