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The first page of text, which bgins with a double horizontal line, the title in block letters, a smaller single line, and then prose paragraphs. The printer signature B appears in the footer. — The Adventures of Capt. Duncan

Half the short title "ADVENTURES OF" appears in all caps in the center of the header, with "42" in the corner. Paragraphs are of closely set printing, and go all the way to the bottom of the page with no footer. — The Adventures of Mary Jane Meadows

The first page of text, with a double line across the top, the shortened title in all caps, a shorter decorative line, and then prose paragraphs. The printer signature A2 is in the footer. — The Adventures of Mary Jane Meadows

Sample text with closely-set print in paragraphs. Some inset lines in the bottom quarter of the page are separated with per-line quotation marks. — The Adventures of Mary Jane Meadows

A sample page of print, showing closely-set font in prose paragraphs. Some lines are inset in the lower half of the page. — The Adventures of Mary Jane Meadows

On the final page of The Affecting History of Caroline, there is text on approximately one-third of the page, and a small ink illustration of a drum and drumsticks approximately two-thirds of the way down the page. — The Affecting History of Caroline

Page 15 of the text shows paragraphs in close-set type, and the shortened title "Caroline" at the top of the page between two short lines. — The Affecting History of Caroline

The last page of text has (38) in the center of the header followed by closely set paragraphs, and then a sligtly inset epitaph before "FINIS." and the printer and publisher information (which appears sandwiched between horizontal double lines). — The Affecting History of Louisa

The first page of the story, with a horizontal double line under the header margin, the short title in all caps, a decorative line, then pargraphs begin. A3 (a printer signature) appears in the fotter, as well as a catchword "As" — The Affecting History of Louisa

A page of prose, showing a paragraph inset and in italics — The Affecting History of Louisa

The first page of the story has a large blank header space, the shortened title in all caps and centered with a small decorative line below it, and then the paragraphs begin. There are two paragraphs on this page with a space between them. The printer signature A2 is in the center of the bottom footer and the catchphrase "Their." is in the bottom right of the footer. — The Alpine Wanderers

The last page of The Alpine Wanderers, which shows 38 in the upper left corner, the short title in all caps in the center of the header, and one short paragraph of prose. There is a lightly scribbled number in pencil. In the middle of the page is the word "FINIS." in all caps with wide spacing. At the bottom is printer information for J. Bailey. — The Alpine Wanderers

A page of text (28), with the shortened title in all caps in the center of the header. the paragraphs each have an extra space. between them. in thefooter there is printed: "* See Frontispiece." — The Alpine Wanderers

A sample page of text, with relatively standard margins. The shortened title is in all caps in the centered at the top of the page and the page number (129) is on the right side of the header. Below the shortened title is a half-page illustration in black and white of a woman on a coffin speaking to two other women and surrounded by clouds or smoke. Paragraphs follow this illustration, and "No. 17" is printed on the left side of the footer. — Angelina

A sample page of text, with relatively standard margins. The shortened title is in all caps in the centered at the top of the page and the page number (181) is on the right side of the header. — Angelina

The first page of Arabian Lovers has a double horizontal line just below the header, the title "The ARABIAN LOVERS" in all caps, with "the" smaller, and "Arabian Lovers" in a larger and fancier font, followed by a period. there is a decorative short line under the title, and then the paragraphs begin. This page also has an asterisk with a note at the bottom of the page. Below that, there is a printer signature reading "C 5" in the center top of hte footer, and a catchword "When" in the top right of the footer. — Arabian Lovers

the page number appears as "(18)" at the bottom center of the header, followed paragraphs of print. The margins are sizeable. — Arthur and Mary

The full title appears in different all-caps fonts in the header, then a small line, then paragraphs of prose with very small margins. The printer signature A2 appears in the center of the narrow footer. — The Black Forest

The shortened title appears in the center of the header with the page number (17) on the right side of header, followed by paragraphs of prose with extraordinarily thin margins. The printer signature B2 is in the center of the footer. — The Black Forest

