Keller David H Enry (22 results)

Octavo, pictorial wrappers, stapled. First edition. "The David H. Keller Memorial Library," volume 1. Collects nine stories published in WEIRD TALES between 1928 and 1943 and Keller's article, "Half a Century of Writing," first published in FANTASY COMMENTATOR, Spring 1947. Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 940. Some tanning to wrappers, a very good copy. (#174906).…

Octavo, pictorial wrappers, stapled. First edition. "The David H. Keller Memorial Library," volume 2. Short novel first published as a three-part serial in SCIENCE WONDER STORIES, September-November 1929. Mankind is nearly wiped out giant termites. Includes the Frank R. Paul black and white interior illustrations. Bleiler, Science-Fiction: The Gernsback Years 746. Mild tanning to the edges, a fine copy. (#126454).…

Octavo, cloth. First edition. This copy is inscribed to a customer by the publisher, Robert A. Madle, who states "This was our only attempt at 'specialty' publishing." "Two novellas, the first a 1934 WEIRD TALES serial about monstrous insects, the second an interesting horror/SF story about the pollution of New York's water supply by a drug that obliterates the inhibitions of civilization." - Barron (ed), Fantasy and Horror (1999) 4-85. The only book published by New Era Publishers. 2000 copies were printed. 1000 copies were bound and eventually most copies circulated, although some were damp marked while in storage. The 1000 sets of unbound sheets were junked by the printer. A fine copy in good worn, chipped and scuffed dust jacket. (#174904).…

Octavo, three-quarter cloth and marbled boards, printed paper label affixed to spine panel. First edition, first printing. Limited to 400 copies of which this is one of 350 numbered copies signed by Keller that were for sale. Ex-Free Library of Philadelphia with their stamps on the limitation leaf and ownership stamp and pocket on rear free endpaper, a very good copy without dust jacket as issued, lacking the paper slipcase. (#178637). Signed.…

Octavo, three-quarter cloth and marbled boards, printed paper label affixed to spine panel. First edition, first printing. Limited to 400 copies of which this is one of 350 numbered copies signed by Keller that were for sale. Ex-Free Library of Philadelphia with their stamps on the limitation leaf and ownership stamp and pocket on rear free endpaper, a very good copy without dust jacket as issued, lacking the paper slipcase. (#178638). Signed.…

Octavo, cloth. First edition. Signed by Keller. "Two novellas, the first a 1934 WEIRD TALES serial about monstrous insects, the second an interesting horror/SF story about the pollution of New York's water supply by a drug that obliterates the inhibitions of civilization." - Barron (ed), Fantasy and Horror (1999) 4-85. The only book published by New Era Publishers. 2000 copies were printed. 1000 copies were bound and eventually most copies circulated, although some were damp marked while in storage. The 1000 sets of unbound sheets were junked by the printer. A fine copy in very good dust jacket with faded spine panel, touch of wear at head and tail of spine panel and corner tips, and some offset of printing ink on rear panel. Formerly, Donald A. Wollheim's copy with his ownership stamp on rear free endpaper. (#72876). Signed.…

Octavo, three-quarter cloth and marbled boards, printed paper label affixed to spine panel. First edition. Limited to 400 copies of which this is one of 350 numbered copies signed by Keller that were for sale. Printed paper spine label rubbed, fine in paper slipcase without dust jacket as issued. (#2823). Signed. …

Octavo, cloth. First edition. 2031 copies printed. Collects seventeen stories, including "The Thing in the Cellar," "A Piece of Linoleum and The Dead Woman," three of his best known stories, as well as others first collected here in a book. Most of the stories were published in the pulps and in amateur magazines between 1932 and 1952. Includes a 13-page "In Memoriam: David Henry Keller" by Paul Spencer. Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 939. Tymn (ed), Horror Literature 4-125. A fine copy in fine dust jacket with touch of tanning along rear flap fold and spine panel, latter internal with no show through on outer surface. (#174653).…

Octavo, pp. [1-2] 3-24, full-page illustration by Frank R. Paul on page [2], printed self wrappers, stapled. First edition. The author's first SF book. Published by Hugo Gernsback as "Science Fiction Series" No. 2. Bleiler (1978), p. 112. Reginald 08122. Some minor wrinkling throughout at top right corner, a very good copy. (#165740).…

