FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST BOOK PUBLISHED AT ARKHAM HOUSE. One of only 1,268 copies printed by the legendary publisher of weird fiction and horror. In “ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE DUSTWRAPPERS IN THE MODERN FANTASY FIELD” (Jaffery). Bleiler, Supernatural Fiction 1040; Currey, p. 324; Jaffery 1; Joshi I-A-15. Original black cloth, spine lettered in gilt; original unclipped dust jacket designed by Virgil Finlay. Sauk City, WI: Arkham House, 1939. This lot is accompanied by the following titles: Teutonic Myth Legend by Mackenzie Donald; Last and First Men by Olaf Stapledon; They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers by Gray Barker. A stamp with Wisconsin author August Derleth. Derleth created the label to help promote sales of his new book series, Sac Prairie Saga, which he considered to be his most important work. It was Derleth’s efforts that not only promoted H.P. Lovecraft’s works but also saved them because they had previously only been published in pulp magazines. Letters from editors at Astounding Science-Fiction to Ernest w. Gschwender, Detroit, MI. with pale time staining, specks of pale foxing consistent with age, | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.