The History of Magic [Bohn's Scientific Library] [1854 First English Translation] [Two-Volume Set] [Custom Occultist Binding]
Ennemoser, Joseph (1787-1854); Translated from the German by William Howitt; Selected and Edited by Mary Howitt
Published by Henry G. Bohn, London, 1854
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A Scientific Inquiry into the Supernatural. The first appearance in English of this monumental work by the Austrian physician and pioneer of animal magnetism. Ennemoser was a precursor to Freud, arguing that miracles and magic were not violations of nature, but manifestations of untapped psychological and physical laws. This set is housed in a remarkable custom binding of full red goat, designed with leather spine straps and fasteners, giving it the appearance of a rugged Victorian research archive. KEY FEATURES +++ Provenance of Thought: Translated by the prominent Spiritualist William Howitt and edited by his wife, Mary Howitt, who contributed a massive appendix of primary accounts. +++ Comprehensive Scope: Covers the full spectrum of the paranormal, including Vampirism, Witchcraft, Second Sight, Somnambulism, and Spirit-Rapping. +++ The Binding: A singular, professional rebinding in red goat with black calf leather spine straps and fasteners; titles are inlaid in black calf with gilt lettering with a presentation like a field kit for a Victorian ghost hunter. +++ Historical Link: Connects ancient biblical miracles and classical oracles to modern 19th-century magnetism and hypnosis. CONDITION: Fine [Rebound] -- The custom bindings are exceptionally tight, square, and structural. The text blocks show even toning and occasional foxing consistent with age. Vol. 1 has a small hole to the lower half-title and a slightly weak gutter, though the binding remains secure. Minimal pencil marginalia noted in a few sections. A striking, tactile set. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE -- Joseph Ennemoser was one of the first scientists to treat the Labyrinth of the Mind as a measurable field. He was famous for his demonstrations on how delusions and supernatural events could be explained through magnetism. This 1854 edition arrived just as the Spiritualist movement was sweeping through Britain and America, making it a foundational text for those trying to prove-or debunk-the existence of the spirit world using the scientific method. SUBJECTS: Occult Sciences, History of Magic, Victorian Spiritualism, Psychology, Magnetism, Hypnosis, Vampirism, Fine Bindings, Science & Medicine.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The History of Magic [Bohn's Scientific Library] [1854 First English Translation] [Two-Volume Set] [Custom Occultist Binding]
- Author
- Ennemoser, Joseph (1787-1854); Translated from the German by William Howitt; Selected and Edited by Mary Howitt
- Publisher
- Henry G. Bohn, London
- Publication year
- 1854
- Condition
- Fine with good Internals
- Dust jacket
- No Dust Jacket.
- Edition
- First English Translation.
- Item weight
- 4 pounds
- Seller catalogs
- 19th CENTURY PUBLICATIONS, FINE PRESS and BINDINGS, RELIGION, FAITH & SPIRITUALITY
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Blind Horse Books is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) and adheres to its Code of Ethics. We specialize in travel, exploration, fine press, and documentary material, with particular emphasis on printed ephemera, maps, photographic archives, and institutional publications from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Our inventory regularly includes material appropriate for academic, library, and museum collections. We work carefully with provenance, condition, and bibliographic accuracy, and stand fully behind all descriptions and attributions. Items are selected with long-term research and collecting value in mind. Blind Horse Books is operated by Richard and Dottie Oates and based in DeLand, Florida. We have been active in the antiquarian book trade since 1999 and are members of the ABAA, FABA, IOBA, and the Ephemera Society of America. Building Your Great Collection, One Fine Book at a Time. …
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