Three oblong octavo volumes. (34); (58); (66)pp. A complete set of three books, intended to "instruct, appall and amuse." It includes The Insect God and The West Wing, as well as the first appearance of The Gashlycrumb Tinies, one of Gorey's most beloved works. In the publisher's illustrated boards, showing less than typical rubbing to spine ends and corners; housed in original slipcase, as issued which has lighter than usual rubbing to extremities. Near fine overall. Although not indicated, this copy is from the library of Alison Lurie, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Gorey's longtime friend.