WELLS, H. G. Anticipations, of the Reaction of Mechanical and Scientific Progress upon Human Life and Thought. Eighth Edition. 8vo,

original printed wrappers, spine faded, some splitting along front joint; a few scattered light foxmarks; cloth folding case. London: Chapman & Hall, 1902 PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY WELLS on front flyleaf, "To Conan Doyle from H. G. Wells." These nine papers were first printed serially in The Fortnightly Review from April to December of 1901. The Eighth Edition is dated the same year as the First Edition and may attest to the book's immense popularity. Wells 19.