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• Author: T. C. Lethbridge
• Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul
• London Publication Date: 1961
• Edition: First Edition
• First Printing Binding: Original blue cloth hardcover with dust jacket
• Illustrations: 26 drawings by the author

Description

A first edition of Ghost and Ghoul (1961) by British archaeologist and paranormal investigator T. C. Lethbridge, retaining its original dust jacket.

Drawing upon his experiences as an archaeologist and explorer, Lethbridge investigates ghostly apparitions, psychometry, clairvoyance, dowsing and ancient supernatural beliefs. He attempts to explain these phenomena through natural forces that he believed were not yet understood.

The work includes 26 illustrations by the author, depicting apparitions, archaeological discoveries and locations associated with his investigations.

Historical Significance

T. C. Lethbridge (1901–1971) was a British archaeologist associated with the Cambridge Antiquarian Society and the University Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.

His later works explored paranormal phenomena, combining his archaeological background with unconventional theories concerning human consciousness and the supernatural.

Ghost and Ghoul offers an unusual intersection of archaeology, British folklore, occult studies and mid-20th-century paranormal research.

Condition

A well-preserved copy in its original blue cloth binding, retaining the original dust jacket, which is housed in a protective transparent sleeve.

The dust jacket exhibits some age-related discolouration, minor rubbing and light edge wear. The interior appears clean and bright, with the illustrations retaining good definition.

Overall, an attractive first-edition copy with its original dust jacket and plastic protective cover.

Dimensions:

• Weight - 368g
• Height - 22.3cm
• Width - 14.5cm
• Thickness - 1.8cm