First published in 1982, this A-Z reference work on the diverse lore of the spirit world defines all the various types of apparitions and creatures of superstition ever known. Recounting legends of famous hauntings, it introduces the reader to the many mediums, authorities and victims associated with ghosts.
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Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.270 pages; Physical description: 270p. : ill. , facsims. , ports. ; 23cm. Summary: "A Dictionary of Ghosts" defines all the various types of apparitions and creatures of superstition known through the centuries. Recounting legends of famous hauntings, it introduces you to the many mediums, authorities, and victims associated with ghosts. Now you can learn about the domovoys, noisy Russian spirits who are willing to do household chores; Lord Byron's encounters with a phantom monk; the Hairy Hands ghost who is said to strangle travellers - along with banshees, poltergeists, exorcism, screaming skulls, UFOs, and all the other intriguing phenomena that have raised hair on the heads of believers and non-believers around the world. Subjects: Ghosts - Dictionaries. Ghosts - Encyclopaedias
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Da: Jon A Sewell, Rugby, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition UK hardback, 1982 Robert Hale Limited. The book is in fine condition, the dustjacket is in fine condition. Illustrated. Codice articolo ABE-1711214325056
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Da: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First UK Edition. 271pp, bw ills. Or boards in jacket. Some minor foxing and toning. A-Z of the various types of ghosts, famous hauntings and information on people and phenomena associated with the topic. Size: 8vo. Codice articolo 045972
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Da: Low Brow Books, BELLEVILLE, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. QUITE SCARCE! Robert Hale, London, 1982, First Edition, 8vo., 271 p.some soiling to binding's reverse with two bumped corners. Jacket has a small open tear at spine cap and there is a £2.50 mark in ballpoint ink at bottom of inner flap. musty odor- most likely resulting from previous water exposure; many pages have waves or ripples running along the top which isn't very noticeable. So, if you've lost your sense of smell, (COVID sequelae) then this book might be for you! Otherwise, micro-chamber sheets could be a good remedy. A quite nice book otherwise. And for a standard octavo size volume, a rather heavy one, due to the paper stock used; the type usually reserved for or seen in art books. NB: PRICED ACCORDING TO CONDITIONInv. # 63562 bds 6/2023 271 pp. Codice articolo 63562
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Da: Loretta Lay Books, London, Regno Unito
Hardcover / Hardback. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First edition. Hardback. An A-Z reference work on the diverse lore of the spirit world defining all the various types of apparitions and creatures of superstition ever known. Recounting legends of famous hauntings, it introduces the reader to the many mediums, authorities and victims associated with ghosts. With 136 Illus. 271pp. 8vo. h/back. F. in Nr. F. protected dw. Codice articolo 20403
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Da: Occultique, Northampton, NORTH, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Comprehensive and handy source of reference to various different kinds of ghosts, details of famous hauntings and phenomena associated with ghosts. Robert Hale Ltd, UK 1982. illus 271pp hb dw Ex-library with usual stamps & labels, stained, pages browned especially along top edge otherwise good. Codice articolo 005687
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