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The Time Traveller: The Life of H. G. Wells
by MacKenzie, Norman Ian;Mackenzie, Jeanne
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0297765310
- ISBN 13
- 9780297765318
- Seller
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Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1973. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. irst edition first printing. Hardback book is tight clean and square. Boards sharp and clean, title gilt perfect. Text block toning, marking and occasional spotting to edges. Minor bump to head and foot of spine, very good condition. Jacket some minor chipping to head and foot of spine and minor shelf wear and creasing to dj, old tape marks on internal flaps and pastedowns. For grading accuracy books are photographed without a protective book cover. This book is fitted with a non adhesive archival quality book protector to make a worthy addition to your collection. Note we do not use stock images, the book pictured is the book described. Please note : this book is very heavy (1250g) overseas purchasers may be charged additional shipping. Please contact bookseller for exact price. A very nice example of this collectible first edition first printing title an authoritative book on wells's work and life. Interviews with those who knew him and first time access to the private papers of wells's. A standard work on the stormy enigma that was the man.
Authoritative Book On Wells's Work And Life. Interviews With Those Who Knew Him And First Time Access To The Private Papers Of Wells's. A Standard Work On The Stormy Enigma That Was The Man.
Authoritative Book On Wells's Work And Life. Interviews With Those Who Knew Him And First Time Access To The Private Papers Of Wells's. A Standard Work On The Stormy Enigma That Was The Man.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Durdles Books (IOBA)
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000039
- Title
- The Time Traveller: The Life of H. G. Wells
- Author
- MacKenzie, Norman Ian;Mackenzie, Jeanne
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0297765310
- ISBN 13
- 9780297765318
- Publisher
- Weidenfeld and Nicolson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1973
- Pages
- 487
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Keywords
- Wells War Of The Worlds Literary, General
- Bookseller catalogs
- Autobiographies;
- X weight
- 1250 g
Terms of Sale
Durdles Books (IOBA)
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About the Seller
Durdles Books (IOBA)
Biblio member since 2018
Birmingham, West Midlands
About Durdles Books (IOBA)
Durdles Books is an online bookshop that specialises in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Modern Firsts and Genre Fiction. We also have books in many other categories and think our stock is both varied and interesting. We are constantly busy sourcing new stock in great condition, as collectors ourselves we appreciate that there is nothing like finding a lovely copy of a book that is on "the list". We are members of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), so you can be assured of our commitment to good bookselling practices and customer service.
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