©1967 by E. Hoffman Price. 1st printing. Edition of 2007. 208 pages. 100th book published by Arkham House. First collection of twelve short stories that originally appeared in Weird Tales, Unknown, Strange Tales amongst other pulp titles. The author was a prolific writer and adventurer from California and collaborated with H.P. Lovecraft. Inscription inside reads "For John V. Grombach, Classmate, Team-mate & Loyal Comrade. "Piff! Paff! Pouf! Qu'il pleure, Qu'il meure, N'aie pitie', Jamais! To These Words From Our Ancient Days, I Add My Best Wishes, E, Hoffman (Trooper) Price Also Known As Tao Fa, May 29, 1968". French roughly translates to "He cries, let him die, never show pity." Price served as a trooper in the 15th Cavalry in France in his early years. Dust jacket is unclipped with lt. edge wear and Fine. Book is Exc/NM.