1910] · [Paris
by (HYPNOTISM). STOWE, E.
[Paris: Imp. Chaix, 1910]. No. 107 of an unspecified number, signed by the author. 165 x 125 mm. (6 1/2 x 4 7/8"). 2 p.l., 158 pp.
Publisher's maroon roan, upper cover with elaborate gilt stamp showing an illustration of a blindfolded woman in the midst of a prognostication, her hand pointing toward the ceiling where the image of a horse race appears, smooth spine, decorative floral endleaves, all edges gilt. In what is probably the (matching) original slip-off case (a little worn). With 25 photographic plates. â—†Light rubbing to extremities, a couple negligible bumps to edges, rear free endpaper with long crease, rear hinge with short tear, but these issues all minor, and generally in fine condition throughout.
This extraordinarily rare work offers instruction in the use of hypnotism to predict the outcome of horse races--quite a useful tool for those placing bets. According to the extended title of "Marvels in Hypnotism," "chance [can be] overcome by hypnotic clairvoyance," resulting in the "certainty of winnings in horse racing." The author offers step-by-step instructions, illustrated with accompanying photos, for leading the subject to a clairvoyant state. He then proffers a series of his own case histories, in which subjects under hypnosis successfully predicted the outcome of races. It is a most attractive little book, but one would surmise that the unknown Stowe probably made more money from its publication than any of its purchasers ever realized from employing his methods. OCLC finds just one copy of this work, at the Harvard Medical School library, and we found no other copies offered on the market or in auction records.. (Inventory #: ST19490)
Publisher's maroon roan, upper cover with elaborate gilt stamp showing an illustration of a blindfolded woman in the midst of a prognostication, her hand pointing toward the ceiling where the image of a horse race appears, smooth spine, decorative floral endleaves, all edges gilt. In what is probably the (matching) original slip-off case (a little worn). With 25 photographic plates. â—†Light rubbing to extremities, a couple negligible bumps to edges, rear free endpaper with long crease, rear hinge with short tear, but these issues all minor, and generally in fine condition throughout.
This extraordinarily rare work offers instruction in the use of hypnotism to predict the outcome of horse races--quite a useful tool for those placing bets. According to the extended title of "Marvels in Hypnotism," "chance [can be] overcome by hypnotic clairvoyance," resulting in the "certainty of winnings in horse racing." The author offers step-by-step instructions, illustrated with accompanying photos, for leading the subject to a clairvoyant state. He then proffers a series of his own case histories, in which subjects under hypnosis successfully predicted the outcome of races. It is a most attractive little book, but one would surmise that the unknown Stowe probably made more money from its publication than any of its purchasers ever realized from employing his methods. OCLC finds just one copy of this work, at the Harvard Medical School library, and we found no other copies offered on the market or in auction records.. (Inventory #: ST19490)