Hypnotism.
London: Walter Scott, 1890. First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo. xvi + 410pp + xpp publisher's adverts. Original maroon cloth lettered in gilt on spine & front board. Index. A volume in the Walter Scott publishing company's "Contemporary Science Series", this is the first edition of this popular title offering the reader a comprehensive look at hypnotism. Includes a historical sketch, a look at the symptoms of hypnosis, cognate states, theory of hypnotism, medical & legal aspects of hypnotism, and animal magnetism. From the collection of Dr. M. H. Coleman, although not marked as such. Spine faded, spine ends and corners lightly bumped and chafed, several tiny tears at upper spine, page edges and endpapers a bit darkened, slightly shaken with some minor separations at signatures, penciled name on front blank. Still a fairly solid, unmarked near VG copy. (no dust jacket). Item #62200
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