Weird & Supernatural
London, John Long, 1903.
First edition. 8vo. Original red pictorial cloth.
Further exemplification of Hume's talent for weaving intricate plots filled with suspense and exotic elements. Uncommon.
Weird & Supernatural
or They Walk Again. A Collection of the Best Ghost Stories
London, Faber & Faber, 1934.
First cheap edition, second impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
Introduction by Walter De La Mare.
Weird & Supernatural
London, Macmillan, 1932.First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original orange cloth decorated in black to spine. Dust-jacket, priced 7s6d.A stunning example of this wonderful Walpole edition, featuring the excellent jacket artwork by Rex Whistler. The tales present are:Maradick at Forty The Prelude to Adventure Portrait of a man with red hair Above the dark circus
Weird & Supernatural
London, Hutchinson, n.d..
'New Edition (6th thousand)'. 8vo. Original black cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 3/6.
Clarke specialised in Catholic literature, but this title also brings in supernatural elements via a seance. Uncommon.
Weird & Supernatural
London, Robert Hale, [1975].
First UK edition. 8vo. Ex-library. Original black boards. Dust-jacket, priced £3.50.
Containing some of Long's best stories, together with an introduction which casts light on his early life and work.
Weird & Supernatural
The Misadventures of Topper
London, Barker, 1934.
Second UK edition. 8vo. Original orange cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 3/6.
Humorous supernatural tales.
Weird & Supernatural
London, Jonathan Cape, 1926.
First edition. 8vo. Original green cloth lettered in gilt to spine, with publisher's monogram blind-stamped to lower cover.
"The erotic awakening of a young woman told in terms of empathy with the vegetative world." (Bleiler)
Weird & Supernatural
London, Eveleigh Nash, 1913.
First edition. 8vo. Advertisements. Original blind-tooled red cloth.
The first collected edition of Hope Hodgson's occult detective Carnacki's adventures.
Weird & Supernatural
and other novels of terror
London, Gollancz, 1966.
First UK edition. 8vo. Original red boards lettered in gilt to spine. Dust-jacket, priced 30/-.
An essential Lovecraft collection, selected and with an introduction by August Derleth.
Weird & Supernatural
London, Hutchinson, [1928].
First edition. 8vo. Original burgundy cloth.
Benson's sixth collection of stories, featuring 12 tales.
Weird & Supernatural
A Tale of Amazing Adventure in the Under-World
London [&c.], Cassell, 1906.
First edition. 8vo. Original pictorial green cloth lettered in gilt.
Published six years before Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World, this Verne-inspired lost-world novel concerns a werewolf-like race living in the hollows of the earth.
Weird & Supernatural
Esteven (John, pseud. Samuel Shellabarger) Blind Man’s Night
London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1938.
First UK edition. 8vo. Original blue cloth. Dust-jacket, correctly priced 7s6d.
The first UK edition of this weird tale by American author and educationalist Shellabarger. The Montenera Inn is an old tavern with an evil reputation. When the indomitable Mrs. Lee leases it to support her family, she tells neighbors that she isn't interested in nonsense of that sort. However, when faced with a mysterious theft and attempted murder, she has to wonder if the inn's reputation is justified.
Weird & Supernatural
London, Peter Davies, 1929.
First Ardizzone edition. 8vo. Original black cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 12/6.
Weird & Supernatural
A study of serpent symbolism in all countries and ages
London, Rider, n.d..
First edition. 8vo. Original cloth.
Weird & Supernatural
Pavitt (William Thomas) The book of talismans, amulets and zodiacal gems
London, Rider, 1914.
First edition. 8vo. Original cloth.
Weird & Supernatural
and Other Experiences of a Specialist in Spooks
London, Hodder & Stoughton, [1920].
First edition. 8vo. Original sage cloth.
The first edition in book form of this collection of short stories regarding Prof. Arnold Rhymer, the Spook Specialist.
Weird & Supernatural
London, Harrap, 1947.