Octavo, cloth. First edition, first printing. 2031 copies printed. Collects seventeen stories, including "The Thing in the Cellar," "A Piece of Linoleum and The Dead Woman," three of his best known stories, as well as others first collected here in a book. Most of the stories were published in the pulps and in amateur magazines between 1932 and 1952. Includes a 13-page "In Memoriam: David Henry Keller" by Paul Spencer. Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 939. Tymn (ed), Horror Literature 4-125. A fine copy in fine dust jacket priced $5.00 on the front flap. (#178699).…

Large octavo, mimeographed from typewritten copy, printed wrappers, side stapled. First edition. Copy number 72 of "approximately" 175 numbered copies. Signed by Keller. Tiny creases to rear cover corner tips, a fine copy. (#178622). Signed.

Large octavo, mimeographed from typewritten copy, printed wrappers, side stapled. First edition. Copy number 137 of "approximately" 175 numbered copies. Signed by Keller. Tiny creases to rear cover corner tips, a fine copy. (#173724). Signed.

Octavo, cloth. First edition. 2031 copies printed. Collects seventeen stories, including "The Thing in the Cellar," "A Piece of Linoleum and The Dead Woman," three of his best known stories, as well as others first collected here in a book. Most of the stories were published in the pulps and in amateur magazines between 1932 and 1952. Includes a 13-page "In Memoriam: David Henry Keller" by Paul Spencer. Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 939. Tymn (ed), Horror Literature 4-125. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#170201).…

Octavo, pp. [1-11] 12-196 [197] [198: printer's imprint] [199: tailpiece] [200: blank], frontispiece and two smaller illustrations in the text by G. Delatouche, original pictorial cream wrappers printed in green and black. First edition. Three stories translated into French: "The Ivy War," "Stenographer's Hands" and "The Psychophonic Nurse." 2000 copies printed. Chip from upper spine end, covers mildly darkened and dusty, spine panel darkened and stained, a good copy of a fragile book. Julius Unger's bookseller's ticket at the bottom right corner of the inner surface of the rear cover. (#156842). …

Octavo, cloth. First U.S. (and first hardcover) edition. Signed by Keller on recto of second blank. "A utopian fantasy, composed of four loosely connected tales, that is written very much in the style of James Branch Cabell. Recognized by many as Keller's best work." - Schlobin, The Literature of Fantasy 572. Sargent, British and American Utopian Literature, 1516-1985, Additions. Not in Negley. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. (#161749). Signed.…

[8], 160 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Condition: Near Fine. dj. 1st Edition. First edition, number 87 of 112 copies specially bound and signed by the author. [8], 160 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Additionally inscribed by the author on the half title: To Mr. F- Perhaps this tale will help you to better understand the Colonel and his Lady. No one who knows us has any difficulty in identifying Colonel and Helen Bumble. Sincerely David H. Keller Underwood Sep. 15 54. Currey, pp. 274-275. One of 112 copies. Currey, pp. 274-275 Black buckram, title in gilt on spine. Bookplate on back free enddpaper. Near Fine copy in very good dust jacket with loss of 3/4-inch at foot of spine panel. With presentation inscription by the author First edition, number 87 of 112 copies specially bound and signed by the author. Signed.…

Octavo, cloth. First edition. The only book published by The Avalon Company. The edition totaled 1000 numbered copies of which 300 were later destroyed by water while in storage. Collects the short novel "Life Everlasting" and eleven short stories, most first published in the pulps, including WEIRD TALES, during the 1930s. Includes a 25-page "Introduction" by Sam Moskowitz. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-586. Barron (ed), Horror Literature 3-113. Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 935. Schlobin, The Literature of Fantasy 571. A fine copy in fine dust jacket priced $3.50 on the front flap with tiny nick at upper spine end. 12-page Keller "bibliography" (compiled by Searles) is laid in. A lovely copy. (#173888).…

