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Roback, C.(Charles) W. The Mysteries of Astrology, And The Wonders Of Magic: Including A History Of The Rise And P...
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Roback, C.(Charles) W. The Mysteries of Astrology, And The Wonders Of Magic: Including A History Of The Rise And Progress Of Astrology, And The Various Branches Of Necromancy... Boston: By the author, 1854. 8vo. 238, (2)p. Original cloth, gilt stamped boards with scene of 'Dr. Roback's Family Summer Residence, Sweden,' book edges worn, worming to spine. Few pencil notes to outer margins. Small 19th-century portrait photograph pasted to inside of front board. First edition. From the Krown & Spellman Collection.Krown & Spellman retail: $150
More Information: Self published book on astrology, necromancy, witchcraft and other spiritual phenomenon. Roback (1821-1867) claimed to be a Swedish noble, among other things, but was eventually exposed as a charlatan. Book includes advertisement for consultations with Roback, his galvanic chains and other items. Roback was also known for selling 'stomach bitters' and 'blood pills.' Roback was an unsuccessful farmer, turned salesman, who in 1844, escaped debtor's prison in Sweden and came to Boston selling horoscopes.
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