![Lot 726 H. G. Wells: ?I never praise [books] unless I think they deserve praise?](https://cdn.rrauction.com/auction/345/3190669.jpg)
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Eminent British writer (1866–1946) who pioneered the science fiction genre with such classic novels as The Time Machine, War of the Worlds, and The Invisible Man. ALS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Lou Pidou letterhead, February 1, 1928. Wells writes to Mrs. Colby. In part: “I take the praising of books very seriously and I never praise them unless I think they deserve praise. There is no … politeness about me in that matter. I think your book a most charming, careful, excellent piece of work. Thank you for sending it. In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds, glue stain to top margin, a few corner chips, tears and stains touching blank portions only, and light wrinkling. The writing is dark throughout. RRAuction COA.
