WELLS, THE TIME MACHINE, 1895, FIRST ENGLISH EDITION (1 VOL.)

8vo, FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, 16 pp. of publisher's advertisements, later full blue morocco with design in silver by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, decorative endpapers, all edges silvered, collector's slipcase, title and half-title transposed, very minor spotting, spine sunned

Wells 4

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

A finely bound copy of the first English edition which appeared a few weeks after the American edition with a slightly different text. It was issued in both wrappers and cloth.