Ghost Stories Of an Antiquary
by James, M R
Ghost Stories of an Antiquary is the title of M. R. James' first collection of ghost stories, published in 1904 (some had previously appeared in magazines). Some later editions under this title contain both the original collection and its successor, More Ghost Stories (1911), combined in one volume. Montague Rhodes James (1862–1936) was a medieval scholar; Provost of King's College, Cambridge.
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Ghost-Stories of an Antiquary
by M R James
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- Used - Good
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- 1st Edition
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- 1905
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- Cloth
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Birsay, Orkney, GBR
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London: Edward Arnold, 1905 A good to very good copy of the 2nd impression of this classic collection of ghost stories. In the original beige canvas binding with yapp edges and with 4 black and white plates by James McBryde. This was M R James first collection of stories which he had begun many years previously, reading them to friends.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
by James, M. R
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- Used - Good
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- Good Jacket
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- 1976-01-01
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- Hardcover
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Devizes, Wiltshire, GBR
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BOOK CLUB ASSOCIATES, 1976-01-01. hardcover. Good/Good Jacket. 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo). Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Item Price
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
by M. R. James
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- Used - Very Good+
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- First
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- 1906
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- Cloth bound hardback
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Longford , Longford, IRL
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First Edition (Third Impression)
Edward Arnold, London 1906
An excellent copy of M.R. James first collection of ghost stories in the publisher's original beige cloth binding. The third impression of the 1904 first edition with four illustrations, including frontispiece, by James McBryde who died leaving illustrations for the book unfinished.
The stories are: Canon Alberic's Scrapbook, Lost Hearts, The Mezzotint, The Ash-Tree, Number… Read more about this item Item Price
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary ["The Mezzotint"]
by JAMES, M. R. (Montague Rhodes, 1862-1936)
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- Used - Fine
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- First Edition
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- 1915
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- Hardcover
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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$499.00
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London: Edward Arnold 41 & 43 Maddox Street, Bond Street, 1915. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. A superb Ninth Impression of these tales that "have come to be seen as the epitome of the English ghost story." (Literary Encyclopedia) Demy 8vo (211 x 145mm): xii,270pp, with four illustrations by James McBryde. Original beige linen stamped in black and red,… Read more about this item Item Price
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
by M. R. James
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- Used - Near Fine
- Published
- 1971
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- Paperback
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- 9780486227580
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North Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Near fine with very light edge wear. bx76(2)710(3)802 Item Price
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Ghost-Stories of an Antiquary.
by JAMES, M. R.
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- 1904
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London, GBR
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London: Edward Arnold,, 1904. Who is this who is coming? First edition, first impression, with the publisher's adverts dated November 1904, in notably bright condition. Montague Rhodes James (1862-1936) began writing ghost stories upon entering Cambridge in 1882 and quickly become known for his candlelit readings. Several of James's ghost stories were printed in magazines in the 1890s and,… Read more about this item Item Price
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary.
by James, M. R.
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- 1905
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- Hard Cover
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Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, GBR
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London; Edward Arnold. 1905, 1905. Hard Cover. Second impression. Octavo, pp. xi, [1], 270. With four black and white illustrated plates by James Mcbryde, as called for. Bound in the original publishers' fawn linen cloth over boards, crimson fillets across boards with black titles to upper board and spine. Cloth slightly soiled with small split to joint, hinges… Read more about this item Item Price
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
by M. R. James
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- Used - Near Fine
- Published
- 1971
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- Clean, flat, no breaks in spine
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- 9780486227580
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Los Angeles, California, USA
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$3.00
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Insides contain no underlines, highlighting or notes; book is in great condition. Ships from LA. Item Price
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GHOST STORIES OF AN ANTIQUARY
by M. R. James
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- Used - Very Good
- Published
- 1975
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- Paperback
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- 9780140038927
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Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
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$6.50
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U. K.: Penguin. Very Good. 1975. Paperback. 0140038922 . Penguin books 1975. Pages clean and intact, no markings other than ink marking across bottom edge of pages, light age tanning to pages and inside cover. Cover has light edge wear, scuffing, and a few light creases, no spine crease. A collection of ghost stories. The stories in… Read more about this item Item Price
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GHOST STORIES OF AN ANTIQUARY
by James, M. R.
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- Used
- Edition
- First Edition
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- 1904
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Rochester, Michigan, USA
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GHOST STORIES OF AN ANTIQUARY, Edward Arnold, 1904, first edition, a tight vg+ copy in the publishers original buckram binding. Illustrated by James McBryde. A cornerstone must for the serious supernatural collector. A classic work. Item Price
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
by M.R. James
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- New (Condition varies from Fine to Near Fine. Please inquire as to specific condition)
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- N/A (volume is softcover)
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- Later Edition
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- 10/5/2021
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- Trade Paperback (i.e. 5-6 by 8-9 inch softcover)
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- 9781464215155
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San Francisco, California, USA
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Poisoned Pen Press, 10/5/2021. Later Edition. Trade Paperback (i.e. 5-6 by 8-9 inch softcover). New (Condition varies from Fine to Near Fine. Please inquire as to specific condition)/N/A (volume is softcover). New Item Price
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
by James, M.R.
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- Used - Trade paperback, Near Fine,
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- 2006
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- 9781557425430
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Shingletown, California, USA
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$12.00
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Rockville: Wildside Press, 2006. Trade paperback, Near Fine,. Rockville: Wildside Press:, 2006. Trade paperback, Near Fine, 127 pp.<br/> Item Price
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
by James, M. R.
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- Used - Good
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- Paperback
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- 9780140038927
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Newport Coast, California, USA
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paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. Item Price
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
by M. R. James
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- Paperback
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
by James, M. R
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- Like New
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- 2011-11-24
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- Paperback
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- 9780486227580
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Fairfax Station, Virginia, USA
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Dover Publications, 2011-11-24. Paperback. Like New. Item Price
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
by James, M. R.
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- Used - Very Good- with no dust jacket
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- (1976)
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- Hardcover
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Dunedin, New Zealand, NZL
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London: Book Club Associates. Very Good- with no dust jacket. (1976). Hardcover. Some rubbing to margins of dust-jacket. Dust-jacket protected in archival mylar cover. ; 304 pages. Blue boards with gilt lettering on spine. Page dimensions: 184 x 115mm. This volume contains both the 8 stories of "Ghost Stories of an Antiquary", originally published in 1904, and… Read more about this item Item Price
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
by James, M. R
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- New
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- 2011-11-24
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- Paperback
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- 9780486227580
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Fairfax Station, Virginia, USA
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Dover Publications, 2011-11-24. Paperback. New. Item Price
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
by M. R. James
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- New
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- Hardback
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- 9780809596126
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Southport, Merseyside, GBR
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Hardback. New. Item Price
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
by M. R. James
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- New
- Published
- November 2011
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- Trade Paperback
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- 9780486227580
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Kutztown, Pennsylvania, USA
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Dover Publications, November 2011. Trade Paperback . New. We carry new and used books in our storefront. We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Please contact us if you have questions regarding this item. Item Price
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Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
by M.R. James
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- Used - Fine
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- 1st Edition
- Published
- 1904
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- Hardback
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Hutton Cranswick, East Yorkshire, GBR
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London: Edward Arnold. London, Edward Arnold, 1904. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A very good copy. A prominent highlight in the horror genre and a highlight of speculative fiction collecting. An important book. Nov 1904 Ads to the rear, as called for. Small newspaper clipping pasted to the front endpaper, owner's signature to the same. Some tanning and soiling, but… Read more about this item Item Price
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