The Interpretation of Dreams
Book Description
reud’s groundbreaking work introduced revolutionary concepts about the unconscious mind and dream interpretation, fundamentally reshaping psychology and influencing various fields beyond psychoanalysis. A cornerstone of critical theory and European philosophy. This being an exceedingly rare true First English edition, first state of this seminal work, with called for hand written numbering on p. 510. Translated from the third German edition of 1911. For a detailed exploration of the publication history of this work, see: Willoughby, R. English Language Editions and Impressions of The Interpretation of Dreams, 1913–33, in The Book Collector (Winter 2024).
Spotting, shelf wear, marks, and scuffs to boards. Foxing to preliminary pages. Original Publisher's Note still in place, stating that the book is only for sale to 'Members of the Medical, Scholastic, Legal, and Clerical professionals' - a step taken by George Allen & Co to avoid legal action over the work's engagement with themes of sex and sexuality.
Author
Sigmund Freud
Date
1913
Binding
Blue cloth
Publisher
London: George Allen
Condition
Fine
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