The Croquet Player. London: Chatto & Windus, 1936. — WELLS, H[ERBERT] G[EORGE]. 1866-1946.

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Estimate: $1,200–$1,800 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, New York · 8 June 2016
Record ID: TB-2026-1713199
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H.g. Wells, The Croquet Player. London: Chatto & Windus, 1936. Bonhams, 8 Jun 2016, lot 81. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1713199.

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