VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE
by Benson E[dward] F[rederic]
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- A few light edge rubs, spine a little darkened, a very nice near fine copy. Uncommon in superior condition. (13908)
- Seller
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Laurel, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: Hutchinson and Co., n.d., [1923]. First edition. A few light edge rubs, spine a little darkened, a very nice near fine copy. Uncommon in superior condition. (13908). Octavo, pp. [i-ii] iii [iv-vi] 7-288 + 40-page publisher's catalogue "for the Autumn, 1923" inserted at rear, original blue cloth, front panel stamped in black and blind, spine panel stamped in black. Collection of short horror fiction; twelve stories including "The Horror Horn" and the vampire story "Mrs. Amworth." "Probably Benson's most famous collection." - Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 142. Ashley, Who's Who in Horror and Fantasy Fiction, pp. 31-2. Barron (ed), Horror Literature 3-17. Sullivan (ed), The Penguin Encyclopedia of Horror and the Supernatural, p. 31. Tymn (ed), Horror Literature 3-17. Wilson, Shadows in the Attic, p. 67. Bleiler (1978), p. 21. Reginald 01137.
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- Bookseller
- John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 13908
- Title
- VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE
- Author
- Benson E[dward] F[rederic]
- Book Condition
- Used - A few light edge rubs, spine a little darkened, a very nice near fine copy. Uncommon in superior condition. (13908)
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Hutchinson and Co., n.d.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- [1923]
- Keywords
- Horror . Fantasy . SC
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About the Seller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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Laurel, Maryland
About John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB
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