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Autumn Chills: Fine Horror and Mystery Literature

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Our fall sale of fine books & manuscripts focuses on rare horror and mystery first editions, scarce pulps and zines, manuscripts, and more by the most famous authors of modern works in the genres of horror and mystery. Among the highlights are the true first edition of Bram Stoker's Dracula, and other cornerstones of the genre.
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Lot 69

BURROUGHS, Edgar Rice (1875-1950). Five First Editions of "Mars" Books. [V.p.], 1920-1936.

Estimate: $200 - $400
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$100

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BURROUGHS, Edgar Rice (1875-1950). Five First Editions of "Mars" Books. [V.p.], 1920-1936. 8vos. Illustrated. Publisher's cloth bindings. FIRST EDITIONS. Titles include; Thuvia Maid of Mars; The Chessmen of Mars; The Mastermind of Mars; A Fighting Man of Mars; Swords of Mars. All are in facsimile dust jackets. 

Condition

Some general rubbing, occasional wear, soiling, three volumes with ownership markings, Thuvia has been recased with new front endleaves. Generally good. 

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