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Ghost Stories
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1919 Ghost-Stories of an AntiquaryLondon: 1919An early edition of one of the most important anthology of ghost stories ever written, by Montague Rhodes James. -
1974 The Mask of CthulhuJersey: 1974A fine first UK edition of August Derleth's fantasy and horror short-story collection, weaving into the Lovecraftian 'Cthulhu Mythos'. -
1974 The Trail of CthulhuJersey : 1974A fine first edition collection of this 'Cthulhu Mythos' short-story collection by August Derleth. -
1974 The Opener of The WayJersey: 1974The uncommon first UK edition of this collection of fantasy and horror stories by Robert Bloch, in the original dust wrapper. -
1946 West India LightsWisconsin: 1946A bright, first edition of Henry Whitehead's posthumously published collection of weird fiction, in the original striking dust wrapper designed by Ronald Clyne. -
1977 And Afterward, the DarkWisconsin: 1977A superb first edition of this collection of seven spooky tales from Basil Copper, including his celebrated sci-fi short novel set in the future, 'The Flabby Men' -
1965 Tales of Horror and the SupernaturalLondon: 1965Arthur Machen's masterful collection of fourteen supernatural tales, in the vibrant original dust wrapper. -
1900 Old Fires and Profitable GhostsNew York: 1900The first US edition of Arthur Quiller-Couch's collection of ghost stories, featuring fifteen of his classic tales. -
1935 The Collected Ghost Stories of Oliver OnionsLondon: 1935A scarce, first edition thus of this collection of supernatural tales from Oliver Onions, bound in the original cloth, rebacked. -
1986 The Tale of an Empty House and Other Ghost StoriesNot Stated: 1986A scarce, privately printed limited edition of the chilling supernatural tales of E. F. Benson, with an introduction from Susan Hill. -
1952 Tales of the Uncanny and SupernaturalLondon: 1952An anthology of the spooky ghost tales by the master of the genre, Algernon Blackwood. -
1978 The Best Ghost Stories of H. Russell WakefieldLondon: 1978A fine copy of this volume, collecting together the fourteen best short ghost tales by H. Russell Wakefield. -
1926 Uncanny TalesLondon: 1926The seventh impression of Francis Marion Crawford's important collection of weird tales, including 'The Upper Berth' and 'For the Blood is Life'. -
1964 Ghost StoriesLondon: 1964Folio Society's smart illustrated edition of the ghost tales by Walter de la Mare. -
1947 Not Exactly GhostsLondon: 1947The first edition of this anthology of short ghost tales by Andrew Caldecott, in the original dust wrapper. -
1929 Strange StoriesLondon: 1929The first edition of this collection of short and unusual tales by Algernon Blackwood, one of the most prolific authors of ghost stories in the genre. -
1944 Nine GhostsLondon: 1944The second impression of R. H. Malden's thrilling collection of ghost stories, inspired by the works of the author's personal friend, M. R. James. -
1987 Ghosts and Scholars: Ghost Stories in the Tradition of M. R. JamesNorthamptonshire : 1987A fine, first edition of this very scarce work collecting twenty-five stories by authors who were influenced by M. R. James, compiled by Richard Dalby and Rosemary Pardoe. -
1953 The Sweet SingersEdinburgh: 1953A strikingly bound, first edition of William Croft Dickinson's anthology of four ghost stories, with illustrations by Joan Hassall. -
1980 The Haunting Tales of Nathaniel HawthorneLondon: 1980A bright first edition thus of this collection of ghost stories from nineteenth century American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne. -
1991 Haunting Christmas Tales: Ghost Stories for the Festive SeasonLondon: 1991The uncommon first edition of this collection of festive ghost stories, by authors including Joan Aiken. In the striking dust wrapper. -
1999-2001 Nightmare Hour and The Haunting HourLondon: 1999-2001A bright pair of first UK edition horror books from best-selling author of the 'Goosebumps' series, R. L. Stine. -
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1946 The Ghost of Gordon GregoryLondon: 1946A signed presentation copy of Arthur Groom's scarce novel about a group of schoolboys who conjure a ghost. -
1971-2017 Works by Susan Hill, Including Signed Copy of 'Air and Angels'London: 1971-2017A lovely set of twelve first edition Susan Hill books, including a signed copy of 'Air and Angels'. -
2017 Lincoln in the BardoLondon: 2017A very bright first UK edition of this Booker Prize-winning experimental novel that portrays the passing of Abraham Lincoln's son, Willie. -
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1980 PuffballLondon: 1980A signed first edition of this supernatural drama novel by English author Fay Weldon, with the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1947 Addams and Evil: An Album of CartoonsLondon: 1947The very scarce first UK edition of this 'Addams Family' comic, featuring Chas Addams' legendary macabre cartoons. -
1960 The SatanistLondon: 1960The first edition of this black magic horror novel by Dennis Wheatley, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1855 The Ingoldsby Legends; or, Mirth and MarvelsLondon: 1855A collection of illustrated whimsical short stories by Richard Harris Barham, bound in crushed half morocco. -
2003 Pop-Up Spooky Castle: A Bone Rattling AdventureLondon: 2003A fun interactive ghost story and game with a large pop-up castle with paper figures and game pieces to interact with. -
2000 The Spooky Scrapbook: A Pop-Up BookNew York : 2000An impressively curated pop-up scrapbook of a boy's unusual birthday party, embellished with a series of immersive interactive features. -
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1991 Beyond Belief: Enter the Mysterious World of Ghosts, Vampires and Strange Creatures in this Fantastic Pop-upNew York: 1991A signed first edition of this thrilling pop-up book about ghosts, vampires and other strange creatures, by Ron van der Meer. -
2001 The Body ArtistLonon: 2001An excellent copy of Don DeLillo's novella exploring a performance artist's grieving process and interactions with an otherworldly figure. -
2010 The Small HandLondon : 2010An excellent first edition of this chilling ghost story from 'The Woman in Black' author, Susan Hill. -
1922 The Five JarsLondon: 1922The first edition of this surreal, fantasy novel written by M. R. James, the author of celebrated supernatural work 'Ghost Stories of an Antiquary'. -
1953 The Sweet SingersEdinburgh: 1953An uncommon, first edition of this anthology of four ghost stories written by William Croft Dickinson, with illustrations by Joan Hassall.