The Loisettian School of Physiological Memory; or, The Instantaneous Art of Never Forgetting. 37, New Oxford Street, London. [2nd June] 188[6]. Dear [Sir] I beg to acknowledge with thanks receipt by [P.P.O.] of [£1/1/-] in full for complete course of Lessons in my System of Memory by Post [...]
[1886.]
2pp. letterpress form, filled in with old ink mms and signed by Loisette, addressed to Mr. D. Cudmase. Sheet 210 x 135mm (8¼ x 5¼"). Creases, spike hole in centre.
A receipt for tuition from Professor Alphonse Loisette, who protected his memory system by forcing a gagging contract on prospective pupils. Those who signed up, including Mark Twain, found it was not only plagerised but also largely ineffective. An exposé was published reporting that Loisette's real name was Marcus Dwight Larrowe and he had no academic degree.
[Ref: 58756] £95.00
2pp. letterpress form, filled in with old ink mms and signed by Loisette, addressed to Mr. D. Cudmase. Sheet 210 x 135mm (8¼ x 5¼"). Creases, spike hole in centre.
A receipt for tuition from Professor Alphonse Loisette, who protected his memory system by forcing a gagging contract on prospective pupils. Those who signed up, including Mark Twain, found it was not only plagerised but also largely ineffective. An exposé was published reporting that Loisette's real name was Marcus Dwight Larrowe and he had no academic degree.
[Ref: 58756] £95.00