Greetings, We now have available a group of books related to the study of Psychology that may be of interest to you. Topics include hypnosis, hypnotic therapy, and mesmerism, as well as applications in psychotherapy, medicine, surgery, and for treatment of various conditions. Detailed bibliographic descriptions and images can be found on the following pages. If you are interested in any of these books, or have additional questions, please contact the shop at your earliest convenience. We accept most major credit cards, including MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover, as well as checks. Any book is returnable for any reason. If you would like to visit us at the shop, please call ahead. Thank you. Cordially, Donald and Teresa Johanson Johanson Rare Books 1 Psychology Books Hypnosis in Health and Sickness By Gordon Ambrose and George Newbold Describes Uses of Hypnosis in Various Health Fields Ambrose, Gordon; Newbold, George. Hypnosis in Health and Sickness. London: Staples Press Limited, 1957. First Edition. Descriptions of uses of hypnosis in various capacities, including for midwifery, dentistry, obesity and smoking, alcoholism, and sports. Very good- in blue cloth, spine stamped in blue. Small, ¼ inch tear to edge of front board. Illustrated with figures. Some toning of pages, but text is clean and bright. 12mo. 196pp. $12. Suggestion and Autosuggestion By Charles Baudouin Previously Owned by the Head of Propaganda for the British During WWI & II Baudouin, Charles. Suggestion and Autosuggestion. A Psychological and Pedagogical Study Based upon the Investigations made by the New Nancy School. London: George Allen & Unwin, Ltd., 1924. Second Edition. Translated from the French by Eden and Cedar Paul. Previously owned by Sir Campbell Stuart (1885–1972), the Canadian newspaper magnate who ran propaganda operations for the British during both World Wars, with his bookplate on the front pastedown. Very good in blue cloth, spine gilt. Spine sunned and top of spine bumped. Some toning of pages, but text is clean and bright. Octavo. 288pp. $20. Suggestive Therapeutics—1889 By H. Bernheim, M.D. A Treatise on the Nature and Uses of Hypnotism Bernheim, H., M.D. Suggestive Therapeutics. A Treatise on The Nature and Uses of Hypnotism. New York and London: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1889. Translated from the Second and Revised French Edition by Christian A. Herter, M.D. Descriptions of hypnosis and observations on use treating various conditions, such as gastro-intestinal conditions, rheumatic troubles, and neuralgias. Very good in green cloth, spine gilt. Page edges toning, but text is clean and bright. Octavo. 420pp. $60. 2 Suggestive Therapeutics—1947 By H. Bernheim, M.D. A Treatise on the Nature and Uses of Hypnotism Bernheim, H., M.D. Suggestive Therapeutics. A Treatise on The Nature and Uses of Hypnotism. New York: London Book Company, 1947. Translated from the Second and Revised French Edition by Christian A. Herter, M.D. Descriptions of hypnosis and observations on use treating various conditions, such as gastro-intestinal conditions, rheumatic troubles, and neuralgias. Very good+ in blue cloth, spine gilt. Inscription to the previous owner in pen on ffep. Text is clean and bright. Octavo. 420pp. $30. Animal Magnetism By Alfred Binet and Charles Féré Description of Animal Magnetism and Hypnosis Binet, Alfred; Féré, Charles. Animal Magnetism. New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1889. Part of the International Scientific Series. A description of animal magnetism and hypnosis. Animal magnetism, also known as mesmerism, was the name given by German doctor Franz Mesmer in the 18th century to what he believed to be an invisible natural force possessed by all living things, including humans, animals, and vegetables. He believed that the force could have physical effects, including healing. Very good in red cloth, spine gilt. Spine and boards stamped in black. Some toning of pages, though text is clean and bright. 12mo. 378pp. plus ads. $35. Hypnotism and Treatment by Suggestion By J. Milne Bramwell Scottish Physician, Surgeon, and Specialist Medical Hypnotist Bramwell, J. Milne. Hypnotism and Treatment by Suggestion. London: Cassell and Company, Limited, 1909. First edition. John Milne Bramwell (1852-1925) was a Scottish physician, surgeon and specialist medical hypnotist. His father had seen James Esdaile (1808–1859) at work and, as a child, Bramwell had seen his father replicate Esdaile's mesmeric experiments. Very good- in green cloth. Spine gilt, title blind-stamped on front board. Contains previous owner’s bookplate. Some toning of pages, but text is clean and bright. 12mo. 216pp. $30. 3 The Coué “Method”: Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion By Emile Coué First English Edition, Translated from the Original French Coué, Emile. The Coué “Method”: Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion. New York: Malkan Publishing Co., Inc., 1922. First English Edition, Complete and Unabridged. Translated direct from M. Coué’s original French Edition, for the Coué League of America. Translated by Archibald Stark Van Orden. The Coué method centers on a routine repetition of the expression, “Every day, in every way, I'm getting better and better.” Very good in blue cloth, front board gilt. Some toning of pages but text is clean and bright. 