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WELLS, H.G. (1866-1946). The Island of Dr Moreau. London: William Heinemann, 1896.
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WELLS, H.G. (1866-1946). The Island of Dr Moreau. London: William Heinemann, 1896.

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WELLS, H.G. (1866-1946). The Island of Dr Moreau. London: William Heinemann, 1896. 8vo. [vii], 219, [5], [32, ads, starting with The Manxman and ending with Out of Due Season] pp. Frontispiece. Rebacked preserving publisher's original binding, stamped in red and black with blind monogram to rear board. FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE IN CURREY'S 'A' BINDING WITH MONOGRAM, 32 PAGE CATALOGUE, AND INTEGRAL TIME MACHINE AD. A classic work of science fiction and one of Well's best known novels, the subject of numerous adaptations and an inestimable influence on popular culture. Currey 520. 

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Boards rubbed and soiled, corners bumped, spine darkened with several repairs. Bookplate to front pastedown, light toning throughout, title page and front ad unopened with marginal tear, light tanning to full-title, repairs to hinges, marginal chipping pp. 210-219, pencil inscriptions, a few of the rear ads are unopened. Very good. 

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