Spirit World Mary T Longley 1908 First Edition HC Chicago Spiritualist Occult

by Mrs. Mary T. Longley (Mary Theresa Shelhamer Longley)

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First edition

Spirit World Mary T Longley 1908 First Edition HC Chicago Spiritualist Occult The Spirit World: Teachings and Illustrations as They Emanate from the Spirit World by Mrs. Mary T. Longley (Mary Theresa Shelhamer Longley). Published by The Progressive Thinker Publishing House, Chicago, 1908 (First Edition; copyright 1908 by J. R. Francis). Antique hardcover in publisher's original dark cloth featuring decorative Art Nouveau black stamping to front board and spine. A scarce, primary-source Spiritualist work exploring the mechanics of the afterlife, spirit spheres, and mediumship. Longley details the occupations and duties of spirit workers, methods of mental concentration, the construction of astral temples, the offices of spiritual messengers and guides, the condition of undeveloped spirits, the nature of soul germs, and the inner mechanics of trance communication. Concludes with contemporary publisher advertisements for classic early-century Spiritualist literature from J. R. Francis. Provenance & Markings: Features a vintage bookseller ticket on the rear pastedown for the Occult Sciences Library Service / "The Book Exchange" of Philadelphia, PA. Condition: Good vintage condition. Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding secure. Some wear on cover and edges, consistent with age. Please review all photos. Free shipping, packed with care!

• Publisher: The Progressive Thinker Publishing House (Chicago)
• Year: 1908
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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