Forbidden Valley, Signed (4 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Signed/inscribed by author. Entire book is very clean, square along the edges, and tightly bound. Signed by Author(s).

First Edition. 25 cm x 31 cm. 120 unnumbered pages. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector's mylar. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. Signed by the author on the title page. Spiti Valley is a cold desert mountain valley located high in the Himalayas in the north-eastern part of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The name "Spiti" means "The Middle Land", i.e. the land between Tibet and India. Local population follow Vajrayana Buddhism similar to that found in the nearby Tibet and Ladakh regions. The valley and surrounding region is one of the least populated regions in India and is the gateway to the northernmost reaches of the nation. Along the northern route from Manali, Himachal Pradesh or Keylong via the Rohtang Pass or Kunzum Pass respectively, the valley lies in the North Eastern section of the Indian state Himachal Pradesh, and forms part of the Lahaul and Spiti district. The sub-divisional headquarters (capital) is Kaza, Himachal Pradesh which is situated along the Spiti River at an elevation of about 12,500 feet (3,800 m) above mean sea level. Lahaul and Spiti district is surrounded by high mountain ranges. The Rohtang Pass, at 13,054 feet (3,979 m), separates Lahul and Spiti from the Kullu Valley. Lahul and Spiti are cut off from each other by the higher Kunzum Pass, at 15,059 feet (4,590 m). A road connects the two divisions, but is cut off frequently in winter and spring due to heavy snow. The valley is likewise cut off from the north up to eight months of the year by heavy snowfalls and thick icing conditions. A southern route to India proper is periodically closed for brief periods in the winter storms of November through June, but road access is usually restored a few days after storms end via Shimla and the Sutlej in the Kinnaur district. (Wikipedia) Sprache: english.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A rare box set of the first four Wheatley novels, issued in December 1935 in a special gift box. Very few of these boxes have survived. The books are all undated unjacketed reprints as issued with blue top edge to page block and laid in yellow slips at title page. All four volumes have been SIGNED by Wheatley to the same recipient with interesting inscriptions. This makes them collectable in themselves. VG overall with some age wear to box which is Good overall. HEAVY SET - THERE MAY BE A REQUESR FOR SOME EXTRA POSTAGE - WORTH ASKING BEFOREHAND - THANKS. Signed by Author.

First editions, later impressions. Each volume is inscribed by the author on the title page to the bookseller George Kearns, manager of Smith's bookshop in Shrewsbury before the Second World War. The books are respectively inscribed: The Forbidden Territory: "For T. G. Kearns. My first book With the best of good wishes from Dennis Wheatley"; Such Power is Dangerous: "For T. G. Kearns. My second book. Not quite up to the others with good wishes from Dennis Wheatley"; Black August: "For T. G. Kearns. With the best of good wishes from Dennis Wheatley"; The Fabulous Valley: "For T. G. Kearns. Souvenir of a very pleasant visit to Birmingham Oct 1935 from Dennis Wheatley"; Contraband: "For Mr. T. G. Kearns. With all good wishes from Dennis Wheatley". The first four volumes, distinguished by dark blue top edges, comprise the contents of one of Wheatley's gift boxes, sold around Christmas 1935; Wheatley often inscribed copies of the books in these boxes for those who assisted his sales efforts. Five works, octavo. Original black and red cloth, spines lettered in gilt. Spines a little faded and rolled, some scuffing to cloth. A very good set.