The Collected Ghost Stories of M. R. James

James, M. R.

Published by Longmans, Green and Co., 1931

Language: English

Condition: Used - Very good Hardcover

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Montague Rhodes James (1862-1936), British scholar, is widely regarded as the originator of the "antiquarian ghost story" & the "father of folk horror,'' & he continues to influence these genres today. Orig. published in other sources, this is the first collected edition of 31 of his best ghost stories, in 647 pages.A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1931, this small octavo (5.5" x 8.25") has dull black cloth-covered boards stamped in (faded) gilt lettering to front, completely faded lettering to spine. Condition is VG: clean, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white, bright, & unmarked save for former owner's partially torn bookplate to ffep. Moderate rubbing to extremities & bumped corners. No DJ. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

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The Collected Ghost Stories of M. R. James

Publisher

Longmans, Green and Co.

Publication Date

1931

Language

English

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Hardcover

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First Edition First Printing

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Very Good

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