Animal Magnetism (Mesmerism) and Artificial Somnambulism; Being a Complete and Practical Treatise on that Science, and its Application to Medical Purposes. Followed by Observations on the Affinity Existing Between Magnetism and Spiritualism Ancient and Modern
London: Published for the Authoress by Tinsley Brothers, 1874. First Edition. Hardcover. Small octavo. x + 234pp. Elaborately blind stamped green cloth with gilt titling to spine. The first edition of this volume in which the author sought to fill what she believed was the need for a handbook on the theory and practice of Mesmerism that was accessible to the average reader. It includes a short chapter on the relationship between Magnetism and Spiritualism. From the collection of Dr. M. H. Coleman, with his blind-stamped ex-libris seal on front free endpaper. A bit of chafing to all edges and points, spine ends and corners bruised, page edges darkened, scuffing and closed tear to one leaf (page 61/62), pages toned and last few leaves are a bit foxed - else a tight, clean VG+ copy. Item #61492
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