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H. G. Wells. The Island of Dr. Moreau

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H. G. Wells. The Island of Dr. Moreau
<B>H. G. Wells. </B></I><B><I>The Island of Dr. Moreau</B></I></B></I><I>.</B></I> London: William Heinemann, 1896. <BR>First edition. Twelvemo. x, 219, 32 [publisher's catalog] pages. Engraved frontispiece.<BR> <BR>Publisher's brown cloth (Currey priority B) decoratively stamped and lettered in black and red on the front cover, and lettered in black on the spine. Binding somewhat rubbed and worn. Edges of textblock and front endpapers show minor toning. Small tear at the gutter margin on page 211. Bookplate on front pastedown. Overall, a very good, tight copy. <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>)