The Time Machine. An Invention. H G Wells. 1931





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Wells. H. G., The Time Machine. An Invention. Random House, Abbey Press, 1931. 1st Edition, Limited No. 1097 of 1200. 8vo. Decorative boards, gilt title to spine. PP88, text printed in red and black in Fournier monotype on Dacian laid paper. Designed and illustrated by type designer and calligrapher William Addison Dwiggins, in four colours, many full page. A new preface of this work is completed by H G Wells. With original glassine wrap, damaged with some loss and original slipcase, a little bumped at edges, both of which have made an excellent job of protecting the book, which is in fine order throughout. An attractive complete work illustrating the Art Deco design style of it's day and the WAD graphic art. Scarce complete limited edition in excellent order.

Cat. No. 93140 Ł100

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