Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions, Volumes I & II 1850 by Charles MacKay

Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions, Volumes I & II 1850
by Charles MacKay

(later editions published as: "Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds")

Book Description: Lindsay and Blakiston, Philadelphia, 1850. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardback, Brown cloth, decorative blindstamp to cover and spine, gilt title to spine Detailed

Book Condition of Vol. I: Poor+, Headbands missing, significant edge wear, corners bumped and exposed, spine cover and edges rubbed through in some spots, endpapers and text show moderate to extreme foxing, spine straight, binding intact, previous 1851 owners name in pen to endpapers. Detailed

Book Condition of Vol II: Very similar condition as Vol 1, Poor+, Headbands missing, significant edge wear, corners bumped and exposed, spine cover and edges rubbed through in some spots, endpapers and text show moderate to extreme foxing, spine straight, binding intact. Detailed photos cheerfully provided upon request. (note: Blindstamp designs to cover and spine are different between Vol.I and Vol II. although both were published in 1850 by the same publisher)

Contents of Volume I: Introductory Remarks, The Mississippi Scheme, The South Seas Bubble, The Tulipomania, Relics, Modern Prophecies, Popular Admiration for Great Thieves, Influence of Politics and Religion on the Hair and Beard, Duels and Ordeals, Popular Follies in Great Cities, The O.P. Mania, The Thugs or Phansigars, The Witch Mania, The Slow Poisoners.

Contents of Volume II: The Crusaders, Haunted Houses, Philosophical Delusions--Introductory Remarks, The Alchymists, or Searchers for the Philosopher's Stone and the Water of Life, Fortune-Telling, The Magnetisers. Volume I has 384 pages, Volume II also has 384 pages -- As a trader, this is my favorite book of all time and it's been a cherished addition to my collection. One the greatest things I learned from this book was that no one believes they're in a bubble until it's too late. Very Scarce Complete 1850 Edition Vol I & II, Collectible.

Status: SOLD, 26 March 2012 to Dealer in California.