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H. G. Wells. The Dream

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H. G. Wells. The Dream
<B>H. G. Wells. </B></I><B><I>The Dream</B></I></B></I><B>.</B></I> London: Jonathan Cape, 1924.<BR><BR>First edition, Currey priority A with the notorious "lazy bookseller" line at the bottom of an advertisement for other Wells books. "Review Copy" stamped on second front free endpaper. Octavo. 320 pages.<BR><BR>Original maroon boards with titles in gilt on the spine. Light shelf wear and toning to boards. Corners slightly bumped and frayed. Small area of "bubbling" where cloth has separated from the front board. Front hinge a bit loose. Internal contents toned as is usual. Edges slightly soiled. Very good condition. <I>From the Robert and Diane Yaspan Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)