C. W. Roback. Mysteries of Astrology and the Wonders of Magic : including a history of the rise and progress of astrology, and the various branches of necromancy : together with valuable directions and suggestions relative to the casting of nativities, and predictions by geomancy, chiromancy, physiognomy, &c. : also highly interesting narratives, anecdotes, &c. illustrative of the marvels of witchcraft, spiritual phenomena, and the results of supernatural influence. Boston: By the Author, 1854.
(24 x 15 cm. ) pp. xiv, 236, ccxxxviii, [2]. Frontispiece of author and illustrated with engravings throughout. Bound in brown publisher's cloth with embossed stamping and gilt stamping of a vignette and title, Dr Roback's Family Summer Residence, Sweden. Edges bumped. Rebacked with title lable on spine and late 19th century manila-style pastedowns and fly leaves. Blank prelims heavily foxed or water stained, some staining along edges of margins, but text block fairly clean for age. Full edge gilt. Overall GOOD condition for age.
With chapters on: Astology, Chiromancy, Nativities, Geomancy, Physiognomy & Metoposcopy, Astrology, Narratives & Anecdotes (on Witchcraft, Magic, Apparitions, Visions, Presentiments, and other Supernatural Phenomena)