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. Signed book: Babes in the Darkling Wood. Later printing. NY: Alliance Book Corporation, 1940. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 410 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black ink. In very good condition, with mild toning and a paperclip impression to signed page, owner’s signature to first free end page, scattered toning and damp staining to both pastedowns and opening and closing pages, toning to fore edges, some light soiling to covers, and the lightly-sunned spine a bit weak. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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