THE COSMOPOLITAN Magazine April 1897 HG Wells WAR OF THE WORLDS 1st US Print

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Up for sale is a highly prized piece of literary and science fiction history: an original copy of The Cosmopolitan Magazine from April 1897 (Vol. XXII, No. 6). This historic issue contains the true first American printing and debut serialization installment of H.G. Wells' sci-fi masterpiece, "The War of the Worlds" (beginning on page 615). This magazine printing preceded the first standalone hardcover book edition by nearly a year. ⚠️ CRUCIAL CONDITION & HANDLING NOTE (PLEASE READ): This magazine is over 130 years old and is EXTREMELY DELICATE. Due to the high acid content of late-Victorian era pulp paper, the pages are fragile and brittle. Over time and with handling, the edges can and will chip off easily. It must be handled with absolute care, slow movements, and ideally within archival parameters. It is being sold explicitly AS-IS as a historic document. By purchasing, you acknowledge the inherent fragility of 19th-century paper. Comprehensive Condition Breakdown: • Front & Back Wrappers: Both original outer covers remain attached and intact. The back cover is particularly desirable, featuring a prominent vertical red text column explicitly advertising the debut of Wells' new story, sitting alongside beautifully preserved illustrated print ads for Ivory Soap and Baker's Chocolate. Standard heavy edge-toning and minor corner chipping are present. • The Spine: The paper spine exhibits heavy splitting, flaking, and paper loss typical for this era, but the structural text-blo

• Publisher: The Cosmopolitan Press
• Year: 1897
• Condition: Good

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