WELLS, H. G. THE TIME MACHINE: AN INVENTION. 8vo, original beige cloth, stamped in purple, minor browning and rubbing; hinges tender;

bookplate; 1/4 morocco slipcase incorporating metal gears. London: Heinemann, 1895 FIRST EDITION, later issue, with edges trimmed and without the publisher's advertisements at end. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY WELLS on the half-title, "For Dr. L. E. Baure. best wishes H. G. Wells 6.11.37." Wells 4.