SPIRITUALISM 1853 John W Edmonds George T Dexter MD Medium SPIRIT Communication

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Spiritualism
By John W. Edmonds and George T. Dexter, M.D.
With and Appendix
By Nathaniel P. Tallmadge, Late U. S. Senator and Governor of Wisconsin
Published: New York, N. Y., Partridge & Brittan
1853 Fourth Edition [Vol. 1]
Contents print numerous spirit communications and revelations received by John W. Edmonds, George T. Dexter, M.D. and Nathaniel P. Tallmadge. George T. Dexter, M.D went on to become a medium. There are reproduced manuscript letters from two spirits, Swedenborg and Bacon who communicated through Dexter.
“
The circle met twice a week at the Doctor’s house, and communications were received, which are given in this book. …
”
A second volume by the same title was published in 1855.
Frontispiece engraving of drawing by Josiah Wolcott titled
Invitation to the Spirit World
.
An early work on the belief and practices of Spiritualism by influential 19
th
century spiritualists.
The book measures 6 ¼ x 9 ¼ inches, bound in embossed brown cloth covered boards with the title in gilt on the spine, 505 pages plus 4 page publisher’s book ads for their Spiritual Library.
Short break at the head of the gutter, chipping with loss to the cloth at crown and foot of spine, expected faint age tanning throughout, otherwise in very good condition, binding is tight and all endpapers present, odor free.
Previous owner’s name, date and location on the front free end paper:
Thos.
A. Sweetser, Danvers, Mass, 1853
A rather scarce copy of this 1853 printing, no copies for sale on eBay. This is a nice opportunity to add this to your reference library.
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