Antique Medical Texts Appraisal

Medical Hypnosis, Volume I: The Principles of Hypnotherapy

This is a hardcover medical text authored by Lewis R. Wolberg, M.D., an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at New York Medical College. This specific volume is 'Volume I: The Principles of Hypnotherapy,' published by Grune & Stratton in New York. The title page indicates a publication year of 1948, though ghosting from the reverse side reveals a printing history that extends at least to a tenth printing in May 1962, suggesting this is a later reprint of the original 1948 edition. The book is bound in a deep burgundy or maroon cloth. The interior pages are a creamy off-white bond with clean, crisp black serif typography. Notable markings include the Grune & Stratton logo, which features a caduceus intertwined around the letters 'GS' inside a shield. In terms of condition, the pages appear well-preserved and supple with minimal foxing or discoloration. However, there is significant 'ghosting' or 'show-through' where text from the copyright page is visible through the title page, likely due to the weight of the paper used in this printing. No significant tears, stains, or shelf wear are immediately visible in this view, suggesting a very good state of preservation for its age. The craftsmanship is typical of mid-20th-century academic publishing, prioritizing durability and legibility.