Poltergeists. An Introduction and Examination followed by Chosen Instances

Sacheverell Sitwell.

Published by Faber and Faber., London., 1940

About this Item

Faber and Faber. London. 1940. First edition. Hardback, octavo; black cloth-bound boards, gilt title to spine. 419 pages. B&w text illustrations. English. 225x150mm. 0.65kg. Very good, in very good dust jacket; slight wear to boards, slight dustiness to edges; light wear and marks to jacket, some rubbing to folds, short 1cm tear at head of spine, slight browning to spine, price-clipped. Sacheverell Sitwell explores the phenomenon of the poltergeist, providing a general introduction and examining individual cases. The book concludes with original accounts of unexplained activity, including 'The Haunting of Hinton Ampner', 'The Great Amherst Mystery' and 'The Case of Mr. G__ in Sumatra'. With a dust jacket and illustrations by Irene Hawkins. Beaux Books specialises in fine and rare books on art and culture in the 20th and 21st centuries. We welcome questions about our books and we are happy to provide any extra images. Buy with confidence from an experienced bookseller.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Poltergeists. An Introduction and Examination followed by Chosen Instances
• Publisher: Faber and Faber., London.
• Publication Date: 1940
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Jacket design and decorations by Irene Hawkins and silhouettes after George Cruikshank.
• Edition: 1940. First edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good