1823 [FIRST FRENCH TREATY ON LUNATICS] BETTRAND ALEXANDRE, Traité du Somnambulisme (...).

43 BETTRAND ALEXANDRE, Traité du Somnambulisme (...).

Paris 1823, J. G. Dentu, 2 k. + IV p. +520 p.

First original edition of the first scientific treatise in France on somnambulism, or sleepwalking. Author Alexandre Bertrand (1795-1831) considers not only the causes, symptoms, and treatment of sleepwalking, but also leans into accompanying topics, including magnetism, or the attraction of objects in animals and humans. There are 2 pieces available on the antiquarian market, valued at $216 and $715. In BNF only one piece, and only microfilm is available! Rare!

Binding contemporary, 3/4 leather in perfect condition; spine embossed and gilt with title with 5 marbled bindings; interior in average condition; occasional stains, but dry; last 2 pages of table of contents missing; overall condition db.