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FREUD (SIGMUND)
The Interpretation of Dreams... Authorised Translation of Third Edition with Introduction by A.A. Brill, New York, Macmillan, 1913

27 November 2018, 13:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

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FREUD (SIGMUND)

The Interpretation of Dreams... Authorised Translation of Third Edition with Introduction by A.A. Brill, first edition in English, first state with integral title-page, errata slip opposite page 1, publisher's light blue cloth lettered in gilt, rubbed at edges, spine slightly faded and frayed [Grinstein 227; Norman F33; PMM 389, original edition], 8vo, New York, Macmillan, 1913

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FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH OF FREUD'S MASTERPIECE, 'Die Traumdeutung', which was first published in 1899. "Unquestionably Freud's greatest single work. It contains all the basic components of psychoanalytic theory and practice: the erotic nature of dreams, the 'Oedipus complex', the libido, and the rest" (PMM). The book was to have a huge impact on twentieth century thought, elevating Freud to the ranks of Darwin and Marx.

The present copy is the first state of the American issue, the very first edition of the work in English, preceding the London issue. The integral title-page (and rare errata slip) indicate its priority over the second state, which has a cancel title and used unbound sheets from the London issue.

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