Ghost Stories and Other Horrid Tales hardback book with slipcase. Published by The Folio Society 1997, first edition. Twenty-two classic gothic short stories mainly from the Victorian/ Edwardian era; haunted houses, tales of terror and the supernatural from masters of the genre such as M.R. James, Sheridan Le Fanu, R.L. Stevenson (for contents see image 6). Selected and illustrated in colour by Charles W. Stewart. Preface.
Atmospheric illustrated covers, and slipcase with gilt lettering. Quality wove paper. The usual Folio excellent quality and attention to detail, even the endpapers are an eerie green colour! Wonderful reading for yourself, great gift.
Dimensions: Measures 9.75 x 6.5 inches. 322 pages. Weighs 983g.
Condition: Very good/ excellent. One or two very light marks to slipcase. Front endpapers have had a triangle cut neatly from pastedown corner (see image) with corresponding mark on opposite corner. Otherwise excellent. Pages are very clean, crisp, no foxing. Binding perfect, covers excellent, pleasant light vintage book scent.
Delivery: Free UK delivery. Royal Mail tracked and signed service, 2 to 3 working days delivery aim after despatch.
-Overseas shipping discounted. Ships from UK. 1 to 3 weeks delivery aim, Royal Mail, tracked service (tracked and signed for USA).
-Delivery may take longer especially at busy times.
-Tracking number sent to you on despatch. Will be packaged with care, books wrapped in paper and ribbon.
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Ghost Stories book, Folio Society 1997, first edition, vintage hardback with sl
SKU: 1649650375
$211.00Price