1912, ISBN: 31d84e94d761643a127a44deded30626

Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 11.65], [PU: Edward Arnold, London], GHOST STORIES MR JAMES ALEX BRIDGE, A wonderful example of the sixth impression of James's first collection of mac… Plus…

Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 11.65], [PU: Edward Arnold, London], GHOST STORIES MR JAMES ALEX BRIDGE, A wonderful example of the sixth impression of James's first collection of macabre ghost stories. The 1912 sixth impression of M. R. James's enormously influential first ghost story collection, first published in 1904. Known as the originator of the 'antiquarian ghost story genre' with the 1904 publication of this collection, James's works are significant in redefining the ghost story for a new century, abandoning established cliches in favour of a more realistic style.Illustrated with four plates by James McBryde, a personal friend of James. Together they travelled to Denmark and Sweden, in trips which would inspire James's stories 'Number 13' and 'Count Magnus', both of which feature in this collection. Collated, complete.Featuring eight tales: 'Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book'; 'Lost Hearts'; 'The Mezzotint'; 'The Ash-Tree'; 'Number 13'; 'Count Magnus'; 'Oh, Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad', and 'The Treasure of Abbot Thomas'.With the illustrated bookplate of Alex Bridge to the front pastedown, and his inscription, dated 21.5.1986 below this. With a further former owner's inscription to the front free endpaper.Lacking the publisher's advertisements.An excellent copy of James's first collection, cited as marking 'the beginning of the modern era of supernatural fiction. In the opinion of many the foremost modern writer of supernatural fiction' (Bleiler, p.279). In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Hinges strained but holding firm. Bookplate and inscription to front pastedown, inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright, with the odd spot. Very Good<

1926, ISBN: 31d84e94d761643a127a44deded30626

Near Fine, [SC: 29.99], [PU: Edward Arnold, London], FICTION, GHOST STORIES, SUPERNATURAL SPECULATIVE HORROR, MONTAGUE RHODES JAMES, M.R. JAMES, 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Orig. grey clot… Plus…

Near Fine, [SC: 29.99], [PU: Edward Arnold, London], FICTION, GHOST STORIES, SUPERNATURAL SPECULATIVE HORROR, MONTAGUE RHODES JAMES, M.R. JAMES, 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. Orig. grey cloth, black stamped lettering and red ruling to top and tail edges. Spine slightly cocked. Very light chafing to edges, light foxing to extremities and title page. O/w fine, scarce in this condition.<

1953, ISBN: 31d84e94d761643a127a44deded30626

Pan Books, 1953. paperback. Good. 17 to 19 cm tall (12mo). The copyright page has 'This Edition Published 1935'. No additional printings are indicated. Posted within 1 working d… Plus…

Pan Books, 1953. paperback. Good. 17 to 19 cm tall (12mo). The copyright page has 'This Edition Published 1935'. No additional printings are indicated. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging., Pan Books, 1953, 2.5<