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Description:
Step into a wonderfully strange world of ghosts, folklore, medieval mischief, poetry, and dark Victorian humor!
This antique edition of The Ingoldsby Legends; or, Mirth and Marvels was written by the Reverend Richard Harris Barham under his famous pen name, Thomas Ingoldsby. Published in New York by A. L. Burt, this handsome hardcover likely dates from approximately 1883–1902.
The book features deep blue cloth boards, ornate gilt spine decoration, and beautifully patterned endpapers—an atmospheric addition to any collection of Victorian literature, ghost stories, folklore, or antique books.
Please note: The book contains the author’s “Preface to the Second Edition,” dated February 2, 1843, but this A. L. Burt copy itself was printed later and is not an 1843 printing.
Condition:
Antique condition with age-related wear. The cloth shows rubbing, bumped corners, and fraying at the spine ends. Both interior hinges are cracked with binding material exposed, although the covers remain attached. Pages show expected age toning and occasional spotting or marks. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.
A captivating antique volume with genuine shelf presence—perfect for collectors of Victorian ghost stories, classic folklore, supernatural literature, or beautifully aged books.