First UK edition. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, correctly priced 7/6.
A very good UK first edition of this famous tale by Irish author Josephine Leslie, adapted into an American romantic fantasy film starring Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison in 1947, and a 1960s TV series.
Weird & Supernatural
Preface by Patricia A. McKillip
Ashcroft, British Columbia, Ash-Tree Press, 1999.
One of 600 copies. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
The Wind at Midnight compiles the significant supernatural works of Georgia Wood Pangborn, one of America's finest early supernaturalists before her withdrawal from literature in the 1920s. Once compared to Algernon Blackwood, Pangborn's stories defied clichés with subtlety and psychological terror, often featuring women and children in prominent roles. Jessica Amanda Salmonson curates this collection, highlighting recurring themes of madness, abandonment, and despair while offering insight into Pangborn's life and the complexities that may explain her family's reluctance to discuss her legacy.
Founded in 1994 by Christopher & Barbara Roden, Ash-Tree Press specialises in the resurrection of rare and forgotten tales from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, becoming synonymous with quality and authenticity in the world of weird fiction. With a canny dedication to sourcing and restoring out-of-print works, the press has preserved the legacy of esteemed authors such as M.R. James, Sheridan Le Fanu, Marjorie Bowen and Arthur Machen, ensuring that their eerie narratives continue to captivate modern audiences. Ash-Tree Press's commitment to excellence has earned it a revered status among collectors and enthusiasts alike, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of the genre.
Weird & Supernatural
Introduction by Barbara Roden
Ashcroft, British Columbia, Ash-Tree Press, 1995.
One of 300 copies. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
They Return at Evening by H.R. Wakefield is a collection of chilling supernatural tales that established Wakefield as a master of the genre. First published in 1928, these stories weave eerie atmospheres and unsettling plots that captivate readers with their imaginative blend of the macabre and the mysterious.
Founded in 1994 by Christopher & Barbara Roden, Ash-Tree Press specialises in the resurrection of rare and forgotten tales from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, becoming synonymous with quality and authenticity in the world of weird fiction. With a canny dedication to sourcing and restoring out-of-print works, the press has preserved the legacy of esteemed authors such as M.R. James, Sheridan Le Fanu, Marjorie Bowen and Arthur Machen, ensuring that their eerie narratives continue to captivate modern audiences. Ash-Tree Press's commitment to excellence has earned it a revered status among collectors and enthusiasts alike, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of the genre.
Weird & Supernatural
Wakefield (H.R.) Reunion at Dawn and Other Uncollected Ghost Stories.
Introduction by Peter Ruber
Ashcroft, British Columbia, Ash-Tree Press, 2000.
First edition. One of 600 copies. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
Strayers from Sheol by H.R. Wakefield, published in 1961, was intended to have a follow-up collection that never materialised. However, editor Peter Ruber recently uncovered 17 previously unknown stories, here gathered in Reunion at Dawn. These tales range from gentle to horrific and feature recurring characters like Dr. Landon, Anstruther Sawbridge, and new themes such as historical ghost stories, reaffirming Wakefield's mastery of supernatural fiction.
Founded in 1994 by Christopher & Barbara Roden, Ash-Tree Press specialises in the resurrection of rare and forgotten tales from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, becoming synonymous with quality and authenticity in the world of weird fiction. With a canny dedication to sourcing and restoring out-of-print works, the press has preserved the legacy of esteemed authors such as M.R. James, Sheridan Le Fanu, Marjorie Bowen and Arthur Machen, ensuring that their eerie narratives continue to captivate modern audiences. Ash-Tree Press's commitment to excellence has earned it a revered status among collectors and enthusiasts alike, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of the genre.
Weird & Supernatural
Edited and with introduction by Hugh Lamb
Ashcroft, British Columbia, Ash-Tree Press, 2000.
