These are seven stories by Lovecraft that literally span his career some being written when he was barely a teenager and one (The Shunned House) only published after he had died. Lovecraft, was an American author of horror, fantasy, poetry and science fiction, especially the subgenre known as weird fiction and many feel he is the acknowledged master of creepy, weird and unsettling stories. Book's interior is in great shape, however.Howard Phillips Lovecraft, better known as H.P. There's a bit of that on the DJ (upper corners and spine), and there's some dry mildew staining on the book's covers, as well. The Survivor Wentworth's Day The Peabody Heritage The Gable Window The Ancestor The Shadow Out of Space The Lamp of Alhazred This white/magenta-patterned cover is of a matted material that attracts smudges. The Survivor and Others An anthology of seven Lovecraft stories (two novelettes and five shorter stories), found posthumously among "his papers," completed by Derleth.
Thanks for your interest, and be sure to look at my other auctions for additional Derleth books and other classic hardcovers. I simply wish to report the condition as I see it. I have tried to represent the condition to the best of my knowledge, although once again I must state that when it comes to antiques and collectible volumes, I am strictly an amateur, and only know a little of the jargon. Please see specific notes below regarding the condition of this item. I can try to post additional photographs if you feel it's urgent.
If it makes a difference in your bidding, please direct specific questions to me and I will endeavor to accommodate you. I have left "First Printing" unchecked because I would rather err on the side of caution. I am not an expert in antique or collectible books, but it would appear that these are all first printings. Unless noted, all of these books are signed by Mr. My maternal grandmother was a friend and correspondent of the author, who would send her a copy of every book he ever wrote. General note regarding our auctions: We are letting go of a large volume of August Derleth books.
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