Tales of the Divining Rod by E.W. Beaven (First Edition) Scarce
$600.00 USD
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Tales of the Divining Rod by E.W. Beaven (First Edition) Scarce
$600.00 USD
Tales of the Divining Rod by E.W. Beaven (First Edition) Scarce
Authors: E.W. Beaven
Location: London
Publisher: A.H. Stockwell & Co.
Date: 1899
Edition: First Edition
Features: Title page dated 1899. Green cloth stamped gilt; 322 pp. Publisher's adverts at rear. A rare first edition detailing accounts of the divining rod's various uses, from locating water and gold to uncovering murderers. Despite being true stories, they are presented in a semi-fictional style to engage general readers. The author, a member of the Society for Psychical Research, studied the topic extensively and aimed to reach a broader audience than a scholarly journal would typically attract.
Book Condition: Very Good+: A firm copy with mild wear to spine edges and corners. Bright gilt. Small damp spots to front panel. Light offset tanning to endpapers. Mild foxing to text block edges. No jacket present.
HCX23617-1
Authors: E.W. Beaven
Location: London
Publisher: A.H. Stockwell & Co.
Date: 1899
Edition: First Edition
Features: Title page dated 1899. Green cloth stamped gilt; 322 pp. Publisher's adverts at rear. A rare first edition detailing accounts of the divining rod's various uses, from locating water and gold to uncovering murderers. Despite being true stories, they are presented in a semi-fictional style to engage general readers. The author, a member of the Society for Psychical Research, studied the topic extensively and aimed to reach a broader audience than a scholarly journal would typically attract.
Book Condition: Very Good+: A firm copy with mild wear to spine edges and corners. Bright gilt. Small damp spots to front panel. Light offset tanning to endpapers. Mild foxing to text block edges. No jacket present.
HCX23617-1