New York: Colby & Rich, 1882. First edition, 1882. Important work on Victorian era spiritualism and its relationship with faith and religion. Bright green cloth over beveled boards, gilt lettering, frontis portrait, 510 pages. Some external rubbing, mainly to the extremities, front hinge internally reglued, text block sound, Masonic Lodge library presentation label inside front cover, name stamp (John R. Williams) on title page and verso of frontis portrait, pages clean with no other markings.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition.