DERLETH, AUGUST, 1909 to 1971

August Derleth

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Earliest first editionThe Lurker at the ThresholdArkham House, 1945 Most editions trackedThe Lurker at the Threshold2 editions
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August Derleth books in order

In publication order

  1. 1The Lurker at the Threshold1945
  2. 2The Mask of Cthulhu1958
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1945The Lurker at the ThresholdArkham House
  2. 1958The Mask of CthulhuArkham House
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What order should I read August Derleth's books in?

In publication order they begin with The Lurker at the Threshold (1945), then The Mask of Cthulhu (1958). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was August Derleth's first book?

The earliest book we list is The Lurker at the Threshold, first published in 1945.

When was August Derleth born?

August Derleth was born in 1909 and died in 1971.

How many August Derleth books does MyVolumes track?

We track 2 books by August Derleth across 4 editions, 2 of them first editions.

How do I know if my August Derleth book is a first edition?

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