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Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.
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Classic Ghost Stories (Dover Thrift Editions)
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Minor edge wear to the wraps. Otherwise a clean, unmarked copy.
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Weirdies, Weirdies, Weirdies
Language: English
Published by Scholastic Library Publishing, 1975
ISBN 10: 0531026833 ISBN 13: 9780531026830
Condition: Good. Charles Keeping (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Diamond Lens
Language: English
Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015
ISBN 10: 1515106632 ISBN 13: 9781515106630
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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Wondersmith & 4 Other Tales
Language: English
Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015
ISBN 10: 151920423X ISBN 13: 9781519204233
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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Trade Paperback. Condition: New.
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Diamond Lens
Language: English
Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016
ISBN 10: 1532932693 ISBN 13: 9781532932694
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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What Was It?
Language: English
Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017
ISBN 10: 1981156097 ISBN 13: 9781981156092
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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Condition: Very Good. 1776694088. 4/20/2026 2:08:08 PM.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Only edition in printIn the field of supernatural and fantastic literature, certain names come readily to mind - E.T.A. Hoffmann, Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft - but that of Fitz-James O'Brien has been unjustly overlooked and nearly forgotten since his premature death in 1862, during the American Civil War.'The Diamond Lens', O'Brien's most famous short story, can be regarded as a forerunner of modern science fiction; 'What Was It?' is said to have served as a model for H.G. Wells's The Invisible Man; and 'The Wondersmith' is a marvellous tale of Hoffmannesque invention. Taken together, O'Brien's stories give him an important place in the development of American fiction and remain as fresh today as when they were first written more than a hundred and fifty years ago.Contents: 'The Pot of Tulips', 'The Dragon Fang Possessed by the Conjuror Piou-lu', 'Seeing the World', 'The Diamond Lens', 'The Lost Room', 'The Wondersmith', 'What Was It?ABOUT ALMA CLASSICS: Alma Classics is committed to making available a wide range of literature from around the globe. Most of the titles are enriched by an extensive critical apparatus, notes and extra reading material, as well as a selection of photographs. The texts are based on the most authoritative edition and edited using a fresh, accessible editorial approach. With an emphasis on production, editorial and typographical values, Alma Classics aspires to revitalize the whole experience of reading classics.
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Condition: New.
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The Fantastic Tales of Fitz-James O'Brien
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Only edition in printIn the field of supernatural and fantastic literature, certain names come readily to mind - E.T.A. Hoffmann, Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft - but that of Fitz-James O'Brien has been unjustly overlooked and nearly forgotten since his premature death in 1862, during the American Civil War.'The Diamond Lens', O'Brien's most famous short story, can be regarded as a forerunner of modern science fiction; 'What Was It?' is said to have served as a model for H.G. Wells's The Invisible Man; and 'The Wondersmith' is a marvellous tale of Hoffmannesque invention. Taken together, O'Brien's stories give him an important place in the development of American fiction and remain as fresh today as when they were first written more than a hundred and fifty years ago.Contents: 'The Pot of Tulips', 'The Dragon Fang Possessed by the Conjuror Piou-lu', 'Seeing the World', 'The Diamond Lens', 'The Lost Room', 'The Wondersmith', 'What Was It?ABOUT ALMA CLASSICS: Alma Classics is committed to making available a wide range of literature from around the globe. Most of the titles are enriched by an extensive critical apparatus, notes and extra reading material, as well as a selection of photographs. The texts are based on the most authoritative edition and edited using a fresh, accessible editorial approach. With an emphasis on production, editorial and typographical values, Alma Classics aspires to revitalize the whole experience of reading classics.
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Soft cover. Condition: VG. 20pp story, printed in double columns, salvaged from a damaged issue of The Atlantic Monthly, Volume IV, No. 24, October, 1859. The first appearance of this story of the supernatural, here published anonymously. Housed in protective mylar report cover with spine sleeve.
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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
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Condition: New.
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The Diamond Lens and Other Stories (Paperback or Softback)
Language: English
Published by Hesperus Press 5/2/2012, 2012
ISBN 10: 1843913585 ISBN 13: 9781843913580
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Diamond Lens and Other Stories. Book.
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The Fantastic Tales of Fitz-James O'Brien (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Alma Books Ltd, Richmond, 2025
ISBN 10: 1847495192 ISBN 13: 9781847495198
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the field of supernatural and fantastic literature, certain names come readily to mind E.T.A. Hoffmann, Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft but the name of Fitz-James OBrien has been unjustly overlooked and nearly forgotten since his premature death in 1862 during the American Civil War.The Diamond Lens, OBriens most famous short story, can be regarded as a forerunner of the science-fiction genre; What Was It? is alleged to have served as a model for H.G. Wellss The Invisible Man; and 'The Wondersmith is a marvellous tale of Hoffmannesque invention. Taken together, OBriens few surviving stories give him an important place in the development of American fiction and remain as fresh today as when they first written more than a hundred and fifty years ago.Contents: The Diamond Lens, The Lost Room, What Was It?, The Wondersmith, Seeing the World, The Pot of Tulips, The Dragon Fang possessed by the Conjurer Piou-Lou. A unique collection of supernatural short stories by a forerunner of science fiction. It includes What Was It?, a story which served as a model for H.G. Wellss The Invisible Man. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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The Diamond Lens and Other Stories
Language: English
Published by Hesperus Press Ltd, GB, 2012
ISBN 10: 1843913585 ISBN 13: 9781843913580
Paperback. Condition: New.
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Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!
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Condition: New.
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The Diamond Lens (Paperback or Softback)
Language: English
Published by Anson Street Press 3/28/2025, 2025
ISBN 10: 1023197324 ISBN 13: 9781023197328
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Diamond Lens. Book.
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FAMOUS FANTASTIC MYSTERIES: December, Dec. 1949 ("Ogden's Strange Story")
Published by All-Fiction Field, NY, 1949
Seller: Books from the Crypt, N. Potomac, MD, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Magazine / Periodical
SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Reading Copy. Vol. 11, No. 2. Pulp magazine. Edited by Mary Gnaedinger. Cover art by Lawrence for "Ogden's Strange Story" by Edison Marshall. Includes "No-Man's-Land" by John Buchan; "What Was It?" by Fitz-James O'Brien; "Jamieson" by Margaret St. Clair. Brief bio of Edgar Allan Poe with art by Neil Austin. Illustrated by Lawrence, Leydenfrost, and Finlay. Letters from W. Paul Ganley, Ed Wood, Ed Cox, Bill Searles, Chad Oliver, Terry Carr, Bradford M. Day, and more. Tears and losses; tanning; tape. Reading copy. Book.
