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First Edition, third impression lacking DJ.spine is faded & lightly bumped, slightly cocked, page edges are spotted occasionally affecting margins, hinges are sound as are pictorial endpapers. 288 pp plus 40 page Spring 1933 catalogue to rear. PO name to reverse of half title dated Jan 1933. Laid in is a letter from the author to the previous owner of the book, (on headed paper with the address of 48, Queen's Gate, SW7.matching the address at the end of the book), dated Feb 4th '33. The letter thanks the recipient for their letter and expresses pleasure at how well the book is doing and that Hutchinsons were currently on the 5th impression.the letter is signed by the author.

Dennis Wheatley's debut novel that became an instant success, 'The Forbidden Territory' is a classic adventure-thriller featuring mystery, lost secrets, and a race against time.