Wisdom Madness and Folly : The Philosophy of a Lunatic

Author: John Custance
Title: Wisdom Madness and Folly : The Philosophy of a Lunatic
Publication: London: Victor Gollancz, 1951
Edition: 1st Edition

Description: Octavo (5-3/4 x 8-5/8 inches) brown cloth boards with stamped black spine titles in illustrated dust jacket, [5] 2 [4] 254 pp.
John Custance's memoir of manic depression detailing the origins, visions, and reality of his psychological condition with appendices dedicated to the time he spent receiving treatment in mental homes with reactions to specific treatments and results of Szondi and Rorschach Tests. With an introduction from Canon L.W. Grensted. Very good book, some edge wear to boards, text block edges lightly dust-soiled; good price-clipped [-torn] dust jacket, soiled and worn spine with chipping and some open tears to ends infringing on title completion at crown, consistent edge wear and creasing with some chips, lower cover 1/4 inch open tear to joint, upper cover soiled, with all faults a good copy.

Seller ID: 2769

Subject: Tom Verlaine Collection

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