First edition, first impression. [10], 214pp. Black cloth-covered boards; gilt titles on spine; blind-embossed sun on front; red endpapers. 8vo. Sun-faded spine head; shelf label on dust jacket. Lightly bumped and rubbed spine ends. Light bumping, rubbing and fraying at lower front board edge. Dusty top text block edge, all edges just starting to fox and tan. Signature binding. Front endpapers have water damage. Foxing throughout; intensity varies greatly. Ex-library copy with usual lender's stamps and markings on pastedown, endpapers and copyright page. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket has very light shelf wear; not price clipped. Chapter headpieces throughout. Protected in an Mylar wrapper using adhesives. "...one of the eeriest spellbinders in many a full moon."
