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. Signed book: Washington and the Riddle of Peace. NY: Macmillan, 1922. Hardcover, 5.25 x 8, 312 pages. Signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the half title page “To E. G. Lowry, With best wishes for the New Year, H. G. Wells, Jan 1922.” In fine condition, with weak binding to front cover and some light sunning to spine. R&R COA.
