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H.G. Wells' dystopian vision of the future

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H.G. Wells' dystopian vision of the future

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Description

Heading:
Author: Wells, H.G.
Title: When the Sleeper Wakes
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Harper & Brothers
Date Published: 1899
Description:

Illustrations by Henri Lanos. (8vo) original decorated green cloth. First American Edition.

In 1897 a Victorian gentleman falls into a sleep from which he cannot be awoken. During his 200 years of slumber he becomes the Sleeper, the most powerful person in the world. The common people, increasingly oppressed, view the Sleeper as a liberator whose awakening will free them from misery.

Condition

Touches of wear to extremities, spine sunned with small tears to top and tail; ex-library marks, small closed tear to frontis, marginal toning; very good.

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Name: H.G. Wells' dystopian vision of the future
SKU: 119509807
Price: 475 USD
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