One of 500 copies. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
Edith Nesbit, famed for The Railway Children, also wrote chilling tales of terror and the supernatural, largely overshadowed after she became known for children's literature. Hugh Lamb's expanded edition of In the Dark features seven additional stories alongside well-known classics like 'Man-Size in Marble' and 'John Charrington's Wedding,' offering a comprehensive collection of her eerie work.
Founded in 1994 by Christopher & Barbara Roden, Ash-Tree Press specialises in the resurrection of rare and forgotten tales from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, becoming synonymous with quality and authenticity in the world of weird fiction. With a canny dedication to sourcing and restoring out-of-print works, the press has preserved the legacy of esteemed authors such as M.R. James, Sheridan Le Fanu, Marjorie Bowen and Arthur Machen, ensuring that their eerie narratives continue to captivate modern audiences. Ash-Tree Press's commitment to excellence has earned it a revered status among collectors and enthusiasts alike, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of the genre.
Weird & Supernatural
Introduction by Richard Dalby
Ashcroft, British Columbia, Ash-Tree Press, 1996.
One of 400 copies. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
Eleanor Scott's 1929 ghost story collection, praised as "rare but superlative," remains sought after by collectors for its nine dream-inspired, chilling tales. This edition, with a foreword by Richard Dalby and illustrations by Douglas Walters, includes four rare photographs of the enigmatic author.
Founded in 1994 by Christopher & Barbara Roden, Ash-Tree Press specialises in the resurrection of rare and forgotten tales from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, becoming synonymous with quality and authenticity in the world of weird fiction. With a canny dedication to sourcing and restoring out-of-print works, the press has preserved the legacy of esteemed authors such as M.R. James, Sheridan Le Fanu, Marjorie Bowen and Arthur Machen, ensuring that their eerie narratives continue to captivate modern audiences. Ash-Tree Press's commitment to excellence has earned it a revered status among collectors and enthusiasts alike, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of the genre.
Weird & Supernatural
Adrian (Jack, editor) The Ash-Tree Press Annual Macabre 1998
Ashcroft, British Columbia, Ash-Tree Press, 1998.
First edition. One of 500 copies. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
The second Ash-Tree Press Annual Macabre, focussing on six authors not automatically associated with tales of the supernatural: W. Somerset Maugham, Arthur Ransome, Ford Madox Ford, E.C.Bentley, Hilaire Belloc and John Buchan.
Founded in 1994 by Christopher & Barbara Roden, Ash-Tree Press specialises in the resurrection of rare and forgotten tales from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, becoming synonymous with quality and authenticity in the world of weird fiction. With a canny dedication to sourcing and restoring out-of-print works, the press has preserved the legacy of esteemed authors such as M.R. James, Sheridan Le Fanu, Marjorie Bowen and Arthur Machen, ensuring that their eerie narratives continue to captivate modern audiences. Ash-Tree Press's commitment to excellence has earned it a revered status among collectors and enthusiasts alike, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of the genre.
Weird & Supernatural
Adrian (Jack, editor) The Ash-Tree Press Annual Macabre 2001
Ashcroft, British Columbia, Ash-Tree Press, 2001.
First edition. One of 500 copies. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
A fine limited edition collection of thirteen supernatural stories, only one of which had appeared in book-form previously, the other twelve only enjoying appearance in periodical form.
Founded in 1994 by Christopher & Barbara Roden, Ash-Tree Press specialises in the resurrection of rare and forgotten tales from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, becoming synonymous with quality and authenticity in the world of weird fiction. With a canny dedication to sourcing and restoring out-of-print works, the press has preserved the legacy of esteemed authors such as M.R. James, Sheridan Le Fanu, Marjorie Bowen and Arthur Machen, ensuring that their eerie narratives continue to captivate modern audiences. Ash-Tree Press's commitment to excellence has earned it a revered status among collectors and enthusiasts alike, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of the genre.
Weird & Supernatural
Introduction by Barry Humphries
East Sussex & Oxford, Tartarus Press with Caermaen Books, 1997.
