The Island of Dr. Moreau

Overview:

  • Title: The Island of Dr. Moreau
  • Author: H. G. Wells
  • Year: 1995
  • Publisher: The Easton Press
  • Pages: xiv+188+[2]
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Type: Novel
  • Title Reference: The Island of Dr. Moreau
  • Notes:
    • "COLLECTOR'S EDITION" (over) "Bound in Genuine Leather" stated on the title page.
    • "The special contents of this edition are copyright © 1995 by The Easton Press..." stated on the copyright page. No stated date of publication.
    • This is a limited edition of an unknown number of copies and was available by subscription only.
    • One of The Masterpieces of Science Fiction series, indicated by the logo printed on the endpapers.
    • No ISBN, no printed price, and no dustjacket as issued.
    • The uncredited illustrative cover design is repeated on the back.
    • Pages are gilt-edged and there is a gold satin ribbon bookmark bound into the book.
    • The frontispiece, credited on the title page and the copyright page, is on the page facing the half-title page.
    • In addition to his frontispiece, this edition includes two full-page B&W illustrations by Jeff Fisher on unnumbered plates.
    • "Collector's Notes" (uncredited) are on a double-sided laid-in sheet.
    • It is unknown if this edition is a facsimile reprint of an earlier one.
    • Verified copy was purchased for approximately $45.00 from the publisher.