[Satire]. Joel R. Peabody. A World Of Wonders; Or diverse Developments, showing the thorough Triumph of Animal Magnetism in New England. Illustrated by the Power of Prevision in Mrs. Matilda Fox, And The Point Of The Pencil, By D.C. Johnson. Bos: Robert S. Davis, 1838. 12mo. Contemporary roan back & green-paper boards. 8 plates after pencil sketches by D. C. Johnston. 3rd edition. Satirizes belief in the occult, using visits by Matilda Fox to faraway locations including other planets and the ''lunar locomotive'' (Moon), where she encounters aliens.
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Binding edge-worn and moderately soiled, light foxing to contents.
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Quinn's & Waverly Children's Books
3:30 PM PT - Oct 4th, 2007
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Quinn's & Waverly Auction Galleries
431 North Maple Avenue
Falls Church, VA 22046
Falls Church, VA 22046
