A set of two brilliant short story books, EdgarAllan Poe - Tales of Mystery and Imagination, Wilkie Collins - Tales of Suspense. Published by The Folio Society, 1990 reissue of the great 1957 (Poe) and 1954 (Collins) editions ("photo-facsimiles of original editions"). Black hardbacks with red decoration and page edge tops dyed red, silver lettering. Together in one black slipcase. Both illustrated; Poe with dark and atmospheric monotypes by Michael Ayrton. Collins with tinted lithographs by Ann Scott. Both have Introductions. Folio Society's usual high quality and attention to detail.

Great gothic horror and mystery short stories. Collins with tales such as The Dream-Woman and The Dead Hand. Poe's stories include the well known and regarded Fall of the House of Usher, Ligeia, The Pit and the Pendulum, Murders in the Rue Morgue. For full contents see images 7 and 9. Engrossing reading for yourself, great gift.

Dimensions: Books are both 9 x 5.75 inches. Together weigh 1.26 kg.

Condition: Very good/ excellent. Slipcase is very good with faint minor marks. Books are excellent- appear unread. 

The original 1957 edition of the Poe book is available here; https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1502602529/edgar-allan-poe-book-tales-of-mystery

Delivery: Free UK delivery. Royal Mail 48hr tracked and signed, 2-3 working days delivery aim, after despatch.
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Delivery may take longer especially at busy times. 
Tracking number sent to you on despatch. Will be packaged with great care, books wrapped in paper and ribbon.

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