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The Wonderful Visit
H. G. Wells
1895
J. M. Dent & Co : London
7.5" by 5.5"
viii, 251pp
SUMMARY
A smart first impression copy of this intriguing fantasy by H. G. Wells.
First Edition,Publishers Original Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage:£ 15.99
EU Postage: £ 13.99
European Postage: £ 14.99
Asia Postage: £ 18.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99
DESCRIPTION
The first edition, first impression, with "eader" for "reader" to line 13 page 98, in the cloth binding with the title and angel in gilt to the front board.
This satirical fantasy novel tells the story of an angel who spends time on Earth, to find himself hunted and greeted by the realities of humanity. This work was based of a remark attributed to John Ruskin, where he stated that if an angel came to earth, we would be sure to shoot it.
Written by H. G. Wells.
Prior owners ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper.
CONDITION
In the original publishers cloth binding. Externally, smart. Spine is faded. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few very light marks to the cloth. Spots to the paste downs and endpapers. Prior owners ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean.
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine- Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed- Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good- Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good- Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under condition
Good Only- Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair- As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor- Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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