SPIRITUALISM BOOKS OWNED BY PSYCHIC RESEARCHER ERIC J. DINGWALL
[DINGWALL, Eric (1890 – 1986), association]. Collection of Spiritualism Books from Dingwall’s Library, or by the Author. 36 books and pamphlets, the majority published in the nineteenth century and dealing with spiritualism, mediumship, “the unseen,” telepathy, and like subjects, and most with psychic author and researcher Eric J. Dingwall’s ownership signature on the front flyleaf. Altogether, 19 books with his ownership signatures or stamps, three with presentation inscriptions from Trevor H. Hall (1910 – 1991) to Dingwall, and one signed by Hall (but crossed out). Plus seven titles by, co-authored, or with contributing material by Dingwall, and six publisher’s advertising cards for How to Go to a Medium (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner, & Co). Titles include: “SCEPTIC”. An Exposition of Spiritualism. London, 1862. Presented to Dingwall by Hall, Christmas, 1963. – WILKINSON, W.M. Spirit Drawings. London: F. Pitman, 1864. Second edition. – HARE, Robert. Experimental Investigations of the Spirit Manifestations. New York, 1858. – ROBINSON, W.E. Spirit Slate Writing and Kindred Phenomena. New York, 1898. Signed by Trevor Hall (but crossed out). – BROWNSON, O.A. The Spirit-Rapper. Boston, 1854. Size 8vo or 12mo, in publisher’s cloth or wrappers. Condition generally good or very good.