KING OF THE DEAD: A WEIRD ROMANCE. New York: Arno Press, 1978. Octavo, cloth. First U.S. edition, first printing. Text offset from that of the rare first edition published in London by John Macqueen in 1903. The last book of a loosely linked trilogy of fantastic adventure novels preceded by THE QUEEN OF ATLANTIS (1899) and THE DEVIL TREE OF EL DORADO (1896). The remnant of an ancient white race with paranormal abilities and advanced science survives in the Brazilian backcountry. The Myrvonians have preserved the bodies of their dead and their beautiful power-hungry high priestess Alloyah secretly plans to conquer the world with the dead bodies she is reanimating. A fine copy without dust jacket as issued. (#176881).
Price: $250.00
"Reprint Edition 1978 ..." on copyright page.