12mo. $35. The Practical Application of Medical and Dental Hypnosis By Erickson, Hershman, and Secter A Hypnosis Guide and Textbook for Medical and Dental Professionals Erickson, Milton H., M.D.; Hershman, Seymour, M.D.; Secter, Irving I., D.D.S. The Practical Application of Medical and Dental Hypnosis. New York: The Julian Press, Inc., 1961. A guide and textbook designed for professionals in all areas of medicine and dentistry, presenting all phases of modern hypnotic induction techniques, the therapeutic utilization of hypnosis, and the theory and historical development of hypnosis. Very good in black cloth, spine stamped in silver and bronze. In a good dust jacket with some small tears around edges. Interior clean and bright. Octavo. 470pp. $30. Hypnotherapy: An Exploratory Casebook By Milton H. Erickson Founding President of the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis Erickson, Milton H.; Rossi, Ernest L. Hypnotherapy: An Exploratory Casebook. New York: Irvington Publishers, Inc., 1979. With a Foreword by Sidney Rosen. Theoretical principles and practical case studies from Milton Erickson, a leader in the field and founding president of the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis. With a portrait of the authors on the frontispiece. Very good in purple cloth, spine gilt. In a good purple dust jacket, with a few small chips on edges. Contains previous owner’s bookplate. Interior clean and bright. Octavo. 495pp. $40. 4 Natural and Mesmeric Clairvoyance By James Esdaile Reprint of 1852 Edition Esdaile, James. Natural and Mesmeric Clairvoyance. New York: Arno Press, 1975. Reprint of 1852 English Edition. Includes practical application of mesmerism in surgery and medicine. James Esdaile (1808–1859) was a Scottish surgeon, who served for twenty years with the East India Company. Esdaile is thought by many to have been a pioneer in the use of hypnosis for surgical anaesthesia in the era immediately prior to the discovery of chloroform. Near fine in red cloth, spine and front board gilt though faded. Interior clean and very bright. Octavo. 272pp. $12. Hypnotism, or Suggestion and Psychotherapy By Dr. August Forel Swiss Psychiatrist and Co-Founder of Neuron Theory Forel, Dr. August. Hypnotism, or Suggestion and Psychotherapy. London and New York: Rebman Limited/Company, 1906. First edition in English. A study of the psychological, psycho-physiological, and therapeutic aspects of hypnotism. Translated from the Fifth German Edition by H. W. Armit. Auguste-Henri Forel (1848-1931) was a Swiss myrmecologist, neuroanatomist, and psychiatrist, notable for his investigations into the structure of the human brain. He is considered a co-founder of the neuron theory. Very good- in grey cloth, spine gilt with red leather label. Some foxing pages and pencil notes. In a protective mylar cover. Octavo. 370pp. $60. Medical and Dental Hypnosis and its Clinical Applications By John Hartland and Stanley Tinkler The History, Theory, and Clinical Applications of Hypnosis Hartland, John; Tinkler, Stanley. Medical and Dental Hypnosis and its Clinical Applications. London: Baillière Tindall, 1979. Second Edition. With forewords by Milton H. Erickson and Eric E. Wookey. Contains information about the history and theory of hypnosis, as well as clinical applications. Very good- in original purple wraps with protective wrapping. Spine sunned. Interior clean and bright. Octavo. 389pp. $10. 5 Hypnosis and Suggestibility By Clark L. Hull Discussion of Hypnosis Based on Experimental Evidence Hull, Clark L. Hypnosis and Suggestibility. An Experimental Approach. New York and London: D. Appleton-Century Company, Inc., 1933. First Edition. Described by the editor as, “the first important discussion of hypnosis and suggestibility to be based upon results obtained by the scientific methods of modern experimental psychology.” Ad for the book pasted down on ffep. Very good in black cloth, spine gilt, title blind stamped on front board. Illustrated with figures and diagrams. Interior clean and bright. Octavo. 416pp. $40. War Neuroses by John T. MacCurdy Description of the Condition Now Known as PTSD MacCurdy, John T. War Neuroses. Utica, NY: State Hospitals Press, 1918. Reprinted from “Psychiatric Bulletin” for July 1917. Discussion of the psychological effects of war, such as “shell-shock”, now known as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Very good in original wraps with title information on front cover. Some sunning to edges of wraps. Interior clean and bright. Octavo. 112pp. $60. The Rationale of Mesmerism By A. P. Sinnett English Author and Theosophist Sinnett, A. P. The Rationale of Mesmerism. Boston and New York: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1893. Alfred Percy Sinnett (1840–1921) was an English author and theosophist, who also wrote Esoteric Buddhism, The Occult World, and Karma. Very good+ in blue cloth, spine gilt. In a protective cover. Some toning of page edges, but text is clean and bright.