WELLS**, H[erbert].G[eorge]:: THE WAR IN THE AIR.**

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WELLS**, H[erbert].G[eorge]: : THE WAR IN THE AIR.**

LONDON.GEO BELL,1908.

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UK,8vo HB no dw/dj,as issued,1st edn. Bells Indian and Colonial Library issue. VG.Red cloth blind stamped design bds+ spine/backstrip.Front bd minimal spotting, spine/backstrip sunned,closed split to head+tail of spine/backstrip.Fore-edges spotted,prelims slightly foxed.Tissue- guard b/w frntis,b/w illus by A. C. MICHAEL.UK,8vo HB,1st edn,389pp+16pp publisher catalogue to rear.Hard but fair, and honest description.Uncommon,low print run.Whilst Currey calls for blue cloth in most states,this,the red cloth issue,is the considerably scarcer. One of the author's much sought after famous 'Scientific Romances' and one of the most well-known titles,being particularly prophetic about aerial warfare and the growing threat of Germany's ambitions,considering WW1 was to occur a mere 6 years later. A highly collected and prolific author/ writer of varied subjects as literature, histories and social commentary,but best remembered for his science fiction novels and short stories.An unusual item and which will be an important and welcome addition to the WELLS canon. Arthur C. Michael (active 1903 -1928). Lived at Bedford Park,London.Painter and etcher.A reliable descriptive illustrator, able to evoke atmosphere.He worked mainly in full colour (watercolour or body colour) in a style typical of his period. Illustrated several authors' works - as varied as Charles Dickens (A Christmas Carol),H. Rider Haggard (The Ghost King, King Solomon's Mines),R. L. Stevenson (Catriona) and with others,Princess Mary's Gift Book.He also contributed to many periodicals,magazines; The Illustrated London News,Little Folks,The Morning Star, Nash's Magazine,The Pall Mall Magazine and The Strand Magazine amongst some. Please contact seller,because of the value of this item,for correct,insured shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page!

UK,8vo HB,no dw/dj,as issued,1st edn.
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