GHOST GLEAMS: TALES OF THE UNCANNY.
London: Heath Cranton, Limited, n.d., [1921]. Octavo, pp. [1-6] 7 [8] 9 [10-12] 13-287 [288: printer's imprint], original medium blue cloth, front and spine panels stamped in black. First edition. "According to the author, 'straightforward ghost stories' to be told 'round the campfire.' The usual assortment of spooks, done with a certain infectious enthusiasm and striking imagery. Best tales are 'The Red Rosary,' 'The Spectre Spider,' 'The Chamber of Doom,' and 'The Watcher in the Mill.' Not subtle, but good fun." - Robert Knowlton. "A rare and imaginative collection of supernatural stories of varying quality." - Wilson, Shadows in the Attic, p. 499. [Reference: Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 1725. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 234. Bleiler (1978), p. 211. Reginald 15514]. Penciled name to front free end paper, erasure abrasion to upper front free end paper, some tanning to rear free end paper, foxing to front and rear cloth, spine age darkened, a very good copy. (23948). Item #23948
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