DARK NIGHTS. London: Herbert Jenkins Limited, n.d. [1944]. Octavo, cloth. First edition, first printing with "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. A fine copy in very good dust jacket with shelf wear at edges and dust soiling to rear panel. (#118422).
Price: $150.00
First printing so stated on copyright page.