Vintage 1951 Hardcover with Unique Provenance
The Magic of Believing • Claude M. Bristol • 1951
Author: Claude M. Bristol
Edition: 16th Printing (September 1951)
Publisher: Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Format: Hardcover (Cloth)
Key Features
- Authentic 1951 Printing: A genuine mid-century hardcover from the 16th printing of this success classic.
- Fairbanks, Alaska Provenance: Features a vintage stamp from the iconic Adler's Book Shop in Fairbanks, Alaska.
- Poignant Owner Inscription: Includes a unique handwritten note pasted to the front endpaper: "Please somebody keep this book. It is very good!!"
- Deeply Annotated: A "working copy" with extensive multi-colored ink and pencil notes throughout.
Summary
Claude Bristol’s The Magic of Believing is a cornerstone of the New Thought movement, exploring the science of setting goals and the power of the subconscious mind. This 1951 printing is more than a book; it is a document of a previous reader's dedication. It carries the weight of a personal journey, from its heavy annotations to the heartfelt plea on the endpaper to ensure it continues to be read. A perfect find for collectors who value the "human history" within vintage volumes.
Condition Report: Acceptable
This 1951 "working copy" is structurally solid with black cloth boards showing typical rubbing and light bumping to the corners and spine ends. The interior is heavily annotated with red and blue pen underlining, pink highlighting, and pencil notes, reflecting deep study by a previous owner. A heartfelt handwritten note is pasted to the front endpaper, and a vintage bookstore stamp is present on the rear flyleaf.
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