(Animal magnetism). NOIZET (General). MEMOIRE SUR LE SOMNAMBULISME et le magnétisme animal adressé en 1820 à l'Académie Royale de Berlin et publié en 1854 par le Général Noizet. S.l., Plon Frères, 1854. In-8, carmine half-chagrin, spine ribbed, cover (Laurenchet workshops). First French edition, printed in a small number. A disciple of Abbé Faria, the author does not believe in the properties of a particular magnetic fluid but in a particular disposition of the soul. He believed in the existence of all psychic actions from the magnetizer to the magnetised. Mention on the false-title "Exemplaire offert par l'auteur au commandant Livet". A few brown spots, otherwise a good copy. (Caillet III, 8048).