Octavo, cloth. Later printing, lacking "first printing" statement on copyright page. Twelve stories; mixed collection including horror novelette "The Bloomsbury Wonder" and several macabre mysteries. "The psychology of murder seems to have fascinated Burke, who invented an odd metaphysical explanation for it in his most famous (and best) story, 'The Bloomsbury Wonder.'" - Barron (ed), Horror Literature 3-41. Ashley, Who's Who in Horror and Fantasy Fiction, p. 46. Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 308. Tymn (ed), Horror Literature 4-49. Hubin (1994), p. 118. Gift inscription on the front free endpaper. Free endpapers lightly foxed, a nearly fine copy in good dust jacket with wear and shallow loss at spine ends, wear at corners and clipped price. (#170997). Seller Inventory # 170997

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Title: DARK NIGHTS

Publisher: Herbert Jenkins Limited, London

Publication Date: 1944

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st Edition

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