Charles Birkin (editor), Tales of Dread, first edition, 1936
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Charles Birkin (editor), Tales of Dread, first edition, 1936

[?Birkin (Charles, editor)] Tales of Dread.

£1,250

A Collection of Uneasy Tales
London, Philip Allan, 1936.

First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original orange cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 2/6.

This anthology, fourth in Allan’s ‘Creeps’ series, offers nine atmospheric horror stories, including Birkin’s own ‘Angela’, blending psychological dread and grisly twists.

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Minor spotting and toning to text block; cloth very good; jacket a little creased and rubbed.

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