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Portland, OR: Pendragon Press, 1976. First Edition. Two fantasy tales of forty-four pages in Lafferty's unique style. A handsome, handsewn chapbook designed by Charles Garvin, typeset by Jeff Levin, published in an edition of various permutations; this being one of 650 numbered copies, bound in stiff-paper covers, silken string-tie. A fine copy.

Portland, OR: Pendragon Press, 1976. First Edition. A "devilish" fantasy of thirty-four pages in Lafferty's unique style. A handsome, handsewn chapbook designed by Charles Garvin, typeset by Jeff Levin, This being one of 650 numbered copies, bound in stiff-paper covers, silken string-tie. A fine copy.

Chicago,: Follett Publishing, 1969. First Printing. The author's first book, a juvenile. 'TWFTL' was awarded the prestigious 'Charles K. Follett,' an award which began in 1950, for juvenile fiction. This is the first issue d.j., without the large gold-medal seal, which was affixed to the d.j., after being awarded the Follett award. About fine copy in near fine d.j.

Browns Mills, N.J.: Stuart David Schiff, 1979. First Edition.. A special issue of the legendary WHISPERS magazine, devoted to the work of Fritz Leiber, Jr. Features the Leiber tale, 'The Button Molder,' a ghost story. A reminiscence of Leiber"Fritz Leiber Revisited,' by James Wade is a short but informative bio of the author. A photograph of H.P. Lovecraft is included in H. Warner Munn's "HPLA Reminiscence." One of 250 hardbound, signed, numbered copies. As new; Issued w/o d.j.

Boston: Gregg Press, 1977. First Hardcover Edition. The ten short stories presented here, and his novel 'The Big Time," comprise Leiber's conception of an ongoing battle between good and evil over all time, and all placesThe Change Waruntil at the end of time there is an ultimate winner. A cosmic conception to say the least. New, informative introduction by the noted literary agent, and author in his own rite, John Silbersack. The Gregg Press books were handsome, sturdily bound volumes reprinting books that had only been previously published in paperback. Fine, issued w/o d.j.

New Castle, VA.: Cheap Street, 1980. [First Edition]. The first Cheap Street publication, however, this being a fine book-papers production, limited to only two-hundred, numbered copies, signed by the author. I don't think you'll find a bolder, better Fritz Leiber signature. Printed letterpress, on a Vandercook proof press. Paperbound in stiff paper covers. As with all Cheap Street publications, a beautiful production. Cheap Street's first published "book." A fine copy.

New Castle, VA.: Cheap Street, 1982. [First Edition]. Anearly taleyears before his initial publication in Weird Talesthis is the author's attempt at a "Last person on Earth" story. The first Cheap Street publication, however; this being the Deluxe, production limited to only sixty-two copies as Jan & George O'Nale explained on their colophon page"This upgraded version of "Ervool" was issued in June, 1982 for the subscribers to Cheap Street. It consists of the original sheets from the earlier "Ervool" printing. . . and a companion book, "Riches and Power,", of the same papers. Both were . . . slipped into handmade cases. There were a total of sixty-two copies with matching numbers issued in this format. " Additionally included is the original publication of "Ervool," making three booklets in all, each signed, numbered by the author. Slipcased by Jury Conant. Printed letterpress, on a Vancercook proof press. As with all Cheap Street publications, a beautiful production. Cheap Street's first… Read More

[RAS Press], 1976. [First Thus]. Roy A. Squires was the father of Fine Press Printing to the fields of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Edition limited to 200 copies, most, but not all, were signed by the author. Printed upon Chroma ivory paper, covers of Mi-Teintes Tobacco, from handset American Uncial types. A fine copy.

Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1972. First Edition. Seventeen classic stories," could be deemed, "The Best of Frank Belknap Long." A retrospective of the author's career, from his WEIRD TALES/H.P. Lovecraft days to his UNKNOWN, days at the start of WWII. A lengthy autobiography,with mentions of HPL, introduces the book, and the author has added the "story" behind each of the stories in the book. Photograph of the author with HPL on the back d.j., panel. Some rubbing to d.j., else fine in v.g.+, d.j.

West Warwick, RI.: Necronomicon Press,, 1977.. First Thus.. The twenty-first booklet published by NP. Reproduces in facsimile the original text booklet., only upon better paper. The noteworthy poem SOLOMON KANE'S HOMECOMING, is also presented in its first appearance. Foreward by the original publisher, Donald Wollheim. Nicely presented. As new. From the Richard M. Jefts, Lovecraft Collection. 550 numbered copies.

[West Warwick, RI]: Necronomicon Press,, 1977.. First Edition.. The twentieth issuance from NP. This being a set of twenty-five, fan-light bookplates designed by HPL's cousin, Wilfred B. Talman, picturing HPL's doorway at 66 College Street, his last residence. HPL's personal favorite of his numerous bookplates. 200 numbered sets of 25 copies each bookplate. Still sealed, as new. From the Richard M. Jefts Collection.

