The Dark Brotherhood and Other Pieces
Hartford, CT: Arkham House, 1966. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine / Fine. Item #013258
12mo, 321 pp. Beautiful Unread First Printing, 1 of only 3460 copies printed. Square, tight and clean throughout with just a touch of bumping to spine ends and a few scattered spots on the top edges text block but no interior foxing or toning. Unblemished, unclipped Frank Utpatel dust-jacket, ($5.00), is fresh and bright with no chipping, tears, toning or creases. Posthumous collection of Lovecraftiana--this one belonging to the sequence of recorded Lovecraft dreams. Also includes a trio of notable tales by C.M. Eddy revised by Lovecraft and supplemented by various uncollected writings of Lovecraft including his only known play, "Alfredo", a lengthy reading guide, half a dozen poems and two brief essays, and contributions by onetime correspondents like Fritz Leiber and Eddy. For the first time, too, a Lovecraft bibliography by Jack L. Chalker. A gorgeous collectable copy at a great price. (Jaffery, Horrors and Unpleasantries, #92, p.89).
Price: $250.00