First edition, later issue with no ads at rear London: William Heinemann, 1895. First edition of the foundational science fiction novella, later issue with no ads at rear. [viii], 152 pp. Bound in publisher's tan cloth stamped in purple-brown, all edges trimmed. Near Fine with sunned spine, light rubbing and soiling to cloth, and spot of soiling to upper edge of textblock. Light foxing to endpapers, bookplate to front pastedown, and light toning to contents. Wells 4.. Author: Wells, H. G,Country of Origin: United States of America,Publisher: William Heinemann,Year Printed: 1895,Special Attributes: 1st Edition,Binding: Hardcover,Original/Facsimile: Original