A Thin Ghost and Others.

JAMES, M. R.

Published by London: Edward Arnold, 1919

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First edition of James's third short story collection, containing five "excellent stories" (Bleiler). Montague Rhodes James (1862-1936) is widely regarded as the father of the modern ghost story. A medieval scholar and librarian, he began writing ghost stories at Cambridge and became known for his candlelit readings. He continued the tradition when he left his role as Vice-Chancellor in 1918 to become Provost of Eton. Bleiler 913. Octavo. Original black cloth, spine and front cover lettered in blue, front cover with blue spider web design. Original black cloth, spine and front cover lettered in blue, front cover with blue spider web design. 1919 Xmas gift inscription to I.H.D Rolleston (1901 - 1936) to front free endpaper. Extremities lightly bumped and rubbed, negligible foxing to preliminary leaves and edges: a very good copy.

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Title
A Thin Ghost and Others.
Author
JAMES, M. R.
Publisher
London: Edward Arnold, 1919
Edition
1st Edition

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