H.G. Wells, The Plattner Story and others, first edition, 1897
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H.G. Wells, The Plattner Story and others, first edition, 1897
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Wells (H.G.) The Plattner Story and others

£495

London, Methuen, 1897.

First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original red cloth blocked & lettered in gilt.

A very good first edition of this collection of short stories by Wells, comprising ghost stories, tales of horror and even a cautionary tale about an apple.

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Small ink stain to fore-edge of title-page, marginal toning and minor marking to pages; overall a very good copy.

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