1978. The 24th booklet published by N.P., and its handsomest production. This round robin story was first published in FANTASY MAGAZINE, September, 1935. Authors included Lovecraft, Howard, C.L. Moore, A. Merritt, and Frank Belknap Long. A Science Fiction version was also published at the same time. Limited to 750 numbered copies, this printing was done on a Heidleberg Press from hard type. An excellent production. As new.

Twenty-two tales utilyzing elements of HPL's Cthulhu Mythos. An updating of the anthology first published in 1969, dropping four stories, the August Derleth introduction, the biographical notes on each author, at the end, and adding the following six tales: "The Terror from the Depths," by Fritz Leiber, "Rising With Surtsey," by Brian Lumley, "My Boat," by Joanna Russ, "Sticks," by Karl Edward Wagner, "The Freshman," by Philip José Farmer, "Discovery of the Ghooric Zone," by Richard Lupoff, and Stephen King's"Jerusalem's Lot." Introduction by James Turner, the uncredited editor. Inspired illustration by J.K. Potter. An as new, unread copy in d.j.

West Warwick, RI.: Necronomicon Press,, 1977.. First Thus.. The sixteenth booklet published by NP. Reproduces the original text illustrated by Clark Ashton Smith as appeared in 4 issues of HOME BREW. The Clark Ashton Smith illustrations are primitive, but effective. Reproduces the original publication, but in a larger format. Nicely presented. As new. From the Richard M. Jefts, Lovecraft Collection. 550 numbered copies.

West Warwick,: Necronomicon Press,, 1976. [First Edition] . The first publication from Necronomicon Press, dedicated to reprinting some of Lovecraft's scarcest monographs and rarest printings. HPL published 17 astronomical articles in this small local newspaper. Quite readable, even today. Limited to 500 numbered copies, this copy is signed by the publisher, Marc Michaud.As new.

West Warwick,: Necronomicon Press,, 1976. First Thus.. The fourth booklet published by NP, printed facsimile from the original. HPL's earliest paper issued to fellow amateurs, "Before you in all, in apprehension stand, The timid members of a new form'd band, With awkward pen, but eager of success, Our sev'ral failings must we here confess; Let critics treat us with a kindly sense, And frown not on our experience." the first stanza of "TO THE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED AMATEUR PRESS ASSOCIATION FROM THE PROVIDENCE AMATEUR PRESS CLUB." An edition of only 200 numbered copies. As new.

[West Warwick, RI]: Necronomicon Press,, 1977.. First Edition.. The twelfth publication by NP,.This set of five HPL related postcards were offset printed in 1977. Oversized. A handsome portfolio of HPL and his first, and last residences. As new. From the Richard M. Jefts Collection.

West Warwick,: Necronomicon Press,, 1976. Reprint.. The third publication from Necronomicon Press, an edition of 500 numbered and signed. The reason these earlier publications were so large is that they were only printed on one side of the paper. The value of THE UNITED to the HPL enthusiast is best summed up by Mr. T.E.D. Klein who wrote the foreword to this volume, "These pages introduce one to an exceedingly interesting man, a man at once generous, tender-hearted, and ferocious; modest and self-deprecating, yet outragously smug; eloquent, erudite, endlessly patient; asthetically conservative and politically reactionary; cynical, yet terribly naieve; pompous, often pedantic, wry, solemn, and above all highly opinionated. A memorable portrait emerges here, and best of all, it's by Lovecraft himself." Limited to 500 numbered and signed copies, each signed by the publisher, Marc Michaud.As new.

West Warwick, RI.: Necronomicon Press,, 1978. First Thus. The 28th booklet published by Necronomicon Press. Reproduced in an oversized facsimile of the first edition published by The Futile Press, in 1938. Lovecraft's story writing suggestions, his analysis of the weird story, and certain basic underlying horrors. No limitation stated. As new.

New York: Author's Edition, 1923. [First Edition]. H.P. Lovecraft helped edit this book of poetry and contributed a 4-1/2 page "Biographical & Critical Preface" comprising over 2000 words, and additionally six poems dedicated to Jonathan E. Hoag, celebrating from his 87th to his 92nd birthdays. Although not written by Lovecraft this is an important addition to a Lovecraft library as his first appearance in hardcovers, a book he helped edit, and his more than 2000 word introduction on Hoag speaks of HPL's own views on poetry. There are additional tributes to Hoag from Winifrid Virginia Jackson, James F. Morton, Arthur H. Goodenough and others. The book is inscribed and signed in a florid hand, by Jonathan E. Hoag, dated July 20, 1923." Hoag lived into his 96th year, passing away in 1927. The gilt on the spine is dulled but readable. The book shows a little wear commensurate with age, and is signed by two additional amateurs of the time. A v.g.- copy.