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Auction #119 begins on 14 Nov 2024

H.G. Wells - Illustr. Clifford Webb

THE COUNTRY OF THE BLIND - GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS

Published: Golden Cockerel Press, London, 1939

Edition: 1st. Thus

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The first illustrated and first private press edition of this title and the first with a new 1939 version of this story as per the author's introduction to this volume - 'with a new twist'. The original 1904 (published in 1911) version of the story is also printed at the rear of this volume for the sake of comparison. This is number 165 of only 280 copies of this title comprising the entire edition. Golden Cockerel Press. 1939. Small 4to. 68pp. All edges uncut. With fine engravings by Clifford Webb, three being full page. In the original 1/4 orange leather and brown cloth boards. Slight markings to the cloth over the front board. Internally fine and unmarked. Generally a very good plus copy.

  • Binding Condition: Very Good Plus
  • Overall Condition: Very Good Plus
  • Size: 4to.
  • Sold By: Ronald Levine - Modern First Editions
  • Contact Person: Ronald Levine
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 011643 8437
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT for South African customers and International Bank Tranfer for customers abroad. I am unable to accept payment by credit card.
  • Trade Associations: SABDA


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