The World Set Free [UK FIRST PRINTING]

(Literature) WELLS, H.G.

London: Macmillan, 1914. First UK Edition. Hardcover. 5 3/8 X 7 3/4 Inches. 286 PP. Very Good. Item #8446

The origin of the phrase "atomic bomb" and the book that predicted an atomic weapon decades before their creation!

First issue of Wells' prophetic novel predicting the arrival of atomic weaponry with the publisher listed as Macmillan and Co. Limited (as opposed to Ltd.), advertisements at rear, and no statement of printing to the copyright page. Top edge gilt a bit rubbed. Light scuffing to covers and edges. While not stated, this book from the personal collection of Sci-Fi author Steven Utley. An important book and one of Wells' most difficult first editions to obtain.

Price: $500.00