First UK edition. One of 375 copies. Slim 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
The first UK edition of this collection, previously published in the States by Knopf (1924). Comprises: 'The Rose Garden', 'The Turanians', 'The Idealist', 'Witchcraft', 'The Ceremony', 'Psychology', 'Torture', 'Midsummer', 'Nature' and 'The Holy Things'.
Established in 1990, Tartarus Press is a small, independent press which has garnered acclaim for its meticulously crafted hardback limited editions, coveted by collectors and enthusiasts of weird and supernatural lit. alike. Specialising in literary treasures of the strange and macabre, Tartarus Press brings obscure and forgotten works back into the spotlight, ensuring their legacy endures for generations to come. With accolades including five prestigious World Fantasy Awards and a "Stoker" from the Horror Writers Association, Tartarus Press continues to set the standard for quality and authenticity in the publishing of eerie and otherworldly tales.
Weird & Supernatural
Introduction by Roger Dobson
East Sussex, Tartarus Press, 1997.
First edition. One of 230 copies. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
Considered the quintessential Machen, with his best longer stories, including 'The Great God Pan' and 'The Children of the Pool'.
'Stories of the macabre exert their pull from Hallowe'en onwards, such as the stories of Arthur Machen, republished by Tartarus Press in handsome editions, made for reading by a flickering fire.' (Suzi Feay, The Independent)
Established in 1990, Tartarus Press is a small, independent press which has garnered acclaim for its meticulously crafted hardback limited editions, coveted by collectors and enthusiasts of weird and supernatural lit. alike. Specialising in literary treasures of the strange and macabre, Tartarus Press brings obscure and forgotten works back into the spotlight, ensuring their legacy endures for generations to come. With accolades including five prestigious World Fantasy Awards and a "Stoker" from the Horror Writers Association, Tartarus Press continues to set the standard for quality and authenticity in the publishing of eerie and otherworldly tales.
Weird & Supernatural
and other Tales of the Uncanny. Afterword by Mark Valentine.
East Sussex, Tartarus Press, 1999.
One of 200 numbered copies. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
Reprint of the 1953 Davies edition: 'Though more subdued in theme than The Sound of His Horn, this book is still the subtle masterpiece of a mature and thoughtful thinker and stylist. These very qualities, however, are those which might cause it to be overlooked in the lee of the vivid and extravagant visions of the earlier book: but I am one of those who consider it his finest work.' (Mark Valentine, Sarban: An Initiation into the Work of a Weird Master John Wall...Diplomat-Turned-Writer)
'A beautifully written tale of rural magic reminiscent of Machen. Another Tartarus book to be read and treasured.' (Matt Leyshon, Blood from Stones)
Established in 1990, Tartarus Press is a small, independent press which has garnered acclaim for its meticulously crafted hardback limited editions, coveted by collectors and enthusiasts of weird and supernatural lit. alike. Specialising in literary treasures of the strange and macabre, Tartarus Press brings obscure and forgotten works back into the spotlight, ensuring their legacy endures for generations to come. With accolades including five prestigious World Fantasy Awards and a "Stoker" from the Horror Writers Association, Tartarus Press continues to set the standard for quality and authenticity in the publishing of eerie and otherworldly tales.
Weird & Supernatural
Edited by Rosalie Parker, with an Introduction by Mark Valentine
East Sussex, Tartarus Press, 2001.
First edition. One of 350 numbered copies. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
Collecting together thirty-seven weird & supernatural stories by the author of The Go-Between.
'One of the undisputed books of the year, for which demand will surely outstrip the initial printing; if you haven't ordered it already, do so without delay.' (Steve Duffy, All Hallows)
Established in 1990, Tartarus Press is a small, independent press which has garnered acclaim for its meticulously crafted hardback limited editions, coveted by collectors and enthusiasts of weird and supernatural lit. alike. Specialising in literary treasures of the strange and macabre, Tartarus Press brings obscure and forgotten works back into the spotlight, ensuring their legacy endures for generations to come. With accolades including five prestigious World Fantasy Awards and a "Stoker" from the Horror Writers Association, Tartarus Press continues to set the standard for quality and authenticity in the publishing of eerie and otherworldly tales.
