THE SLEEPING & THE DEAD: THIRTY UNCANNY TALES SELECTED BY AUGUST DERLETH.
Chicago: Pellegrini & Cudahy, [1947]. Octavo, cloth. First edition. Inscribed and signed by Derleth on the front free end paper. Collection of thirty stories. M. R. James, Ray Bradbury, Le Fanu, Clark Ashton Smith, H. R. Wakefield, Arthur Machen, Algernon Blackwood, H. P. Lovecraft and many others. [Reference: Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 528. Jones and Newman (eds), Horror: 100 Best Books 50. Tymn (ed), Horror Literature 4-261]. A nearly fine copy in a very good dust jacket with a closed tear to the upper front flap fold, closed tear and creases to mid front panel next to spine, mild shelf wear to the spine ends and some mild spine panel fade. (33453). Item #33453
Price: $450.00