Yost Caspar (4 results)
More imagesPublished by Henry Holt, New York, 1916
- Hardcover
Seller: Robert Eldridge, Bookseller, Elizabethtown, NY, U.S.A.Robert Eldridge, Bookseller
Contact seller5-star sellerHardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Yost, Caspar S. Patience Worth: A Psychic Mystery. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1916. First edition, third printing. Octavo, pp. [i-ii] [i-ii] iii-iv [v-vi] [1] 2-285 [286: blank] 287-290: index [291-292: blank] [293-296: publisher's ads]. Original black pictorial… cloth, front and spine panels stamped in gold. Early ink ownership signature on front free endpaper. A fine bright copy in very good dust-jacket with just a touch of darkening and scuffing to spine panel, an impressive copy, with a strikingly attractive binding, uncommon in this condition. The jacket's front panel reprints reviewer blurbs, the spine panel shows the price of $1.40 and "3d printing," while the inner front flap carries blurbs for the first U.S. editions of Robert Frosts first two poetry collections (A Boy's Will and North of Boston), then already in later printings. The book itself contains no statement of its printing status, which was in accordance with Holt's haphazard methods of the time. Thus the book offers no evidence that it is -- or isn't -- a third printing. Were extra copies of the book left over from its first press run, with new jackets printed up to publicize its popularity? Maybe, but there's no evidence for it, and it would seem just as likely that the book, as well as the jacket, were newly printed to satisfy demand. #3448. $100. Bleiler (1948), p. 293. The "Patience Worth" phenomenon began in 1913 with some Ouija board experiments in St. Louis. Mrs. John H. Curran became the official amanuensis for the spirit, who never said exactly where or when she lived, though her speech patterns suggest a modernized 17th-century. Smith (American Fiction, 1901-1925) cites two works by Worth (The Sorry Tale, 1917, a Biblical romance weighing in at 644 pages; and Hope Trueblood, 1918; both of these titles credit Yost (an experienced St. Louis newspaperman) as the editor; Smith did not list the present title by Yost, evidently considering it as a historical rather than a literary document). The popularity of Patience Worth continued for at least another decade, with her effusions taking the form of poetry, drama and fiction. The present title by Yost has been in print since 2012 from White Crow Books, which specializes in fiction and nonfiction about the religious, occult and paranormal. In addition to those writings ascribed to Worth, the phenomenon generated an intermittent but continuing stream of writings about her by students of the occult. The "Patience Worth" entry in The Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology (1991, p. 1265) lists six titles for recommended reading in addition to those mentioned in the main body of the entry, which includes a study as recent as 1977. The encyclopedia's evaluation of Worth's "literary merit" as "remarkable" is perhaps best understood in light of its fanciful description of her writing style as "late Medieval English." "Purportedly true narrative of psychic communications via Ouija board from the title character, a loquacious spirit. The prose and poetry thus received is astonishingly bad, written in fluent fustian. Should have been left on the other side." - Robert Knowlton. The whole phenomenon, intrinsically enigmatic, could give rise to yet another speculation: did "Casper Yost" somehow return to inspire the creation (in 1945) of Casper the Friendly Ghost.
More imagesPublished by Henry Holt and Company, New York, 1918
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Burnside Rare Books, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. dj. First edition. First edition. (First printing with title page dated 1918 and "Published, May, 1918" on copyright page.) vi, 363, [1], [6 ads] pp. Bound in publisher's blue ribbed cloth lettered in gilt. A Fine copy with a few minor spots of foxing to fore edge but bright and clean both inside and outside, in a Fin…e dust jacket with just a hint of sunning to spine panel. Rare in such a lovely jacket.The second novel by bestselling author and poet Pearl L. Curran, who claimed to be channelling the spirit of Patience Worth, a 17th century English immigrant to America. In a Smithsonian Magazine article Gioia Diliberto writes: "Speaking through a Ouija board operated by Pearl Lenore Curran, a St. Louis housewife of limited education, Patience Worth was nothing short of a national phenomenon in the early years of the 20th century. Though her works are virtually forgotten today, the prestigious Braithwaite anthology listed five of her poems among the nation's best published in 1917, and the New York Times hailed her first novel as a 'feat of literary composition.' Her output was stunning. In addition to seven books, she produced voluminous poetry, short stories, plays and reams of sparkling conversation-nearly four million words between 1913 and 1937.".
Language: German
- Hardcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 222. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1922 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: German Pages: 222.
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: German. Language: German. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine len…ds an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1922. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - German, Pages: - 222, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 222 222.
