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Collier, Compton, fl. 1916; Engraving of Herbert George Wells

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0826 Author/Creator: Collier, Compton, fl. 1916; Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: 1916 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One engraving of Herbert George Wells dated 1916. Half portrait of Wells based on the photograph by Compton Collier.

Wells, H.G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
Collier, Compton, fl. 1916

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