Cover illustration by Paul Lowe from ‘What Was He

welcomed by the inhabitants and drinking in their language

With an introduction by Rosemary Pardoe and illustrations by Anthony Maitland

Margery Lawrence's narrative style will transport the reader to the comfortable

Limited numbered edition 83/325

M. R. James - The Five Jars, Edward Arnold 1922, 1st Edition in Rare Dust Jacket M. R. James Cover illustration by Paul LoweThe Five Jars by M. R. James, Edward Arnold & Co. 1922. London, 8vo, 172 Pages, 7 full page illustrations by Gilbert James. Hardback, orange cloth, black writing. This copy comes with a lovely rare Dust Jacket, protected. Condition: A fine copy of the book and Dust Jacket. Dust Jacket darker on the spine, grey on the front with some wear. Very small amount of wear at the edges of the dust jacket with small tear top middle at the back no parts missing.