London, Cassell, 1917. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A very good copy. W.H. Chesson's review copy with his notes to the first three leaves. Stamped 'presentation copy.' Substantial notes in Chesson's hand regarding the first eight tales, of fifteen. Either Chesson switched to paper for those last notes, or he figured he'd done his job by tale eight. A very good copy without the jacket. Spine dulled, some some soiling and bumping. Some spotting, but nothing to write home about - if you're the type to write home about book condition. Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) was one of the preeminent writers in the supernatural arena in the first half of the last century. W.H. Chesson was a prominent critic, and the father of Dermot Chesson Spence, best known for Little Red Shoes. [12000, Hyraxia Books].