The World of William Clissold: A Novel at a New Angle by H.G. Wells - 2 Volume Set (1926) | Vintage Book Collection, Classic Literature Gift for Readers

Wells, H.G.. New York. George H. Dorian Company. 1926.

English, First Edition, NF & VG, HC, Octavo, 8" x 6".

Volume I: Near fine with Good dust jacket. Minor bumping to head and tail, otherwise binding tight, sharp tips and unmarked. Good olive dust jacket with black lettering to cover. Sunning, minor soiling, and chipping to spine. [vii] 362 pp.

Volume II: Very Good with Good dust jacket. Minor bumping to head and tail, minor soil to front cover otherwise tightly bound, sharp tips, and no markings throughout. Minor soiling to interior top edge of half title. Good olive dust jacket, black lettering to cover. Sunning to spine, significant chipping to top edge. 432 pp.

This novel, referred to as a “complete full-dress novel,” looks back on the philosophies, religions and social systems H.G. Wells encountered in life, and shares his thoughts on bringing order to the world. Best known for his science fiction novels such as The War of the Worlds, H. G. Wells was an English novelist, journalist, sociologist, and historian.