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1928 Mr Blettsworthy on Rampole Island
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Description
First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper
The first edition, first impression.
In the unclipped dust wrapper designed by Sir William Orpen, depicting the titular character Mr Blettsworthy as he watches the group of cannibals from the story.
This popular allegorical satire was written shortly following the death of the author's wife. The tale presents a "Gentleman of Culture and Refinement" being stranded on the remote Rampole Island, where the only other inhabitants are a group of cannibals.
Written by prolific English author, H. G. Wells, known for his wide variety of works, from satire, to science-fiction and politics.
Condition
In the publisher's original cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. Bumping to back strip head and tail, otherwise externally excellent. Dust wrapper lightly age toned to back strip, with handling marks to rear wrap. Minor chipping to back strip head, small closed tear to head of rear wrap, and further small closed tear to tail of rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned due to paper type but generally clean, with the odd spot to first and last few leaves.
Very Good Indeed
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