The shortened title appears in the center of the header with the page number (34) on the left side of header, followed by paragraphs of prose with thin margins. — The Black Forest

The page number (16) is in the top left of the header and "CASTLE OF" in all caps in the center of the header. The paragraphs have larger margins on the outside of the book and a very narrow margin at the gutter, plus spaces between each paragraph. — The Castle of Montabino

The Castle Spectre; or, Family Horrors

This image is of page 32 of The Champion of Virtue: A Gothic Story. There are two ink markings on the first and second paragraphs of the page. There is a note after the third paragraph, which explains to the reader that the manuscript is weathered due to time and moisture, rendering much of the manuscript unreadable. The author does highlight that there is mention of a multitude of Edmund’s kind and gentle actions. — The Champion of Virtue

This image is of page 33 of The Champion of Virtue: A Gothic Story. This is the ending of the translator note from page 32, and the author concludes the note by highlighting the commendation Edmund receives from the regent. Below the note is a paragraph separated by parentheses that emphasizes that the manuscript was clear enough for these events to be transcribed, but that the next few pages of the manuscript were destroyed and illegible. There is a large diagonal crease through the center of the page, and slight weathering of paper on the page number and top and bottom corners of the page. — The Champion of Virtue

The final page of Clairville Castle has a small paragraph of text at the top, and a mid-sized illustration in the center of the remaining white space of the page. — Clairville Castle

The last page of the Ogus & Cara-Khan, with text paragraphs on the top half of the page and the word FINIS in block letters in the center of the bottom half of the page. The printer information appears in the footer beneath a double line. — Clairville Castle

The first page of the second story appended to the end of Clairville Castle. The top two-thirds of the page are taken up by the widely-spaced title in various fonts. The bottom third of the page begins the printed text. — Clairville Castle

A sample page of text, with printing signature C 3 in the middle of the footer. — Clairville Castle

The Comet

The Comet

The Comet

The Comet

The Comet

The Commodore’s Daughter

The Commodore’s Daughter

The Commodore’s Daughter

The Convent of Saint Usurla

The Convent Spectre

The Convent Spectre

Cordelia

Cordelia

Cordelia

Cordelia

The title is at the top, Cupid’s Charter. Underneath is three paragraphs. One is the first Valentine, and the second is the Answer to the Valentine. The third paragraph is the beginning of another Valentine to someone else. Marginally, all the Valentine sentences start at the same space, and all the Answer lines start at the same space, with the Answer sentences being more widespread. — Cupid’s Annual Charter

On this page of text there are four paragraphs. One is a continuation from the previous page, then an Answer paragraph. Next to this paragraph is a brace parathesis. After that is a Valentine Paragraph, and then an Answer paragraph. — Cupid’s Annual Charter

There are three paragraphs, one is the continuation from the previous page. The next is a Valentine to a Miser, and the third is a Valentine to a Prude. The first and third paragraph are spaced alternating, where one sentence is spaced further to the left than the next and alternates, while the second paragraph starts it sentences at the same margin. — Cupid’s Annual Charter

Don Algonah

Don Algonah

Don Algonah

This image contains many descriptions of fortunes, which include guns, horses, hens and chickens, and hair. — The Dreamer’s Sure Guide

This image contains more descriptions of fortunes, which include moon, myrtle-tree, nakedness, office, old man, and owl. — The Dreamer’s Sure Guide

Durward and Isabelle

Durward and Isabelle

Durward and Isabelle

Edward and Eleonora

Edward and Eleonora

This is an image of one of the pages of the chapbook. It is the only place in the whole text where there is a faint handwritten note. Here, it is under the chapter’s title. — Eliza: Or the Unhappy Nun

This is an image of the chapbook’s first page. It depicts the style in which each chapter within the text is named. It also shows the small, tight font, and yellowed pages. — Eliza: Or the Unhappy Nun

Emma Corbett

Sample text including the contents of a letter. Letter is signed “Carriazo & Avendano” at the bottom. — Ethelinda

