James (M.R.) Some Remarks on Ghost Stories.
£150
In The Bookman: Special Christmas Number 1929
London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1929.
Large 8vo. Original pictorial wrappers.
An important Christmas issue of The Bookman, featuring M.R. James’ famous essay ‘Some Remarks on Ghost Stories’, but also featuring contributions by G.K. Chesterton, Algernon Blackwood and Arthur Machen.
Out of stock
A little wear to spine, otherwise very good.
Illustrations including full-page throughout.
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