English novelist and social commentator; first important writer of science fiction in English. His works include The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds. ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 3.5, no date. Cordial letter to an unidentified gentleman. In part, 'Mr. Campbell as usual is merely giving to the momentary reaction of the present. My many thanks for the good letter and your expressions of sympathy and understanding. I have a [?] still to write and I hope in a year or two to take up these intimate stories again.' In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
