DECAMERON OF A HYPNOTIST ... With Illustrations by B. C. H. Schumacher. London: L. Upcott Gill, 170, Strand, London, W.C., 1898. Octavo, pp. [1-4] [1-3] 4-288 + 16-page publisher's catalogue dated "10/97" inserted at rear, nine inserted plates with illustrations by B. C. H. Schumacher, original decorated blue cloth stamped in brown and gold, white endpapers with publisher's monogram printed in gray. First edition. A mixed collection set in framing device of a hypnotist who collects stories told by somnipathic patients. A sequel of sorts to his earlier collection THE STORY HUNTER OR TALES OF THE WEIRD AND WILD (1896). This rare collection has less fantasy content, but includes several more effective tales than those in THE STORY HUNTER. Wilson, Shadows in the Attic, p. 466. Hubin (1994), p. 783. Wolff 6628. Cloth worn at spine ends and corners, front cover quite spotted, cloth rubbed along outer rear joint, a couple of partial hairline cracks along inner hinges which are still holding tight, pulpy text paper tanned but supple, a sound, good reading copy. Rare. (#171271).
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