The History Of Mr Polly
by Wells, H G
Mr. Polly is an ordinary middle-aged man who is tired of his wife’s nagging and his dreary job as the owner of a regional gentleman’s outfitters. Faced with the threat of bankruptcy, he concludes that the only way to escape his frustrating existence is by burning his shop to the ground and killing himself. Unexpected events, however, conspire to lead the bewildered Mr. Polly to a bright new future—after he saves a life, fakes his death, and escapes to a world of heroism and hope.
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The History of Mr. Polly
by WELLS, H.G. (LEWIS, Sinclair)
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by Wells, H. G
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London: The Folio Society. Very Good. 1957. First Edition. Hardcover. Patterned cloth, gilt lettered leather label to the spine. Foxing to the covers. The interior is very clean but for a former owner name and date to the front free endpaper. The board slipcase has some wear, a few chips about the edges. Very solid. ; 8vo… Read more about this item Item Price
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by Wells, H.G.
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The History of Mr Polly
by H. G. Wells
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Paperback / softback. New. Mr Polly is an ordinary middle-aged man who is tired of his wife's nagging and his dreary job as the owner of a regional gentleman's outfitters. Faced with the threat of bankruptcy, he concludes that the only way to escape his frustrating existence is by burning his shop to the ground, and killing himself. Item Price
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History of Mr. Polly, The; and The Wonderful Visit
by Wells, H. G.
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London, England: Heron Books, 1968. Book. Illus. by Plant, Geoffrey. Good. Hardcover Leatherette. Collection. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover with black leatherette boards and gold stamped lettering/decoration to spine and boards, collection edition, 468gms, 440 pages, decorated endpapers. This is just one volume in the Sir H G Wells Novel Collection and includes two novels: The History… Read more about this item Item Price
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