Poltergeists: An Introduction and Examination followed by Chosen Instances Sacheverell Sitwell Published by Faber & Faber, London, 1940 Scarce true first edition of Sacheverell Sitwell's book dedicated to poltergeists. The true first edition of this work, published by Faber and Faber in 1940. More commonly found is the first US edition of 1959. A collection of ghost tales by Sacheverell Sitwell, containing descriptions and studies of hauntings, strange phenomena, reported poltergeists, and more mysterious instances.With decorations by Irene Hawkins and silhouettes by well-known illustrator George Cruikshank, from his etchings for Grimm's Household Tales and the Peter Schleimihl of Chamisso. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Bright gilt title and decoration to spine. Free from any inscriptions. Minor creasing to some pages otherwise a clean and tight copy. Discount offered for direct purchases.