English novelist and social commentator; first important writer of science fiction in English. Works include The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds. Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 portrait , signed 'Mr. Wells offers his best to the Town Hall' in fountain pen. Additionally, in the portrait Wells is holding a book on which he has written 'Babes In The Darkling Wood' and signed 'H.G. Wells.' In fine condition, with scattered light surface impressions, adhesive residue on the reverse from a previous mounting. RRAuction COA.
