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Published by Muller in 1936, this captivating hardback book is bound in grey cloth with striking green lettering, exuding an air of mystery and allure. With 255 numbered pages, including an additional printed page at the back, this volume holds within its pages Frederick Cowles' debut collection of ghost stories, dedicated to Dom Cuthbert Formby, evoking memories of their delightful days at Cambridge, sharing spine-chilling tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted in Great Britain by Sherratt and Hughes at the St. Ann's Press in Manchester, this book carries the craftsmanship and attention to detail that exemplify the era. 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