Seers of the Ages: embracing Spiritualism, Past and Present - Doctrines Stated and Moral Tendencies Defined.
London: J. Burns Progressive Library, 1870. Fourth Edition. Hardcover. Large octavo. 376pp. + 8pp. ads. Publisher's original cloth lettered in gilt on spine, gilt title design on front board, Names of Principal authors consulted, Index. Having gained popularity in America through three editions in the same year, this is the first UK edition of this popular volume in which the prolific Spiritualist James R. Peebles offers "facts and thoughts on the phenomena of Spiritualism." Cloth a bit rubbed overall, a number of light bumps and some rubbing to edges, dark spot at mid-spine, spine ends heavily chafed with some loss, page-edges browned, contemporary owner's name on front pastedown, foxing to page edges and first and last leaves - with a bit scattered throughout, several dark spots to page edges, endpapers split at inner hinges (but holding well) - overall a solid Good copy. Scarce. Item #54140
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