Not For The Squeamish

by D. Scott Moncrieff

Nine thrilling horror stories which have been deemed by many critics "the most horrifying book ever written".

London: Background Books Ltd, 1948.

Softback is overall in GOOD+ condition.

• Ex-libris with bookplate on front ffep.
• Color illustrated covers show some creasing and open tears mostly on edges.
• Wraps show some bumping, creasing and rubbing.
• Corners are mildly to moderately bumped.
• Spine has black text and is lightly toned and stained with slightly rubbed ends, with some creasing.
• Tail of spine has been held together with transparent tape. (See photos)
• Binding is tight with visible staples at front hinge.
• Inside of covers show some light signs of wear including very scarce staining and creasing of edges, and are illustrated with book previews.
• Pastedowns and feps have some light age toning and wear and very scarce staining with ex-libris tab on front ffep.
• Interior is gently age toned with few other signs of aging.
• Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Text block edges display some very light age toning and foxing and are free of writing or intentional marks.
• Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.
• SC20170601

108 pages. 4.75 x 7.25 inches.

This superbly written volume gathers tales of "cannibalism, vampires, a leper island, a man buried alive by robots, and a twentieth century auto da fe." The assembled short stories are sure to delight all fans of horror and spine chills. Includes a preview for "Death Gets a Place", a novel from the author of "Death in the Silver Ring" and with the same heroes.

Provenance: Ex-libris.

AS IS! Please see photos. More photos available upon request.

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