first edition
1945 · London, Toronto
by Wells, H[erbert] G[eorge]
London, Toronto: William Heinemann Ltd, 1945. Octavo, pp. [i-iv] v [vi] 1-50, original pink boards with blue cloth shelf back, front panel stamped in dark blue, spine panel stamped in gold. First edition. "Here Wells's often-used device of a dream leads to speculations along religious lines." - Wells Society 155. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, Additions. Hammond D4. Donald A. Wollheim's name stamped in ink on rear free endpaper. A fine copy in very good dust jacket with just a bit of general dust soiling, largely to rear panel. This book is uncommon in nice condition. (#80308) (Inventory #: 80308)
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