[ARKHAM HOUSE]. DERLETH, August (1909-1971). Five First Editions, One Inscribed. Sauk City: Arkham House Publishers [and] New York: Candlelight Press, 1959, 1962, 1965. 12mos. Publisher's bindings (one in the rare hardcover). Included is one medium mailing envelope on Arkham House stationery (stamped, canceled) addressed to Joel Frieman, pulp collector and writer, and the owner of the rights to the pulp hero, The Spider. FIRST EDITIONS OF THESE UNCOMMON EPHEMERAL TITLES, ONE A PRESENTATION COPY.

Titles include: 100 Books by August Derleth, inscribed by Derleth on the ffep: "For Daryl Sutchfield with the reminder that quantity is no substitute for quality. August Derleth". One of only 200 hardcover copies out of a total edition of 1,225. [And:] Ibid. Another copy, paperback issue. [And:] Some Notes on H. P. Lovecraft. This biographical work about certain aspects of Lovecraft's life (myths, unfinished manuscripts, writing habits, etc.) was issued in only 1,044 copies. [And:] Praed Street Papers (Candlelight Press). Two copies, in wrappers. A title about Derleth's Sherlock Holmes pastiche character, Solar Pons, printed by Derleth's specialty imprint. Candlelight Press was mainly used for his mystery endeavors, and was founded with Peter Ruber.

Some general toning, rubbing, minor wear. Very good.