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Lot 28

[ARKHAM HOUSE]. DERLETH, August (1909-1971). Twenty Years of Writing 1926-1946 [and:] Thirty Years of Writing 1926-1956. [Sauk City, WI: Arkham House,

Estimate: $500 - $700
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$250

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[ARKHAM HOUSE]. DERLETH, August (1909-1971). Twenty Years of Writing 1926-1946 [and:] Thirty Years of Writing 1926-1956. [Sauk City, WI: Arkham House, 1946, 1956]. 12mos. Publisher's staple-bound wrappers. Order forms intact and unused. FIRST EDITIONS OF THESE RARE PIECES OF ARKHAM HOUSE EPHEMERA, THE FIRST AND THIRD TITLES OF THIS TRILOGY. This lot lacks the second title in this trilogy, "Twenty-Five Years of Writing 1926-1951." These promotional booklets provided biographical and bibliographical on Derleth. Offered with the staple-bound pamphlet/list: "Books by August Derleth" with a photo of Derleth and his two children on the front page (a few blue pen markings throughout). Exceedingly scarce and sought-after.

Condition

Some toning, rubbing, occasional creases, minor toning in text. Near fine.

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Mays 13, 42 ("Twenty-Five Years..." is not in Mays).