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WELLS, H. G. (1866-1946). The Island of Doctor Moreau. A Possibility. New York: Stone & Kimball, 1896. Small 8vo. [521], [1, blank] pp. With half-title. Publisher's full black cloth, boards and spine stamped in gilt (skillfully recased by Boston Bookbinding Co. (their inkstamp on rp.), minor rubbing to cloth). Fine, much better than usually seen. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, CURREY'S BINDING A, in black cloth with “Stone & Kimball New York" printed at base of spine. Wells' classic work of early science fiction explores themes of human identity, moral responsibility, and pain and cruelty. Bleiler, Science Fiction 2327. Currey, p. 520. Wells 8.