Weird & Supernatural
and other stories. Introduction, by R.B. Russell
East Sussex, Tartarus Press, 1992.
First edition. One of 300 copies. 8vo. Original cloth. Jacket with lettering.
An attractive edition comprising thirty-two tales by Machen.
'It is the achievement of Ritual that it allows us to give our attention to a host of previously inaccessible Machen writings, to savour anew the flavour of a prose we may have thought we knew too well; I cannot think that any Machen enthusiast, or savant of the fantastic in literature, will wish to be without it.' (Mark Valentine, Avallaunius)
Established in 1990, Tartarus Press is a small, independent press which has garnered acclaim for its meticulously crafted hardback limited editions, coveted by collectors and enthusiasts of weird and supernatural lit. alike. Specialising in literary treasures of the strange and macabre, Tartarus Press brings obscure and forgotten works back into the spotlight, ensuring their legacy endures for generations to come. With accolades including five prestigious World Fantasy Awards and a "Stoker" from the Horror Writers Association, Tartarus Press continues to set the standard for quality and authenticity in the publishing of eerie and otherworldly tales.
Weird & Supernatural
and other stories
East Sussex, Tartarus Press, 1997.
Second edition. [One of 180 copies printed]. 8vo. Original cloth. Jacket with vignette illustration.
An attractive edition comprising thirty tales by Machen, including 'The Red Hand'.
'It is the achievement of Ritual that it allows us to give our attention to a host of previously inaccessible Machen writings, to savour anew the flavour of a prose we may have thought we knew too well; I cannot think that any Machen enthusiast, or savant of the fantastic in literature, will wish to be without it.' (Mark Valentine, Avallaunius)
Established in 1990, Tartarus Press is a small, independent press which has garnered acclaim for its meticulously crafted hardback limited editions, coveted by collectors and enthusiasts of weird and supernatural lit. alike. Specialising in literary treasures of the strange and macabre, Tartarus Press brings obscure and forgotten works back into the spotlight, ensuring their legacy endures for generations to come. With accolades including five prestigious World Fantasy Awards and a "Stoker" from the Horror Writers Association, Tartarus Press continues to set the standard for quality and authenticity in the publishing of eerie and otherworldly tales.
Weird & Supernatural
Introduction by Mark Valentine
East Sussex, Tartarus Press, 1998.
One of 350 numbered copies. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
"Any new edition of Machen's finest creation is cause for celebration, but when the production is as sumptuous as this, with marbled endpapers, burgundy boards, silk ribbon and cream coloured paper, then it's a doubly welcome addition to the Machen shelf. Ninety one years after the debut of The Hill of Dreams it's delightful to have all three of Sidney Sime's illustrations..." (Roger Dobson, Avallaunius)
Established in 1990, Tartarus Press is a small, independent press which has garnered acclaim for its meticulously crafted hardback limited editions, coveted by collectors and enthusiasts of weird and supernatural lit. alike. Specialising in literary treasures of the strange and macabre, Tartarus Press brings obscure and forgotten works back into the spotlight, ensuring their legacy endures for generations to come. With accolades including five prestigious World Fantasy Awards and a "Stoker" from the Horror Writers Association, Tartarus Press continues to set the standard for quality and authenticity in the publishing of eerie and otherworldly tales.
Weird & Supernatural
East Sussex, Tartarus Press, 1998.
One of 500 copies. 8vo. Original green cloth. Dust-jacket.
The first time all six chapters have been bound together in one volume.
