Malden (R.H.) Nine Ghosts
£425
London, Edward Arnold, 1943.
First edition. 8vo. Original brown cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 6/-.
Richard Henry Malden wrote Nine Ghosts as a tribute to his long-time friend M.R. James. This collection has since solidified Malden’s reputation as one of the century’s finest ghost story writers, showcasing his unique style beyond mere imitation of James.
In stock
Internally very good; cloth very good; jacket with some minor loss to spine ends and a few small closed tears.
Jacket artwork by Rowland Hilder.
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