New Worlds For Old

First edition, first printing (true first). Prelims plus 356pp. In red cloth-covered boards with gilt motif and lettering to front and spine (board rubbed, rounded at corners and spine ends). Gutter strained between front endpapers; a little toned on endpapers, else internally neat, clean, bright and tight. New Worlds for Old (1908), sometimes subtitled “A Plain Account of Modern Socialism,” was one of several publications that H G Wells penned on the socialist future in the period 1901-1908, while he was engaged in an effort to reform the Fabian Society. Herbert George (H G) Wells was an English writer, prolific in many genres. He wrote dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, history, satire, biography and autobiography. His work also included two books on recreational war games. Well-known and respected as a social commentator in his life time, Wells is perhaps best remembered for his pioneering science fiction and futurism works, including The Time Machine and the War of the Worlds. We have many books by and about H G Wells in stock. Please inquire for a discount if considering ordering more than one volume.