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James (M.R.) A Warning to the Curious
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and other Ghost Stories
London, Edward Arnold, 1926.
First edition, fifth impression. 8vo. Original cloth.
A very good copy of this fifth printing of James’ fourth & final collection of ghost stories.
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A little light foxing; cloth very good.
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