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"We have collected all of Poe's Tales which are short stories" for this edition. Illustrated by William Sharp. This is bound in the publisher's original black & orange patterned cloth covers with black spine and gilt spine lettering. There is a previous owner name dated 1944 on the front free end paper, and another owner name indicating she received from the first owner in 1962. The spine is sun faded to gray, else it is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings except as noted. The gray slipcase is worn and split but still serviceable. Also includes the 4 page publishe's Sandglass publication describing the book and the illustrator. The only date is that of the 1941 Limited Editions Club first edition--New York Heritage imprints were used fom 1938-1972. Heritage reprinted LE Club titles.; B&W Illustrations; 8vo, 8"-9" tall; 366 pages.

This is a New and Unread copy of the first edition (1st printing) in a like dust jacket. Fabulous illustrations by Gary Kelley.

"We have collected all of Poe's Tales which are short stories" for this edition. Illustrated by William Sharp. This is bound in the publisher's original black & orange patterned cloth covers with black spine and gilt spine lettering. There is a previous owner name dated 1944 on the front free end paper, and another owner name indicating she received from the first owner in 1962. The spine is sun faded to gray, else it is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings except as noted. The gray slipcase is worn and split but still serviceable. Also includes the 4 page publishe's Sandglass publication describing the book and the illustrator. The only date is that of the 1941 Limited Editions Club first edition--New York Heritage imprints were used fom 1938-1972. Heritage reprinted LE Club titles.; B&W Illustrations; 8vo, 8"-9" tall; 366 pages.

This is a New and Unread copy of the first edition (1st printing) in a like dust jacket. Fabulous illustrations by Gary Kelley.

First edition, second printing. Wear and bumping to corners is consistent with age, handling and use. Binding is tight and secure. All pages are intact and free of all marks or highlights. Book is wrapped in a poly bag for further preservation. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

First edition. Small octavo, quarter bound in dark brown leather with gilt lettering and design, paper covered boards, top edge gilt, sewn-in ribbon bookmark. Leather is worn away at the spine ends, age toning to boards, else very good. No dust jacket.; 136 pages.

First edition, second printing. Wear and bumping to corners is consistent with age, handling and use. Binding is tight and secure. All pages are intact and free of all marks or highlights. Book is wrapped in a poly bag for further preservation. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

First edition. Small octavo, quarter bound in dark brown leather with gilt lettering and design, paper covered boards, top edge gilt, sewn-in ribbon bookmark. Leather is worn away at the spine ends, age toning to boards, else very good. No dust jacket.; 136 pages.

318 pages (complete). First edition with illustration by Arthur Rackham. An agreeable copy. The boards and spine have stamped gilt decoration and titling (agleam). The boards themselves are scuffed, worn, marked from handling, storage. The corners have shelving wear. The spine has wear to the head and foot from shelving. The boards and spine are healthy and comfortable. End papers with dramatic woodcuts. The frontispage has mild storage wear. Most pleasingly the contents are in excellent condition. The illustrations are fresh, bright, clean. The pages are thick, healthy, sure, very clean and clear, unblemished, attractive, amenable, thrilling. fk.

318 pages (complete). First edition with illustration by Arthur Rackham. An agreeable copy. The boards and spine have stamped gilt decoration and titling (agleam). The boards themselves are scuffed, worn, marked from handling, storage. The corners have shelving wear. The spine has wear to the head and foot from shelving. The boards and spine are healthy and comfortable. End papers with dramatic woodcuts. The frontispage has mild storage wear. Most pleasingly the contents are in excellent condition. The illustrations are fresh, bright, clean. The pages are thick, healthy, sure, very clean and clear, unblemished, attractive, amenable, thrilling. fk.