Irwin (Margaret) Madame Fears the Dark:
£750
seven stories and a play
London, Chatto & Windus, 1935.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original blue cloth lettered in silver. Dust-jacket.
A collection of supernatural and eerie tales. Blends historical and Gothic elements, showing Irwin’s talent for uncanny atmosphere.
In stock
Small ink name to front pastedown; cloth very good; jacket with small closed tears to foot of upper panel, overall very good.
Jacket design by J.R. Monsell.
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