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WELLS, H[erbert] G[eorge] (1866-1946) : The War in the Air and Particularly how Mr. Bert Smallways Fared while it Lasted

George Bell and Sons, London, 1908,

FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE.8vo., 198 x 130mm., pps. (viii) + 389 + 2 adverts. With 16 monochrome illustrations by A. C. Michael. Fine copy in publisher's original gilt decorated blue cloth, lightly bumped to head and tail of spine. Some light sporadic spotting otherwise a lovely clean, bright copy. First state binding with gilt stamping- later issed with a small plate pasted to upper, in either blue (home) or red (colonial) cloths. A fascinating examination of the invention of the aeroplane which proved to be a remarkable forecast of aerial warfare. Geoffrey H. Wells [35]. Bleiler; Checklist of Fantastic Literature [389]. Shorter New Cambridge Bibliography (Eng.Lit.) 1293-8.

WELLS, H[erbert] G[eorge] (1866-1946) : The War in the Air and Particularly how Mr. Bert Smallways Fared while it Lasted

London, 1924

A clean, attractive reprint edition in dustwrapper. Spine tips with a few nick and tears, some tape mends to reverse side, shows well. Uncommon in a jacket. Shorter New Cambridge Bibliography (Eng.Lit.) 1293-8.

WELLS, H[erbert] G[eorge] (1866-1946) : The War in the Air and Particularly how Mr. Bert Smallways Fared while it Lasted

New York; MacMillan 1908

FIRST US EDITION. With Illustrations by Eric Pape. Octavo. publisher'sgrey/green pictorial cloth, blocked in colours, titled in gilt. Some minor rubbing and wear. A very good copy indeed, in attractive polychrome binding. A fascinating examination of the invention of the aeroplane which proved to be a remarkable forecast of aerial warfare. Shorter New Cambridge Bibliography (Eng.Lit.) 1293-8.

WELLS, H. G : The War in the Air and Particularly how Mr. Bert Smallways Fared while it Lasted

George Bell and Sons, London, 1908,

FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE. 8vo., 198 x 130mm., pps. (viii) + 389 + 2 adverts. With 16 monochrome illustrations by A. C. Michael. Near Fine in publisher's original gilt decoated blue cloth. Some browning to flyleaves, light general wear. A remarkable forecast of aerial warfare.

WELLS, H[erbert] G[eorge] (1866-1946) : The War in the Air and Particularly how Mr. Bert Smallways Fared while it Lasted

George Bell and Sons, London, 1908,

FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE.8vo., 198 x 130mm., pps. (viii) + 389 + 2 adverts. With 16 monochrome illustrations by A. C. Michael. Publisher's original gilt decorated blue cloth. A lightly used copy with some shelfwear, bumped to top corner, some browning to flyleaf. Generally a presentable copy. First state binding with gilt stamping- later issed with a small plate pasted to upper, in either blue (home) or red (colonial) cloths. A fascinating examination of the invention of the aeroplane which proved to be a remarkable forecast of aerial warfare. Geoffrey H. Wells [35]. Bleiler; Checklist of Fantastic Literature [389]. Shorter New Cambridge Bibliography (Eng.Lit.) 1293-8.

Wells, H. G : The War in the Air And Particularly How Mr. Bert Smallways Fared While it Lasted

Grosset & Dunlap, 1910

Beige pictorial cloth cover has a spot of wear to the very top edge of the front cover and some very faint small stains on the lower part of the back cover, otherwise the cover is in very good condition. Boards are straight. Spine is just very slightly cocked. Binding is tight. Page edges somewhat yellowed and lightly soiled from dust. Pages are clean and in very good condition. Illustrated. Has scent of mothballs. Our Promise to You: ALL OUR DUST JACKETS COME WITH CLEAR BRODART PROTECTIVE COVERS. (Please read listing to determine if this book comes with a dust jacket.) Your order will be CAREFULLY PACKAGED IN A BOX for safe transition. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction!, Very Good-

Third Printing (May 1910)

Wells, H.G : THE WAR IN THE AIR AND PARTICULARLY HOW MR. BERT SMALLWAYS FARED WHILE IT LASTED

Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1910

8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. vii, 395pp; 8 b/w illus. Bookplate of a private collector on ffep, otherwise an excellent example.. Illustr.: Eric Pape. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: No Jacket

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