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Auction #135 begins on 12 Nov 2026

Herbert (A.P.) - Dennis Wheatley's copies

TWO A.P. HERBERT 1ST EDITIONS INSCRIBED TO DENNIS WHEATLEY

Published: Unwin & Benn, London, 1925 & 1930

Edition: First Editions

Reserve: $200

Approximately:

Estimate: $250 - 300

Bidding opens: 12 Nov 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 19 Nov 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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This Lot comprises two small matching 8vo. volumes of Verse by A.P. Herbert, 1st editions,  in nice condition in dustwrappers, from the library of novelist Dennis Wheatley, both copies being inscribed by the author to Wheatley on the title page and each with Wheatley's bookplate on the front pastedown, as follows:

1. Laughing Anne & Other Poems. 1925. T.Fisher Unwin. illustrations by George Morrow. A very good copy in the original bright blue gilt decorated cloth. Some light spotting of the edges and prelims. The rather flimsy dustwrapper is about complete with some edge wear and  tears. 

2. Ballads for Broadbrows. 1930. Ernest Benn. Illustrations by G.L. Stampa. A very good copy in the original bright blue gilt decorated cloth. Light spotting to the fore edge. The dustwrapper is very good plus with 3mm.'s loss at the top of the spine. 

  • Jacket Condition: Very Good
  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: Small 8vo.


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