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New York: Random House. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394531965 . A Fine first Printing of the First Edition housed in a Nearly Fine dust-jacket with light shelfwear; West paints a vividly detailed picture of the life of H. G. Wells, from his early years in London to his prolific writing career. Wells is a fascinating character and West does a great job of describing his personal life as well as his work. This book is a great addition to any fan of Wells or biography.; 8vo; 405 pages .

Boston, Toronto: Little, Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first Printing of the First American Edition housed in a handsome alike dust-jacket; This book is a postscript to H.G. Wells' autobiography, which was originally published in 1940. It consists of new material, which was not included in the original book. The new material covers Wells' life after 1940, including his love life.; 8vo; 253 pages; Price? ? ? .

Boston, Toronto: Little, Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first Printing of the First American Edition that does have some minor soiling to the lower boards and spine, housed in a handsome Fine dust-jacket; H. G. Wells in Love: Postscript to an Experiment in Autobiography, edited by G. P. Wells, is a collection of essays and reminiscences by the author about his relationships with women. The essays are arranged in chronological order and cover a period of more than fifty years. Wells discusses his courtship of Olga Khokhlova, his marriages to Katherine Mansfield and Odette DeWitt, and his relationship with Soviet author Anna Akhmatova. The book also includes a postscript by Wells in which he reflects on his life and career.; 8vo; 253 pages; Price? ? ? .

New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; .This book contains a biography of the famous author H. G. Wells, as well as various aspects of his life.; Large 8vo; [x], [406] pages; $15.00 .

New York: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1973. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0671215205 . A mildly shelfworn first Edition/First Printing that is otherwise Near Fine in a soiled and edgeworn like dust-jacket; H.G. Wells is one of the most influential writers of the last century. This biography tells the story of his life, from his early years in England to his prolific writing career. Wells was a complex and innovative thinker, and his works of science fiction, fantasy, and social commentary continue to be popular.; 8vo; 487 pages .

London, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland And Johannesburg: Hutchinson. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0091345405 . A first edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition, previous owner's name on front flyleaf dated 1993 in alike dust-jacket. Flaps of the dust jacket are taped to the pastedowns; This book provides a detailed account of the life of H. G. Wells, from his early years in England to his later years in the United States. It covers his work as a writer, including his seminal works such as The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, and The Island of Dr. Moreau. The book also discusses Wells' political views and his involvement in various aspects of the world around him, including the development of science fiction.; 8vo ; 405 pages .

New York: Random House. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0394531965 . A Fine first Printing of the First Edition housed in a Fine dust-jacket; West tells the story of H. G. Wells, from his childhood in the Victorian era to his days as a prolific writer and visionary. Wells' life is packed full of adventure, mystery, and creativity, and West does a deft job of highlighting these aspects of his subject's life. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating look into the life of one of history's most renowned authors.; 8vo; 405 pages .

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1965. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with page edge soiling and a clay colored soiling to the upper board edges in a Very Good- dust-jacket with chips and tears along the trim; .This book provides a reader of Mencken's work with an introduction to his life and times as well as a selection of his most famous essays. It includes essays on topics such as religion, art, literature, and politics.; 8vo; 542 pages .

New York: St. Martin's Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; In the 1920s, H. L. Mencken was a celebrated journalist and critic. He was also a controversial figure, known for his sharp wit and scathing attacks on society. On December 15, 1927, Mencken was shot and killed in his home. His killer has never been found. Swain explores the strange and murky case, revealing the secrets and intrigues behind it.; 8vo; $7.00 .

New York: Thomas Yoseloff, Inc.. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. c1956. Cloth. An edition in Very Good- condition with soiling, fading around the edges and general toning from age in an alike dust-jacket that is scuffed and worn around the creases; H. L. Mencken was an American journalist, essayist, and satirist. He was a noted critic of American culture and political institutions. Mencken wrote extensively for the Baltimore Sun, the Evening Sun, and the Baltimore American, as well as for the Smart Set and the New York Evening Mail. A Portrait from Memory, his autobiography, was published in 1949.; 8vo; 240 pages .

Chicago And London: The University of Chicago Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1971. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0226772497 . A Fine first Edition/First Printing in a like dust-jacket; H. L. Mencken was an American essayist, journalist, and satirist. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and spent most of his life there. Mencken was known for his acerbic wit and sharp criticism of both political and social conventions. He is also considered one of the Founding Fathers of American Journalism.; 8vo; 287 pages .

New York: William Morrow and Company. Very Good+ in Fine dust jacket. 1963. Second Printing. Hardcover. A Very Good+ Second Printing that has rubbing to the edges of the boards among other general shelfwear in a Fine dust-jacket ; The story of the HMS Bounty, a ship that went from being a formidable naval vessel to a notorious floating hellhole during its voyage from England to Tahiti.; 8vo; 222 pages .

New York: Hunter College Playhouse. Fine. 1974. First Edition; First Printing. Stapled wraps. First edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor edgewear and light soiling. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century; The book is about a sailor named Harlequin who falls in love with a girl named Pinafore. They go on a journey together and try to get back to their ship. Along the way, they meet other characters who help them out.; 8vo; FSA .

[New York]: HarperCollinsPublishers. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0060193158 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; The novel is set in the mid-19th century and tells the story of the crew of the Unseen, an armed merchant ship. The ship is captained by John Wesley, and its first mate is Tom. The other members of the crew are Harry, a young sailor; James, the ship's carpenter; and Mary, the cook. The ship is engaged in the trade of slave trading, and the crew is constantly threatened by pirates.; 8vo; 440 pages .

New York: British Book Centre. Very Good+. 1958. Hardcover. An edition in Very Good+ condition with little aging and wear to the board edges; The novel, H.M. U-Boat, follows the crew of a German U-boat as they fight during World War II. The novel is told from the perspective of the captain and his crew as they try to survive in a hostile environment. The novel is filled with suspense and action, making it a great read for fans of historical fiction.; 8vo; 227 pages .

San Francisco: McSweeney's. Near Fine. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. 1932416188 . Near Fine. Minor shelf-wear. ; First-printing of the McSweeney's translated edition (from the French). Published from the Believer Books imprint.; 117 pages .

New York: Scribner's. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; Mystery featuring Julie Hayes; 8vo; $7.00 .

New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0312001282 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Lois Battle's A Habit of the Blood is the story of a vampire named Quinn who is trying to find his place in the world and make amends for the mistakes he made as a vampire. Quinn is helped along the way by a group of vampires who also want to find their place in the world.; 8vo; FSA .

New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1957. Cloth. A Fine edition in a like dust-jacket that has some concentrated scuffing to the lower rear ; Doris Lessing's ground-breaking novel tells the story of a group of women, friends since childhood, who are forced to confront the legacy of racism and violence inflicted on their families. As they confront the ghosts of their pasts, they discover the strength and power of forgiveness and love.; 8vo; 311 pages .

New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1987. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0312001282 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with age toned pages in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; This is the story of 16-year-old Celaena Sardothien, who has spent her life in servitude to the Crown and the king. When the king is killed, she is freed and sets out to find out who killed him and why. She joins forces with a group of rebels and sets out to overthrow the king's brother.; 8vo; FSA .