Falkner

Falkner

Fatal Secrets

Fatal Secrets

Fatal Vows

This image is of a sample page of text within the body of the novel. This includes the page number and a small “c” on the bottom of the page, as well as the large margins that are on all of the pages of the novel. — Faulconstein Forest

The Female Bluebeard

The Female Bluebeard

The Female Bluebeard

The Female Bluebeard

The Female Bluebeard

The Female Bluebeard

Female Intrepidity

Female Intrepidity

Female Intrepidity

Feudal Days

The Fiery Castle

The Fiery Castle

The Fiery Castle

Fisher’s Cheerful Companion

Fisher’s Cheerful Companion

Fisher’s Cheerful Companion

Ghost and No Ghost

The Haunted Castle

The Haunted Castle

This image is the page where the narration officially starts with the shortened title of the text at the top of the page. — Hero and Leander

This image contains two paragraphs of the text and is the page where the printing of this text has a few smudges. — Hero and Leander

The Horrible Revenge

The page in the novel where the scene that is shown on the frontispiece takes place. — The Horrors of the Secluded Castle

The Imaginary Adultress

The Imaginary Adultress

The Invisible Ring

Julia St. Pierre

Julia St. Pierre

Julia St. Pierre

Kilverstone Castle

Kilverstone Castle

Koenigsmark the Robber

The Last Man, A Romance in Futurity

The Last Man, A Romance in Futurity

The Last Man, A Romance in Futurity

The Last Man, A Romance in Futurity

This is the first page of the letters with the title on top of the page and a small illustration. Underneath the title, the first letter and the beginning of the second letter are printed. — Letters from Yorick to Eliza

This is a page from one of the letters. — Letters from Yorick to Eliza

This is an image of the tenth letter. — Letters from Yorick to Eliza

This image serves as an example of the text and shows the effect time has had on the book’s physicality. — Life of Jemima

Page eight of the chapbook is an example of the text. This page contains the sentence that serves as the caption for the frontispiece illustration. — Life of Jemima

Lucretia

Lucretia

The first page has a large header with "THE MAGICIAN." printed in all caps approximately one-third down the page. There is a short decorative line, then "CHAPTER I." both centered on the page. The paragraph begins with an ornate drop cap "I" to begin the word "In" — The Magician

The last page of text, with only one quarter of the page with printed words, and a small ink image of a flower arrangement in a low vase in the center of the page. "MAGICIAN," is in all caps in the center of the header and "31" is in the right of the header. The printer signature "C 4" is in the center of the footer and the catchword "THE" in all caps in the right of the footer — The Magician, or the Mystical Adventures of Seraphina

Manfredi; or, The Mysterious Hermit

Manfredi; or, The Mysterious Hermit

Manfredi; or, The Mysterious Hermit

Manfredi; or, The Mysterious Hermit

An image of the first page of Manuel: A Tragedy. It is the beginning of Act I, Scene I. It sets the scene and lists various stage instructions in italics. — Manuel: A Tragedy

Mary, the Maid of the Inn

Mary, the Maid of the Inn

Mary, the Primrose Girl

Mary, the Primrose Girl

Mary, the Primrose Girl

Maximilian and Selina

The Monastery of St. Mary

The Monastery of St. Mary

On this first page of text, the full title is printed in large bold font at top of page, and there is a section break between the title and the text. The letter “L” printed at the bottom of the page is a printing signature. — The Mysterious Bride

Page number 18 is noted in top left corner and “The Mysterious Bride” is printed in the middle of the top margin. Top half of the text is formatted into five four-line stanzas of song, distinguished from the standard paragraph-style formatting of the narrative on the bottom half of the page. The catchword “The” is printed in the bottom right corner of the page. — The Mysterious Bride

Page break at the top of the page above where the title “The Knights of the Sun” is printed in large, stylized font. The first word of the first paragraph, “Thrice,” is capitalized, and the page is formatted in the standard paragraph style for this text. — The Mysterious Bride

