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Robert Bloch: The Selected Stories Set

Currency:USD Category:Books / Fiction Books Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Robert Bloch: The Selected Stories Set
<B>Robert Bloch: <I>The Selected Stories of Robert Bloch</B></I></B></I> <B>Three-Volume Set.</B></I> Comprised of <I>Final Reckonings</B></I> (371 pages), <I>Bitter Ends</B></I> (368 pages), and <I>Last Rites</B></I> (398 pages). (Columbia, Pennsylvania: Underwood-Miller, 1987), first edition, halfbound in red and black leather with gilt lettering on spine and marbled endpapers, each volume 8vo (6.25" x 9.5"), no dust jackets, issued in black cloth angular slipcase. Chalker indicates that the set halfbound in red and black leather was published in a run of 8, stamped "Presentation Copy" and "NFS", and signed. The set presented here is numbered 9 of 11 copies halfbound in red and black leather, and is not stamped "Presentation Copy" or "NFS", but is signed "<I>Robert Bloch</B></I>" on the limitation page in Volume One. No information can be found to explain the difference in the releases, if there indeed is a difference. This collection draws together dozens of Bloch's lesser-known stories, compiled by the author himself. The set offered here is in fine condition, with no noticeable wear to the books, and only a few small paint drips on the top of the slipcase. A rare set of Bloch stories in a handsome display. <I>From the Ventura Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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