RUSSELL, Eric Frank (1905-1978). Dreadful Sanctuary. Reading, PA: Fantasy Press, 1951. 8vo. 276 pp. Publisher's full blue cloth, spine stamped in gilt, publisher's unclipped ("$2.75") dust jacket. FIRST EDITION #28/350 COPIES SIGNED BY RUSSELL - THIS COPY INSCRIBED BY RUSSELL TO PHOTOGRAPHER ALAN F. REILAND. This title is an early example of conspiracy fiction, where a small secret society perpetrates a global delusion. 

Minor rubbing to cloth, endleaves toned and lightly offset, text a bit toned; jacket spine with a few small marginal tears, rear jacket panel with small chip at upper edge, some rubbing, minor toning to jacket, some occasional edgewear and a few small chips, front jacket flap creased at upper corner. Fing.