Octavo, pp. [1-11] 12-196 [197] [198: printer's imprint] [199: tailpiece] [200: blank], frontispiece and two smaller illustrations in the text by G. Delatouche, original pictorial cream wrappers printed in green and black. First edition. Three stories translated into French: "The Ivy War," "Stenographer's Hands" and "The Psychophonic Nurse." 2000 copies printed. Tiny chip from upper spine end, wrappers mildly darkened and dusty and a bit rubbed at edges, largely along outer joints, but a nearly fine copy. A nice copy of a fragile book. (#8261). …

Octavo, cloth. First edition. The only book published by The Avalon Company. The edition totaled 1000 numbered copies of which 300 were later destroyed by water while in storage. Collects the short novel "Life Everlasting" and eleven short stories, most first published in the pulps, including WEIRD TALES, during the 1930s. Includes a 25-page "Introduction" by Sam Moskowitz. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-586. Barron (ed), Horror Literature 3-113. Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 935. Schlobin, The Literature of Fantasy 571. A fine copy in nearly fine dust jacket with tiny nick at upper edge of rear panel and clipped price. 12-page Keller "bibliography" (compiled by Searles) is laid in. A very nice copy. (#158656).…

Octavo, pp. [1-11] 12-196 [197] [198: printer's imprint] [199: tailpiece] [200: blank], frontispiece and two smaller illustrations in the text by G. Delatouche, original pictorial cream wrappers printed in green and black. Bound into half red morocco and marbled boards with black leather labels lettered and ruled in gold, marbled endpapers. First edition. Signed inscription by Keller to Donald A. Wollheim on the half title page: "To D. A. Wollheim -- / Thanks for purchasing the first / copy of this work sold in America / Cordially yours / David H. Keller M.D. / Aug. 30, 1936." Three stories translated into French: "The Ivy War," "Stenographer's Hands" and "The Psychophonic Nurse." 2000 copies printed. Leather spine panel a bit sunned, several small scuffs along outer rear joint, internally, a fine copy with original paper wrappers preserved. A nice association copy. (#8260). Signed.…

Octavo, pp. [1-11] 12-196 [197] [198: printer's imprint] [199: tailpiece] [200: blank], frontispiece and two smaller illustrations in the text by G. Delatouche, original pictorial cream wrappers printed in green and black, all edges untrimmed. First edition. Signed inscription by Keller to Forrest J. Ackerman on recto of half title leaf: "To my friend Forrest J. Ackerman / David H. Keller M. D. / Copy 2 -- of autographed / edition sold in the / United States. / Oct. 14, 1936 / Underwood: 55 Broad St. Stroudsburg Pa." Three stories translated into French: "The Ivy War," "Stenographer's Hands" and "The Psychophonic Nurse." 2000 copies printed. Small chip from lower front corner of front cover, covers a bit dusty, spine panel lightly tanned, a very good copy. A nice association copy. (#163601). Signed.…

[3], 177 leaves, with numerous autograph corrections in ink. Signed on title-leaf. 1 vols. 4to. David H. Keller, M.D. (1880-1966), was born in Philadelphia and educated at the University of Pennsylvania. After practicing medicine for more than a decade, he became an neuropsychiatrist in 1914, and subsequently practiced in state hospitals in Louisiana, Tennessee, and again in Pennsylvania. Keller served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in both World Wars, and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. A prolific writer "better known for his sf . than for his fantasy and horror, which is in fact superior" (Mike Ashley in the Encyclopedia of Fantasy), Keller was a frequent contributor to Weird Tales as well as to numerous early fan publications; some of his works were first published in France, and his bibliography is complex. Keller's first work in the field of fantasy and science fiction appeared in 1928; his first published novel was The Devil and the Doctor (1940). The Homunculus was published by Prime Press of Philadelphia in 1949. This typescript is signed "David H. Keller M.D." on the title leaf and bears more than 100 authorial corrections, sometimes extensive. These are chiefly in ink with an occasional pencilled or typed alteration. Currey, pp. 274-275 Contemporary black buckram, title in gilt on spine. Fine [3], 177 leaves, with numerous autograph corrections in ink. Signed on title-leaf. 1 vols. 4to. Signed.…