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Amos Kilbright: Available Copies

Print on Demand. This book tells the strange and wonderful tale of Amos Kilbright, a man who drowned in 1785 and was mysteriously reanimated by spiritualists over a century later. The author, a prominent member of a society dedicated to investigating the phenomena of spiritualism, was charged with protecting Kilbright from the spiritualists who wished to reverse their unintended act of reanimation. Set against the backdrop of late 19th century America, the story explores the clash between the old and new, as Kilbright, a man from the 18th century, struggles to adapt to the rapidly changing world around him. Through Kilbright's experiences, the author delves into themes of identity, personal significance, and the nature of existence itself. Thought-provoking and insightful, this book captivates with its unique perspective on spirituality, the human experience, and the enduring question of what happens after death. The author's meticulous research and skillful storytelling combine to create a literary experience that is both captivating and thought-provoking. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

146 pages, a good plus hardback, publisher's contemporary quarter leather binding with gilt and five raised bands to the spine, and speckled boards in between. Exterior is rubbed and the gilt on the spine is hard to read. However, there are no markings visible to the binding. The book was once part of the Cambridge Union Society.

New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1901 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 167 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 167

146 [2, ads] pp. 12mo, publisher's green cloth. First edition. Old pencilled ownership signature; a very few tiny white spots to cloth; otherwise very nice.

146 pages. Five short stories, beginning with the titular supernatural tale of a psychic who accidently re-aninmates a deceased spirit. First edition (first printing). A very good hardcover copy; no dust jacket. Some spotting to pages.

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Auf einer spiritistischen Sitzung läuft etwas schief. Etwas noch nie Dagewesenes geschieht und stellt die Verantwortlichen vor verschiedene Fragen: Was ist nun zu tun Soll man das Geschehene ignorieren Vielleicht rückgängig machen Geht das überhaupt Und wenn ja, darf man es Die hier vorliegende Erzählung, ein Klassiker der phantastischen Literatur, gibt Antworten.

NY 1891 (1888) Scribners. Sm.8vo., 146pp., original green cloth. Top edge gilt. Good, head of spine worn.

BAL 18892. A very good+ copy, tight and clean, with minor rubbing to boards. First edition, second printing, variant binding.

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First Edition, Second Printing per BAL 18892, in Bleiler. Octavo, original green cloth over boards, gilt lettering on spine, gilt top edge. Five short stories, beginning with the titular supernatural tale of a psychic who accidently re-animates a deceased spirit. Very Good, light shelf wear, a few tiny chips to cloth at spine ends, no dust jacket.

The title story is a supernatural tale of a psychic who accidently revives the spirit of a deceased man. Five short stories. Author is famopus for his children's stories and 'The Lady or the Tiger'. 1st UK edition. VG

154 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.35 inches. This item is printed on demand.

New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Octavo, pp. [1-4] [1-3] 4-146 [147-148: blank] [149-150: ads] [151-152: blank] [note: last leaf is a blank], flyleaves at front and rear, original green cloth, front and rear panels ruled in blind, spine panel stamped in gold, t.e.g. First edition. The eponymous figure in the title story is the ghost of a man who drowned in 1785 and has been materialized by a local group of Spiritualists who plan to use him as a repeated demonstration , alternately materializing and dematerializing him. "Amusing in the ironic contrast between the stiff, mannered narrative, and the odd events. One of Stockton's better pieces." - Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 1540. Bleiler (1978), p. 187. BAL 18892 (noted second printing). Wright (III) 5229. Private owner's signature and date in pencil on recto of front flyleaf. A bright, fine copy. (#95084)

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Original publisher's green cloth binding. 5 1/8" x 7 1/2." 146 pages, complete. Advertisements for other books in back. Gilt lettering on spine. Top edge gilt. Pages are clean; binding is tight. Bookplate from former owner with an image of a soldier or guard on front pastedown: "Louis Marlin Antisdale, His Book." Referenced in Bibliography of American Literature (BAL) 18892. There are five short stories: "Amos Kilbright: His Adscititious Experiences," The Reversible Landscape," "Dusky Philosophy--In Two Expositions [two stories]," and "Plain Fishing."

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8vo. 146 pp. Very Good, Green Cloth with sun-fading, stains, edge wear, & rubbing; spine somewhat slanted; shelf wear. Provenance: John Ruyle; his bookplate inside cover. Mylar Jacket. First Edition, Second Printing.

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.