Two Issues of The Vagrant, Including the First Appearance of H.P. Lovecraft's "Dagon" in Number Eleven

Edited and published by W. Paul Cook. In stapled, printed wraps. 48pp., to include:

The Vagrant, Number Eleven (Nov. 1919). With the first appearance of "Dagon," the first of Lovecraft's stories to introduce an element of Cthulhu Mythos (through the deity Dagon), pgs. 23-29. Also includes W. Paul Cook's essay "Howard P. Lovecraft's Fiction." Joshi I-B-i-13.

The Vagrant, Number Thirteen (May 1920). Includes the first appearance in print of Lovecraft's "The Statement of Randolph Carter," pgs. 41-48. Joshi I-B-i-52.

Each 6 7/8 x 4 7/8 in.

From A Private Chapel Hill Collector

Number Eleven with some light creasing to wraps and a very minor tear at one corner; the interior with typical toning throughout and occasional light creasing. Number Thirteen with only very subtle wear and toning to wrap edges; interior also evenly toned throughout as expected. Two beautiful copies of this rare publication. Number Eleven found in two institutions, per WorldCat, at time of evaluation.