DE LAURENCE, L. W. “Crystal-Gazing and Spiritual Clairvoyance” [de Laurence, 1913]

DE LAURENCE, L. W. Crystal-Gazing and Spiritual Clairvoyance Behind the Veil—The Trance Sleep: Embracing the Beryl-Crystal, Ancient Methods, Clear Sight or the Magnetic Sleep, Spiritual Clairvoyance, Astral Appearances in the Crystal, Clairvoyance or General Vision, Hygienic Clairvoyance, Explanation of Terms Used.

Chicago: de Laurence, Scott & Co., 1913. First edition. 7.75" x 5.5", 95pp. Publisher’s dark blue cloth stamped in gilt on upper cover and spine. Illustrated with portrait frontispiece, in-text diagrams, tables, and glossary, including magical circles, pentacles, talismanic devices, and ritual instruments. Covers clean and bright with light rubbing at extremities; binding tight and square, interior notably fresh and clean with only mild age toning. Very Good+.

A classic de Laurence occult imprint devoted to crystal gazing, clairvoyance, trance states, and ceremonial practice, combining practical instruction with the publisher’s characteristic blend of esotericism, ritual magic, and popular occultism. Particularly appealing for its strong graphic content—Pentacles of Solomon, Tetragrammaton circles, magical wands, and related symbolic diagrams—which gives the book strong visual presence beyond its already desirable subject matter. Early de Laurence titles in such clean condition remain highly sought after by collectors of occult, spiritualist, and magical literature.