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JUNG, Carl G. Zur Psychologie und Pathologie sogenannter occulter Phänomene.Leipzig : 1902
First edition, first printing, presentation copy, inscribed by the author at the head of the front board, "Herrn Dr. Hoch mit den besten Grüssen, der Verfasser." This is the true first edition of Jung's doctoral dissertation, published in advance of the book version issued later the same year.
A superb association: the recipient Dr August Hoch (1868-1919)... Learn More£12,500.00Stock Code: 128837
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FREUD, Sigmund. Über Spinalganglien und Rückenmark des Petromyzon.[Vienna : 1878]
First separate printing, presentation copy, with Freud's inscription at the head of the front wrapper: "Seinem lieben Freunde, Hernn Chem. Dr. S. Herzig d. Verf." Josef Herzig (1853-1924), professor of chemistry at the University of Vienna, was one of Freud's lifelong friends.
Freud's third paper published as a medical student continued his research... Learn More£12,500.00Stock Code: 128842
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MAYR, Ernst. Five offprints on birds collected during the Whitney South Sea Expedition.New York : 1938-41
Offprints of five ornithological papers by Ernst Mayr (1904-2005) that appeared in the American Museum Novitates. Notes on New Guinea Birds IV is inscribed on the front wrapper by Mayr to Hubert Lynes (1874-1942), admiral and noted ornithologist: "To Admiral Lynes with Kindest regards, E. Mayr." In 1929, Mayr, who was already in New Guinea on behalf... Learn More£1,250.00Stock Code: 91310
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SANCHEZ-ARIÑO, Tony. On the Trail of the African Elephant.London : 1988
Signed limited edition, one of 1,250 copies signed by the author on the title page. A comprehensive survey of elephants and the colorful characters who, throughout the years, have hunted them. Learn More£2,000.00Stock Code: 129468
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FEYNMAN, Richard P. "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!"New York & London : 1985
First edition, first printing, presentation copy, inscribed on the half-title by Feynman to Alice Zorthian, daughter of Jirayr Zorthian, Feynman's close friend and artistic mentor, "To Alice Zorthian for Christmas 1985 Richard P. Feynman". Only two other signed copies of the first printing have appeared at auction, neither specifically inscribed to... Learn More£25,000.00Stock Code: 136532
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DUNANT, Jean Henry. Un souvenir de Solferino.Geneva : 1862
First edition. Presentation copy from the author, inscribed on a blank before the half-title: "Monsieur Albert Dunant de la part de l'auteur", apparently in a secretarial hand. An excellent familial association: Albert Dunant was a state councillor for the canton of Geneva; this copy also carries his attractive etched bookplate and official autograph... Learn More£17,500.00Stock Code: 110889
