H. G. Wells — Ann Veronica : A Modern Love Story

London, T. Fisher Unwin, 1909 . Cloth. An early impression of this exciting romance novel written by H. G. Wells, published the same year as the first edition. Bound in the publisher's original brown cloth. Uncommon work. Fourth impression, published the same year as the first edition. This entertaining romance novel tells the story of rebellious young woman, Ann Veronica Stanley, who disobeys her father's strict patriarchal rule. The novel is set in Edwardian London and provides insight into the way in which women were viewed at the time, with a focus on the contemporary issue of the 'New Woman&apos. Written by prolific English author, H. G. Wells, who was known for his wide variety of works, from politics to science-fiction, to satire. Bound in the publisher's original cloth. Externally, very good, with light rubbing and light bumping to the extremities. A few spots to the endpapers and fore edge. Front hinge is lightly strained, but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .