1901 H.G. Wells 1st ed First Men in the Moon
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1901 H.G. Wells 1st ed First Men in the Moon Science Fiction Illustrated SciFi
“a milestone in modern science fiction!”
– Survey of Science Fiction Literature, (on First Men)
Herbert Geroge Wells was an English writer who wrote books in a number of genres but is most remembered for his works of science fiction such as The Time Machine, War of the Worlds, and The First Men in the Moon.
In 1901, Wells published one of his many fantastic stories in The First Men in the Moon: a story that follows a journey to the moon and the discovery of extraterrestrial, insect-like creatures inhabiting it. According to one scholar, this work is
“One of Wells better known and altogether delightful scientific romances… an example of Wells humor and satire at its best” (Feir 18).
Item number: #16499
Price: $499
WELLS, H.G.
The First Men in the Moon
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Collation: Complete with all pages
[10], 312
12 full-page engraved plates
References: Sargent, Utopian Lit, p. 123; Reginald 15026; Wells Society 18;
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; secure
Decorative blue cloth
Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19.5cm x 13cm)
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“a milestone in modern science fiction!”
– Survey of Science Fiction Literature, (on First Men)
Herbert Geroge Wells was an English writer who wrote books in a number of genres but is most remembered for his works of science fiction such as The Time Machine, War of the Worlds, and The First Men in the Moon.
In 1901, Wells published one of his many fantastic stories in The First Men in the Moon: a story that follows a journey to the moon and the discovery of extraterrestrial, insect-like creatures inhabiting it. According to one scholar, this work is
“One of Wells better known and altogether delightful scientific romances… an example of Wells humor and satire at its best” (Feir 18).
Item number: #16499
Price: $499
WELLS, H.G.
The First Men in the Moon
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[10], 312
12 full-page engraved plates
References: Sargent, Utopian Lit, p. 123; Reginald 15026; Wells Society 18;
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; secure
Decorative blue cloth
Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19.5cm x 13cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
16499
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