Dennis Wheatley — Black August

London, Hutchinson, c1952 . Cloth. A bright copy of this captivating novel set in a future world which is on the brink of an economic and political crisis, written by Dennis Wheatley. 117th thousand. In the scarce publisher's unclipped dust wrapper. Written by best-selling British author Dennis Wheatley, known for his prolific novel-writing in the thriller and occult genres. First published in 1934, 'Black August' is set in the 1960s at a time when society is on the brink of collapse. It is the first novel of Wheatley's to feature debonair journalist-spy Gregory Sallust, who appears in many of his future works. Bound in the publisher's cloth, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with light shelf wear and the odd mark. A few spots to endpapers. Dust wrapper is sound, with light chipping to the extremities. Closed tears to the head of the joints and flyleaves, with a larger tear to the head of the rear panel. Light soiling to rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age toned and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Good.