Walter de la Mare

This is the first edition of Walter De La Mare’s book, LEWIS CARROLL, a fine 67 page reflective essay on the life and works of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, writing under the pseudonym of Lewis Carroll. This book was published by Faber & Faber in London in 1932. It is in very good condition: it has no writing or markings throughout except for the name of a previous owner on the first free end paper (which is slightly foxed). The gilt lettering on the spine is still sharp and bright, though the brown binding has faded a little in a few spots. This copy has no dust jacket. This is an excellent reference on Lewis Carroll for anyone who collects his works. The high bidder pays postage and insurance. Payment can be made with a check (cashier’s or personal), a money order, or a credit card (via PayPal). Payment must be made within 10 days of the close of the auction.

Oscar Wilde Book: Reading Gaol

This is one of the 1898 printings of the first edition Oscar Wilde's poem, THE BALLAD OF READING GAOL, with C.3.3, Oscar Wilde's cell number while in jail identified as the author, and Wilde's name not appearing in the book. It was published by Leonard Smithers in London. This is one of 1000 copies printed. There were six printings of this book in 1898 with C.3.3. listed as the author. This has the year 1898 (in Roman numerals) on the title page and on the verso of the title page it is identified as the "Sixth Edition", meaning the sixth, and last, printing of the first edition, all identical, and all identifying C. 3.3. as the author. This book is in fine condition -- no markings throughout, the gilt lettering on the spine still clear and sharp, the binding tight, and the only wear on the four outer corners of the covers, and that minimal. This edition of Wilde's Ballad with only C.3.3.listed as the author is a must in any collection of Wilde's work, and, indeed, of turn-of-the century literature. The high bidder pays postage and insurance. Payment can be made with a check (cashier's or personal), a money order, or a credit card (via PayPal). Payment must be made within 10 days of the close of the auction.

Rare Wandrei Item surfaces

This is the first (and probably only) edition of ECSTASY, by Donald Wandrei, published by the Recluse Press in 1928 in Athol, Massachusetts. This is a collection of 30 poems running 39 pages by Wandrei, the co-founder of Arkham House, and better known for his weird and horror story writing. This is Donald Wandrei first published work. It has its original glassine jacket and inserted in the front is a tag that says it is from the library of Donald Wandrei. This is an interesting historical curio by the creator of Arkham House, a press that has had a major impact in the USA on the availability of many significant works of horror, occult, and science fiction.

(Epegana collection) EDWARD E. SMITH, (DOC) SMITH Dated June 13, 1950 A typed letter upon his own stationery, from Science Fiction giant, Doc Smith, to semi-prozine publisher Roy A. Squires thanking him for being able to purchase an old pulp magazine. Simply signed "Doc". Accompanying the original Doc Smith letter I will also include a xerox copy of the return letter from Roy A. Squires to Doc Smith. Folded for mailing, else fine.

Arkham Sampler (New)

From the ebayeum: The Arkham Sampler, Volume 1, Number 2, 1983. Published by The Strange Company. This issue conbtains a nice H. P. Lovecraft cover photo and letter (a copy of the original and a transcription) to August Derleth. There's also letters by William Hope Hodgson, stories, verse, and art by Eddy C. Bertin, Richard Tierney, Dave Stall, Jim Faulkenberg, and more. A little smaller than digest sized, and side stapled with 38 pages. In good shape.