Horizons of Immortality a Quest for Reality by Palmstierna Erik (3 results)

8vo. pp. viii, 366. Original publisher's blue cloth lettered gilt on spine. Presentation copy: 'For my friend Madariaga from Palmstierna'. Loosely inserted postcard addressed to Mrs de Madariaga dated 1938. Salvador de Madariaga (1886 1978) a Spanish diplomat, historian, author and pacifist married Constance née Archibald in 1912. Loosely inserted notes on the book and a list of foods with titles of books about diet and ailments possibly in her hand. Some underlining and annotations in the text in the same hand. The prefatory note states that 'The messages . have reached us through the instrumentality of Mrs. Alexander Fachiri (Adila Fachiri, the violinist)'. The last chapter explains how seances were held and messages were received. A little nicked at head and foot of spine, otherwise very good. Light wear otherwise very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 3rd Edition. American edition. vi; 281 pps. Publisher's blue cloth, gilt letters and design on spine. Top edge of text block stained blue. Front board discolored with moisture stain on fore edge top corner. Spine darkened with small spot. Corners sharp with mild scuffing. Spine head and tail slightly scuffed. Binding tight and square. Trimmed dust jacket flap with $2.75 price inlaid between front endpapers. Prior owner signature and red pencil price on ffep. Ink underlines and marginalia within text block. Age-toned paper. 8.75 x 6" w. A very good copy with exceptions noted.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Printing. Soiling to exterior page edges and rear endpage, front panel only of dust jacket clipped and inserted inside mylar protector. 366pp. Author inscription to a professor on fly. Inscribed By Author. Book.