Seven Famous Novels of H.G. Wells, published by Alfred A. Knopf, 1934. The first publication of these seven novels in one volume, with A Preface by the author specially written for this edition. First Printing with "First Printing June 1, 1934" without any other printings on the copyright page.

Includes:

The Time Machine; The Island of Dr. Moreau; The Invisible Man; The War of the Worlds; The First Men in the Moon; The Food of the Gods; In the Days of the Comet.

Original hard boards, green cloth with blind embossed title on the front board and Knopf’s Borzoi colophon on the backboard, black lettering and decorations on spine [green is almost totally faded, which is usual for this edition: see photos]; ca. 5.3/4" x 8.1/2", 860 pages + one page printer’s colophon, c.10 pages have corner and margin folds, Art Deco decorations, very good condition.

"It may have been the late hour I paused in the middle of The Time Machine, flipping back to the preface of this anthology, but the book quickly gained value to me after reading that introduction. In it H.G. Wells observes the selections, suggesting they be read out of their chronological order. I encountered his wit and charm in what felt a very honest and personable account of his writings and their place in time, carrying that prescience by commentary so reputed in his novels. I instantly wished I had met the man."

US: Priority (c 2-4 days) -------- $12.50
Canada: Priority (c 2-6 weeks) -- $32.50
World: Priority (c 2-7 weeks) --- $45.50