NIGHT UNTO NIGHT
New York: Farrar & Rinehart, Inc., 1944. First Edition. Suspense novel with supernatural elements set in south Florida during World War II, involving a psychologically damaged biochemist with epilepsy, a young war widow, and her dead husband. Basis for Don Siegel's 1949 film noir, starring Ronald Reagan, Viveca Lindfors, and Broderick Crawford. The Dark Page, Vol.1, pp.310-311; Bleiler, Guide to Supernatural Literature, p.540. Item #2380
First Printing. Octavo (21.75cm); light blue cloth, with titling and rule stamped in dark blue and gilt on spine and front cover; dustjacket; xii,372pp. Fine in a bright, very Near Fine dustjacket, unclipped (priced $2.75), with an 11/16" closed tear along upper edge of front joint.
Price: $375.00