Houdiniana & Magic Memorabilia

JAMES, William. Group of William James/Hereward Carrington Correspondence. Archive of approximately 22 ALSs from the noted philosopher, historian, author, and psychologist to Carrington, primarily on subjects including mysticism, spiritualists (including Eusapia Palladino), and seances, among other subjects. On the latter subject, James replies to Carrington’s request that he attend a séance as an observer stating that he is “worthless” as an observer of such things at this point in his life, and goes on to suggest other professors who might participate in the seances. Letters date from 1900s – 10s, are written in James’s own hand on his stationery, blank leaves, or hotel letterheads, and are signed or initialed in ink. Many original mailing covers included. Approximately 50 pages in all. Nice lot.