A very rare 1920s vintage hardcover copy of How to Mesmerise by James Coates, Ph.D., F.A.S., published in London by W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd.
An unusual and fascinating early book devoted to the history, mysteries and practice of mesmerism, covering subjects including animal magnetism, hypnotism, clairvoyance, thought-reading and mesmeric entertainment.
The contents include chapters on historical mesmerism, hypnotic states, methods of procedure, how to mesmerise, curative mesmerism, phreno-mesmerism and the particularly unusual chapter “How to Mesmerise Animals.”
A wonderful collector’s piece for anyone interested in the history of hypnotism, mesmerism, occult practices, paranormal subjects and early mental science.
The inside front page bears a vintage Reads Rare Book Shop, 40 Elizabeth St, Brisbane stamp, giving this copy some interesting Australian provenance.
Specifications:
Title: How to Mesmerise
Author: James Coates, Ph.D., F.A.S.
Publisher: W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd., London
Era: 1920s
Binding: Hardcover
Dimensions: 17 cm H × 11 cm W
Printed in Great Britain
Subject: Mesmerism, Hypnotism, Clairvoyance, Animal Magnetism, Thought-Reading
Condition:
Fair vintage condition for its age. There is substantial wear and rubbing to the cloth covers, fraying around the edges and notable wear/damage to the spine, particularly at the lower end. Pages show expected age-related toning and marks. Vintage bookseller stamp inside. Please see photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.
A very rare surviving 1920s book on mesmerism and hypnotism with excellent appeal as an unusual historical and occult collectible.
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