This image is a sample page of text on which The Hibernian Mendicant begins. The title of the story is written at the top of the page in a larger font, and the story begins below. — The Mysterious Pilgrim

This image is a sample page of text on which The Mysterious Pilgrim begins. The title is written in a large font at the top of the page, and takes up half the page. The story begins on the lower half of the page. — The Mysterious Pilgrim

This is a sample page of text from The Mysterious Pilgrim story. This image depicts the off-center printing of multiple pages in the chapbook, and has a printing signature at the bottom middle of the page. — The Mysterious Pilgrim

This is the first page of the chapbook, which contains the shortened book title in the header. — The Mystery of the Black Convent

The Mystic Tower

The Mystic Tower

Oswick, The Bold Outlaw

Parental Murder

Paul and Virginia

Paul and Virginia

Paul and Virginia

Ravensdale

Ravensdale

Ravensdale

Ravensdale

Rayland Hall

Rayland Hall

The Recluse of the Woods

This is the opening page of the text, with The Rival Knights; or the Fortunate Woodlander printed at the top, followed but a short double line. Then the paragraphs of the text begin, and there is a printer signature (reading B2) in the center of the footer. — The Rival Knights

This is a sample page of text, which shows closely-set small font in paragraphs and relatively narrow margins. The page number (25) is printed in the middle of the header. There is a brown spot of discoloration in the right margin. — The Rival Knights

Rose Sommerville

Rose Sommerville

Rose Sommerville

Rose Sommerville

The Round Tower

The Round Tower

Roxalana

Roxalana

Roxalana

Roxalana

This image presents page 36, which includes narrative text and a detailed black-and-white illustration of grapevines at the bottom of the page. — The Royal and Noble Lovers

This image presents page 1, which describes a short biography of Robert, Earl of Essex, and his connections to Queen Elizabeth. — The Royal and Noble Lovers

This image presents page 28 from The Royal and Noble Lovers, with the title “The Dying Scene of Queen Elizabeth,” taken from the Memoirs of Robert Cary, Earl of Monmouth describing Queen Elizabeth’s response to Essex’s execution. — The Royal and Noble Lovers

The School for Friends

The School for Friends

The School for Friends

The Secret Oath

The Secret Oath

The Skeleton

The Skeleton

The Skeleton

Ghost and No Ghost

Somerset Castle

The Spectre Mother

The Spectre Mother

The Spectre Mother

The Spectre Mother

Spectre of the Turret

Spectre of the Turret

Statira

Stories of the Ship

There is a huge heading that reads “TALES OF TERROR!” with a smaller heading that reads “Prolegomena to the Terrors.” and text that makes up most of the page. — Tales of Terror!: Or, More Ghosts

The heading of Terror Two is at the top of this page. The text is very small, and the page is so thin that text from the other side bleeds through, making the words challenging to read. — Tales of Terror!: Or, More Ghosts

Tales of the Passions: Jealousy

Tales of the Passions: Jealousy

Thetis, Dutchess de Lancy

The Twin Sisters

The Twin Sisters

The Twin Sisters

The Unfortunate Daughter

The White Cottage of the Valley

The White Cottage of the Valley

This image shows page 180 of volume two, which is the beginning of Chapter XVII. The page number is labelled in the top center, and a long line scores through the top fourth of the page. Under the line is “CHAPTER XVII.” Below the chapter number is the title: “The Supper. –Gerrard’s Visit to the Western Turret.” Between the chapter number and title is a strip of discoloration that begins on the left side of the page and extends about three fourths of the way to the right, partially fading the chapter number. Underneath the chapter title is a short line, below which the text of the chapter begins. The fore-edge marbling on the paper can be seen on the left. — The Witch of Ravensworth

This image shows page 129 of volume one. The page number is labelled in the top center, and the bottom center of this page has the signature G5. The text on the page is standard of the entire novel, with large margins and plenty of space between the lines, so the text is not crammed. The fore-edge marbling on the paper can be seen on the right, and a glimpse of the marbling on the interior cover can be seen beyond that. — The Witch of Ravensworth

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