The War of the Worlds. London: William Heinemann, 1898. — WELLS, H.G. 1866-1946.

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Estimate: $1,000–$1,500 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Literature, Featuring Two Private Collections, New York · 5 December 2019
Record ID: TB-2026-831308
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H.g. Wells, The War of the Worlds. London: William Heinemann, 1898. Bonhams, 5 Dec 2019, lot 325. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-831308.

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H.g. Wells, The War of the Worlds. London: William Heinemann, 1898. Bonhams, 5 Dec 2019, lot 325. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-831308.

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From the same sale Fine Literature, Featuring Two Private Collections · Dec 2019

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