THE VEIL'D DELIGHT (THE RAINBOW IN THE MIRROR). London: Odhams Press Limited, [1933]. Octavo, pp. [1-4] 5-7 [8] 9-248, original maroon cloth, spine panel stamped in gold. First edition. Historical novel; borderline supernatural; sorcery; paranormal powers. A story -- founded on fact -- of love and revenge set in the eighteenth century at gloomy Criffel Hall, an ancient estate in a remote region of northern England. Wilson, Shadows in the Attic, p. 98. Not in Bleiler (1948; 1978) or Reginald (1979; 1992). Spine panel a bit sunned, gold lettering tarnished, a very good copy in a good example of the uncommon pictorial jacket which has creasing and several chips from the bottom edge. Still presents well. (#170012).
Price: $250.00
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