H.G. Wells – New Worlds For Old – First Edition 1908
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A first edition, first printing of New Worlds For Old by H. G. Wells, published by Archibald Constable, London in 1908. A near fine copy inscribed by a previous owner in black ink to the half-title page, boards bound in publisher’s original crimson cloth with gilt titling and embossed author’s monogram in circular cartouche to the front board, with gilt titling to the spine, pushing to the spine tips, toning to the text block and fore-edge with deckle-edge.
New Worlds For Old by H. G. Wells is a clear, persuasive introduction to socialism. He critiques the injustices of competitive capitalism and argues that society must evolve toward co-operative organisation guided by science, planning and education. Rejecting revolutionary violence, Wells advocates gradual, humane reform to improve living conditions and expand opportunity. The book blends social analysis with visionary optimism, aiming to make socialist ideas accessible to general readers during a period of rapid economic and political change.
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A first edition, first printing of New Worlds For Old by H. G. Wells, published by Archibald Constable, London in 1908. A near fine copy inscribed by a previous owner in black ink to the half-title page, boards bound in publisher’s original crimson cloth with gilt titling and embossed author’s monogram in circular cartouche to the front board, with gilt titling to the spine, pushing to the spine tips, toning to the text block and fore-edge with deckle-edge.
New Worlds For Old by H. G. Wells is a clear, persuasive introduction to socialism. He critiques the injustices of competitive capitalism and argues that society must evolve toward co-operative organisation guided by science, planning and education. Rejecting revolutionary violence, Wells advocates gradual, humane reform to improve living conditions and expand opportunity. The book blends social analysis with visionary optimism, aiming to make socialist ideas accessible to general readers during a period of rapid economic and political change.
