1894 Rare First Edition - The Water Ghost and Other Ghost Stories by J.K. BangsAuthor: John Kendrick Bangs. Title: The Water Ghost and Others. Publisher: New York, Harper & Brothers, 1894. First Edition. Language: Text in English. Size: 7 " X 5 ". Pages: 296 pages. Binding: Attractive and near fine original publishers decorative green cloth binding, richly decorated with elaborate silver scrollwork and gilt lettering on the front board and spine. Rear board plain. Spine with gilt titles and floral ornaments (hinges fine as

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accompanied by gentle verses that evoke innocence

is a sought-after volume for both lovers of fine illustrated books and Victorian poetry

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overall slightly scuffed - as shown) in a good dust jacket (chips and tears - as shown

These engravings bring Poe’s eerie and romantic poetry to life

with Floral Records and Selected Poetry and Original Illustrations Printed in Colours and Gold

The book is divided into chapters that cover different parts of the Bible

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This is the first Hodder and Stoughton edition

Illustrations: Complete with the colored frontispiece and 12 other colored plates to accompany the musical scores by Rie Cramer

This collection of Arthurian legends is beautifully enhanced by 48 color plates by illustrator Harry G