"Wells, H. G. (edited by David C. Smith). " Correspondence of H. G. Wells in 4 Volumes. , "London: Pickering and Chatto, 1998. ""9.5"" x 6"", The first scholarly edition of Wells' letters the majority of which have not been previously published. Includes a small number of letters to Wellls where Wells' side of the correspondence is not extant. Volume 1 1880-1903 458pp.; Volume 2 1904-1918 574pp.; Volume 3 1919-1934 563pp.; Volume 4 1935-1946 plus indexes of subjects and recipients 629pp. Explanatory notes at end of each letter where required. Other editorial material includes chronology to start of each volume, 20 page introduction by Patrick Parrinder and detailed discussion of the editorial practice, source of texts etc by editor. Also 10 page biographical outline. Black and white frontis to each volume. Maroon boards with gilt titles on green to spines. Volume 2 has slightly crooked green area behind the gilt titles (minor printing fault) otherwise a fine bright complete set with no dw as issued. Published at £295. Hard Cover. Fine, bright set." (Book ref. 2457) £95.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, C L Hawley , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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