Author: Le Baron Du Potet de Sennevoy [Jules Denis]
Title: Essai Sur L&Apos;Enseignement Philosophique Du Magnetisme
Description: Paris, A. René et Cie, 1845. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of Jules Denis' essay on the philosophical teaching of magnetism, in the original French. A very scarce work. The first edition of this very scarce work in a half cloth binding with marbled boards. Previous owner's ink inscription to the front free end paper and to the half title page.A fascinating and very scarce work on the philosophical teaching of magnetism by Jules Denis, Baron du Potet or Dupotet de Sennevoy (1796-1881), a French esotericist who became a renowned practitioner of mesmerism.Du Potet operated a free school of magnetism in Paris from 1826. He later practised magnetic healing in London, where he successfully treated epileptic patients, and then went on to publish and edit the Journal du magnetisme. In a half cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Shelf wear to the boards and extremities. Slightly faded to the spine. Remnant of label to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd spot throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

Keywords: Jules Denis Baron du Potet Magnetism Dupotet de Sennevoy Baron du Potet Not Stated


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