First Edition, First Impression. Inscribed by the author ‘Pinnie, from H. G.’M. C. Robbins, also known as Pinnie, was H. G. Wells’ mother in law from his second marriage in 1895 to Amy Catherine, who herself was known as Jane.
8vo. Original red boards, titles to upper board and spine gilt. Endpapers with a touch of browning, edges lightly rubbed, spine lightly faded with a small nick to the head.