Hector Wintle — The Hodsall Wizard

London, Methuen & Co LTD, 1938. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this scarce sci-fi novel in which a young boy prophesises a disastrous upcoming war, including three letters from the author. The first edition of this scarce work.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.With three handwritten letters from the author loosely inserted, all addressed to 'My dear Olive&apos. The first letter, dated 12th September 1938, regards Wintle's sending this book to Olive. The second letter, dated 4th October 1938, regards whether this novel has been reviewed. The third and longest letter is dated 7th June 1945, in which Wintle catches up with Olive and discusses the state of the world.'The Hodsall Wizard' is a fantastical anti-war satire, in which a boy gets the ability to dream accurate glimpses of the future, seeing a devastating new world war. An interesting science fiction novel published on the eve of World War Two.Written by Hector Wintle. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Light discolouration to the head of the spine and to the extremities. A few minor marks to the boards, heavier to the rear board. Dust wrapper is edge worn, heavier to the head and tail of the spine, with small chips. Wraps are a little age-toned with minor handling marks. Small chip to the rear joint. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.