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Lot #506
H. G. Wells

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Description

Two ALSs:

ALS signed "Wells," two pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.5 x 8, June 3, 1889. Letter to H. E. Hadley. In part (spelling and grammar retained): "Are you or are you not going to the Art Schools Swaray or Sworry? because if you are, & if you have no serious luggage, you have got to come & go with me who have much & need the aid of a friend. O Bear ye one anothers' burthens says the scripture, & my burthen is worse than that which Christian left in the city of Destruction." Intersecting folds, scattered creases, and overall toning, otherwise fine condition. Hadley was an author of elementary physics textbooks and a contemporary of Wells and Sir Richard Gregory at The Royal College of Science, London.

ALS signed “H. G. Wells,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 3.5, Chiltern Court stationery card, September 16, 1934. Letter to Herbert W. Mansfield, in part: "If you are interested in my Autobiography, I hope you will read the book. The Herald extracts are very much cut about. I forget the Christian name of the Sutton who broke my leg. I'm interested to hear the Midhursts' have saved my bedroom. I must look in & see it one day." In fine condition. Wells was a student and then a student-teacher at the Midhurst Grammar School in 1882 and 1883.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #504 - Ended July 12, 2017