Lot 551: HG Wells, The War of the Worlds First US Edition

THE WAR OF THE WORLDS, by H.G. Wells. New York and London: Harper Brothers, 1898. First American Edition, Octavo, 291pp, hardbound in teal cloth decorated with a green floral design, gilt stamped title and author on cover and spine. 7 1/2 in H x 5 1/2 in W.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition with slight wear to the cloth cover and spine; front flyleaf detached but present; discoloration to page edges; some toning and foxing to leaves.