Begone Satan! A Soul-Stirring Account of Diabolical Possession in Iowa by Vogl, Rev. Carl - 1971

Rockford, Illinois: Tan Books and Publishers, 1973. 1973 at title page. Stated verso title page: "Imprimatur, Josesph F. Busch, Bishop of St. Cloud, July 23, 1935." A reprint of the original edition; complete and unabridged. White and yellow wraps, classic bold red cover titles, moderate cover, corner wear. Front cover features dynamic designs of flames rising over striped yellow b.g. Pages very good. Several historical photographs. Saddle-stitch bind, good. Very good 1970's vintage printing. From back cover: "Describes the 23-day exorcism of a woman in Earling, Iowa in 1928, which has become the most famous in the U.S.A. Truly startling. Contains some of the best evidence on possession and exorcism that exists. Ties in with today's extraordinary interest in the subject. " After 23 Days' Battle in December, 1928, Devil Was Forced To Leave. A Soul-Stirring Account of Diabolical Possession - Woman Cursed by Her Own Father - Possessed from 16th Year till… Read More

Hong Kong - Sydney, Australia : Catholic Truth Society - Frank Lowry , 1970. 1970 reprinting match first in design and layout. Imprimatur by Jos. F. Busch, Bishop of St. Cloud, July 23, 1935. Grey covers with silhouette symbol of dragon, moderate cover, corner wear, discoloration. Pages very good. Several historical photographs. Saddle-stitch bind good. Near very good earlier printing. After 23 Days' Battle in December, 1928, Devil Was Forced To Leave. A Soul-Stirring Account of Diabolical Possession - Woman Cursed by Her Own Father - Possessed from 16th Year till 40th Year. Includes a letter from J. D. Dundon M. D. addressed to Rev. Kapsner concerning the reality of this case and comment on interview conducted with Father Theophilus. Emma Schmidt (pseudonym Anna Ecklund) underwent an exorcism in Earling, Iowa and is one of the most well-documented case in history of demonic possession. It was a partial basis for the book and film The Exorcist. The priest who led this exorcism was… Read More

New haven: The Theotokia Press, 1935. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition, Early Printing. circa 1940. In original green wrappers. lettering and silhouette of Dragon in blue to front cover. Price of 15 cent to front cover. Imprimatur by Jos. F. Busch, Bishop of St. Cloud, July 23, 1935. to verso of front cover. Spotting to front wrapper, internally clean. Partially erased religious institutional stamp to bottom of title page and cover. .

Collegeville, Minnesota: Rev. Celestine Kapsner, O.S.B. St. John's Abbey, 1935. Imprimatur by Jos. F. Busch, Bishop of St. Cloud, July 23, 1935. Grey covers w/silhouette symbol of dragon, moderate corner, edge wear. Pages generally very good; few w/moderate discoloration. Saddle-stitch bind good. After 23 Days' Battle in December, 1928, Devil Was Forced To Leave. A Soul-Stirring Account of Diabolical Possession - Woman Cursed by Her Own Father - Possessed from 16th Year till 40th Year. The original booklet. Over 23 days in 1928, a Roman Catholic Capuchin named Theophilus Riesinger worked to exorcise demons from Emma Schmidt at the local Franciscan convent. During the exorcism Schmidt reportedly flew across the room, landed high above the door, and clung tightly to the wall. Despite attempts by church officials to keep the exorcism secret, townspeople soon began hearing strange noises coming from the convent as well as horrid odors. Finally after 23 days the demons in… Read More