Thesis on dowsing, defended at the University of Copenhagen, 1740

A rare window into the mystical sciences of the 18th century: an original 1740 thesis on dowsing, defended at the prestigious University of Copenhagen.

Once hailed by believers as a way to locate hidden water, metals, and gemstones with a simple rod, dowsing captured the imagination of scholars and skeptics alike. This scarce academic work captures that fascination at its peak, offering an authentic glimpse into a time when science and superstition collided. 

Authored by Johannes Bartholomaeus Bluhme (1681–1753) — influential pietist and first German court chaplain to King Christian VI of Denmark — this thesis is not only a scholarly artifact but also a conversation piece steeped in royal and intellectual history.

Its rarity and historical significance make it a remarkable acquisition for collectors of early science, esoterica, or Scandinavian academic works.

Secure this 18th-century curiosity today, before it disappears into another private collection.