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, 7 x 9, Little Easton Rectory letterhead, no date. Letter to a Mr. Johnson. In full, 'No short stories at all. But Harpers are trying to sell the serial rights of the next novel.' In fine condition, with a single horizontal and vertical mailing fold and some light mirroring of letterhead to bottom edge. RRAuction COA.
