Psychopathia Sexualis
Dr. R. von Krafft-Ebing
1893
The F.A. David CO
Second English Edition
Tall 8vo
Description:
Second English edition of Richard von Krafft-Ebing's Psychopathia Sexualis one of the foundational texts of modern sexology. Notable entries include an early attempt to understand Homosexuality and Lesbianism. Also notable chapters on sexual pathologies such as necrophilia, flagellation, sadism & mosochism. Very interesting book. Krafft-Ebing's use of the terms helped bring them into public conscience.
Condition:
Fair Condition. Dark cloth with faded gilt titles to spine. Binding is mostly firm with gathering 13 (p.193-208) is slightly loose. Splitting to both hinges. Contents are lightly tanned. Boards have notable wear with fraying to spine edges and corners. Marking to edges and boards. Spine is slack.
Psychopathia Sexualis
Dr. R. von Krafft-Ebing
1893
The F.A. David CO
Second English Edition
Tall 8vo
Description:
Second English edition of Richard von Krafft-Ebing's Psychopathia Sexualis one of the foundational texts of modern sexology. Notable entries include an early attempt to understand Homosexuality and Lesbianism. Also notable chapters on sexual pathologies such as necrophilia, flagellation, sadism & mosochism. Very interesting book. Krafft-Ebing's use of the terms helped bring them into public conscience.
Condition:
Fair Condition. Dark cloth with faded gilt titles to spine. Binding is mostly firm with gathering 13 (p.193-208) is slightly loose. Splitting to both hinges. Contents are lightly tanned. Boards have notable wear with fraying to spine edges and corners. Marking to edges and boards. Spine is slack.
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