WELLS, H.G. The War of the Worlds. London: William Heinemann, 1898.8vo, original grey cloth lettered in black, with publisher's device on rear cover, original slipcase. First edition, with 15 pp. advertisements dated 1897 at rear. Spine darkened; ends bumped; two bookplates tipped to front pastedown; darkening to f.f.e.p.