Floor Games

H. G. Wells

Verlag: J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd., London, 1931

Beschreibung

'Father of Science Fiction' H. G. Wells's charming guide to indoor games, from the library of Brian Aldiss, vice-president of the H. G. Wells Society. First published in 1911, this is the scarce 1931 edition of this work.Illustrated with eight plates and numerous vignette illustrations from J. R. Sinclair. Collated, complete.This light-hearted volume argues that "the jolliest indoor games for boys and girls demand a floor", with Wells offering instructions for a number of children's games that can be played on the floor, including war games and the constructions of cities.The personal copy of celebrated English science fiction author Brian Aldiss, best known for his 'Helliconia' trilogy.Aldiss was greatly influenced by Wells's work, and was vice-president of the international group in Wells' honour, the H.G. Wells Society.Loosely inserted is a provenance notice signed by the executor of Aldiss's estate, his daughter Wendy. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, bright. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with back strip lightly age toned. A touch of fading to tail of front board. Internally, firmly bound. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 914F42

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Floor Games

Verlag: J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd., London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1931

Einband: Cloth

Illustrator: J. R. Sinclair

Zustand: Very Good Indeed

Art des Buches: book