Wells, H.G. (1866-1946). Autograph Letter. Autograph letter from Wells to a Mr. Ralph, mentioning the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case. Dated 18th March, 1937. Small but legible handwriting, neat signature, headed note paper with author’s address at 13 Hanover Terrace, London NW1. 2 pp, writing on 2 recto sides. 28 x 18cm. Usual folds, in fine condition. In full: "I'm very busy at present and it is difficult to make an appointment with you. I will save time if you will let me know what you want to talk about. I've heard a lot about the Loeb case but criminology isn't very much in my line. Will you write. Yours Sincerely, H.G. Wells."
Surprisingly scarce autograph letter from the English novelist and social commentator, best remembered today for the science fiction novels he published between 1895 and 1901: The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, When the Sleeper Wakes, and The First Men in the Moon. With Jules Verne, Wells is sometimes referred to as "The Father of Science Fiction."
Surprisingly scarce autograph letter from the English novelist and social commentator, best remembered today for the science fiction novels he published between 1895 and 1901: The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, When the Sleeper Wakes, and The First Men in the Moon. With Jules Verne, Wells is sometimes referred to as "The Father of Science Fiction."
Wells, H.G. (1866-1946). Autograph Letter. Autograph letter from Wells to a Mr. Ralph, mentioning the famous Leopold and Loeb murder case. Dated 18th March, 1937. Small but legible handwriting, neat signature, headed note paper with author’s address at 13 Hanover Terrace, London NW1. 2 pp, writing on 2 recto sides. 28 x 18cm. Usual folds, in fine condition. In full: "I'm very busy at present and it is difficult to make an appointment with you. I will save time if you will let me know what you want to talk about. I've heard a lot about the Loeb case but criminology isn't very much in my line. Will you write. Yours Sincerely, H.G. Wells."
Surprisingly scarce autograph letter from the English novelist and social commentator, best remembered today for the science fiction novels he published between 1895 and 1901: The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, When the Sleeper Wakes, and The First Men in the Moon. With Jules Verne, Wells is sometimes referred to as "The Father of Science Fiction."
Surprisingly scarce autograph letter from the English novelist and social commentator, best remembered today for the science fiction novels he published between 1895 and 1901: The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, The War of the Worlds, When the Sleeper Wakes, and The First Men in the Moon. With Jules Verne, Wells is sometimes referred to as "The Father of Science Fiction."