"This definitive edition of The Secret Glory is essential reading for lovers of Arthur Machen and anyone else who values exquisite prose." (Peter Canon, All Hallows)
"Offering ecstatic prose, genuine emotion, and passages that reach the ecstasy of which Machen so often aimed, The Secret Glory delights and disturbs in equal measure, embodying within its narrative an alchemist's brew of wisdom and wonder by an author whose work was an internal pilgrimage, an attempt to define and experience that which was undefinable." (William Simmons, Underworlds)
Established in 1990, Tartarus Press is a small, independent press which has garnered acclaim for its meticulously crafted hardback limited editions, coveted by collectors and enthusiasts of weird and supernatural lit. alike. Specialising in literary treasures of the strange and macabre, Tartarus Press brings obscure and forgotten works back into the spotlight, ensuring their legacy endures for generations to come. With accolades including five prestigious World Fantasy Awards and a "Stoker" from the Horror Writers Association, Tartarus Press continues to set the standard for quality and authenticity in the publishing of eerie and otherworldly tales.
Weird & Supernatural
London, Hodder & Stoughton, n.d. [c.1931].
'Half-a-Crown New Series' edition. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 2/6.
Great Hastain jacket on this uncommon work by the author of Phantom of the Opera. Set in Peru and the desperate race to prevent a human sacrifice.
Weird & Supernatural
Volume 29. Number 4.
Indianapolis, Popular Fiction Publishing Company, 1937.
8vo. Original pictorial wrappers.
Attractive issue of this important weird & supernatural periodical, featuring contributions by August Derleth, Robert Bloch, Edmond Hamilton and John Speer, amongst others.
Weird & Supernatural
Stirling, Eneas Mackay, 1950.
First edition. 8vo. Original green cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 6/-.
Scottish tales of legend and the supernatural, inspired by the Isle of Skye.
Weird & Supernatural
London, Hutchinson, n.d. [c.1925].
Third edition. 8vo. Original pale blue cloth. Dust-jacket, with 4/- price sticker to spine.
A great collection of weird tales, described by Bleiler as "Excellent", no less.
Weird & Supernatural
London, Ward Lock, 1935.
First edition. Signed presentation copy from the author. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
Signed by the author at the time of publication. A romantic tale with macabre elements.
Weird & Supernatural
London, Sampson Low, Marston & Co., [1929].
First edition. 8vo. Original dark red cloth. Dust-jacket.
A collection of Farnol's shorter fiction, including the tale 'Black coffee' with it is Ancient Egyptian themes. A popular author for weird & supernatural anthologies. Scarce in the jacket. Stories featured:
The Shadow.--Captain Hector.--Retribution.--The heir.--Black coffee.--Upon a day.--A boy and the man.--An episode.--Jasper Railton.--The cupboard.--Fortune's fool.--A change of mind.--Journey's end.--The great quietude.--Sir Pertolepe the Red.--The divine Phyllidia.--A woman's reason.
Weird & Supernatural
London & Edinburgh, Chambers, 1929.
First edition. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 2/6.
A rare book in jacket; a collection of tales and stories dealing in a popular way with haunted Scottish houses, historic ghosts of Midlothian, and similar subjects, including werewolf interest.
Weird & Supernatural
New York, Liveright, 1952.
First combined edition. 8vo. Original grey cloth lettered in brown. Dust-jacket.
Two classic titles by US author Merritt that showcase his ability to create suspenseful, eerie atmospheres and blend genres to keep the reader engaged in a world of mystery and the supernatural...
Weird & Supernatural
London, Smith, Elder, 1875.
'New Edition'. 8vo. Later half calf.
Wilkie Collins's first collection of six short stories, first published in 1856. The book is a series of tales supposed to be told to poor travelling portrait-painter, William Kerby, who is forced to abandon his profession for six months in order to save his sight.
Weird & Supernatural
London, Hurst & Blackett, [1926].
First edition. 8vo. Original red cloth lettered in black and blocked in blind.
A scarce collection, not in listed in Shadows in the Attic nor Locke's Spectrum of Fantasy 1 to 3.