Important to notice that Thomas Ingoldsby is NOT the author. He is a character in the book which was published under his name, the author concealing his own identity.

Fun, spectral themes. Playful, high-sounding language.

First published in 1837, under the pseudonym of Thomas Ingoldsby Esq., who was later discovered to be the English clergyman Richard Harris Barham. A whimsical series of poems and tales of ghosts, magic, and mysterious events, sometimes culminating in a pun or humourous twist ending. ( )

Only have read about half ( )

Limp morocco, gilt lettering, spine missing otherwise very good condition

Book Description: [c1890]. Worthington Co. Portrait Frontis' & 16 Engravings By John Leech, George Cruikshank And Others. A Good copy. A little rubbing. Lovely olive green (leather?) hardcover with decorated spine cover has some shelf wear mostly along edges and spine.