York Institute Of Science - 1912 Advertisement - Hypnotism & Occult Science
Item History & Price
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NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, Rochester, NY
4 page advertising newspaper
Approx. 1912 issue date (Notory Public reference January 10, 1912 referred to in the publication)
Their opening historical statement explains it all:
"Organized and chartered for the special purpose of dissemination reliable scientific information in regard to Personal Magnetism, Hypnotism and the occult sciences"
A unique insight into the culture and beliefs which were prevalent during this ti...me in American History
Headed by the 'renowned' X. La Motte Sage and Charles S. Clarke the advertising paper promotes courses and degrees relating to Hypnotism
X. La Motte Sage real name was E. Virgil Neal
The United States Post Office banned the mailing of any of their information late in 1912 which would indicate that this may have been one of their last distributions of information which began in 1899
Even though it is widely noted that this was a mail order scam, it is interesting to note that X. La Motte Sage books on Hypnotism are still sold and distributed to this day.
A true piece of early Americana and the culture of the early 20th century
Four page newspaper formatted each page 10 1/2" x 14"
The periodical is in outstanding condition with minor crease tears near the original folds (1/2" or less) with no writing, stains or other imperfections
It will be securely sent in its original folded condition as shown in one of the images
Please view the several images for determination of quality and content including several black and white pictures
Thanks for the consideration
4 page advertising newspaper
Approx. 1912 issue date (Notory Public reference January 10, 1912 referred to in the publication)
Their opening historical statement explains it all:
"Organized and chartered for the special purpose of dissemination reliable scientific information in regard to Personal Magnetism, Hypnotism and the occult sciences"
A unique insight into the culture and beliefs which were prevalent during this ti...me in American History
Headed by the 'renowned' X. La Motte Sage and Charles S. Clarke the advertising paper promotes courses and degrees relating to Hypnotism
X. La Motte Sage real name was E. Virgil Neal
The United States Post Office banned the mailing of any of their information late in 1912 which would indicate that this may have been one of their last distributions of information which began in 1899
Even though it is widely noted that this was a mail order scam, it is interesting to note that X. La Motte Sage books on Hypnotism are still sold and distributed to this day.
A true piece of early Americana and the culture of the early 20th century
Four page newspaper formatted each page 10 1/2" x 14"
The periodical is in outstanding condition with minor crease tears near the original folds (1/2" or less) with no writing, stains or other imperfections
It will be securely sent in its original folded condition as shown in one of the images
Please view the several images for determination of quality and content including several black and white pictures
Thanks for the consideration
