The Salvaging of Civilization.

£1,500 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

inscribed by the author to his son The first edition of this speculative work by the science-fiction writer H.G. Wells (1866-1946) on the 'probable future of mankind', inscribed by him to his son George Philip Wells May 1921. First edition, inscribed by the author to his son; 8vo (20.5 x 14.5 cm); inscribed in pen to half-title, erratum slip to p.177, a little toned, title rubbed with slight loss to lettering; publisher's green cloth, lettered in green to cover and spine, spine slightly faded, lettering dulled; [6], 202pp.

• Binding: Hardcover

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