New Macmillan Edition 1903 but 2nd Imp Overall. In 1903 Wells reprinted his books in a matching binding. As the title indicates, this volume collects thirteen short stories, printed in magazines between 1898 and 1903, including the time traveling story 'The New Accelerator', 'The Valley of the Spiders', 'The Stolen Body' and 'The Magic Shop' Book is very good and quite bright. Boards lightly rubbed/marked in places. Contents good. Name to age toned end papers.