1794 1st Edition With Provenance
A KEY TO PHYSIC AND THE OCCULT SCIENCES
Opening to Mental View
The SYSTEM and ORDER of the Interior and Exterior HEAVENS; The ANALOGY betwixt ANGELS, and SPIRITS of MEN; and the Sympathy between CELESTIAL and TERRESTRIAL BODIES
By E. Sibly
Author Bio: Ebenezer Sibly (1751 – c. 1799) was an English physician, astrologer and writer on the occult.
Illustrated By: E. Sibly
Illustrator Bio:
Provenance: With the bookseller & binder’s ticket of John Gleave, Deansgate, Manchester, engraved by James Pigot, c. 1815–1825 (pastedown). Evidence of early Manchester retail/binding.
Synopsis: Published at the turn of the 19th century, A Key to Physic, and the Occult Sciences by Ebenezer Sibly is a product of the century's experimental pursuit of scientific and psychological advancements. Within the text, Sibly provides a guide to animal magnetism and mesmerism: two (scientifically unfounded) theories that soon attracted a popular following among the public. Animal magnetism was a supposed magnetic fluid present in all human beings that could be manipulated via mesmerism (an early form of hypnosis). Many books, such as this, were published that promoted the beneficial effects of animal magnetism and mesmerism.
Format: Hardcover, quarto (4to 9 1⁄2 × 12 in 241 × 305 mm )
Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary.
Language: English
Published By: Champante and Whitrow, London
Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Very Good - Complete first edition. (Culpeper appendix). Engraved frontispiece and 29 copper-engraved plates after E. Sibly (+ 1 text figure). Contemporary reverse calf, sympathetically rebacked. Engraved booksellers bookplate. Printed for the author, and sold by Champante & Whitrow, [Jewry-Street, Aldgate; and at the British Directory Office, 17 Ave-Maria-Lane].
Collation:
[iv], 395; [1], 76 pp
Please see Photos as part of condition report.
SKU: BTETM0002199
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request
1794 1st Edition With Provenance
A KEY TO PHYSIC AND THE OCCULT SCIENCES
Opening to Mental View
The SYSTEM and ORDER of the Interior and Exterior HEAVENS; The ANALOGY betwixt ANGELS, and SPIRITS of MEN; and the Sympathy between CELESTIAL and TERRESTRIAL BODIES
By E. Sibly
Author Bio: Ebenezer Sibly (1751 – c. 1799) was an English physician, astrologer and writer on the occult.
Illustrated By: E. Sibly
Illustrator Bio:
Provenance: With the bookseller & binder’s ticket of John Gleave, Deansgate, Manchester, engraved by James Pigot, c. 1815–1825 (pastedown). Evidence of early Manchester retail/binding.
Synopsis: Published at the turn of the 19th century, A Key to Physic, and the Occult Sciences by Ebenezer Sibly is a product of the century's experimental pursuit of scientific and psychological advancements. Within the text, Sibly provides a guide to animal magnetism and mesmerism: two (scientifically unfounded) theories that soon attracted a popular following among the public. Animal magnetism was a supposed magnetic fluid present in all human beings that could be manipulated via mesmerism (an early form of hypnosis). Many books, such as this, were published that promoted the beneficial effects of animal magnetism and mesmerism.
Format: Hardcover, quarto (4to 9 1⁄2 × 12 in 241 × 305 mm )
Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary.
Language: English
Published By: Champante and Whitrow, London
Condition Report:
Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Very Good - Complete first edition. (Culpeper appendix). Engraved frontispiece and 29 copper-engraved plates after E. Sibly (+ 1 text figure). Contemporary reverse calf, sympathetically rebacked. Engraved booksellers bookplate. Printed for the author, and sold by Champante & Whitrow, [Jewry-Street, Aldgate; and at the British Directory Office, 17 Ave-Maria-Lane].
Collation:
[iv], 395; [1], 76 pp
Please see Photos as part of condition report.
SKU: BTETM0002199
Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 30, W: 25 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg
Tracked Shipping, Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request
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