Dennis Wheatley — The Scarlet Impostor

London, Hutchinson & Co, 1940 . First edition. Cloth. A signed presentation copy of this scarce first edition Gregory Sallust thriller by Dennis Wheatley, in which the lead character collaborates with an anti-Nazi organisation. The scarce first edition, first impression. In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.With a signed presentation inscription from the author to the title page, 'For Mr A. Hawthorne with very best wishes from Dennis Wheatley, Xmas 1939&apos. This inscription predates the official publication of the book.The second work in Dennis Wheatley's bestselling Gregory Sallust series featuring the debonair spy Gregory Sallust, a forerunner to Ian Fleming's James Bond.Gregory Sallust is tasked with contacting an anti-Nazi organisation in Germany who are preparing to overthrow Hitler and sue for peace. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. Chipping and small losses to dust wrapper back strip head and tail, with light edgewear to wrap perimeters, and handling marks to rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned due to paper type, otherwise clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.