FIRST EDITION, first impression. Publisher’s original gilt-stamped orange cloth. 323 pp; 12mo - over 6¾"" - 7¾"" tall. Provenance: From the Library of Author Henry Fleming Payne. The very good to near-fine Dust Jacket shows some extremity wear, touch of spine fade, a few spots, price clipped. The book just a touch of age, bottom corners bumped, other corners sharp. Gilt spine stamping very bright without loss. Sewn binding tight. Provenance: From the Library of Author Henry Fleming Payne, with Payne's Elaborate Signature in Full to pastedown, and his very small ""Ref. 270"" to corner of ffep., dated 1935 in his hand to title. This was Fortune’s first mystical work of fiction which concerns an ex-army officer who becomes involved with black magic while trying to help the pagan sister of his former commanding officer. An overall excellent copy seldom found in this condition in the dustwrapper.