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1911-1916 The War in the Air & Mr. Britling Sees it ThroughLondon: 1911-1916Two thrilling early twentieth novels from H. G. Wells, including a thrilling science fiction adventure, and a semi-autobiographical novel about wartime England. -
1904 The Food of the Gods and How it Came to EarthLondon: 1904A handsome example of the first edition of this entertaining and thought provoking science fiction novel by the father of the genre, H. G. Wells. -
1923 Men Like GodsLondon: 1923The first edition of H. G. Wells's 1920s 'science fantasy', a novel set in a Utopian parallel universe to our own. -
1961-62 The Lord of the RingsLondon: 1961-62A superb set of the monumental 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien, illustrated with a folding map to the rear of each volume. -
1961 The HobbitLondon: 1961A very bright copy of J. R. R. Tolkien's prequel to his fantastical trilogy, following Bilbo as he embarks upon an adventure. -
1916 Mr. Britling Sees it ThroughNew York: 1916The first U.S. printing of this wartime novel by H. G. Wells, a touching portrayal of village life during World War One. -
1910 The History of Mr PollyLondon: 1910The first edition of H. G. Wells's comic early twentieth century novel, illustrated with a colour frontispiece. -
1925 Christina Alberta's FatherLondon: 1925A very smart example of the first edition of H. G. Wells's novel of social realism and social criticism. -
2007 The Children of HurinLondon: 2007An excellent first edition of J. R. R. Tolkien's epic fantasy novel set in Middle-earth, published posthumously and edited by his son Christopher Tolkien. -
1987 The Hobbit or There and Back AgainLondon: 1987A bright 50th anniversary edition of this unforgettable fantasy novel from J. R. R. Tolkien. -
1961 The Lord of the RingsLondon: 1961A complete set of early impressions of each of the three books in Tolkien's fantastical 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy. -
1928 Mr Blettsworthy on Rampole IslandLondon: 1928The first edition of H. G. Wells' novel about a shipwreck on Rampole Island. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1927 Meanwhile: The Picture of a LadyLondon: 1927A smart first edition of this novel written by prolific English author H. G. Wells. -
1936 The Croquet PlayerLondon: 1936An excellent example of the first edition of H. G. Wells's 1936 novella, in the original illustrated dust wrapper. -
1929 The King Who Was a KingLondon: 1929The first edition of this intriguing treatise by H. G. Wells on the history and nature of cinema. -
1919 The Undying Fire: A Contemporary NovelLondon: 1919The first edition of H. G. Wells's literary retelling of the story of Job, in the scarce original dust wrapper. From the library of Brian Aldiss, vice-president of the H. G. Wells Society. -
1928 Mr Blettsworthy on Rampole IslandLondon: 1928An excellent first edition copy of H. G. Wells' story surrounding a shipwreck on Rampole Island, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
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1972-78 Three 'Daw' Science Fiction NovelsNew York: 1972-78Three first edition science fiction novels, including a signed copy of 'Stormqueen! by Marion Zimmer Bradley, and two novels based on 'The Time Machine' and 'War of the Worlds' by the iconic H. G. Wells. -
2007 The Children of HúrinLondon: 2007A very smart first edition of this work of fiction set in Middle-Earth, by J. R. R Tolkien. -
1910 The History of Mr PollyLondon: 1910A first edition, first impression of H. G. Wells's novel The History of Mr Polly. -
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1928 The World of William ClissoldLondon: 1926A very special signed limited edition of H. G. Wells' longest novel, a unique copy inscribed by Wells himself. -
1971 The Lord of the RingsLondon: 1971A superb set of the monumental 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien, illustrated with a folding map to the rear of each volume. -
1913 The Passionate FriendsLondon: 1913A first edition, later printing of H. G. Wells' poignant novel, bound in the publisher's original cloth. -
1961 3vol The Lord of the RingsLondon: 1961The complete set of this early impression of the trilogy 'The lord of the Rings' by J R R Tolkien. -
1945 The Happy Turning A Dream of Life H G Wells First EditionLondon: 1945A first edition of one of the final works by H. G. Wells.
