Characters: Mr. Blettsworthy and inhabitants of Rampole Island
Key Facts: H.G. Wells’ 1928 satirical novel presented as the autobiography of a shipwrecked Englishman who encounters a strange primitive society on a remote island. It serves as a sharp allegory on modern civilisation, war, and human nature. This is the true first UK edition with the iconic dust jacket illustration.
Page Count: 288 pages
Condition: Good hardcover with foxing on the page edges and previous owner's name inside. Please refer to photos
Brown cloth binding with gilt lettering intact.
Dust jacket present but shows edge wear, chipping, and age-related toning, not price clipped
