Spiritualism Explained. A Popular Handbook for Enquirers.
London: C. Arthur Pearson Ltd, 1920. First Edition. Softcover. Octavo. 120pp. Original printed wrappers. A handbook for the layperson by Elliott O'Donnell (1872 - 1965) the Irish author who became famous for his books on ghosts and the supernatural. Chapters include: "What Spiritualists Believe"; "When Spiritualism Began"; "About Physical Manifestations"; "Automatic Phenomena"; "Experiences with Mediums"; "Beyond the Grave", and index. Covers darkened and a little discoloured, upper cover lettering go at lower gutter, edges rubbed and creased, all extremities a bit chipped, pages toned, some light foxing to first and last leaves. Still a complete and unmarked near VG copy of this fragile and scarce first edition. Item #60832
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