![]() ![]() William Wymark Jacobs (1863-1943), author of novels and short stories, wrote in a number of genres, but is best known for his supernatural thrillers such as The Monkey's Paw. Inscribed first editions of this work are rare and this one has the added bonus of being a gift to another 19th century detective fiction writer. ![]() Wells explores the morality of being able to go unseen as it causes the protagonist to become mentally unstable. Probably the most famous of Wells's 'scientific romances', in which a scientist finds a way of turning himself invisible without the means to make himself visible again. Loosely inserted in the book is Jacobs's woven silk bookmark bearing his monogram. This novel was inspired in Well's years as. Wells early in his career, the novel helped establish the British author as one of the first and best writers of science fiction. Part of a series of pseudoscientific romances written by h.G. The covers are bright and the hinges sound, with some browning to the page edges. First published in 1897, 'The Invisible Man' ranks as one of the most famous scientific fantasies ever written. Wells".Ī very good copy, with the spine faded and a little wear to the corners. Wells, The Invisible Man tells the tale of a mad scientist who creates a potion that makes him invisible. ![]() Author's presentation copy, to fellow author, W.W. Original red cloth with gilt lettering to the spine and vignette in black on the front cover. ![]()
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