(1841). RICARD (J.-J.-A.). TRAITE THEORIQUE ET PRATIQUE DU MAGNETISME ANIMAL OU METHODE FACILE POUR APPRENDRE A MAGNETISER. Paris, Germer Baillière, 1841. In-8 of 12-556 pages, green calf, gilt and cold lace on covers, spine decorated with rocaille irons, speckled edges (period binding). The first part contains a history of work on animal magnetism since Mesmer, the second part is a theoretical treatise. Ex libris J.Pierre Pointe, médecin de l'Hôtel-Dieu and handwritten signature. Minor foxing and binding defects.