Memory : Datas 1904 [ William Bottell , Mentalism ]
$200
In stock
Description
Rare First Edition of The Memory Training System by Famous Mentalist Performer “Datas”, born William John Bottell
Datas. Memory A Simple System of Memory Training. Gale and Polder, Limited. London. 1904.
The first and scarcest of three editions of the memoir and memory training guide by famed mentalist and memory performer William John Bottell (1875 – 1956), known by his stage name Datas, famous for his reported ability to answer any question. Part autobiography, part instruction book, Datas recounts some of his more extraordinary feats and offers an explanation of his methods including the use of mnemonic devices like mental pictures, word association, and rhyme. [Young, Bibliography of Memory, pg 82.]
Nine copies found in OCLC as of August 2024.
117pp + [6] ads. Perfect bound in red cloth wraps. Soling to faces. Reading creases. Edges worn. Corners rubbed and worn. Pages toned. Binding loosening with some gutters starting. Small tear bottom pg 65-66. Illustrated with two photographs. Fairly good.
If you liked this item, you might also enjoy this scarce copy of the Rider published pamphlet on Franz Anton Mesmer from their Mystics and Occultists series. You might also enjoy this signed copy of The Psychic Soviet, a 2006 collection of essays published by musician Ian Svenonius.
